Oregon 1984 ballot measures
Eleven statewide ballot measures were on the May 15, 1984 and November 6, 1984 ballots in Oregon.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred state statute.
- Five of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- Three of the measures were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Seven of the measures were approved and four were defeated.
On the ballot
May 15, 1984
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure 1 | Budgets | Authorize the state to borrow and lend money up to one percent of the true cash value of all taxable property for public works projects. |
|
332,175 (48%) |
365,571 (52%) |
|
| Measure 2 | Taxes; Transportation | Increase the minimum registration fee by $10, "farm truck license” fee by 20¢ per 100 pounds, and fees for specified vehicles by up to $20. |
|
234,060 (32%) |
487,457 (68%) |
November 6, 1984
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure 1 | Recall | Change minimum signatures for a recall referendum from 25% of voters in the last Supreme Court justice elections to 15% of voters in the last gubernatorial election. |
|
664,464 (59%) |
470,139 (41%) |
|
| Measure 2 | Taxes; Property | Limit real property tax to less than 1.5% of 1981 assessed property value and require a majority popular vote for new or increased taxes. |
|
599,424 (49%) |
616,252 (51%) |
|
| Measure 3 | Utilities | Establish the Citizens’ Utility Board, a nonprofit public corporation funded by voluntary contributions to represent the interests of utility consumers. |
|
637,968 (53%) |
556,826 (47%) |
|
| Measure 4 | Economic investment; Gambling | Establish a lottery commission to organize and operate games other than bingo, parimutuel racing, or social gaming, with profits to be used for economic development. |
|
794,441 (66%) |
412,341 (34%) |
|
| Measure 5 | Gambling | Regulate the state lottery by establishing qualifications for commission, director, retailers, vendors, and contractors. |
|
786,933 (66%) |
399,231 (34%) |
|
| Measure 6 | Death penalty | Permit the death penalty for aggravated murder with a unanimous jury decision, exempting it from the Oregon Bill of Rights protections. |
|
653,009 (56%) |
521,687 (44%) |
|
| Measure 7 | Death penalty | Require the death penalty by lethal injection for aggravated murder when an unanimous jury finds a defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. |
|
893,818 (75%) |
295,988 (25%) |
|
| Measure 8 | Law enforcement; Trials | Revise criminal trial statutes, give prosecutors more control, allow joint trials for multiple defendants, and prohibit dismissals after civil compromises. |
|
552,410 (48%) |
597,964 (52%) |
|
| Measure 9 | Nuclear energy | Add requirements for the Energy Facility Siting Council to assess and secure radioactive isotopes disposal sites, preventing environmental risks. |
|
655,973 (56%) |
524,214 (44%) |
See also
External links
- Blue Book Initiative, Referendum and Recall: 1980-1987
- State of Oregon Official Voters' Pamphlet November 1984
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