05/25/2002 Archived Entry: "2002 Oregon Ballot Measures"

2002 Oregon Ballot Measures

These are the measures that the Oregonian thinks should get enough signatures to be on the ballot this Nov. 5th. I am ready to vote already:

1. Oregon GMO Food Labeling Initiative
Requires Labeling Of Genetically-Engineered Foods (As Defined) Sold Or Distributed In Or From Oregon
YES

2. Legalize Personal Use of Cannabis for Adults in Private
Amends Constitution: Permits Adults To Privately Cultivate, Possess And Consume Cannabis (Marijuana) Without Affecting Current Delivery Prohibitions
YES

3. Campaign Finance Reform
Amends Constitution: Limits Individual Political Contributions, Expenditures; Bans Corporation Contributions, Expenditures; Regulates Political Committee, Nonprofit Contributions, Expenditures
NO

4. Income Tax Limit
Amends Constitution: Limits Annual Income-Tax Revenue Spending Growth To Four Percent; Returns Excess Revenue To Taxpayers
NO

5. Union Employees Not Required to Pay for Unwanted Services
Amends Constitution: Allows Workplace Employees Represented By Recognized Union To Refuse To Pay For Union Representation "Services"
NO

6. Restoring The People's Vote
Amends Constitution: Limits State Legislators To Six Years As Representative, Eight Years As Senator, Twelve Years Overall
YES

7. The Minimum Wage Inflation Adjustment Act
Increases Oregon Minimum Wage To $6.90 In 2003; Increases For Inflation In Future Years
YES

8. Judicial Accountability Act of 2002
Amends Constitution: Requires Oregon Supreme Court Judges And Court Of Appeals Judges To Be Elected By District
NO

9. The Signature Protection Act
Amends Constitution: Allows Initiative, Referendum Signers To Prevent Sale Of Their Petition Signatures; Creates Implementing, Enforcement Provisions
YES

10. Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance Plan
Creates Health Care Finance Plan For Medically Necessary Services; Creates Additional Income, Payroll Taxes
YES