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Oregon 1934 ballot measures
In 1934, voters decided on eight statewide ballot measures in Oregon. On May 18, voters decided on five measures. On November 6, voters decided on three measures.
- Two of the measures were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred state statutes.
- Two of the measures were veto referendums.
- Voters approved two (25%) and rejected six (75%) measures.
On the ballot
May 18, 1934
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure Nos. 300-301 | Budgets | Require a two-thirds vote in counties to authorize more than $5,000 of debt for roads and to issue bonds in amount equal to the amount of its outstanding warrants. |
|
83,424 (46%) |
96,629 (54%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 302-303 | Criminal trials | Provide that any accused person may choose to waive trial by jury and consent to be tried by the judge of the court alone. |
|
117,446 (58%) |
83,430 (42%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 304-305 | Healthcare facility | Authorize the construction and operation of a tuberculosis hospital in Multnomah County. |
|
104,459 (51%) |
98,815 (49%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 306-307 | Healthcare facility | Authorize the construction and operation of an "insane hospital" in Multnomah County. |
|
92,575 (46%) |
108,816 (54%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 308-309 | Education; Taxes | Increase the sales tax by 1.5% and appropriate such revenues to school districts. |
|
64,677 (29%) |
156,182 (71%) |
November 6, 1934
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure Nos. 300-301 | Hydroelectric; Administrative organization | Authorize the state to develop hydroelectricity and create a nonpartisan commission to manage the development. |
|
124,518 (47%) |
139,283 (53%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 302-303 | Taxes; Property | Limit taxable property assessments and total state taxes. |
|
100,565 (38%) |
161,644 (62%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 304-305 | Business; Alternative healthcare | Allow healing arts professionals to be licensed as physicians, surgeons, and practitioners. |
|
70,626 (27%) |
191,836 (73%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oregon
- Types of ballot measures in Oregon
- List of Oregon ballot measures
- 1934 ballot measures
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