Oregon Measure Nos. 318-319, Motor Carrier Transportation Tax Increase Referendum (1952)

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Oregon Measure Nos. 318-319

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Election date

November 4, 1952

Topic
Taxes and Transportation
Status

ApprovedApproved

Type
Veto referendum 		Origin

Citizens


Oregon Measure Nos. 318-319 was on the ballot as a veto referendum in Oregon on November 4, 1952. It was approved.

A "yes" vote supported increasing the tax on motor carriers used to transport persons or property and providing a formula to determine the tax.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the tax on motor carriers used to transport persons or property and providing a formula to determine the tax.


Election results

Oregon Measure Nos. 318-319

Result Votes Percentage

Approved Yes

409,588 64.02%
No 230,241 35.98%
Results are officially certified.
Source


Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Measure Nos. 318-319 was as follows:

“

MOTOR CARRIER HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION TAX ACT - Purpose: To increase tax imposed upon motor vehicles, used in transportation of persons or property as common, contract and private carriers; amending section 11, chapter 488, Oregon Laws 1949. Tax is additional to all other license fees and taxes imposed by law. Revenue from tax is to be used for administration, maintenance, operation, construction and reconstruction of public highways. Declared combined weight, fuel use and purchase are basis for tax. Mileage and flat fee tables are established according to weight classification. Does not apply to certain vehicles or fuels defined in chapter 3030, Oregon Laws 1943, and amendatory acts.

(ESTIMATE OF REVENUE - The enactment of this measure would increase the State taxes on motor vehicles of the class specified, approximately $1,930,000 annually, for highway purposes.)
Vote YES or NO

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Full Text

The full text of this measure is available here.


Path to the ballot

See also: Signature requirements for ballot measures in Oregon

The number of signatures required for a veto referendum was equal to 5% of the total votes cast in the last Supreme Court justice election.

See also

1952 Measures

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