Oklahoma 1970 ballot measures
In 1970, voters decided on eight statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma. On March 17, voters decided on three measures. On August 25, voters decided on one measure. On September 15, voters decided on two measures. On November 3, voters decided on two measures.
- Six of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were veto referendums.
- Voters approved zero (0%) and rejected eight (100%) measures.
On the ballot
March 17, 1970
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 472 | Constitutional conventions | Authorize the legislature to call a Constitutional Convention to propose changes to the Oklahoma Constitution or create a new one. |
|
58,223 (24%) |
187,934 (76%) |
|
| State Question 473 | Constitutional language | Allow constitutional amendments to propose a new or entire article as a single question, including related revisions or transfers. |
|
67,358 (28%) |
176,237 (72%) |
|
| State Question 474 | Bonds | Authorize additional State Industrial Finance Bonds, increasing the total limit to $60 million, and permit loans for tourism and rural water districts. |
|
82,761 (34%) |
162,333 (66%) |
August 25, 1970
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 477 | Legislature; Redistricting | Repeal sections directing state officials to reapportion the legislature and allow Supreme Court review of reapportionment orders. |
|
155,553 (42%) |
218,952 (58%) |
September 15, 1970
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 475 | Education; Race and ethnicity | Prohibit the segregation of children in Oklahoma public schools based on race, creed, color, or national origin. |
|
138,887 (46%) |
160,694 (54%) |
|
| State Question 476 | Healthcare | Authorize hospital districts to issue bonds for hospitals, levy up to 10 mills for bond repayment, and 5 mills for operations with voter approval. |
|
73,653 (25%) |
219,952 (75%) |
November 3, 1970
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 464 | Voting policy | Require voting machines to disable party-voting levers in elections with nonpartisan or noncompetitive judicial retention candidates. |
|
252,908 (46%) |
299,654 (54%) |
|
| State Question 469 | Budgets | Grant the State Treasurer authority to determine public fund deposits and require 4.10% annual interest on time deposits. |
|
215,869 (39%) |
334,217 (61%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1970 ballot measures
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