2008 Oregon Ballot Measures
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 52: Amends Constitution: Enables Crime Victims to Enforce Existing Constitutional Rights in Prosections, Delinquency Proceedings | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 54: Amends Constitution: Standardizes Voting Eligibility For School Board Elections With Other State And Local Elections | Passed |
Constitution
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 52: Amends Constitution: Enables Crime Victims to Enforce Existing Constitutional Rights in Prosections, Delinquency Proceedings | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 62: Amends Constitution: Allocates 15% of Lottery Proceeds to Public Safety Fund for Crime Prevention, Investigation, Prosecution | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 55: Amends Constitution: Changes Operative Date Of Redistricting Plans; Allows Affected Legislators To Finish Term In Original District | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 56: Amends Constitution: Provides that May and November Property Tax Elections are Decided by Majority of Voters Voting | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 54: Amends Constitution: Standardizes Voting Eligibility For School Board Elections With Other State And Local Elections | Passed |
Criminal Justice
Drugs
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 61: Creates Mandatory Minimum Prison Sentences for Certain Theft, Identity Theft, Forgery, Drug, and Burglary Crimes | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 57: Increases Sentences for Drug Trafficking, Theft Against Elderly and Specified Repeat Property and Identity Theft Crimes; Requires Addiction Treatment for Certain Offenders | Passed |
Education
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 60: Teacher "Classroom Performance," Not Seniority, Determines Pay Raises; "Most Qualified" Teachers Retained, Regardless of Seniority | Failed |
Elections
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 55: Amends Constitution: Changes Operative Date Of Redistricting Plans; Allows Affected Legislators To Finish Term In Original District | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 56: Amends Constitution: Provides that May and November Property Tax Elections are Decided by Majority of Voters Voting | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 54: Amends Constitution: Standardizes Voting Eligibility For School Board Elections With Other State And Local Elections | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 65: Changes General Election Nomination Processes for Major/Minor Party, Independent Candidates for Most Partisan Offices | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 64: Penalizes Person, Entity for Using Funds Collected with Public Resource for Political Purpose | Failed |
Gambling and Gaming
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 62: Amends Constitution: Allocates 15% of Lottery Proceeds to Public Safety Fund for Crime Prevention, Investigation, Prosecution | Failed |
Government Budget and Spending
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 62: Amends Constitution: Allocates 15% of Lottery Proceeds to Public Safety Fund for Crime Prevention, Investigation, Prosecution | Failed |
Government Operations
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 55: Amends Constitution: Changes Operative Date Of Redistricting Plans; Allows Affected Legislators To Finish Term In Original District | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 64: Penalizes Person, Entity for Using Funds Collected with Public Resource for Political Purpose | Failed |
Housing and Property
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 56: Amends Constitution: Provides that May and November Property Tax Elections are Decided by Majority of Voters Voting | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 63: Exempts Specified Property Owners from Building Permit | Failed |
Immigration
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 58: Prohibits Teaching Public School Student In Language Other Than English for More Than Two Years | Failed |
Judicial Branch
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 53: Amends Constitution: Modifies Provisions Governing Civil Forfeitures Related To Crimes; Permits Use Of Proceeds By Law Enforcement | Passed |
K-12 Education
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 58: Prohibits Teaching Public School Student In Language Other Than English for More Than Two Years | Failed |
Legislative Branch
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 55: Amends Constitution: Changes Operative Date Of Redistricting Plans; Allows Affected Legislators To Finish Term In Original District | Passed |
Taxes
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 56: Amends Constitution: Provides that May and November Property Tax Elections are Decided by Majority of Voters Voting | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 59: Creates an Unlimited Deduction for Federal Income Taxes on Individual Taxpayers' Oregon Income-Tax Returns | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 63: Exempts Specified Property Owners from Building Permit | Failed |