Oregon 1927 ballot measures
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In 1927, voters decided on 12 statewide ballot measures in Oregon on June 28.
- Nine of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred state statute.
- Two of the measures were veto referendums.
- Voters approved four (33.3%) and rejected eight (66.7%) measures.
On the ballot
June 28, 1927
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure Nos. 300-301 | Race and ethnicity; Suffrage | Repeal language from the Oregon Constitution that said, "No negro, Chinaman or mulatto shall have the right of suffrage" |
|
69,373 (62%) |
41,887 (38%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 302-303 | Education; Taxes | Authorize school districts with over 100,000 people to levy taxes to support and maintain the school district upon voter approval. |
|
46,784 (46%) |
55,817 (54%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 304-305 | Trials | Charge a person who waives indictment for a crime or misdemeanor before any circuit court judge. |
|
64,956 (63%) |
38,774 (37%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 306-307 | Salaries | Set legislator compensation at $10 per day for sessions, totaling $400 per session, with extra compensation for presiding officers. |
|
28,380 (26%) |
81,215 (74%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 308-309 | Voter registration | Require voters to be registered to vote. |
|
55,802 (53%) |
49,682 (47%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 310-311 | Salaries | Determine compensation of state and county elected officials by law, rather than amendment, and prohibit salary increases during a term. |
|
46,999 (43%) |
61,838 (57%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 312-313 | Local government | Allow cities with a population over 100,000 situated within a county to consolidate in that county. |
|
41,309 (42%) |
57,613 (58%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 314-315 | Veterans; Bonds | Authorize counties with over 200,000 people to issue bonds to construct a veterans’ memorial and armory building in eligible cities. |
|
25,180 (24%) |
80,476 (76%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 316-317 | Taxes | Authorize property taxes not exceeding $3,500 plus 6% and limit annual tax increases to 6%. |
|
19,393 (19%) |
84,697 (81%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 318-319 | Taxes | Levy an annual progressive net income tax on people and corporations in the state and provide for tax exemptions. |
|
48,745 (42%) |
67,039 (58%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 320-321 | Administration; Taxes | Authorize the state tax commission to supervise assessment and enforce tax laws throughout the state. |
|
31,957 (31%) |
70,871 (69%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 322-323 | Fishing | Prohibit the taking of and fishing for salmon and other food fish in Nestucca Bay, except with hook and line or angling. |
|
53,684 (53%) |
47,552 (47%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oregon
- Types of ballot measures in Oregon
- List of Oregon ballot measures
- 1927 ballot measures
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