Oregon 1922 ballot measures
In 1922, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Oregon on November 7.
- Two of the measures were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved three (50%) and rejected three (50%) measures.
On the ballot
November 7, 1922
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure Nos. 300-301 | Taxes; Local government | Require an annual tax levy in Linn County until all county warrants are paid. |
|
89,177 (61%) |
57,049 (39%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 302-303 | Taxes; Budgets; Local government | Require an annual tax levy in Linn County and permit the issuance of bonds in Benton County to pay all county warrants. |
|
86,547 (62%) |
53,844 (38%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 304-305 | Property taxes | Authorize a single land tax in lieu of all other state taxes |
|
39,231 (23%) |
132,021 (77%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 308-309 | Economic investment; Taxes | Authorize Portland, Oregon to raise $3,000,000 by levying a special tax over three years to hold an exhibition on state resources, commerce, industries and statewide economic advantages. |
|
82,837 (46%) |
95,587 (54%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 314-315 | Education | Require children between eight and sixteen to attend public school with exceptions based on age, health and access to a parent or private teacher |
|
115,506 (53%) |
103,685 (47%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 316-317 | Taxes | Establish a graduated annual income tax |
|
54,803 (33%) |
112,197 (67%) |
Not on the ballot
An additional three measures—Measure Nos. 306-307, titled Salmon Fishing and Propogation Amendment, Measure Nos. 310-311, titled Income Tax Amendment, and Measure Nos. 312-313, titled Interest Rate Amendment—qualified for the ballot. However, in September 1922, courts ruled that the initiatives were invalid due to signature-related issues, and the initiatives were not printed on the ballot.[1][2]
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oregon
- Types of ballot measures in Oregon
- List of Oregon ballot measures
- 1922 ballot measures
External links
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