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Utah 1970 ballot measures
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← 1968
In 1970, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Utah on November 3.
- All three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved three (100%) measures.
On the ballot
November 3, 1970
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Residency requirements | Decrease the length of residency requirements to vote in an election |
|
177,602 (54%) |
152,704 (46%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Ballot measures | Create a single-subject rule for constitutional amendments |
|
256,561 (76%) |
80,590 (24%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Income taxes; Legislature | Grant the legislature the power to determine on what income taxes are calculated |
|
181,039 (56%) |
144,218 (44%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Utah
- Types of ballot measures in Utah
- List of Utah ballot measures
- 1970 ballot measures
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