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In [[1998 ballot measures|1998]], voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in [[Oklahoma]]. On February 10, voters decided on one measure. On November 3, 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 four (57.14%) and rejected three (42.86%) measures. | ||
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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]] | ||
* [[1998 ballot measures]] | * [[1998 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 21:55, 21 January 2025
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← 1996
In 1998, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma. On February 10, voters decided on one measure. On November 3, 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 four (57.14%) and rejected three (42.86%) measures.
On the ballot
February 10, 1998
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 672 | Gambling | Legalize gambling, allow facilities and tribal casinos, enforce debts, and allocate taxes to regulation, education, prisons, and local governments. |
|
138,030 (31%) |
304,756 (69%) |
November 3, 1998
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 678 | Local government; Local government | Allow counties to leave emergency medical districts with voter approval, retaining debt responsibility. |
|
471,696 (60%) |
315,386 (40%) |
|
| State Question 679 | Salaries | Allow pay increases for Corporation Commissioners and Tax Commission members anytime, ensuring equal pay. |
|
346,102 (44%) |
446,883 (56%) |
|
| State Question 680 | Higher education governance | Allow public colleges to let businesses use property for technology research and development. |
|
509,001 (64%) |
288,585 (36%) |
|
| State Question 681 | Education | Allow state colleges and employees to own technology and invest in related businesses. |
|
490,596 (62%) |
306,734 (38%) |
|
| State Question 682 | Corrections | Allow the state to contract with counties and cities for inmate housing, with terms up to 15 years, and enable jail financing. |
|
422,512 (53%) |
367,862 (47%) |
|
| State Question 683 | Environment; Taxes | Exempt all personal property used as pollution control property from ad valorem tax. |
|
381,095 (48%) |
407,033 (52%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1998 ballot measures
External links
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