Oregon Ballot Measure 59, Prohibition on Using Public Resources for Political Purposes (1998)
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Election results
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 No | 561,952 | 51% | ||
| Yes | 539,757 | 49% | ||
Had the measure passed, it would have prohibited using public resources to collect or help collect funds for political use.
The explanatory statement that appeared on the ballot read as follows:
This measure adds a new section to the Oregon Constitution that prohibits any person or organization from using public resources to collect or help collect political funds. Public resources that cannot be used to collect political funds include public moneys, public employee time, public property and public equipment and supplies. Political funds include any money contributed to candidates or political committees and any money spent supporting or opposing a candidate, ballot measure or initiative petition. A public body is prohibited from using its resources to collect political funds even if it is reimbursed for the cost.
Ballot Title
- Amends Constitution: Prohibits Using Public Resources To Collect Money For Political Purposes
Supporters and opponents
Measure 59 was supported by Bill Sizemore and Oregon Taxpayers United.
It was opposed by, among others, the League of Women Voters of Oregon, Oregon AFSCME, Council 75, Oregon Public Employees Union/SEIU and the Oregon Education Association.
See also
- Oregon 1998 ballot measures
- 1998 ballot measures
- Bill Sizemore and the Oregon Education Association
- Paycheck protection ballot measures
- Ask First
- List of Oregon ballot measures
Related measures
External links
- Ballot title, arguments pro and con
- Details of Measure 59
- Vote totals on Measure 59 by county
- Voter Guide 1998
- Election Results 1998
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