Oklahoma 1975 ballot measures
In 1975, voters decided on eight statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma on July 22.
- All eight of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved eight (100%) and rejected zero (0%) measures.
On the ballot
July 22, 1975
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 506 | Budgets | Revise revenue estimates using a five-year average, adjusting for declines, and allowing the legislature to reduce revenue and transfer funds. |
|
177,177 (72%) |
69,040 (28%) |
|
| State Question 508 | Administration | Restructure the Board of Equalization, replacing the Secretary of State with the Lieutenant Governor and the State Auditor with the Superintendent. |
|
164,700 (67%) |
79,774 (33%) |
|
| State Question 509 | Administration | Abolish the office of Commissioner of Charities and Corrections. |
|
168,918 (69%) |
77,607 (31%) |
|
| State Question 510 | Administration | Consolidate the offices of State Auditor and State Examiner and Inspector into a single office of State Auditor and Inspector. |
|
171,884 (70%) |
74,607 (30%) |
|
| State Question 511 | Executive officials | Change the secretary of state from an elected position to one appointed by the governor |
|
154,362 (62%) |
93,038 (38%) |
|
| State Question 512 | Executive officials | Allow the Governor, with Senate approval, to appoint the Labor Commissioner. |
|
155,611 (63%) |
91,155 (37%) |
|
| State Question 513 | Executive officials | Allow the Governor, with Senate approval, to appoint the Chief Mine Inspector. |
|
159,111 (64%) |
87,868 (36%) |
|
| State Question 514 | Administration | Restructure the Land Office, replacing the Secretary of State and State Auditor with the Lieutenant Governor and State Auditor. |
|
165,025 (67%) |
81,240 (33%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1975 ballot measures
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