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South Dakota State Militia Organization Referendum (1910)
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| Topic State National Guard and militia |
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| Type Veto referendum |
Origin |
South Dakota State Militia Organization Referendum was on the ballot as a veto referendum in South Dakota on November 8, 1910. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported establishing the National Guard and Militia of South Dakota and outlining its organization. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing the National Guard and Militia of South Dakota and outlining its organization. |
Election results
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 17,852 | 23.71% | ||
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57,440 | 76.29% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for State Militia Organization Referendum was as follows:
| “ | An Act to Provide for the Organization, Maintenance, Equipment and Regulation of the National Guard and of the Militia of the State of South Dakota; and an Act to Repeal Chapter 23 of the Revised Political Code of 1903, Relating to the Militia of the State of South Dakota. | ” |
Path to the ballot
A veto referendum is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that asks voters whether to uphold or repeal an enacted law. This type of ballot measure is also called statute referendum, popular referendum, people's veto, or citizen's veto. There are 23 states that allow citizens to initiate veto referendums.
In South Dakota, the number of signatures required for a veto referendum is equal to 5% of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. Signatures for veto referendums are due 90 days following the final adjournment of the legislative session at which the targeted bill was passed. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.
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