Oregon 2000 ballot measures
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Here is a list of all Oregon 2000 ballot measures, beginning with the legislative referrals, and followed by the citizen initiatives that were voted on that year.
To view all citizen proposed measures for 2000, including ones that did not qualify for ballot status, please see: Oregon 2000 citizen initiatives.
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Key Facts
- Through 1998, 298 initiatives appeared on Oregon's ballot since 1904 when the process started.
- In 2000, 20 citizen initiatives made the ballot, bringing Oregon's total to 318.
In the table below:
- LCA stands for legislatively-referred constitutional amendment
- LS stands for legislatively-referred state statute
- ICA stands for citizen initiated constitutional amendment
- CIS stands for citizen initiated state statute
2000 Ballot Measures
| Year | Type | Initiative Title | Subject Matter | Description | Ballot Status | Pass or Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | LCA | Oregon Ballot Measure 77 (2000) | SJR 1 Amends Constitution: Allows Adjustment In Local Taxing Districts | SJR 1 - Amends Constitution: Makes Certain Local Taxing Districts' Temporary Property Tax Authority Permanent | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 336,253 No: 432,541 |
| 2000 | CIS Referendum | Oregon Ballot Measure 82 (2000) | Measure 82 Referendum on HB 2082 | Repeals Truck Weight-Mile Tax; Establishes And Increases Fuel Taxes | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 109,741 No: 767,329 |
| 2000 | LCA | Oregon Ballot Measure 83 (2000) | SJR 2 Amends Constitution: Extends Eligibility To Receive Veterans' Farm Or Home Loans | SJR 2 - Amends Constitution: Authorizes New Standards, Priorities For Veterans' Loans; Expands Qualified Recipients | Qualified | Passed
Yes: 1,084,870 No: 365,203 |
| 2000 | LCA | Oregon Ballot Measure 84 (2000) | SJR 39 Repeals Secton 15a, Article XI of Oregon Constitution | SJR 39 - Amends Constitution: State Must Continue Paying Local Governments For State-Mandated Programs | Qualified | Passed
Yes: 1,211,384 No: 222,723 |
| 2000 | LCA | Oregon Ballot Measure 78 (2000) | SJR 3 Amends Constitution: Extends Deadline for I&R Signature Verification | SJR 3 - Amends Constitution: Lengthens Period For Verifying Signatures On Initiative And Referendum Petitions | Qualified | Passed
Yes: 528,129 No: 327,440 |
| 2000 | LCA | Oregon Ballot Measure 79 (2000) | HJR 21 Amends Constitution | Modifies Signature Requirements On Initiative & Referendum | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 356,912 No: 505,081 |
| 2000 | LCA | Oregon Ballot Measure 85 (2000) | HJR 28 Allows Formation of County | HJR 28 - Amends Constitution: Modifies Population, Minimum Area Requirements For Formation Of New Counties | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 634,307 No: 767,366 |
| 2000 | LCA | Oregon Ballot Measure 86 (2000) | HJR 17 Amends Constitution: Returns Excess General Funds to taxpayers | Requires Refunding General Fund Revenues Exceeding State Estimates To Taxpayers | Qualified | Passed
Yes: 898,793 No: 550,304 |
| 2000 | LCA | Oregon Ballot Measure 87 (2000) | HJR 52 | Amends Constitution: Allows Regulation Of Location Of Sexually Oriented Businesses Through Zoning | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 694,410 No: 771,901 |
| 2000 | LS | Oregon Ballot Measure 88 (2000) | SB 535 | Increases Maximum Deductible In Oregon For Federal Income Taxes Paid | Qualified | Passed
Yes: 739,270 No: 724,097 |
| 2000 | LS | Oregon Ballot Measure 89 (2000) | HB 2007 | Dedicates Tobacco Settlement Proceeds To Specified Health, Housing, Transportation Programs | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 622,814 No: 828,117 |
| 2000 | LCA | Oregon Ballot Measure 80 (2000) | SJR 11 | Amends Constitution: Authorizes Using Fuel Tax, Vehicle Fees For Increasing Highway Policing | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 310,640 No: 559,941 |
| 2000 | LCA | Oregon Ballot Measure 81 (2000) | HJR 2 | Amends Constitution: Allows Legislature To Limit Recovery Of Damages In Civil Actions | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 219,009 No: 650,348 |
| 2000 | ICA | Oregon Ballot Measure 91 (2000) | Prohibition Against Double Taxation | Amends Constitution: Makes Federal Income Taxes Fully Deductible On Oregon Tax Returns | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 661,342 No: 814,885 |
| 2000 | CIS | Oregon Ballot Measure 9 (2000) | Student Protection Act | Prohibits Public School Instruction Encouraging, Promoting, Sanctioning Homosexual, Bisexual Behaviors | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 702,572 No: 788,691 |
