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Continue reading →: Measure 42 (2006) – Prohibits Insurance Companies From Using Credit Score Or “Credit Worthiness” In
Economy/Regulation Failed General Election ✗ PEAPAC Recommends: NO It is not the state’s job to micro-manage private business; credit scores often reflect good decisions and character. Summary Bans insurance companies from using credit scores to set rates. Biblical Reasoning The Bible, in promoting private property, also commends the freedom to…
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Continue reading →: Measure 41 (2006) – Allows Income Tax Deduction Equal To Federal Exemptions Deduction To Substitute
Taxation Failed General Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Reduces the amount of money the state gets, restricting the growth of bureaucracy; God warns against big government in 1 Samuel 8. Summary Allows taxpayers to use a deduction method for state income taxes, likely reducing their tax burden. Biblical Reasoning In…
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Continue reading →: Measure 40 (2006) – Amends Constitution: Requires Oregon Supreme Court Judges and Court of Appeals J
Judiciary Failed General Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Judges should be “known among” the people (Deut 1:13); geographic districts allow for better accountability and breaks the incumbency advantage. Summary Requires high-level state judges to be elected by geographic districts rather than statewide vote. Biblical Reasoning Measure 40 corrects two major…
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Continue reading →: Measure 39 (2006) – Prohibits Public Body From Condemning Private Real Property If Intends To Convey
Property Rights Passed General Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Private property is a basic Biblical freedom protected by the 8th Commandment; the measure prevents wicked seizures like King Ahab’s theft of Naboth’s vineyard. Summary Prohibits the government from using eminent domain to seize private property for transfer to another private…
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Continue reading →: Measure 38 (2004) – Abolishes SAIF; state must reinsure, satisfy SAIF’s obligations
Economy/Role of Govt Failed General Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Eliminates unfair competition (SAIF pays no taxes); not the job of civil government to compete with private insurance. Summary Abolishes the state-owned workers’ compensation insurer (SAIF). Biblical Reasoning We strongly urge your support of this Measure which would eliminate unfair…
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Continue reading →: Measure 37 (2004) – Governments must pay owners, or forgo enforcement, when certain land use restric
Property Rights Passed General Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Private property is a basic biblical freedom (8th Commandment); government must pay for what it takes/devalues. Summary Requires government to compensate landowners for value lost due to regulations. Biblical Reasoning We strongly agree. Private property is a basic Biblical freedom. The…
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Continue reading →: Measure 35 (2004) – Amends Constitution: Limits noneconomic damages… for patient injuries
Economy/Health Failed General Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Bible supports restitution for accidents (Ex 21), but current awards are unrealistic and drive up costs; cap is realistic. Summary Caps ‘pain and suffering’ damages in medical malpractice suits at $500,000. Biblical Reasoning A significant cost of medical care is insurance to…
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Continue reading →: Measure 34 (2004) – Requires balancing timber production, resource conservation… in managing state
Environment/Economy Failed General Election ✗ PEAPAC Recommends: NO Man is called to be a gardener/improver, not just a caretaker; jobs are vital; ‘do nothing’ approach causes fires. Summary Restricts timber harvest in Tillamook and Clatsop state forests for conservation. Biblical Reasoning Oregon’s timber industry has been hit and hit hard…
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Continue reading →: Measure 33 (2004) – Amends Medical Marijuana Act: Requires marijuana dispensaries… raises patients
Drugs/Criminal Justice Failed General Election ✗ PEAPAC Recommends: NO Civil rulers are to discourage drunkenness/intoxication (Rom 13); government shouldn’t change sides in drug war. Summary Expands medical marijuana program with dispensaries and higher possession limits. Biblical Reasoning This Measure would make the government change sides in the war on drugs.…
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Continue reading →: Measure 32 (2004) – Amends Constitution: Deletes reference to mobile homes from provision dealing wi
Taxation Passed General Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Updates antiquated language; mobile homes are rarely moved now. Summary Removes mobile homes from motor vehicle tax provisions. Biblical Reasoning Fifty years ago, mobile homes had wheels and were thus properly designated in state law as motor vehicles. Now, most motor homes…
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Continue reading →: Measure 31 (2004) – Amends Constitution: Authorizes law permitting postponement of election for part
Elections Passed General Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Protects the right to elect rulers rather than having them appointed; references John Ashcroft case. Summary Allows postponing an election if a candidate dies, preventing appointment of replacement. Biblical Reasoning One of the most cherished freedoms in America is the right to…
