Oklahoma 1944 ballot measures
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In 1944, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma on July 11.
- Four of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred state statute.
- Voters approved five (100%) and rejected zero (0%) measures.
On the ballot
July 11, 1944
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 309 | Administration; Law enforcement | Create a Pardon and Parole Board and require reporting all clemency acts to the Legislature. |
|
140,496 (63%) |
82,911 (37%) |
|
| State Question 310 | Education; Administration | Create a nine-member Board of Regents for Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, including the State Board of Agriculture President and members appointed by the Governor with Senate approval. |
|
117,194 (52%) |
108,047 (48%) |
|
| State Question 311 | Education; Administration | Create a seven-member Board of Regents for the University of Oklahoma, appointed by the Governor with Senate approval. |
|
109,886 (52%) |
100,049 (48%) |
|
| State Question 312 | Electoral systems; Elections | Provide for runoff primary elections |
|
131,071 (58%) |
94,060 (42%) |
|
| State Question 313 | Budgets | Require surplus state general revenue funds to be placed in a sinking fund to pay off state bonded debt. |
|
145,039 (69%) |
63,816 (31%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1944 ballot measures
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