Section 3.

No tax shall be levied except in accordance with law. Every law imposing a tax shall state distinctly the purpose to which the revenue shall be applied.

Summary: Eliminates usage of motor vehicle taxes and fuel taxes for police, parks, scenic, and historic places; only allowing their usage for highways, roads, streets, and roadside rest areas, etc.

Election Date: May 20, 1980

Votes For Ratification: 451695

Votes Against Ratification: 257230

Percent for Ratification: 64%

Percent Against Ratification: 36%

Notes:

Amendment Source: OR 1980 Primary VIP 1

Effective Date Source: