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Oregon Measure 1, Extension on Governor's Veto Deadline, Amendment (1988)
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| Topic State executive official measures |
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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 8, 1988. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported extending the deadline for the governor to veto legislation after the legislature adjourns from 20 days to 30 days and requiring the governor to publicly announce his or her “possible intention” to veto within five days after adjournment. |
A "no" vote opposed extending the deadline for the governor to veto legislation after the legislature adjourns from 20 days to 30 days and requiring the governor to publicly announce his or her “possible intention” to veto within five days after adjournment. |
Election results
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Oregon Measure 1 |
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615,012 | 54.14% | ||
| No | 520,939 | 45.86% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure 1 was as follows:
| “ | EXTENDS GOVERNOR’S VETO DEADLINE AFTER LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS; REQUIRES PRIOR ANNOUNCEMENT QUESTION - Shall constitutional deadline for Governor's veto after legislature adjourns be extended and Governor required to announce possible intent veto? EXPLANATION - Constitutional amendment referred by legislature. Extends Governor's deadline for vetoing bill after legislature adjourns from 20 to 30 days after adjournment. Maintains five day deadline for vetoing bills presented to Governor more than five days before adjournment. Requires Governor to announce publicly, at least five days before vetoing a bill after adjournment, Governor's "possible intention" to veto, but does not require veto of bill after announcement. Excludes Saturdays as well as Sundays in computing deadlines. | ” |
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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