Oregon Measure Nos. 322-323, Create Office of Lieutenant Governor Initiative (1930)
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| Type Initiated constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Oregon Measure Nos. 322-323 was on the ballot as an initiated constitutional amendment in Oregon on November 4, 1930. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported creating the office of the lieutenant governor, who will serve as senate president, appoint senate committee, and act as governor in the governor's absence. |
A "no" vote opposed creating the office of the lieutenant governor, who will serve as senate president, appoint senate committee, and act as governor in the governor's absence. |
Election results
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Oregon Measure Nos. 322-323 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 92,707 | 49.32% | ||
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95,277 | 50.68% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure Nos. 322-323 was as follows:
| “ | Constitutional Amendment - Proposed by Initiative Petition - Vote YES or NO LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT - Purpose: Constitutional amendment to provide for election of lieutenant governor at same time, in same manner, with same qualifications as governor; to receive $500 annual salary and no other compensation except when serving as governor; to be president of the senate and appoint senate committees, but have no vote except upon a tie. If governor’s office becomes vacant, to become governor for remainder of term; acting governor during governor’s temporary absence or disability. Secretary of state becomes governor until next election, if both office of governor and lieutenant governor become vacant, and serves as acting governor during temporary absence or disability of both. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
The number of signatures required for an initiated constitutional amendment 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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