Oregon antigay ballot measures click here to download this article as a pdf file. Clatsop county district attorney, opposed to measure 91. Measure 82 would amend the state constitution, authorize the establishment of privatelyowned casinos, and mandate percentage of revenue payable to dedicated state fund. Legislative revenue office oregon state legislature. Many of those counts are not final, and are subject to change. Senate bill 91 is a measure introduced in the 20 session of the oregon legislature. The measure is available as a computer adaptive test, for reduced patient burden, or a short form static. Oregons biggest ballot measure contributions and the people. This measure may be reported by clinicians who perform the quality actions described in the measure based on the services provided and the measure specific denominator coding. Aengrossed house bill 3400 ordered by the house june 22 including house amendments dated june 22 sponsored by representatives lininger, olson summary the following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to consideration by the legislative assembly. Each stage of production would have an associated license, and an individual would be able to carry multiple licenses. Oregon marijuana laws measure 91 cannabis regulation. This has included the initiative, referendum, and recall, all of which are part what has been heralded as the oregon system. No on 91 response to blumenauers wreckless accusations.
Systemic antimicrobial therapy avoidance of inappropriate use. In 1989, the legislative assembly adopted sentencing the primary tool for determining a felons sentence. Measure 91, which legalized the production, sale, and use of recreational marijuana in oregon. Until then, current marijuana laws in oregon remain in place. Jill cramer started this petition to oregons measure 11 mandatory sentencing and 3 others our state our states prisons are filling at a rapid rate due to measure 11 mandatory sentencing laws. Will measure 91 make oregon the most marijuana friendly state. Oregon secretary of state november 4, 2014, general election, official abstract of. The measure legalized recreational marijuana for people ages 21 and older, allowing adults over this age to possess up to eight ounces of dried marijuana and up to four plants. No party nominations via primaries for all but president. However, ballot measures 11 and 57 have superseded sentencing guidelines in determining the sentence for many felony offenders. The 2015 session of the oregon legislature made technical changes to measure 91. And measure 97 taxes large ccorporations on their sales in oregon.
This report provides a comprehensive look at what measure 97 is and how it would affect oregons economy, businesses, and voters. This would impermissibly attempt to limit by statute the plenary exercise of the legislative power. Aug 05, 2016 measure 97 is an effective tax that will raise significant funds. By april, 2000, the oregon office of economic assessments forecast of prison population put that number at 2,571 beds. Measure 97 m97 would establish a new gross receipts tax on oregon corporations. Measure 91 would create an aboveboard taxed market with revenues dedicated to programs aimed at addiction and mental health. A sequel unctad series on international investment agreements ii note as the focal point in the united nations system for investment and technology, and building on 30 years of experience in these. Elkens practice focuses on advising businesses in litigation and through every stage of their business life cycles. On november 4, 2014 the oregon voters passed measure 91 by a margin of 56% to 44%. A campaign to legalise possession of up to eight ounces of cannabis and tax its sales has backing from a us senator and leading figures. Stand for children overview of measure 84 measure 84.
Measure 91 m91 allows any individual over the age of 21 to grow, purchase, and possess cannabis in limited quantities. Control, regulation, and taxation of marijuana and industrial hemp act. The movement seeking equality and dignity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender lgbt oregonians was launched in 1970. Oregon voters legalize recreational marijuana news. It was approved by the voters of oregon, by nearly a twothirds majority, in 1994 and went into effect on april 1, 1995.
By taxing sales rather than profits firms will not be able to fudge accounts and escape their responsibilities. A summary of measure 91 on tuesday, november 4, 2014, oregon voters ended their states prohibition of marijuana by choosing instead to legalize adult use and possession of marijuana and regulate and tax the sales of limited amounts of marijuana to individuals 21 and older. Measure 97, seeking to raise corporate taxes, splits oregon. Establishment of privatelyowned casinos what does measure 82 do. If the measure passes, naswor recommends that the oregon legislature further limit the amount of marijuana each person is allowed to possess and address the lack of sufficient labeling guidelines.
Its passage legalized the recreational use of marijuana, based on regulation and taxation to be determined by the oregon liquor control commission. Measure 91 allows oregonians to grow limited amounts of marijuana on their property and to possess personal limited amounts of recreational marijuana for personal use beginning july 1, 2015 under oregon law. The measure is adjusted to patient characteristics known to be associated with fs outcomes risk adjusted and used as a performance measure at the patient level, at the individual clinician, and at the clinic level by to assess quality. Measure 11 covers violent crimes and serious sex offenses only. Implementing measure 91 joint 2015 regular session. Measure 91 text of measure be it enacted by the people of the state of oregon. Will measure 91 make oregon the most marijuana friendly.
