Utah 1958 ballot measures
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In 1958, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Utah on November 4.
- Four of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was an initiated state statute.
- Voters approved two (40%) and rejected three (60%) measures.
On the ballot
November 4, 1958
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Tax administration | Remove the State Tax Commission's authority to establish public accounting systems for local governments |
|
111,588 (51%) |
106,305 (49%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Salaries | Allow the reimbursement of state legislators for expenses |
|
108,610 (49%) |
114,963 (51%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Tax exemptions | Permit the legislature to make a property tax exemption for home furniture |
|
168,365 (73%) |
62,323 (27%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Public education funding; Mineral resources; Restricted-use funds | Provide that revenue from mineral leases of state land be put towards public school funding |
|
103,855 (46%) |
123,613 (54%) |
|
| Initiative A | Gambling | Permit horse betting and create a commission to oversee state racing |
|
91,148 (38%) |
149,877 (62%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Utah
- Types of ballot measures in Utah
- List of Utah ballot measures
- 1958 ballot measures
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