PEAPAC: 2008 Voter's Guide - Ballot Measure Summary

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Measure 54
Measure 55
Measure 56
Measure 57
Measure 58
Measure 59
Measure 60
Measure 61
Measure 62
Measure 63
Measure 64
Measure 65

Ballot Measure Recommendations
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Introduction to Ballot Measure Analysis – Referrals and Initiatives
There are two types of state-wide ballot measures – referrals and initiatives. Referrals are matters referred to the voters by the Legislature, usually proposing a change to the Constitution. An initiative is a measure that has been placed on the ballot by people gathering a required number of signatures. This election, there are two referrals from the Legislature.

PLEASE NOTE: The ballot measure titles below are provided by the state.

Ballot Measure Title	Measure Number	Yes/No
Measure #54 Lowers Voting Age for School Board Elections From 21 to 18.	54	No
Measure #55 Makes Transition to New Legislative Districts More Orderly.	55	Yes
Measure #56 Removes Double Majority Requirement, Making It Easier to Raise Your Property Taxes.	56	No
Measure #57 The LegislatureÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Weaker Alternative to Measure 61.	57	No
Measure #58 Puts Non-English Speaking Public School Students On a Fast Track to Learning English.	58	Yes
Measure #59 Eliminates Double Taxation, Lowers Taxes.	59	Yes
Measure #60 Ties Public School Teacher Wages to Their Performance.	60	Yes
Measure #61 Creates Substantial Mandatory Prison Sentences for Drug and Property Crimes.	61	Yes
Measure #62 Directs 15% of Lottery Proceeds to Fighting Crime.	62	Yes
Measure #63 Waves Building Permit Requirements for Minor Home Improvements.	63	Yes
Measure #64 Stops Unions From Using State Resources for Political Purposes.	64	Yes
Measure #65 Dramatically Changes OregonÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Elections.	65	No

This voters' guide produced by Parents Education Association, PAC.