Oregon 1921 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1922 →
← 1920
In 1921, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Oregon on June 7.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred state statutes.
- Voters approved three (60%) and rejected two (40%) measures.
On the ballot
June 7, 1921
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure Nos. 300-301 | Legislature; Salaries | Limit legislative sessions to 60 days, special sessions to 20 days, compensate members at $5 per day, and prohibit introducing bills, except for appropriations and defense, after the 40th day |
|
42,924 (37%) |
72,596 (63%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 302-303 | Veterans; Bonds | Authorize the issuance and sale of bonds to raise money to be loaned to Oregonian veterans of World War I. |
|
88,219 (70%) |
37,866 (30%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 304-305 | Executive officials | Empower the governor to veto provisions in bills which declare emergencies. |
|
62,621 (58%) |
45,537 (42%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 306-307 | Family | Require a health examination by a physician for both marriage license applicants, with failure prohibiting marriage unless one or both applicants are rendered sterile. |
|
56,858 (46%) |
65,793 (54%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 308-309 | Sex and gender; Jury rules | Permit women to serve as jurors and require at least half of the trial jury to be women in cases involving minors. |
|
59,882 (50%) |
59,265 (50%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oregon
- Types of ballot measures in Oregon
- List of Oregon ballot measures
- 1921 ballot measures
External links
| |||||
