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In [[1996 ballot measures|1996]], voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in [[Oklahoma]]. On March 12, voters decided on one measure. On November 5, voters decided on six measures. | |||
* One of the measures was an [[initiated constitutional amendment]]. | |||
* | * Six of the measures were [[legislatively referred constitutional amendment]]s. | ||
* | * Voters approved six (85.71%) and rejected one (14.29%) measure. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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* [[Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma]] | |||
* [[Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma]] | |||
* [[List of Oklahoma ballot measures]] | * [[List of Oklahoma ballot measures]] | ||
* [[1996 ballot measures]] | * [[1996 ballot measures]] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://www.sos.ok.gov/gov/questions.aspx Oklahoma | |||
* [https://www.sos.ok.gov/gov/questions.aspx Oklahoma State Questions] | |||
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[[Category:Past-date_ballot_measure_state_year_overviews]] | [[Category:Past-date_ballot_measure_state_year_overviews]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:50, 16 January 2025
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In 1996, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma. On March 12, voters decided on one measure. On November 5, voters decided on six measures.
- One of the measures was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- Six of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved six (85.71%) and rejected one (14.29%) measure.
On the ballot
March 12, 1996
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 669 | Taxes; Property | Cap property taxes at 1993 levels, allowing increases only for voter approval, transfers, improvements, or status changes. |
|
226,860 (33%) |
463,064 (67%) |
November 5, 1996
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 670 | Election administration; Civil trials | Increase the minimum and maximum number of signatures required to call for a grand jury. |
|
746,424 (68%) |
354,042 (32%) |
|
| State Question 671 | Education | Allow school districts to enter into contracts with school superintendents for up to three years. |
|
733,006 (66%) |
375,408 (34%) |
|
| State Question 674 | Crime victims | Protect crime victims' rights to information, presence, notification, and being heard in proceedings. |
|
1,025,292 (91%) |
99,233 (9%) |
|
| State Question 675 | Taxes; Property | Limit property tax assessments to 11%-13.5% for land, 10%-15% for personal property, allow voter increases, and retain state rates. |
|
785,490 (71%) |
313,661 (29%) |
|
| State Question 676 | Taxes; Property | Limit annual increases in the assessed value of locally assessed real property to 5%, excluding years when the property is sold or improved. |
|
808,429 (74%) |
290,433 (26%) |
|
| State Question 677 | Taxes; Property | Freeze homestead value for seniors 65 or older with incomes under 25,000 dollars at the first qualifying year. |
|
805,724 (73%) |
290,568 (27%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1996 ballot measures
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