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Oregon Measure Nos. 324-325, Legalization of Certain Lotteries Initiative (1938)

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Oregon Measure Nos. 324-325

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Election date

November 8, 1938

Topic
Gambling policy
Status

DefeatedDefeated

Type
Initiated constitutional amendment 		Origin

Citizens


Oregon Measure Nos. 324-325 was on the ballot as an initiated constitutional amendment in Oregon on November 8, 1938. It was defeated.

A "yes" vote supported legalizing certain lotteries and other forms of gambling and authorizing the state to exclusively license them.

A "no" vote opposed legalizing certain lotteries and other forms of gambling and authorizing the state to exclusively license them.


Election results

Oregon Measure Nos. 324-325

Result Votes Percentage
Yes 141,792 44.02%

Defeated No

180,329 55.98%
Results are officially certified.
Source


Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Measure Nos. 324-325 was as follows:

“

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT LEGALIZING CERTAIN LOTTERIES AND OTHER FORMS OF GAMBLING - Purpose: Amendment limits present Constitutional prohibition of lotteries. Legalizes certain lotteries and other forms of gambling and gaming and authorizes State exclusively to license them. Authorizes licensing and regulation of bowling alleys; bridge studios; pool and billiard rooms; shooting galleries; horse and dog racing; other forms of racing; bank nights; punch boards; pinball games; vending machines; and raffles and bazaars for local charitable purposes. Authorizes legislature to provide for distribution of forty per cent of license tax to municipalities; ten per cent to public fairs and exhibitions; and remainder for old age security or other purposes specified by law. Defines lotteries.
Vote YES or NO

”

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 an initiated constitutional amendment was equal to 8% of the total votes cast in the last Supreme Court justice election.

See also

1938 Measures

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