§ 250.155 Application of ORS 250.165 to 250.235
§ 250.165 Prospective petition; cover and signature sheet requirements; circulation; filing deadline
§ 250.168 Determination of compliance with constitutional provisions; notice; appeal
§ 250.175 Preparation of ballot titles for certain county measures; correction of clerical errors; notice
§ 250.185 Preparation of ballot titles by county governing body
§ 250.195 Procedure for elector dissatisfied with ballot title of county measure
§ 250.205 Filing and signature requirements for nonhome rule counties
§ 250.215 Filing officer for county measure; filing requirements; signature verification
§ 250.221 Date of election
§ 250.235 Retention of petition materials

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 250 > County Measures

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • City: includes any incorporated village or town. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • County clerk: means the county clerk or the county official in charge of elections. See Oregon Statutes 250.005
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Elector: means an individual qualified to vote under section 2, Article II, Oregon Constitution. See Oregon Statutes 250.005
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Measure: includes any of the following submitted to the people for their approval or rejection at an election:

    (a) A proposed law. See Oregon Statutes 250.005

  • Prospective petition: means the information, except signatures and other identification of petition signers, required to be contained in a completed petition. See Oregon Statutes 250.005
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.