Oregon Measure 7, Expansion of Scenic Waterways System Initiative (1988)
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Origin |
Oregon Measure 7 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Oregon on November 8, 1988. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported adding more river sections to the “scenic waterways” system to protect scenic, fishery, wildlife, and recreational values along the assigned rivers. |
A "no" vote opposed adding more river sections to the “scenic waterways” system to protect scenic, fishery, wildlife, and recreational values along the assigned rivers. |
Election results
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Oregon Measure 7 |
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663,604 | 56.21% | ||
| No | 516,998 | 43.79% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure 7 was as follows:
| “ | OREGON SCENIC WATERWAY SYSTEM QUESTION - Shall Oregon law designate more river sections as scenic waterways? EXPLANATION - Adds more river sections to the "scenic waterways" system established by existing state law. Effect is to designate as scenic waterways new sections of four previously designated waterways (Clackamas, Deschutes, John Day, Rogue) and seven new river sections (parts of Elk, Klamath, McKenzie, Metolius, Nestucca, Umpqua, Wallowa-Grande Ronde). Designation as scenic waterway protects scenic, fishery, wildlife and recreation values along river. Prohibits dams and placer mining. Sets standards for development within 1/4 mile of waterway. Does not affect Indian trust lands and tribal rights. ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL EFFECT - It is anticipated that in order to administer the 11 new rivers placed under Scenic Waterways, one additional planner would be added to the staff of the Parks and Recreation Division of the Oregon Department of Transportation, at an estimated annual cost of $38,000. In addition, management plans for the new rivers would be necessary to evaluate and condition land use actions. The estimated one-time cost for developing such plans, using existing data, would be approximately $34,000. | ” |
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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