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In [[1970 ballot measures|1970]], voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in [[North Carolina]] on November 3. | |||
* All seven | |||
* | * All seven measures were [[legislatively referred constitutional amendment]]s. | ||
* Voters approved six (86%) and rejected one (14%) measures. | |||
==On the ballot== | ==On the ballot== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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* [[Types of ballot measures in North Carolina]] | |||
* [[List of North Carolina ballot measures]] | * [[List of North Carolina ballot measures]] | ||
* [[1970 ballot measures]] | * [[1970 ballot measures]] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https:// | *[https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewDocSiteFile/56192 Amendments to the constitution of North Carolina, 1776-1996] | ||
{{1970 ballot measures}} | {{1970 ballot measures}} | ||
Revision as of 01:11, 21 August 2024
1972 →
← 1969
In 1970, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in North Carolina on November 3.
- All seven measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved six (86%) and rejected one (14%) measures.
On the ballot
November 3, 1970
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legislative Sessions Amendment | Legislature; Legislative processes | Allow three-fifths of the general assembly to convene extra sessions |
|
332,981 (54%) |
285,587 (46%) |
|
| Escheats Fund for Public College Student Aid Amendment | Higher education funding | Direct unclaimed property exclusively to aid North Carolina residents enrolled in public colleges and universities after June 30, 1971 |
|
362,097 (59%) |
248,451 (41%) |
|
| Income Tax Exemptions Amendment | Income taxes | Authorize the general assembly to fix personal exemptions from income taxes. |
|
336,660 (54%) |
282,697 (46%) |
|
| Reduce Number of State Administrative Departments Amendment | State executive structure | Reduce state administrative departments to 25 and allow the governor to reorganize them |
|
400,892 (62%) |
248,795 (38%) |
|
| Repeal Literacy Voting Requirement Amendment | Voting requirements | Repeal the literacy requirement for voting from the North Carolina Constitution |
|
279,132 (44%) |
355,347 (56%) |
|
| State and Local Finances Amendment | Local government; Tax administration | Revise parts of the constitution on state and local finances |
|
323,131 (53%) |
281,087 (47%) |
|
| State Constitution of 1971 Measure | Constitution | Adopt a revised North Carolina Constitution, which became known as the Constitution of 1971 |
|
393,759 (61%) |
251,132 (39%) |
See also
- Types of ballot measures in North Carolina
- List of North Carolina ballot measures
- 1970 ballot measures
External links
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