Oregon Constitution

Adopted by Constitutional Convention September 18, 1857

Ratified by vote of the People November 9, 1857

Became effective upon Admission February 14, 1859

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Table of Contents

Sections

Article XI. Corporations And Internal Improvements

Tax and indebtedness limitation

Tax base limitation

Property tax limitations on assessed value and rate of tax; exceptions

School district tax levy

Property tax categories; limitation on categories; exceptions

Limits in addition to other tax limits

Effect of section 11b on exemptions and assessments

Severability of sections 11b, 11c and 11d

School district tax levy following merger

Tax increase limitation; exceptions

Voluntary contributions for support of schools or other public entities

Legislation to implement limitation and contribution provisions

Severability of sections 11g, 11h and 11i

People's utility districts

Interests of employes when operation of transportation system assumed by public body

Metropolitan service district charter

Funding of programs imposed upon local governments; exceptions

Subsequent vote for reaffirmation of section 15

Article XI-A. Rural Credits

Article XI-A. Farm And Home Loans To Veterans

State empowered to make farm and home loans to veterans; standards and priorities for loans

Bonds

Eligibility to receive loans

Tax levy

Repeal of conflicting constitutional provisions

Refunding bonds

Article XI-B. State Payment Of Irrigation And Drainage District Interest

Article XI-C. World War Veterans State Aid Sinking Fund

Article XI-D. State Power Development

State's rights, title and interest to water and water-power sites to be held in perpetuity

State's powers enumerated

Legislation to effectuate article