Oregon Ballot Measure 49 (1997)
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Oregon Measure 49 was on the May 20, 1997 ballot in Oregon as a legislatively-referred constitutional amendment by the Oregon State Legislature, where it was overwhelmingly approved.
The official ballot title was "Amends Constitution. Restricts Inmate Lawsuits; Allows Interstate Shipment of Prison Made Products."
- Yes: 699,813 (90.8%)
- No: 70,940 (9.2%)
Ballot summary
The official ballot summary of Measure 49 was, "This measure modifies current provisions in the Oregon Constitution establishing requirements for work programs for state prison inmates. The changes contained in the measure: (1) make it clear that inmates have no right to a job or to participate in work, on-the-job training or educational programs; (2) provide that the restrictions on uses of compensation earned by state prison inmates for work they perform are subject to requirements of federal law in order to allow corrections officials to continue operating federally certified prison industries; and (3) modify the definition of "full-time" to include time spent on security measures and transportation of inmates while inmates are participating in work or on-the-job training."
Fiscal impact
The official fiscal impact statement for Measure 49 said:
- The measure will allow the Department of Corrections to continue interstate sales of garments and furniture, which generated an estimated $549,000 in gross revenue in fiscal year 1995-1996.
- Revenues as a result of this measure may be a funding source for the development and maintenance of the Prison Reform and Inmate Work Act of 1994, and may reduce the costs of incarcerating inmates.
See also
External links
- Measure 49 election results
- Official Voter's Guide to Measure 49
- Explanatory statement
- Legislative argument in favor
- Arguments in favor
- Note: No arguments in opposition were filed for the official voter's guide
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