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South Dakota 1932 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
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← 1930
Four statewide ballot measures were on the November 8, 1932 ballot in South Dakota.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were veto referendums.
- One of the measures was approved
- Three of the measures were defeated.
On the ballot
November 8, 1932
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment A | Term limits | Allow the Superintendent of Schools to be re-elected for more than a four year term |
|
98,033 (41%) |
138,684 (59%) |
|
| Amendment B | Salaries; Legislature | Allow the Legislature to determine the salaries of state officers |
|
106,585 (50%) |
108,184 (50%) |
|
| Referred Law 1 | Public education governance | Change Normal Schools to Teachers' Colleges |
|
86,253 (37%) |
147,303 (63%) |
|
| Referred Law 2 | Food; Food and beverage taxes | Enact a $0.10 per pound tax on butter substitutes |
|
152,638 (64%) |
84,750 (36%) |
See also
- 1932 ballot measures
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- History of Initiative & Referendum in South Dakota
External links
- South Dakota Secretary of State: Historical ballot measures and election results
- South Dakota Political Almanac, Table 7. Results of Elections Concerning State Constitutional Amendments and Initiated and Referred Laws, 1889-1968
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