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Oregon 1992 ballot measures
In 1992, voters decided on 10 statewide ballot measures in Oregon. On May 19, voters decided on one measure. On November 6, voters decided on nine measures.
- Three of the measures were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Four of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved one (10%) and rejected nine (90%) measures.
On the ballot
May 19, 1992
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure 1 | Law enforcement; Taxes; Transportation | Allow future fuel tax and registration fee revenues for the policing of public highways and roadside rest areas. |
|
244,173 (35%) |
451,715 (65%) |
November 6, 1992
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure 1 | Parks; Bonds | Authorize the issuance and sale of up to $250 million in general obligation bonds for state parks and recreation facilities. |
|
653,062 (45%) |
786,017 (55%) |
|
| Measure 2 | Fuel taxes; Parks | Allow biennial motor fuel tax increases up to 2 cents per gallon for state park and recreation sites. |
|
399,259 (28%) |
1,039,322 (72%) |
|
| Measure 3 | Legislature | Set term limits for House representatives, Senators, statewide elected roles, U.S. Congress House Representatives and Senators. |
|
1,003,706 (70%) |
439,694 (30%) |
|
| Measure 4 | Transportation | Prohibit permits for triple truck-trailer combinations on state highways. |
|
567,467 (39%) |
896,778 (61%) |
|
| Measure 5 | Nuclear energy | Close the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant until a permanent federal waste site is licensed and earthquakes and health hazards conditions are met. |
|
585,051 (40%) |
874,636 (60%) |
|
| Measure 6 | Nuclear energy | Prohibit Trojan Nuclear Power Plant operation unless earthquake standards are met and a permanent waste storage site is available. |
|
619,329 (43%) |
830,850 (57%) |
|
| Measure 7 | Taxes; Property | Raise property tax rate limits, differentiate rates for school funding in two property categories, and extend equivalent relief to residential renters. |
|
362,621 (25%) |
1,077,206 (75%) |
|
| Measure 8 | Fishing | Restrict lower Columbia River fishing to the most selective means possible and allow the release of non-targeted fish unharmed. |
|
576,633 (41%) |
828,096 (59%) |
|
| Measure 9 | LGBTQ | Require all state and local governments to discourage, not facilitate, and not recognize homosexuality and other listed “behaviors." |
|
638,527 (44%) |
828,290 (56%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oregon
- Types of ballot measures in Oregon
- List of Oregon ballot measures
- 1992 ballot measures
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