Oklahoma 1971 ballot measures
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In 1971, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma on December 7.
- One of the measures was an initiated state statute.
- Five of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved two (33.33%) and rejected four (66.67%) measures.
On the ballot
December 7, 1971
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 478 | Sunday; Business | Prohibit the sale of specific merchandise on both Saturday and Sunday at the same location. |
|
109,409 (46%) |
127,080 (54%) |
|
| State Question 479 | Elections | Allow city, town, and county bonds for industrial development without requiring voters to be property taxpayers. |
|
91,191 (41%) |
132,176 (59%) |
|
| State Question 481 | Education; Budgets | Allow the investment of permanent school and educational funds in federally or state-insured student loans. |
|
125,902 (57%) |
94,176 (43%) |
|
| State Question 482 | Law enforcement; Trials | Require testimony or evidence, even if self-incriminating, with immunity from prosecution or penalties. |
|
120,842 (55%) |
96,935 (45%) |
|
| State Question 483 | Judiciary; Trials | Allow grand juries to be convened by citizen petitions or the Attorney General for investigations and indictments of all crimes. |
|
142,436 (66%) |
74,736 (34%) |
|
| State Question 484 | Suffrage; Elections | Lower the voting age requirement for qualified electors to 18 years. |
|
130,284 (58%) |
95,400 (42%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1971 ballot measures
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