Oregon 1987 ballot measures
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In 1987, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in Oregon on May 19.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred state statute.
- Voters approved two (100%) measures.
On the ballot
May 19, 1987
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure 1 | Federal issues; Nuclear energy | Direct state officials and agencies to continue challenging the federal selection process for high-level nuclear waste repositories |
|
299,581 (75%) |
100,854 (25%) |
|
| Measure 2 | Education; Taxes; Property | Authorize school districts to levy property taxes up to the last voter-approved amount and require them to adjust budgets if funds are insufficient. |
|
223,417 (56%) |
178,839 (44%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oregon
- Types of ballot measures in Oregon
- List of Oregon ballot measures
- 1987 ballot measures
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