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- 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.
- Ballot: means any material on which votes may be cast for candidates or measures. See Oregon Statutes 246.012
- 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 246.012
- County court: includes board of county commissioners. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Election: means any election held within this state. See Oregon Statutes 246.012
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Governing body: means the governing body of any subdivision of the state. See Oregon Statutes 246.012
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Precinct: means any election precinct. See Oregon Statutes 246.012
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.