Direct democracy in Oregon

Direct democracy in Oregon
Laws regarding initiatives and referendums in the United States
  Has both initiatives and referendums
  Initiative constitutional amendments only
  Referendums only
  Has neither initiatives nor referendums

The U.S. state of Oregon is one of the many states in the United States that has direct democracy in the form of initiatives and referendums. Oregon residents introduced this system in 1902 with a ballot measure. Nationwide, referendums and initiatives became known as the "Oregon System" of direct government.[1]

Recall elections are also allowed in Oregon's system.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Oregon Blue Book - Initiative, Referendum and Recall Introduction". Oregon Secretary of State. http://bluebook.state.or.us/state/elections/elections09.htm. Retrieved 2009-11-28. 
  2. ^ State by state listing of where initiatives and referendums are used
v · d · eTopics in Oregon legislation
Crime and sentencing
Capital punishment · Measure 11 (1994) (mandatory minimum sentencing) · Measure 40 (1996) etc. (victims' rights)
Abigail Scott Duniway was instrumental in establishing women's right to vote in Oregon.
Elections and voting
Gay rights
Same-sex marriage · Oregon Citizens Alliance · Measure 9 (1992) (homosexuality and education)
Environment
Bottle bill · Nuclear power · Wind power · Solar power · Coal power
Land use
Health care
Minimum wage
Taxation
Tax revolt · Measure 5 (1990) (landmark tax law) · Measures 47 (1996) and 50 (1997) (adjusted Measure 5) · Kicker (tax rebate)
Miscellaneous
Influential people
Loren Parks · Bill Sizemore
Background, further reading

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