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Oregon Measure 5, Regulation of State Lottery Initiative (1984)
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| Topic Gambling policy |
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| Type Initiated state statute |
Origin |
Oregon Measure 5 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Oregon on November 6, 1984. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported regulating the state lottery by establishing qualifications for commission, director, retailers, vendors, and contractors. |
A "no" vote opposed regulating the state lottery by establishing qualifications for commission, director, retailers, vendors, and contractors. |
Election results
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Oregon Measure 5 |
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786,933 | 66.34% | ||
| No | 399,231 | 33.66% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure 5 was as follows:
| “ | STATUTORY PROVISIONS FOR STATE OPERATED LOTTERY IF CONSTITUTIONALLY AUTHORIZED QUESTION - Shall legislation be enacted to regulate state lottery, establish qualifications for commission, director, retailers, vendors and contractors, if constitutionally authorized? EXPLANATION - Measure regulating and providing for state operated lottery becomes effect if separate constitutional amendment passes. CONTAINS MANY DETAILS NOT MENTIONED HERE. Requires legislature to lend $1,800,000 to fund initial costs, repaid from profits. Requires 50% of proceeds to be paid in prizes exempt from state taxes. Limits expenses to 16%. Establishes qualifications for lottery commissioners, director, lottery retailers, vendors and contractors. Provides for security, audits, and studies. Prohibits play by minors. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
An initiated state statute is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends state statute. There are 21 states that allow citizens to initiate state statutes, including 14 that provide for direct initiatives and nine (9) that provide for indirect initiatives (two provide for both). An indirect initiated state statute goes to the legislature after a successful signature drive. The legislatures in these states have the option of approving the initiative itself, rather than the initiative appearing on the ballot.
In Oregon, the number of signatures required for an initiated state statute is equal to 6% of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.
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Footnotes
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