Controversial Plan to Ban Hunting, Fishing and More in Oregon Appears to Have Enough Support for November Ballot
Supporters say more than 120,000 signatures have been gathered, while elections officials still must verify the petition before the November vote.
- A proposed Oregon ballot measure supporters call the "PEACE Act" has collected more than 120,000 signatures, appearing to meet the threshold for the November ballot, though elections officials must still verify them.
- Initiative Petition would expand animal cruelty protections by giving all animals the same legal protections currently afforded to dogs and cats, which opponents argue effectively criminalizes hunting and fishing.
- Todd Adkins, executive director of the Oregon Hunters Association, warned of significant economic consequences, stating hunters and anglers provide "tens of millions" of dollars to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
- Chief petitioner David Michelson said the measure would create a "Humane Transition Fund" to support workers in animal-related industries transitioning away from practices that would be criminalized.
- The campaign continues collecting signatures until the July 2 deadline while elections officials verify the petition, as Michelson hopes the initiative sparks conversations about treating animals with greater respect.
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Controversial plan to ban hunting, fishing and more in Oregon appears to have enough support for November ballot
A proposed Oregon ballot measure that supporters call the “PEACE Act” appears to have collected enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot.
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Petition to Ban Hunting and Fishing in Oregon Reaches Threshold to be on the Ballot This Fall * The Gateway Pundit * by Mike LaChance
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Peace Act collects enough uncertified signatures to appear on November ballots
The Peace Act, which would effectively criminalize animal breeding practices as well as injuring or killing an animal, has received enough uncertified signatures to appear on November ballots. As voters may see the measure, it becomes important to understand what exactly is at stake.
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