South Dakota 2008 ballot measures
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Seven statewide ballot measures were on the November 4, 2008 ballot in South Dakota.
- Four of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Three of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- One of the measures was approved.
- Six of the measures were defeated.
In addition, there were two county level measures voted on in the June 3, 2008 primary election.[1]
Endorsements[edit]
For a look at how the media in South Dakota feels about these ballot measures, please see endorsements of South Dakota ballot measures.
National overview[edit]
On the ballot[edit]
See also: Petition drive deadlines in 2008 and List of South Dakota ballot measures. November 4
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment G | Legislature | Repeals certain reimbursement restrictions for travel by legislators. |  |
| LRCA | Amendment H | Business reg | Repeals certain provisions of the State Constitution relating to corporations. | |
| LRCA | Amendment I | Legislature | Provides for a maximum of forty legislative days each year. |  |
| LRCA | Amendment J | Term limits | Eliminates term limits for legislators. | |
| CISS | Initiative 9 | Business reg | Regulates the purchase and sale of securities | |
| CISS | Initiative 10 | Elections | Places prohibitions and limitations on lobbying and campaigning practices | |
| CISS | Initiative 11 | Abortion | Places restrictions on abortion | |
Local measures[edit]
June 3
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VR | Ordinance 2008-1 | Taxes | Enforces a wheel tax in McPherson County | |
| VR | Ordinance 2008-001 | Business Regulation | Builds an Oil Refinery in Union County | |
Failed to make the 2008 ballot[edit]
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CISS | Tax Alcohol | Alcohol | Increase tax on alcohol, use money to fund programs | 
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| CISS | Home from Iraq | War and peace | Would end US occupation in Iraq |
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| CISS | Lower the Drinking Age | Alcohol | Lower drinking age to 19 for drinks containing 3.2% alcohol or less |
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| CISS | Kids and Teachers First | Education | Add a new section to the South Dakota Kids and Teachers First Transparency Act |
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| CISS | Protect Private Property | Eminent domain | Overturn Senate Bill 174 |
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See also[edit]
- 2008 ballot measures
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- History of Initiative & Referendum in South Dakota
External links[edit]
- South Dakota Secretary of State: Historical ballot measures and election results
- South Dakota Political Almanac, South Dakota Constitutional Amendments, Initiatives and Referendums 1970-2010
- South Dakota Secretary of State: Historical Election Data
- South Dakota Secretary of State, 2008 South Dakota Primary Election
Additional reading[edit]
Footnotes[edit]
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