EPISODE · Oct 18, 2024 · 20 MIN
Nov 5 2024 Ballot Measures With Greg Leo - KWSO Warm Springs Program Podcast
from KWSO Radio · host KWSO Staff
The next election day in Oregon and across the US is Tuesday November 5th. In Oregon - there are 5 ballot measures that will be decided. 3 measures were placed there as referendums by the legislature and 2 were initiated by citizens. Greg Leo is a lobbyist in Salem and he explains each measure. Measure 115 – Amends the Constitution: Authorizes Impeachment of statewide elected officials by Oregon Legislature with two-thirds vote by each house; establishes process. Measure 116 – Amends Constitution: Establishes “Independent Public Service Compensation Commission” to determine salaries for specified officials; eliminates legislative authority to set such salaries. Measure 117 – Gives voters option to rank candidates in order of preference; candidate receiving majority of votes in final round wins. Initiative 118 – Increases highest corporate minimum taxes; distributes revenue to eligible individuals; state replaces reduced federal benefits Initiative 119 – Cannabis retailers/processors must remain neutral regarding communications to their employees from labor organizations; penalties
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The next election day in Oregon and across the US is Tuesday November 5th. In Oregon - there are 5 ballot measures that will be decided. 3 measures were placed there as referendums by the legislature and 2 were initiated by citizens. Greg Leo is a lobbyist in Salem and he explains each measure. Measure 115 – Amends the Constitution: Authorizes Impeachment of statewide elected officials by Oregon Legislature with two-thirds vote by each house; establishes process. Measure 116 – Amends Constitution: Establishes “Independent Public Service Compensation Commission” to determine salaries for specified officials; eliminates legislative authority to set such salaries. Measure 117 – Gives voters option to rank candidates in order of preference; candidate receiving majority of votes in final round wins. Initiative 118 – Increases highest corporate minimum taxes; distributes revenue to eligible individuals; state replaces reduced federal benefits Initiative 119 – Cannabis retailers/processors must remain neutral regarding communications to their employees from labor organizations; penalties
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