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Archive Home > 2006 > September > 26 > Kicker law failed to appease voters

Kicker law failed to appease voters

Oregon lawmakers hoped to stop California-style tax revolt

By James Sinks / The Bulletin
September 26, 2006

SALEM - It is a uniquely Oregon law, but you could say the kicker came from California.

At least, it originated from fears of what was happening down Interstate 5 in the Golden State.

The year was 1979, a year after California voters staged a tax revolt with Proposition 13, which cut property....

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