Oklahoma State Question 573, Tax for Roads and Jails Amendment (1984)
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| Topic County and municipal governance and Taxes |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Oklahoma State Question 573 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Oklahoma on November 6, 1984. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported allowing counties to impose an additional ad valorem tax of up to 5 mills for constructing and maintaining county roads and jails. |
A "no" vote opposed allowing counties to impose an additional ad valorem tax of up to 5 mills for constructing and maintaining county roads and jails. |
Election results
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Oklahoma State Question 573 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 457,192 | 40.44% | ||
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673,398 | 59.56% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for State Question 573 was as follows:
| “ | This measure would amend Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution. It would add a new Section 9D. The measure would authorize an additional county ad valorem tax levy upon voter approval at an election held for such purpose. The levy would not exceed five (5) mills on the dollar of assessed valuation. The levy would be to construct and maintain county roads and jails. It would require the amount and duration of the tax levy to be specified. The measure would limit elections to approve such a levy. It would provide for termination of the tax. | ” |
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Oklahoma Constitution
A simple majority vote is required during one legislative session for the Oklahoma State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 51 votes in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and 24 votes in the Oklahoma State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
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