Oregon Measure Nos. 306-307, Insane Hospital in Multnomah County Measure (May 1934)
| Oregon Measure Nos. 306-307 | |
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| Topic Healthcare facility funding |
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| Type Legislatively referred state statute |
Origin |
Oregon Measure Nos. 306-307 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred state statute in Oregon on May 18, 1934. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the construction and operation of an "insane hospital" in Multnomah County. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the construction and operation of an "insane hospital" in Multnomah County. |
Election results
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Oregon Measure Nos. 306-307 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 92,575 | 45.97% | ||
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108,816 | 54.03% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure Nos. 306-307 was as follows:
| “ | BILL AUTHORIZING A STATE INSANE HOSPITAL IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY-Purpose: To authorize location, construction, operation and maintenance by the state of Oregon of an insane hospital in Multnomah county, Oregon, when funds are available therefor. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
A simple majority vote is required during one legislative session for the Oregon State Legislature to place a state statute 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. Statutes do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
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Footnotes
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