Utah 1972 ballot measures
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In 1972, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Utah on November 7.
- All four of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four (100%) measures.
On the ballot
November 7, 1972
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Gambling; Legislature | Revise the Legislative Article of the constitution |
|
240,637 (57%) |
178,941 (43%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Bail; Criminal trials | Allow judges to deny bail in certain felony cases |
|
289,799 (66%) |
151,774 (34%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Public education governance | End the requirement that first and second class cities have their own school districts |
|
261,733 (61%) |
170,624 (39%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Local government | Require the legislature to provide various forms of government for each county to select from |
|
283,141 (66%) |
148,179 (34%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Utah
- Types of ballot measures in Utah
- List of Utah ballot measures
- 1972 ballot measures
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