Oklahoma State Question 633, State Board of Education Amendment (June 1990)
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| Topic Administration of government and Education |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Oklahoma State Question 633 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Oklahoma on June 26, 1990. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported creating a seven-member State Board of Education, including the State School Superintendent as president, with six members appointed by the Governor to six-year terms, subject to Senate approval. |
A "no" vote opposed creating a seven-member State Board of Education, including the State School Superintendent as president, with six members appointed by the Governor to six-year terms, subject to Senate approval. |
Election results
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Oklahoma State Question 633 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 119,218 | 48.93% | ||
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124,457 | 51.07% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for State Question 633 was as follows:
| “ | This measure amends Section 5 of Article XIII of the Oklahoma Constitution. It would provide for a State Board of Education of seven members. The State School Superintendent would be a member and president of the Board. The Governor would appoint the other six members to six-year terms. These members would be appointed from a different Congressional district. The Governor's appointments are with the advice and consent of the Senate. Present members of the Board would serve to the end of their terms. | ” |
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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