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e. In California, a ballot proposition is a referendum or an initiative measure that is submitted to the electorate for a direct decision or direct vote (or plebiscite). If passed, it can alter one or more of the articles of the Constitution of California, one or more of the 29 California Codes, or another law in the California Statutes by ...
Citizen-initiated-statute: Initiated Measure 28: Ban placing a state sales tax on items sold for human consumption with the exception of alcohol or "prepared food". [121] Citizen-initiated-statute: Initiated Measure 29: Legalize the possession of, distribution and recreational usage of marijuana for those who are at least 21 years of age. [41]
There are three types of ballot measures: initiatives, referendums, and referrals. Initiatives and referendums may be placed on the ballot if their supporters gather enough signatures from Oregon voters; the number of signatures is a percentage based on the number of voters casting ballots in the most recent election for the Governor of Oregon.
2024 ballot measures. Sixteen ballot measures, including six citizen-initiated measures and 10 legislative referrals, were certified in eight states between Mar. 6 and Mar. 20, 2024. Alaska ...
August 26, 2024 at 2:50 PM. Robin Trimarchi/rtrimarchi@ledger-enquirer.com. ... a U.S. appeals court ruled Monday – the second time a federal court has struck down the sweeping state measure. ...
Oregon's Supreme Court chief justice is paid $191,784. That salary is set to increase to $204,348 in January of 2025. Associate justices in Oregon are paid $188,208. They'll be paid $200,544 as of ...
A measure repealing the state's poll tax [40] Passed [41] 193,356 (75.28%) 63,494 (24.72%) Initiative to the People 46 A measure establishing a state school fund capable of providing $30 of funding per student and distributing funding to different schools and districts based on their enrollment (equivalent to $1,000 in 2023) [40] Failed [41]
Oregon Ballot Measure 114, the Reduction of Gun Violence Act, [1] is an Oregon state initiative that was narrowly approved by voters on November 8, 2022. [2] It changes gun laws in Oregon to require a permit to purchase or acquire a firearm, and to ban the sale, transfer, and importation of magazines that "are capable of holding" more than ten rounds of ammunition. [3]