Oregon 1920 ballot measures

From Ballotpedia
Jump to: navigation, search
1921
1919

In 1920, voters decided on 20 statewide ballot measures in Oregon. On May 21, voters decided on nine measures. On November 2, voters decided on 11 measures.

On the ballot

May 21, 1920

Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRCA

Measure Nos. 300-301 Eminent domain; Transportation Declare road usage for transporting raw products and natural resources as a public use, allowing eminent domain to acquire land for roadways.

Approveda

100,256 (74%)

35,655 (26%)

LRCA

Measure Nos. 302-303 Budgets Increase permitted indebtedness for constructing and maintaining permanent roads from two to four percent of total property value.

Approveda

93,392 (67%)

46,084 (33%)

LRCA

Measure Nos. 304-305 Death penalty Restore the death penalty for first degree murder, except when the jury recommends life imprisonment.

Approveda

81,756 (56%)

64,589 (44%)

LRCA

Measure Nos. 306-307 Bonds; Local government Allow Crook County and Curry County to issue bonds to fund warrants, not exceeding two percent of the assessed property value.

Approveda

72,378 (66%)

36,699 (34%)

LRCA

Measure Nos. 308-309 Executive officials Designate the Senate president as the governor’s successor in cases of vacancy or incapacity, with the Speaker of the House serving if both were unable, until the next general biennial election

Approveda

78,241 (58%)

56,946 (42%)

LRSS

Measure Nos. 310-311 Education; Taxes Levy a 3.2 mills tax for the Oregon agricultural college and the University of Oregon and a .06 mill tax for Oregon Normal Schools for salaries, buildings, repairs, and equipment.

Approveda

102,722 (69%)

46,577 (31%)

LRSS

Measure Nos. 312-313 Veterans; Education; Taxes Levy a two-tenths of one mill tax for educational aid to military veterans, beyond existing provisions.

Approveda

91,294 (64%)

50,482 (36%)

LRSS

Measure Nos. 314-315 Education; Taxes Levy a two mill property tax to support and maintain public elementary schools.

Approveda

110,263 (74%)

39,593 (26%)

LRSS

Measure Nos. 316-317 Education; Taxes Levy a one-sixth of a mill tax to construct and equip a school for the blind and an annual one-twenty-fifth of a mill tax for its maintenance.

Approveda

115,337 (79%)

30,739 (21%)


November 2, 1920

Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRCA

Measure Nos. 300-301 Voting policy Require compulsory voting and registration

Defeated

61,258 (32%)

131,603 (68%)

LRCA

Measure Nos. 302-303 Legislature; Salaries Limit regular legislative sessions to sixty working days and extra sessions to twenty days, with each legislator receiving up to $300 per regular session.

Defeated

80,342 (48%)

85,524 (52%)

VR

Measure Nos. 304-305 Food and agriculture; Business Regulate the manufacturing and sale of oleomargarine and butter substitutes

Defeated

67,101 (36%)

119,126 (64%)

CICA

Measure Nos. 306-307 Property; Taxes Authorize a single land tax in lieu of all other state taxes

Defeated

37,283 (20%)

147,426 (80%)

CICA

Measure Nos. 308-309 Elections; Local government Increase the term length from two years to four years for county clerks, treasurers, sheriffs, coroners, and surveyors.

Approveda

97,854 (55%)

80,983 (45%)

CISS

Measure Nos. 310-311 Administration; Transportation; Water Allow the Port of Portland, under the Dock Commission, to purchase properties, dispose of dredged materials, and operate lines of transportation to promote water commerce and issue bonds.

Defeated

80,493 (49%)

84,830 (51%)

CICA

Measure Nos. 312-313 Education; Healthcare Remove requirements for vaccination or other medication as a condition for attendance at any public educational institution.

Defeated

63,018 (33%)

127,570 (67%)

CICA

Measure Nos. 314-315 Banking; Business Provide for a fixed four percent legal interest rate on all moneys and, on contract, agreeing parties may have a five percent rate of interest.

Defeated

28,976 (15%)

158,673 (85%)

CISS

Measure Nos. 316-317 Forests and parks Create a refuge for native waterfowl in memory of President Theodore Roosevelt.

Defeated

78,961 (42%)

107,383 (58%)

CICA

Measure Nos. 318-319 Legislature Establish a biennial legislature session divided into 40-day periods for introducing and considering legislation, followed by a 10-day period for final legislation consideration.

Defeated

57,791 (36%)

101,179 (64%)

CISS

Measure Nos. 320-321 Administration; Business Create a State Market Commission to assist in economic product distribution, market disputes resolution, and storage inspection.

Defeated

51,605 (30%)

119,464 (70%)


See also

Oregon

External links