Oregon Measure 6, Prohibit Trojan Nuclear Power Operations Unless Conditions Met Initiative (1992)
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Origin |
Oregon Measure 6 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Oregon on November 6, 1992. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported prohibiting Trojan Nuclear Power Plant operation unless earthquake standards are met and a permanent waste storage site is available. |
A "no" vote opposed prohibiting Trojan Nuclear Power Plant operation unless earthquake standards are met and a permanent waste storage site is available. |
Election results
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Oregon Measure 6 |
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| Yes | 619,329 | 42.71% | ||
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830,850 | 57.29% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure 6 was as follows:
| “ | BANS TROJAN POWER OPERATION UNLESS EARTHQUAKE, WASTE STORAGE CONDITIONS MET QUESTION - Shall law ban Trojan nuclear power plant operation unless plant meets earthquake standards, and until permanent waste storage site available? SUMMARY - Act requires independent study of earthquake risk at, near Trojan site, plant's ability to withstand earthquake. Unless Siting Council finds Trojan plant can withstand possible earthquake without harm to life, property, natural resources, plant must cease operation. Operator must pay for, cooperate with studies. Bans Trojan operation 30 days after Act takes effect until federal permanent waste storage site available or on-site storage does not exceed plants annual production. Plant closing costs not includable in rates. Citizens may intervene in rulemaking, contested case proceedings. ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT - In 1995-96, local schools property tax revenues will be reduced by $1.6 million and other taxing districts property tax revenues will be reduced by $76,000. In 1995-96, the State is obligated to replace property tax revenues lost to the public school system. | ” |
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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