Six measures proposed for November ballot

State Elections Division ready to test signatures for petitions turned in Friday

Pamplin Media Group, Jul 2, 2010 (5 Reader comments)

Oregon voters could get a say on six citizen ballot initiatives in the Nov. 2 general election.

Supporters of the six initiatives turned in signatures Friday afternoon to put the measures on the ballot, after their signatures are verified.

The six proposed initiatives are:

Initiative Petition 13: Imposes mandatory minimum sentences for certain major felony sex crimes and driving-under-the-influence convictions.

Initiative Petition 28: Establishes a medical marijuana supply system and assistance and research programs. Also allows limited selling of marijuana.

Initiative Petition 50: Amends the state Constitution to transfer legislative redistricting responsibility following Census from the Legislature to a new appointed commission of retired judges.

Initiative Petition 70: Amends the state Constitution to modify and indefinitely renews dedication of 15 percent of lottery proceeds to parks and natural resources.

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