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Oregon 1947 ballot measures

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1948
1946

In 1947, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in Oregon on October 7.

On the ballot

October 7, 1947

Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRSS

Measure Nos. 300-301 Public assistance; Taxes Implement a three percent retail sales tax to fund public assistance, property tax relief, and state, counties, cities, and school districts.

Defeated

67,514 (27%)

180,333 (73%)

VR

Measure Nos. 302-303 Taxes; Tobacco Levy a one-tenth of one cent tax on each cigarette distributed or sold.

Defeated

103,794 (42%)

140,876 (58%)


See also

Oregon

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