State Question 790

Oklahoma Ballot Measure - Legislative Referendum Number 369

Election: Nov. 8, 2016 (General)

Outcome: Failed

Categories:

Religion
Constitution
Government Budget and Spending

Measure Text


This measure would remove Article 2, Section 5 of the Oklahoma Constitution, which prohibits the government from using public money or property for the direct or indirect benefit of any religion or religious institution. Article 2, Section 5 has been interpreted by the Oklahoma court as requiring the removal of a Ten Commandments monument from the grounds of the State Capitol. If this measure repealing Article 2, Section 5 is passed, the government would still be required to comply with the Establishment Clause of the United States Constitution, which is a similar constitutional provision that prevents the government from endorsing a religion or becoming overly involved with religion.

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