Oregon Measure 1, Bonds for State Parks and Recreational Facilities Amendment (1992)
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| Topic Bond issues and Parks, land, and natural area conservation |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Oregon Measure 1 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Oregon on November 6, 1992. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $250 million in general obligation bonds for state parks and recreation facilities. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $250 million in general obligation bonds for state parks and recreation facilities. |
Election results
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Oregon Measure 1 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 653,062 | 45.38% | ||
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786,017 | 54.62% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure 1 was as follows:
| “ | AMENDS OREGON CONSTITUTION: BONDS MAY BE ISSUED FOR STATE PARKS QUESTION - Shall Oregon’s Constitution allow state to issue up to $250 million in general obligation bonds for state parks, recreation facilities? SUMMARY - Amends Oregon Constitution. Would allow state to issue up to $250 million in general obligation bonds for State Parks and Recreation Development Fund. Fund would only be used for purchase and development of: State park system and camping and recreational facilities in each county; outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historical or recreational sites; and fish and wildlife habitat and viewing areas. Ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the state would guarantee bond repayment, but Legislature could repay with other revenues, including park user fees. ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT - No immediate financial impact. The Legislature must still approve expenditures and bond authority. Bond repayment options to be determined. | ” |
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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