Oregon Ballot Measure 64 (2008)
Oregon Ballot Measure 64 (IRR 25) was an initiated state statute ballot measure on the November 4, 2008 general election ballot in Oregon.
This measure would have prohibited money collected with the use of public resources from being used for political purposes, except elections, official voter pamphlets and most lobbying. "Political purpose" is defined as: candidates, political committee or party, initiative or referendum committee, and supporting/opposing candidates or ballot measures (including signature gathering for petitions).
Read more about Oregon Ballot Measure 64 (2008): Background, Newspaper Endorsements, Supporters, Opponents, Petition Drive History
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