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Oregon 1947 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1948 →
← 1946
In 1947, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in Oregon on October 7.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred state statute.
- One of the measures was a veto referendum.
- Voters rejected two (100%) measures.
On the ballot
October 7, 1947
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
|
67,514 (27%) |
180,333 (73%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 302-303 | Taxes; Tobacco | Levy a one-tenth of one cent tax on each cigarette distributed or sold. |
|
103,794 (42%) |
140,876 (58%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oregon
- Types of ballot measures in Oregon
- List of Oregon ballot measures
- 1947 ballot measures
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