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Oregon 1968 ballot measures
In 1968, voters decided on ten statewide ballot measures in Oregon. On May 28, voters decided on three measures. On November 5, voters decided on seven measures.
- Two of the measures were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Eight of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved seven (70%) and rejected three (30%) measures.
On the ballot
May 28, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure 1 | Budgets | Authorize the State Land Board to use the Common School Fund funds for land conservation and management, allocating investment interest to support primary and secondary education. |
|
372,915 (62%) |
226,191 (38%) |
|
| Measure 2 | Initiative process | Change the signature requirements for petitions from total votes cast for Supreme Court Justice to total votes cast for Governor in the preceding election. |
|
321,731 (57%) |
244,750 (43%) |
|
| Measure 3 | Education; Bonds | Set new bond limitation for higher education and community college building programs at 0.75% of true cash value of taxable property. |
|
353,383 (58%) |
261,014 (42%) |
November 5, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure 1 | Budgets; Veterans | Authorize state farm and home loans to veterans with 210 days of active duty service, 90 days of service during war dates, or those discharged due to a disability. |
|
651,250 (87%) |
96,065 (13%) |
|
| Measure 2 | Judiciary | Allow the Oregon Supreme Court to remove judges for felony convictions, moral turpitude, persistent failure to perform duties, or for habitual drunkenness or illegal narcotics use. |
|
690,989 (92%) |
56,973 (8%) |
|
| Measure 3 | Administration; Water | Authorize the legislature to extend the state’s seaward boundaries or jurisdiction. |
|
588,166 (80%) |
143,768 (20%) |
|
| Measure 4 | Budgets | Expand constitutional county debt limitations, authorizing the purchase or leasing of property for not more than 10 years. |
|
331,617 (49%) |
348,866 (51%) |
|
| Measure 5 | Local government | Provide for the consolidation of city-county governments in counties with a city population of over 300,000. |
|
393,789 (59%) |
278,483 (41%) |
|
| Measure 6 | Environment; Bonds | Authorize bonds and a one cent gasoline tax to acquire privately-owned Pacific Ocean beaches and prohibit highway construction on beaches. |
|
315,175 (40%) |
464,140 (60%) |
|
| Measure 7 | Taxes; Property | Repeal the 6% property tax limitation and provide a new property tax limitation at 1.5% market value with various exemptions. |
|
276,451 (35%) |
503,443 (65%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oregon
- Types of ballot measures in Oregon
- List of Oregon ballot measures
- 1968 ballot measures
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