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Continue reading →: Measure 27 (2002) – Requires Labeling Of Genetically-Engineered Foods
Economy/Regulation Failed General Election ✗ PEAPAC Recommends: NO Truth in labeling is biblical (Amos 8:5), but this measure goes too far and is too technical for a ballot measure; better suited for legislature. Summary Mandates labeling of all genetically engineered foods. Biblical Reasoning We defend and promote “truth in labeling”…
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Continue reading →: Measure 26 (2002) – Amends Constitution: Prohibits Payment, Receipt Of Payment Based On The Number O
Elections/Economy Passed General Election ✗ PEAPAC Recommends: NO Intrusion into free market; does not punish forgers; aimed at reducing citizen initiatives. Summary Bans paying signature gatherers on a per-signature basis. Biblical Reasoning This is wrong in principle, since according to Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2, the civil magistrate’s job…
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Continue reading →: Measure 25 (2002) – Increases Oregon Minimum Wage To $6.90 In 2003; Increases For Inflation In Futur
Economy/Wages Passed General Election ✗ PEAPAC Recommends: NO Wage setting is not the state’s job (Rom 13); violates freedom of contract (Matt 20); hurts teens by removing training jobs. Summary Raises minimum wage and indexes it to inflation. Biblical Reasoning According to Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2, the civil…
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Continue reading →: Measure 24 (2002) – Allows Licensed Denturists To Install Partial Dentures
Economy/Regulation Passed General Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Breaks state-enforced monopoly; biblical freedom of marketplace and choice. Summary Allows denturists (not just dentists) to install partial dentures. Biblical Reasoning One of the hallmarks of our American greatness is our freedom: freedom to engage in business, freedom to choose which provider…
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Continue reading →: Measure 22 (2002) – Amends Constitution: Requires Oregon Supreme Court Judges And Court Of Appeals J
Judiciary Failed General Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Biblical pattern of balance between geography and population; increases accountability; reflects Divine unity/diversity. Summary Changes judicial elections from statewide to geographic districts. Biblical Reasoning In the Bible, power is balanced between geographic and population districts (Numbers 10:2- 4). This biblical pattern lies…
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Continue reading →: Measure 21 (2002) – Amends Constitution: Revises Procedure For Filling Judicial Vacancies; Allows Vo
Judiciary Failed General Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Increases competition and accountability for judges; good judges are essential for biblical justice. Summary Adds a “None of the Above” option to judicial elections and requires vacancies be filled by election. Biblical Reasoning Good judges are absolutely essential for Biblical liberty and…
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Continue reading →: Measure 18 (2002) – Amends Constitution: Allows Certain Tax Districts To Establish Permanent Propert
Taxation Failed General Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Puts all taxing districts on equal footing; does not roll back property tax limitations. Summary Corrects inadvertent problems from previous tax limitation measures, allowing certain districts to set rates. Biblical Reasoning Measure 18 seeks to put all taxing districts on an equal…
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Continue reading →: Measure 17 (2002) – Amends Constitution: Reduces Minimum Age Requirement To Serve As State Legislato
Government Structure Failed General Election ✗ PEAPAC Recommends: NO The Bible emphasizes maturity for rulers (20 for military, 30 for ruling); novices should not be in authority (1 Tim 3:6). Summary Lowers the age requirement for state legislators to 18. Biblical Reasoning The Bible places a tremendous emphasis on maturity,…
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Continue reading →: Measure 16 (2002) – Amends Constitution: Authorizes State To Issue General Obligation Bonds For Seis
Public Safety Passed General Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Biblical liability laws (Open Pit) require owners to fix unsafe property; safety is a priority for stewardship. Summary Authorizes state bonds to retro-fit emergency services buildings for earthquake safety. Biblical Reasoning The Scriptures make it clear that if we know something…
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Continue reading →: Measure 15 (2002) – Amends Constitution: Authorizes State To Issue General Obligation Bonds For Seis
Education/Public Safety Passed General Election ✓ PEAPAC Recommends: YES Property owners have a biblical obligation (Open Pit law) to take reasonable steps to protect people using their property; the state should maintain the value of its assets. Summary Authorizes state bonds to retro-fit public school buildings for earthquake safety. Biblical…
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Continue reading →: Measure 99 (2000) – Amends Constitution: creates commission ensuring quality home care services for
Economy/Labor Passed General Election ✗ PEAPAC Recommends: NO State intrusion into the market; limits supply of workers to raise wages (unionization); state job is punishment, not economic regulation. Summary Creates a state commission to regulate home care workers for the elderly/disabled (effectively unionizing them). Biblical Reasoning The State’s purpose of…
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