Oregon Measure 61, Mandatory Minimum Prison Sentences Initiative (2008)
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| Topic Law enforcement and State judiciary |
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| Type Initiated state statute |
Origin |
Oregon Measure 61 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Oregon on November 4, 2008. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported creating mandatory minimum prison sentences for certain theft, identity theft, forgery, drug, and burglary crimes. |
A "no" vote opposed creating mandatory minimum prison sentences for certain theft, identity theft, forgery, drug, and burglary crimes. |
Election results
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Oregon Measure 61 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 848,901 | 48.90% | ||
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887,165 | 51.10% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure 61 was as follows:
| “ | Creates mandatory minimum prison sentences for certain theft, identity theft, forgery, drug, and burglary crimes | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | Measure creates mandatory minimum prison sentences for specified crimes for which current law does not require mandatory minimums. Requires 36-month minimums for identity theft, first degree burglary, and Class A felony manufacture/delivery of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, or methylenedioxymethamphetamine; 30-month minimums for Class B felony manufacture/delivery of same specified controlled substances. For offenders with one or more prior felony convictions, or two or more prior misdemeanor convictions, measure requires 18-month minimums for first degree forgery, motor vehicle theft; 14-month minimums for first degree theft, second degree burglary. Prohibits reductions in sentences required by measure. Sentences must be served in state prisons, not in county jails. State must reimburse counties for pretrial incarceration costs for persons sentenced under measure. Other provisions. | ” |
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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