Oklahoma 1946 ballot measures
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In1946, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures inOklahoma. On July 2, voters decided on one measure. On November 5, voters decided on four measures.
- One of the measures was aninitiated constitutional amendment.
- Four of the measures werelegislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved five (100%) and rejected zero (0%) measures.
On the ballot
July 2, 1946
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 319 | Education;Taxes | Allow a county excise board to levy an additional property tax of up to one mill for purchasing equipment, acquiring sites, and building separate schools for white and Black children. |
| 277,497 (74%) | 97,900 (26%) |
November 5, 1946
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 314 | Education;Taxes | Allow school districts to increase the annual ad valorem tax rate for school purposes by up to 15 mills, with approval from a majority of voters in the district. |
| 271,331 (61%) | 175,257 (39%) | |
| State Question 315 | Education | Require the legislature to fund common schools at $42 per student annually, with distribution by a state agency in addition to existing apportionments. |
| 264,058 (60%) | 174,374 (40%) | |
| State Question 316 | Education;Taxes | Allow a county excise board to levy an additional property tax of up to one mill for acquiring sites and building separate schools for white and Black children. |
| 267,549 (61%) | 169,971 (39%) | |
| State Question 318 | Education | Require the legislature to establish a free textbook system for common schools, appoint a state committee to create textbook lists, and allow local committees to select from approved lists. |
| 261,807 (61%) | 167,593 (39%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1946 ballot measures
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