Oregon Property Protection Amendment, Measure 53 (May 2008)

Oregon Property Protection Amendment, Measure 53 was on the May 20, 2008 ballot in Oregon as a legislatively-referred constitutional amendment, where it was very narrowly approved. Measure 52 dealt with forfeiture of property related to a crime.

Election results

Measure 53
Result		Votes	Percentage
a Yes		489,592	50.03%
No		489,042	49.97%

Vote totals were so close in the May vote that a recount was required.

Election results via: The Oregon Secretary of State

Partial summary

Measure 53's official ballot summary said in part, "Amends Section 10, Article XV of the Constitution of the State of Oregon, the 'Oregon Property Protection Act of 2000' (limitations of civil forfeiture of property by the State of Oregon), by clarifying that the property forfeited: (1) Constitutes the proceeds of the crime for which the claimant has been convicted; (2)Was instrumental in committing or facilitating the crime for which the claimant has been convicted; (3) Constitutes proceeds of one or more other crimes similar to the crime for which the claimant was convicted; and (4)Was instrumental in committing or facilitating one or more other crimes similar to the crime for which the claimant was convicted."

See also

• Oregon 2008 ballot measures
• 2008 ballot measures
• List of Oregon ballot measures

Suggest a link

External links

• Official election results for Measure 53
• 2008 Voter Guide
• Details about Measure 53