Yes on oregon measure 97 reports from the economic front. Oregon business tax increase, measure 97 according to the anderson economic group aeg, oregon had the lowest business tax burden among all of the 50 states and washington, d. Voters pass measure 101, health care provider taxes. Cpt codes and patient demographics are used to identify patients who are included in the measure s denominator. In oregon, measure 91 is being considered by voters in the 2014 election. No on 91 response to blumenauers wreckless accusations 9514 redmond, or i was shocked and hurt. Oregon estate tax phaseout initiative what does measure 83 do.
Measure 11 has been incarcerating firsttime nonviolent teens and young adults, who it was not intended for. Nov 04, 2014 the oregon legalized marijuana initiative, measure 91 was on the november 4, 2014 statewide ballot in oregon as an initiated state statute, where it was approved. The measure also required approval by a 23rds majority. Backers say theres plenty of money to do it, but others arent so sure. What it means for oregon lawyers vii faculty marjorie elken, zupancic rathbone law group pc, lake oswego. Marijuana legalization measure 91 has 2014 elections. This measure may be submitted based on the actions of the submitting eligible clinician who performs the quality action, described in the measure, based on services provided within measure specific denominator coding. Just lengthy mandatory time, casting a wide net to include nonviolent offenders, 1st time. We look forward to governor kate brown signing this agreement into law as it culminates a year of work that went from getting a tribal amendment to oregons measure 91 click here for measure 91 pdf to delegate the governor authority to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the confederated tribes of warm springs. Measure 91 requires olcc to begin accepting license applications by january 4, 2016. Measure 11 has been incarcerating firsttime nonviolent teens and young adults, who it was not. Sep 09, 2016 zoe mattheisen and other supporters of oregons measure 97 gathered for the start of a grassroots voter contact campaign at their headquarters in portland, ore. Will measure 91 make oregon the most marijuana friendly state in. Save oregon s democracy, no on measure 90, measure 65 redux measure 90 summary.
Oregon ballot measure 97 was a ballot measure in the 2016 election in the u. Measure 11 is a 1994 ballot initiative that sets minimum mandatory sentences for serious crimes. Measure 94 was condemned by every major newspaper in the state, by both the democratic and republican candidates for attorney general, and by both business and labor. Jill cramer started this petition to oregons measure 11 mandatory sentencing and 3 others. The story of oregon s 1992 measure 9 written by the gay and lesbian archives of the pacific northwest, november 2012, v6 before measure 9. This report focuses on the provisions of measure 91 that are particularly relevant to local governments and discusses the potential impacts on local governments. Oregon state legislature joint committee on implementing measure 91 statement of pat oglesby the center for new revenue 1830 north lakeshore drive, chapel hill, north carolina 27514. To help regulate and support this new industry, olcc implemented the marijuana licensing system and the cannabis tracking system. Icd9cmicd10cm diagnosis codes, cpt codes, and patient demographics are used to identify patients who are included in the measure s denominator. Vote smart provides free, unbiased, indepth information about current officials, candidates, issues, legislation, and voting.
Voter approval of measure 5, and of measure 47 in 1996 and measure 50 in 1997, demonstrated the great force of antitax fervor in that decade. Unlike florida, which requires 60 percent of voters to support a ballot measure, oregon only needs to gain several more percent in 2014 in order to pass measure 91. The measure allows landlord to require tenants to maintain renters liability insurance. A quick user guide to oregon measure 101, the health care provider tax. Cnn will broadcast a projected winner only after an extensive. Ballot measure 5, an initiative passed by oregon voters in november 1990, fundamentally changed oregons property tax and public school funding systems. Measure 91 would legalise marijuana use for anyone over 21, permit individuals to grow their own and possess up to eight ounces of cannabis, and bring in tax revenues to be distributed to schools. Jan 23, 2018 oregon voters on tuesday passed measure 101, retaining taxes and fees on hospitals and health insurers to pay for the states medicaid expansion advocates for the measure began celebrating. Most seniors left out under measures 88 and 91 oregon. Oregon legalized marijuana initiative, measure 91 2014. Stand for children overview of measure 82 and measure 83 measure 82. It also authorized the sale of small amounts of recreational marijuana through oregon health authority medical marijuana dispensaries, beginning october 1.
Oregon business tax increase, measure 97 2016 ballotpedia. House bill 3400, signed into law by the governor on june 30, 2015, provides the roadmap or blueprint by which measure 91 will be implemented. Measure 90 proposes to make oregon a louisiana primary state. The oregon government branches amendment, measure 77, was on the november 6, 2012 statewide ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment, where it was approved the measure revised the oregon constitution relating to responses to catastrophic disasters.
