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North Dakota Commissioner of Immigration Referendum (1919)
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The North Dakota Commissioner of Immigration Referendum, also known as House Bill 123, was on the June 26, 1919 ballot in North Dakota as a veto referendum, where it was approved.[1] The measure created the office of Commissioner of Immigration as a gubernatorial appointment with two year terms.[2]
Aftermath
- See also: Legislative alteration
The office of Commissioner of Immigration was later repealed in 1933 by Session Law Chapter 190.[2]
Election results
| North Dakota Referendum (1919) | ||||
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| 59,421 | 53.26% | |||
| No | 52,156 | 46.74% | ||
Election results via: Legislative Manual, Official vote of North Dakota, 1919
Text of measure
Summary
The measure created the office of Commissioner of Immigration.[2]
See also
- North Dakota 1919 ballot measures
- 1919 ballot measures
- List of North Dakota ballot measures
- History of Initiative & Referendum in North Dakota
External links
Footnotes
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