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In [[1986 ballot measures|1986]], voters decided on 10 statewide ballot measures in [[Oklahoma]]. On August 26, voters decided on four measures. On November 4, voters decided on six measures. | In [[1986 ballot measures|1986]], voters decided on 10 statewide ballot measures in [[Oklahoma]]. On August 26, voters decided on four measures. On November 4, voters decided on six measures. | ||
* | * Six of the measures were [[legislatively referred constitutional amendment]]s. | ||
* Four of the measures were [[legislatively referred state statute]]s. | |||
* Voters approved 10 (100%) and rejected zero (0%) measures. | * Voters approved 10 (100%) and rejected zero (0%) measures. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:38, 10 January 2025
In 1986, voters decided on 10 statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma. On August 26, voters decided on four measures. On November 4, voters decided on six measures.
- Six of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Four of the measures were legislatively referred state statutes.
- Voters approved 10 (100%) and rejected zero (0%) measures.
On the ballot
August 26, 1986
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 594 | Administration; Mineral resources | Eliminate the Chief Mine Inspector position, transferring duties to the Department of Mines and removing mining district requirements. |
|
434,644 (67%) |
211,366 (33%) |
|
| State Question 596 | Property taxes; Pollution | Allow counties to provide solid waste services, fund them with a tax levy up to three mills, and issue bonds for related purposes. |
|
343,243 (53%) |
299,882 (47%) |
|
| State Question 599 | Education; Budgets | Allow certain school funds to be invested in federally insured savings and loans and credit unions. |
|
464,602 (73%) |
175,617 (27%) |
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| State Question 600 | Budgets | Increase the Oklahoma Industrial Finance Authority's bond limit to $90 million, raise lending limits, and allow federal loan purchases. |
|
369,049 (59%) |
261,165 (41%) |
November 4, 1986
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 589 | Mineral resources; Child labor | Allow individuals 18 or older, regardless of gender, to work in underground mines, removing outdated language and raising the minimum age. |
|
624,548 (73%) |
231,879 (27%) |
|
| State Question 590 | Voting requirements | Remove Section 18 of Article 10 of the Oklahoma Constitution relating to the poll tax. |
|
708,807 (84%) |
138,400 (16%) |
|
| State Question 591 | Alcohol | Require winemakers to sell to all wholesalers and allow direct sales on winery grounds for locally made wine. |
|
565,510 (67%) |
273,469 (33%) |
|
| State Question 592 | Business; Transportation | Remove the limits on railroads rates for first-class train passengers. |
|
614,064 (74%) |
215,639 (26%) |
|
| State Question 593 | State executive powers; Criminal sentencing; Parole; Corrections | Remove the power to grant paroles for death or life without parole sentences, while retaining authority for other clemency actions. |
|
619,251 (74%) |
213,865 (26%) |
|
| State Question 597 | Taxes; Property | Authorize taxing federal property obtained through foreclosure or bankruptcy unless prohibited by federal law. |
|
550,237 (68%) |
264,030 (32%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1986 ballot measures
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