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Utah 1938 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1940 →
← 1936
In 1938, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Utah on November 8.
- All three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved one (33%) measure and rejected two (66%) measures.
On the ballot
November 8, 1938
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Public education funding; Restricted-use funds; Spending | Place school funds from state lands into the Uniform School Fund |
|
62,098 (51%) |
59,855 (49%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Property taxes | Change Article XIII, Section 7 of the constitution |
|
55,908 (48%) |
60,706 (52%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Labor; Public works | Set working hours for public works at eight hours a day |
|
41,421 (40%) |
61,807 (60%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Utah
- Types of ballot measures in Utah
- List of Utah ballot measures
- 1938 ballot measures
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