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Oregon 1928 ballot measures
In 1928, voters decided on eight statewide ballot measures in Oregon on November 6.
- One of the measures was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- Seven of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- Voters rejected all eight (100%) measures.
On the ballot
November 6, 1928
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure Nos. 300-301 | Taxes; Transportation | Increase gasoline tax from three to five cents and authorize up to one-fifth of such revenues to assist counties in state market road construction. |
|
71,824 (27%) |
198,798 (73%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 302-303 | Taxes; Transportation | Base license fees on the weight of vehicles and abolish operating fees on motor carriers. |
|
98,248 (36%) |
174,219 (64%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 304-305 | Taxes | Levy an annual progressive state net income tax upon all people and corporations in the state, and provide exemptions for the tax. |
|
118,696 (47%) |
132,961 (53%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 306-307 | Legislature | Prohibit the legislature from declaring an emergency and repealing voter-approved laws without referring the repeal to the people. |
|
108,230 (47%) |
124,200 (53%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 308-309 | Water; Environment | Declare the natural preservation of the Deschutes River watershed, except the White River, from private commercial interests. |
|
78,317 (33%) |
157,398 (67%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 310-311 | Water; Environment | Declare the natural preservation of the Rogue River watershed from private commercial interests. |
|
79,028 (34%) |
156,009 (66%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 312-313 | Water; Environment | Declare the natural preservation of the Umpqua River from private commercial interests. |
|
76,108 (33%) |
154,345 (67%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 314-315 | Water; Environment | Declare the natural preservation of the McKenzie River from private commercial interests. |
|
77,974 (34%) |
153,418 (66%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oregon
- Types of ballot measures in Oregon
- List of Oregon ballot measures
- 1928 ballot measures
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