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Oregon Measure 6, Require Reusable or Recyclable Packaging Initiative (1990)

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Oregon Measure 6

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Election date

November 6, 1990

Topic
Business regulations and Pollution, waste, and recycling policy
Status

DefeatedDefeated

Type
Initiated state statute
Origin

Citizens



Oregon Measure 6 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Oregon on November 6, 1990. It was defeated.

A "yes" vote supported requiring packaging materials to be reusable or recyclable by 1993.

A "no" vote opposed requiring packaging materials to be reusable or recyclable by 1993.


Election results

Oregon Measure 6

Result Votes Percentage
Yes 467,418 42.33%

Defeated No

636,804 57.67%
Results are officially certified.
Source


Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Measure 6 was as follows:

PRODUCT PACKAGING MUST MEET RECYCLING STANDARDS OR RECEIVE HARDSHIP WAIVER

QUESTION—By 1993, shall packaging used in Oregon meet certain recycling goals, unless a hardship waiver is obtained?

SUMMARY—Law would govern packaging of products sold retail or wholesale in state. By 1993 such packaging must be: reusable five times for like uses, made of 50% recycled materials, recycled at 15% rate or made of material recycled at 15% rate. Rates for last two goals rise in steps to 60% by 2002. Allows hardship waivers. Retailers must post data on their packaging standards. Creates civil fines. State, citizens may enforce law. Forms advisory panel. Local governments may use stricter standards.

ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL EFFECT -

Full Text

The full text of this measure is available here.


Path to the ballot

See also: Signature requirements for ballot measures in Oregon

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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