Whether you vote yes or no, it is important to know the meaning and implications of state questions before voting. Here is an overview of Oklahoma’s current state questions.

776 – Death Penalty

Voting yes constitutionally protects the use of the death penalty in Oklahoma. This will prevent any sort of change in the administration of the death penalty in the future.

777 – Right to Farm

This highly controversial question would involve the courts with any ruling related to agriculture and farming, giving them the power to overturn any regulations on them. It is meant to give the same protection to farming that freedom of speech and religion possess.

779 – Sales Tax

This question proposes a one cent sales tax increase that will go toward education funding. Voting yes will gross an estimated $615 million annually for public education.

780 – Misdemeanors

If approved, this question will reclassify certain drug and property crimes as misdemeanors instead of felonies. People convicted of minor drug crimes would no longer go to jail and this would make room for more serious criminals in crowded prisons.

781 – Rehabilitative Programs

Reclassifying the crimes of State Question 780 will save money that will then be put toward rehabilitative programs. These programs can benefit substance abuse and mental health programs among others.

790 – Public Money and Religion

This question will allow the use of public money for religious purposes. For example, voting yes will return the Ten Commandments to the state Capitol.

792 – Alcohol Sales

Voting yes would allow grocery and convenience stores to sell full-strength wine and beer seven days a week as well as ship Oklahoma made products over state borders.

Now that you know more about the questions, be sure to cast your votes on November 8.