Oregon Ballot Measure 37 (2008)
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Oregon Ballot Measure 37 (2008) or The Oregon Revenue Enhancement And Protection Act of 2008 is an initiated state statute that would allow a privately owned casino near Portland, Oregon. The casino would have a 15 year renewable license.
This measure goes hand-in-hand with Oregon Ballot Measure 38, which would amend the constitution to allow this casino in Oregon. The establishment of casinos is currently prohibited in the state under the constitution. Measure 37 can only be valid if Measure 38 passes. The constitutional amendment would only allow the building of this particular casino, and would not permit operation of other casinos within the state.[1]
No public funds will be used to build, operate, or regulate the casino, except for initial funds from the lottery comission that are subject to repayment by the casino. The lottery comission would regulate the casino. 25% of casino's gross revenues would be payed to the comission. The legality of Tribal casinos is in no way affected by this measure.[1]
These measures are very similar to measures 35 and 36 and were proposed by the same people. It is common in Oregon for proponents to submit multiple measures to the Secretary of State with slight changes in the ballot title or text of the initiative in order to have a higher chance of making the ballot.
Measure 37 sets aside 25% of revenue to go to the lottery commision, whereas Measure 35 gives that 25% to a variety of state funding, including education.
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Status
The proponents have decided not to pursue signature gathering on this measure.
In a statement, Studer and Rossman said controversy surrounding two tribes’ efforts to establish new casinos in Oregon and Washington made the timing of the ballot measure less desirable.
The promoters’ statement did not indicate whether they would pursue another ballot measure in 2010, the next statewide election cycle.[2]
Official Ballot Title
Measure 37: Establishes Single Privately-Owned Casino Near Portland; Allocates Percentage Of Casino Revenue To Lottery Commission[3]
Measure 38: Amends Constitution: Replaces Constitutional Ban On Casinos With Provision Requiring The Authorization Of One, Privately Owned Casino[4]
Proponents
Matt Rossman and Bruce Studer
Support and opposition
No information yet
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Official Summary of Measure 37
- ↑ TheOutlookOnline.com: "Casino backers give up, for now", May 5, 208
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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External links
See also
- Oregon Ballot Measure 35 (2008)
- Oregon 2008 ballot measures
- List of Oregon ballot measures
- Procedures for qualifying an initiative in Oregon
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oregon
- Oregon signature requirements
