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West Virginia 1970 ballot measures
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← 1968
Three statewide ballot measures were on the November 3, 1970 ballot in West Virginia.
- All three measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments and were approved.
On the ballot
November 3
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Taxes | Abolishes the head tax |  |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | State legislatures | Provides for a 60 day legislative session every year | |
| LRCA | Amendment 4 | State executives | Provides that the governor can serve two consecutive terms | |
See also
- Laws governing direct democracy in West Virginia
- History of direct democracy in West Virginia
- List of West Virginia ballot measures
- 1970 ballot measures
External links
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State of West Virginia Charleston (capital) |
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