Oklahoma 2004 ballot measures
In 2004, voters decided on nine statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma on November 2.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred state statutes.
- Six of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved nine (100%) and rejected zero (0%) measures.
On the ballot
November 2, 2004
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 705 | Education; Lottery | Establish a state lottery, allocating proceeds to education, with 45% for prizes and 35% for education after two years. |
|
928,442 (65%) |
507,077 (35%) |
|
| State Question 706 | Education; Lottery | Create the Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust Fund to fund education without replacing existing state funds. |
|
970,987 (68%) |
458,122 (32%) |
|
| State Question 707 | Economic development; Taxes | Permit local governments to use taxes and fees for investments, development, or debts beyond a fiscal year. |
|
709,795 (51%) |
674,470 (49%) |
|
| State Question 708 | Budgets | Adjust Rainy Day Fund limits: allow 3/8 for shortfalls, cap at predicted shortages, and cut emergency use to 1/4. |
|
873,791 (63%) |
511,136 (37%) |
|
| State Question 711 | LGBTQ; Marriage and family | Define marriage as one man and one woman, ban unmarried benefits, void same-sex marriages, and penalize violations. |
|
1,075,216 (76%) |
347,303 (24%) |
|
| State Question 712 | Gambling; American Indian issues | Enact the State-Tribal Gaming Act, allow gaming machines, regulate operations, and fund education, racing, and gambling programs. |
|
849,882 (59%) |
579,311 (41%) |
|
| State Question 713 | Taxes; Tobacco | Replace tobacco sales tax with new taxes, fund health and services, penalize tribal violations, and adjust income taxes. |
|
763,034 (53%) |
667,239 (47%) |
|
| State Question 714 | Property | Adjust homestead value limits for seniors by tying qualifying income to the prior year's area mean, replacing the $25,000 cap. |
|
961,102 (69%) |
433,194 (31%) |
|
| State Question 715 | Property; Taxes | Exempt the full value of a homestead for 100% disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. |
|
1,186,634 (84%) |
224,506 (16%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 2004 ballot measures
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