Oregon Measure Nos. 314-315, McKenzie River Preservation Initiative (1928)
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| Topic Environment and Water |
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| Type Initiated state statute |
Origin |
Oregon Measure Nos. 314-315 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 McKenzie River from private commercial interests, except under certain conditions and with specific approvals. |
A "no" vote opposed declaring the natural preservation of the McKenzie River from private commercial interests, except under certain conditions and with specific approvals. |
Election results
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Oregon Measure Nos. 314-315 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 77,974 | 33.70% | ||
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153,418 | 66.30% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure Nos. 314-315 was as follows:
| “ | McKENZIE RIVER WATER AND FISH BILE—Purpose: To withdraw waters of McKenzie river and tributaries from further appropriation, diversion or interruption, and maintain 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.
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Footnotes
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