Oregon 1964 ballot measures

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1963

In 1964, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Oregon. On May 15, voters decided on one measure. On November 3, voters decided on four measures.

On the ballot

May 15, 1964

Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRCA

Measure 1 Education; Bonds Authorize up to $25 million in bonds for higher education and $5 million for community colleges and education centers in an education building program.

Approveda

327,220 (56%)

252,372 (44%)


November 3, 1964

Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRCA

Measure 1 Death penalty Abolish the death penalty for first degree murder, replacing the penalty with life imprisonment.

Approveda

455,654 (60%)

302,105 (40%)

LRCA

Measure 2 Administration; Property Permit the state to lease public property for up to twenty years.

Approveda

477,031 (67%)

238,241 (33%)

CISS

Measure 3 Administration; Labor Change the Workmen’s Compensation Law from elective to compulsory state system, requiring employers to insure under state system and increasing benefits.

Defeated

205,182 (27%)

549,414 (73%)

CISS

Measure 4 Hunting and fishing; Business Prohibit commercial fishing for salmon and steelhead from all state inland waters.

Defeated

221,797 (29%)

534,731 (71%)


See also

Oregon

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