Oregon Measure 16, Bonds for Seismic Rehabilitation of Emergency Buildings Amendment (2002)
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| Topic Bond issues and Earthquake infrastructure |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Oregon Measure 16 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Oregon on November 5, 2002. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds for seismic rehabilitation of emergency services buildings. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds for seismic rehabilitation of emergency services buildings. |
Election results
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Oregon Measure 16 |
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669,451 | 55.79% | ||
| No | 530,587 | 44.21% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure 16 was as follows:
| “ | AMENDS CONSTITUTION; AUTHORIZES STATE TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR SEISMIC REHABILITATION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES BUILDINGS (DEFINED) RESULT OF “YES” VOTE: “Yes” vote authorizes state to issue general obligation bonds to finance seismic rehabilitation of emergency services buildings (defined); prescribes sources for repayment; authorizes implementing legislation. RESULT OF “NO” VOTE: “No” vote rejects authorization for state to issue general obligation bonds to finance seismic rehabilitation of specified emergency services buildings. SUMMARY: Amends Constitution. Currently, the state constitution forbids the legislature from loaning the state’s credit in excess of $50,000, with some exceptions. Measure would allow the state to issue general obligation bonds to assess the need for and to conduct seismic rehabilitation of emergency services buildings. “Emergency services buildings” defined as public buildings used for fire protection services; hospital buildings containing acute inpatient care facilities; police stations; sheriff's offices; and similar facilities used by state or local law enforcement agencies. Limits amount of indebtedness to one-fifth of one percent of the real market value of all property in the state. Specifies sources of repayment: General Fund, lottery funds, tobacco settlement funds, other appropriations, but not including ad valorem property taxes. Other provisions. ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial effect on state or local government expenditures or revenues. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Oregon Constitution
A simple majority vote is required during one legislative session for the Oregon State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 31 votes in the Oregon House of Representatives and 16 votes in the Oregon State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
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Footnotes
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