Oregon 1930 ballot measures
In 1930, voters decided on 13 statewide ballot measures in Oregon on November 4.
- Four of the measures were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were veto referendums.
- Seven of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four (31%) and rejected nine (69%) measures.
On the ballot
November 4, 1930
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure Nos. 300-301 | Irrigation; Bonds | Repeal irrigation and drainage districts' authority to issue and sell bonds. |
|
96,061 (56%) |
74,892 (44%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 302-303 | Administration; Executive officials | Create an executive state cabinet appointed by the governor and approved by the senate. |
|
51,248 (27%) |
135,412 (73%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 304-305 | Veterans | Expand eligibility for state loans under the soldiers' bonus law to include Spanish-American War, Philippine Insurrection, and Boxer Rebellion veterans. |
|
92,602 (48%) |
101,785 (52%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 306-307 | Taxes; Property | Amend Article I to allow the legislature to classify and subclassify property, including motor vehicles, for taxation purposes |
|
71,557 (38%) |
115,480 (62%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 308-309 | Taxes; Property | Amend Article IX to allow the legislature to classify and subclassify property, including motor vehicles, for taxation purposes |
|
63,683 (36%) |
111,441 (64%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 310-311 | Legislature | Authorize the process of filling vacancies in the state legislature to be determined by law. |
|
85,836 (53%) |
76,455 (47%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 312-313 | Legislature; Salaries | Fix the compensation of legislators at $500 for a two-year term, with presiding officers receiving one-half more. |
|
70,937 (40%) |
108,070 (60%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 314-315 | Judiciary | Add two circuit court judges to the fourth judicial district in Multnomah County. |
|
39,770 (22%) |
137,549 (78%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 316-317 | Taxes | Establish a progressive state net income tax and provide exemptions to such tax. |
|
105,189 (52%) |
95,207 (48%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 318-319 | Tobacco | Prohibit the manufacturing, advertisement, sale, purchase, or possession of cigarettes and provide punishments for violations. |
|
54,231 (26%) |
156,265 (74%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 320-321 | Fishing | Prohibit fishing in the Rogue River, except with rod, line, and hooks. |
|
96,596 (49%) |
99,490 (51%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 322-323 | Executive officials | Create the office of the lieutenant governor, who will serve as senate president, appoint senate committee, and act as governor in the governor's absence. |
|
92,707 (49%) |
95,277 (51%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 324-325 | Utilities; Water; Energy | Authorize the creation of utility districts for the purpose of supplying water and electric energy. |
|
117,776 (58%) |
84,778 (42%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oregon
- Types of ballot measures in Oregon
- List of Oregon ballot measures
- 1930 ballot measures
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