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{{pt1}} [[Oklahoma | {{pt1}} [[Oklahoma 1952 ballot measures|1952]] {{pt2}} [[Oklahoma 1949 ballot measures|1949]] {{pt3}} | ||
In [[1950 ballot measures|1950]], voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in [[Oklahoma]]. On July 4, voters decided on one measure. On November 7, voters decided on five measures. | In [[1950 ballot measures|1950]], voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in [[Oklahoma]]. On July 4, voters decided on one measure. On November 7, voters decided on five measures. | ||
Latest revision as of 22:45, 6 January 2025
In 1950, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma. On July 4, voters decided on one measure. On November 7, voters decided on five measures.
- One of the measures was an advisory question.
- Two of the measures were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred state statute.
- Voters approved one (16.67%) and rejected five (83.33%) measures.
On the ballot
July 4, 1950
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 345 | Labor | Authorize the legislature to enact laws for compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Law for deaths from employment-related injuries. |
|
423,518 (83%) |
89,555 (17%) |
November 7, 1950
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 325 | Administration; Transportation | Create a four-member highway commission with exclusive authority over state highways, funds, and employment decisions. |
|
144,267 (29%) |
353,532 (71%) |
|
| State Question 326 | Taxes; Transportation | Prohibit diversion of highway user revenues, ensuring exclusive use for construction, maintenance, and the State Highway Patrol. |
|
165,776 (32%) |
348,044 (68%) |
|
| State Question 344 | Military-related; Federal issues | Inform federal officials that Oklahomans urge U.S. delegates to propose or support amendments to the U.N. Charter to strengthen it and establish a world federal government to prevent war. |
|
124,189 (23%) |
421,472 (77%) |
|
| State Question 346 | Administration; Education | Establish a five-member Board of Regents, appointed by the Governor with Senate approval, to govern the Oklahoma Military Academy. |
|
170,258 (34%) |
330,738 (66%) |
|
| State Question 347 | Constitutional conventions | Call a Constitutional Convention to alter, revise, or propose a new Constitution for Oklahoma. |
|
159,908 (32%) |
347,143 (68%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1950 ballot measures
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