State Republicans To Ask Voters About Ballot Question Hurdle Increase—Again
1:47 House lawmakers want voters to decide whether to increase the vote threshold for ballot referendums that increase taxes or fees. It would increase that threshold from a simple majority… up to 60 percent. Critics say it’s a thinly veiled attack on the ballot initiative by the legislature. When legislators vote to spend money it has to be approved by a two-thirds majority of members. Republican Representative Jon Hansen, of Dell Rapids, says that approach has made South Dakota’...
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