jan 1, 1898 - The First state adopted the Initiative and Referendum.

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In 1898 South Dakota adopted the Initiative and Referendum, allowing the people to be able to have a say so in legislations. This was an issue of importance in "The Omaha Platform". In the Platform there is an emphasis on being able to have the people vote on legislations.

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Bylcj johnson

3 Nov 2022

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jan 1, 1898

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~ 127 years ago