| 2000 | ICA | Oregon Ballot Measure 98 (2000) | Prohibits Using Public Resources For Political Purposes | Amends Constitution: Prohibits Using Public Resources For Political Purposes; Limits Payroll Deductions | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 678,024 No: 776,489 |
| 2000 | ICA | Oregon Ballot Measure 92 (2000) | Requires Written Permission For Political Dues Payroll Deduction | Amends Constitution: Prohibits Payroll Deductions For Political Purposes Without Specific Written Authorization | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 656,250 No: 815,338 |
| 2000 | ICA | Oregon Ballot Measure 95 (2000) | Performance Pay For Teachers | Amends Constitution: Student Learning Determines Teacher Pay; Qualifications, Not Seniority, Determine Retention | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 514,926 No: 962,250 |
| 2000 | CIS | Oregon Ballot Measure 94 (2000) | Measure 11 Repeal | Repeals Mandatory Minimum Sentences For Certain Felonies, Requires Resentencing | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 387,068 No: 1,073,275 |
| 2000 | ICA | Oregon Ballot Measure 93 (2000) | Taxpayer Protection Initiative | Amends Constitution: Voters Must Approve Most Taxes, Fees; Requires Certain Approval Percentage | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 581,186 No: 865,091 |
| 2000 | ICA | Oregon Ballot Measure 96 (2000) | An Amendment To Preserve Self-Government | Amends Constitution: Prohibits Making Initiative Process Harder, Except Through Initiative; Applies Retroactively | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 527,613 No: 866,588 |
| 2000 | CIS | Oregon Ballot Measure 6 (2000) | Oregon Political Accountability Act | Provides Public Funding To Candidates Who Limit Spending, Private Contributions | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 586,910 No: 838,011 |
| 2000 | ICA | Oregon Ballot Measure 2 (2000) | Oregonians In Action For Administrative Rule Reform | Amends Constitution: Creates Process For Requiring Legislature To Review Administrative Rules | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 605,575 No: 779,190 |
| 2000 | CIS | Oregon Ballot Measure 97 (2000) | Protect Pets and Wildlife - Oregon (ProPaw) | Bans Body-Gripping Animal Traps, Some Poisons; Restricts Fur Commerce | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 606,939 No: 867,219 |
| 2000 | ICA | Oregon Ballot Measure 8 (2000) | Appropriate Appropriations | Amends Constitution: Limits State Appropriations To Percentage Of State's Prior Personal Income | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 608,090 No: 789,699 |
| 2000 | ICA | Oregon Ballot Measure 1 (2000) | Oregonians for Accountability and Equity in School Funding | Amends Constitution: Legislature Must Fund School Quality Goals Adequately; Report; Establish Grants | Qualified | Passed
Yes: 940,223 No: 477,461 |
| 2000 | CIS | Oregon Ballot Measure 5 (2000) | Gun Violence Prevention Act | Expands Circumstances Requiring Background Check Before Transfer Of Firearm | Qualified | Passed
Yes: 921,926 No: 569,996 |
| 2000 | ICA | Oregon Ballot Measure 99 (2000) | Homecare Quality and Accountability Act of 2000 | Amends Constitution: Creates Commission Ensuring Quality Home Care Services For Elderly, Disabled | Qualified | Passed
Yes: 911,217 No: 539,414 |
| 2000 | ICA | Oregon Ballot Measure 3 (2000) | Oregon Property Protection Act | Amends Constitution: Requires Conviction Before Forfeiture; Restricts Proceeds Usage; Requires Reporting, Penalty | Qualified | Passed
Yes: 952,792 No: 465,081 |
| 2000 | CIS | Oregon Ballot Measure 4 (2000) | Oregon Health Plan Trust Fund Petition | Dedicates Tobacco-Settlement Proceeds; Earnings Fund Low-Income Health Care | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 650,850 No: 789,543 |
| 2000 | CIS Referendum | Oregon Ballot Measure 90 (2000) | Measure 90 Referendum on HB 3220 | Authorizes Rates Giving Utilities Return On Investments In Retired Property | Qualified | Failed
Yes: 158,810 No: 1,208,545 |
| 2000 | ICA | Oregon Ballot Measure 7 (2000) | Just Compensation For Regulatory "Takings" | Requires Payment to Landowner if Government Regulation Reduces Property Value | Qualified | Passed (final votes not available) |
Finding further information
The Oregon Secretary of State maintains an ongoing file of initiatives, referendum and legislatively referred current, past, and potential ballot measures.
Their search function allows you to search under the categories of active, withdrawn, qualified, citizen initiative, veto referendum, legislative referral, approved to circulate, and whether the measure's proponents have indicated to the Secretary of State that they intend to pay circulators.
See also
- Oregon 2000 citizen initiatives
- List of Oregon ballot measures
- Oregon signature requirements
- Procedures for qualifying an initiative in Oregon
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oregon