A yes vote phases out estateinheritance tax, tax on deathrelated property transfers, and. Oregon state legislature joint committee on implementing. Starting july 1, 2015, measure 91 allows the personal use and possession of recreational marijuana under oregon law. Hounding poses significant risk yet, every legislative session since 1997, a raft of bills are introduced to either weaken andor repeal measure 18, bit by bit chipping away at the very spirit and intent of the measure. Et, but counties in some parts of the state close at 7 p. Results will describe shortcomings in data collection, survey demographics, the tying together of events to corresponding aspects of individual streams, power dynamics between actors, and a presentation of the point of view held by actors selfidentified as a policy entrepreneur.
The oregon legalized marijuana initiative, measure 91 was on the november 4, 2014 statewide ballot in oregon as an initiated state statute, where it was approved. Posted in roregon by uguanaco55 39 points and 8 comments. Since oregon voters overwhelmingly approved measure 11 in november of 1994, violent crime has been on a steady decline. A link has been sent to your friends email address. Oregon voters approved ballot measure 11 in november 1994 to apply mandatory minimum prison sentences to certain crimes against persons committed on or after april 1, 1995, with no possibility for any reduction in sentence, such as for good behavior.
This is the work product of aoc legal counsel rob bovett. Oregon voters reject measure 94 crime victims united. This ballot measure, formally known as the control, regulation, and taxation of marijuana and industrial hemp act, makes oregon the third state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. The measure would legalize recreational marijuana use, personal cultivation of up to 4 plants, and commercial cultivation, processing, and retail sales. Measure 11 crimes and mandatory minimum sentences multnomah. The control, regulation, and taxation of marijuana and industrial hemp act. Oct 31, 2014 measure 91 would legalise marijuana use for anyone over 21, permit individuals to grow their own and possess up to eight ounces of cannabis, and bring in tax revenues to be distributed to schools. In addition to the work by the olcc, the oregon joint legislative committee on implementing measure 91 control, regulation, and taxation of marijuana and industrial hemp act of 2014 is responsible for proposing key bills regarding marijuana. Measure 11 impact on prison space crime victims united. Has measure 91 been changed from what voters approved. Recreational marijuana and oregon workers compensation. Oregon catastrophic disaster amendment, measure 77 2012.
Measure 97 raises the minimum tax on large ccorporation sales, not profits. Its passage legalized the recreational use of marijuana, based on regulation and taxation to be determined by the oregon liquor control commission measure 91 was the third initiative seeking to legalize marijuana for recreational use in oregon. Nov 05, 2014 unlike florida, which requires 60 percent of voters to support a ballot measure, oregon only needs to gain several more percent in 2014 in order to pass measure 91. Chasing green a multiple streams analysis of oregons. Pdf crime and the legalization of recreational marijuana. Pdf, october 16, 2000 this analysis shows the disparate impact of measure 91, said charles sheketoff, executive director of the oregon center for public policy. Using a twopronged multiple streams approach, this study first seeks to understand the experience, interaction, and power dynamics of participants in the policy process of oregons cannabis legalization measure 91 through the use of document analysis. The act was entitled control, regulation, and taxation of marijuana and industrial hemp act.
Oregon was once admired for its direct democracy processes. Stand for children overview of measure 82 and measure 83. The 2,571 figure includes 1710 offenders directly attributed to measure 11 and another 860 measure 11related offenders who arguably should not be included in measure 11s impact. Measure 91, marijuana remains a schedule i controlled substance under federal law, which prohibits the production, possession, delivery and use of marijuana. Our state our states prisons are filling at a rapid rate due to measure 11 mandatory sentencing laws. The initiative asked voters to determine whether or not to impose a 2. Sentencing guidelines, approximately 14,000 felons are sentenced using the guidelines. On july 1, 2015, oregons measure 91 went into effect, legalizing recreational marijuana in the state of oregon. Its passage legalized the recreational use of marijuana, based on regulation.
The measure also gives olcc authority to tax, license and regulate. Be it enacted by the people of the state of oregon. In some contexts it is convenient to deal instead with complex functions. List of ballot measures in oregon 2016 general election. Columbia 9,887 225 371 8,477 398 386 91 coos 12,260 264 397 10,120 385 455 45 crook 5,753 66 155 2,601 164 81 42 curry 5,211 69 145 3,946 129 176 16 deschutes 34,104 506 697 31,518 1,076 976 186.
Seven times over the past 90 years, portlanders have voted no on changing our successful commission style of city government most recently in 2002. In one of the most hotly debated measures on the ballot in oregon, voters made a decision on the legalization of marijuana. Closed until further notice 180033223 900 court st. Measure 84 would phase out estate and inheritance taxes, and any tax on property transfers between family members.
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