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Oregon 1940 ballot measures
In 1940, voters decided on nine statewide ballot measures in Oregon on November 5.
- One of the measures was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- Two of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- Four of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were veto referendums.
- Voters rejected nine (100%) measures.
On the ballot
November 5, 1940
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure Nos. 300-301 | Executive | Remove term limits for the Secretary of State and Treasurer. |
|
163,942 (43%) |
213,797 (57%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 302-303 | Taxes | Institutionalize a given tax levy after voters approved such a levy for three successive years prior. |
|
129,699 (41%) |
183,488 (59%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 304-305 | Banking | Repeal constitutional provisions regarding the double liability of of stockholders of state banks to the depositors of said banks. |
|
157,891 (45%) |
191,290 (55%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 306-307 | Salaries | Set legislators' daily session pay at $8, refund them 10 cents every mile traveled to and from the capital, and give presiding offers an additional one-half daily pay. |
|
186,830 (50%) |
188,031 (50%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 308-309 | Elections | Move the primary nominating elections from May to the first Wednesday after the first Monday of September. |
|
156,421 (41%) |
221,203 (59%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 310-311 | Alcohol; Business | Require licenses to sell alcohol to consumers. |
|
158,004 (40%) |
235,128 (60%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 312-313 | Alcohol; Business | Repeal law allowing only the liquor control commission to sell alcohol, allowing private entities to manufacture and sell alcohol. |
|
90,681 (23%) |
309,183 (77%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 314-315 | Gambling | Legalize games of skill, provide licensing of such games and disburse license revenues to public fairs, expositions, and old-age public assistance. |
|
150,157 (37%) |
258,010 (63%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 316-317 | Agriculture; Food; Business; Administrative organization | Repeal the Oregon Milk Control Law, which provided supervision and regulation of the milk industry. |
|
201,983 (49%) |
213,838 (51%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oregon
- Types of ballot measures in Oregon
- List of Oregon ballot measures
- 1940 ballot measures
External links
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