Oregon Measure 38, Prohibition of Livestock in Polluted Waters Initiative (1996)
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Origin |
Oregon Measure 38 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Oregon on November 5, 1996. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported prohibiting livestock that compromise state water quality standards from accessing water quality limited water bodies and adjacent affected lands marked. |
A "no" vote opposed prohibiting livestock that compromise state water quality standards from accessing water quality limited water bodies and adjacent affected lands marked. |
Election results
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Oregon Measure 38 |
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| Yes | 479,921 | 36.01% | ||
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852,661 | 63.99% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure 38 was as follows:
| “ | PROHIBITS LIVESTOCK IN CERTAIN POLLUTED WATERS OR ON ADJACENT LANDS RESULT OF “YES" VOTE: Vote “yes” to prohibit livestock in or along certain polluted waters in state, with exceptions. RESULT OF “NO” VOTE: Vote “no” to reject law prohibiting livestock in or along certain polluted waters in state. SUMMARY: Measure would prohibit livestock in certain waters in Oregon, and on adjacent land, if waters do not meet state water quality standards and the livestock would contribute to poor water quality. State Department of Agriculture may allow exemptions if certain criteria are met. Any person may sue to enforce law. Measure applies to state, federal, and private waters and land. Persons required to comply may receive tax credit and state funding. Measure's operative dates are delayed, depending on land ownership and type of habitat affected. ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT: Direct state expenditures will increase by an estimated $1.26 million for the first full year, growing to $2.44 million when fully implemented. There will be a one-time decrease in state revenue of an estimated $27,500 in the first year only from increased use of the fish habitat improvement credit. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
An initiated state statute is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends state statute. There are 21 states that allow citizens to initiate state statutes, including 14 that provide for direct initiatives and nine (9) that provide for indirect initiatives (two provide for both). An indirect initiated state statute goes to the legislature after a successful signature drive. The legislatures in these states have the option of approving the initiative itself, rather than the initiative appearing on the ballot.
In Oregon, the number of signatures required for an initiated state statute is equal to 6% of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.
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Footnotes
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