Ballot Items in Oregon

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Campaign finance (Measure 47)

This measure would revise campaign finance laws to limit or prohibit contributions and expenditures. It would also add new disclosure and reporting requirements. Text of Ballot Item

Campaign finance (Measure 46)

This measure would allow laws regulating election contributions and expenditures. Laws could be adopted by initiative or by three-quarters of both Legislative Houses. Text of Ballot Item

Eminent domain (Measure 39)

This measure would bar any state or local body from condemning private real property if intends to convey to private party. Text of Ballot Item

Income tax deduction (Measure 41)

This measure would allow income tax deduction equal to federal exemptions deduction to substitute for state exemption credit. Text of Ballot Item

Insurance premiums (Measure 42)

This measure would prohibit insurance companies from using credit score or "credit worthiness" in calculating rates or premiums. Text of Ballot Item

Judicial elections (Measure 40)

This measure would require Oregon Supreme Court judges and Court of Appeals judges to be elected by district. Text of Ballot Item

Legislative term limits (Measure 45)

This measure would limit state legislators to six years as representative, eight years as senator, and fourteen years in the Legislature. Text of Ballot Item

Parental notification for minors seeking abortion (Measure 43)

This measure would require 48-hour notice to parents before a minor can receive an abortion Text of Ballot Item

Prescription drug purchasing (Measure 44)

This measure would allow any Oregon resident without prescription drug coverage to participate in the Oregon Prescription Drug Program. Text of Ballot Item

Spending cap (Measure 48)

This measure would limit the biennial percentage increase in state spending to the percentage increase in state population, plus the rate of inflation. Text of Ballot Item