Oregon Ballot Measure 51 (2008)
Ballot Measure 51 was an Legislatively referred constitutional amendment ballot measure for the May 20, 2008 primary election ballot in the state of Oregon. The measure amended the Oregon Constitution and was passed by the voters
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