Oregon Measure 13, Prohibit "Obscene" Materials and Prostitution Referendum (1974)
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| Topic Business regulations and Sexual content regulations |
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| Type Veto referendum |
Origin |
Oregon Measure 13 was on the ballot as a veto referendum in Oregon on November 5, 1974. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported prohibiting the distribution or display of "obscene" material and hosting live sex shows in public areas or clubs; redefining prostitution to include any physical contact for sexual gratification. |
A "no" vote opposed prohibiting the distribution or display of "obscene" material and hosting live sex shows in public areas or clubs; redefining prostitution to include any physical contact for sexual gratification. |
Election results
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393,743 | 52.73% | ||
| No | 352,958 | 47.27% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure 13 was as follows:
| “ | OBSCENITY AND SEXUAL CONDUCT BILL - Purpose: This measure makes it a crime to distribute or exhibit "obscene" materials to adults or to conduct live sex shows in public places or clubs. Defines "obscene." Also redefines the crime of prostitution to not only prohibit engaging in sexual intercourse for a fee, but also any physical touching for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire, and to prohibit paying for either. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
A veto referendum is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that asks voters whether to uphold or repeal an enacted law. This type of ballot measure is also called statute referendum, popular referendum, people's veto, or citizen's veto. There are 23 states that allow citizens to initiate veto referendums.
In Oregon, the number of signatures required for a veto referendum is equal to 4% of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.
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