Oregon Measure Nos. 308-309, Preservation of the Deschutes River Initiative (1928)
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| Topic Environment and Water |
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Origin |
Oregon Measure Nos. 308-309 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Oregon on November 6, 1928. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported declaring the natural preservation of the Deschutes River watershed, except the White River, from private commercial interests, except under certain conditions and specific approvals. |
A "no" vote opposed declaring the natural preservation of the Deschutes River watershed, except the White River, from private commercial interests, except under certain conditions and specific approvals. |
Election results
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Oregon Measure Nos. 308-309 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 78,317 | 33.23% | ||
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157,398 | 66.77% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure Nos. 308-309 was as follows:
| “ | DESCHUTES RIVER WATER AND FISH BILL-Purpose: To withdraw waters of Deschutes river and tributaries, except White river, from further appropriation, diversion or interruption; maintaining them for fish propagation and recreational purposes. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
The number of signatures required for an initiated state statute was equal to 8% of the total votes cast in the last Supreme Court justice election.
See also
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Footnotes
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