Independent Party releases 2011 legislative agenda
| ISSUE |
SUPPORT PERCENT |
| Voter Choice Elections: Allows voters to vote for their candidate of choice in the primary electionregardless of political party. The top two candidates advance to the general election. |
84.7% |
| No Revolving Door for Legislators: Bars state legislators from going to work as a lobbyist for 2 years after leaving public office. |
82.5% |
| Protect the rights of Independent and non-affiliated voters: The Party should oppose bills that restrict the free association rights of Independent and non-affiliated voters and candidates and bills that make it more difficult for people to run for public office as Independents. |
81.8% |
| Truth in Campaign Advertising: Requires all printed campaign materials to provide a notice of who paid for the materials. |
81.3% |
| National Popular Vote: Would guarantee the Presidency to the presidential candidate who receives the most popular votes in all 50 states. |
75.4% |
| Buy Oregon First: Gives a slight preference to Oregon-based businesses that bid on contracts with the state of Oregon. |
73.0% |
| Invest in Oregon Tax Credit: Provides tax credit for businesses that engage in new construction to expand facilities in Oregon and then hire Oregon workers. 3 percent to 5 percent of cost of new employees. |
72.0% |
| Consumer Protection in Health Insurance: Removes exemption that insurance companies currently enjoy from state's Unfair Trade Practises Act. |
70.3% |
| Consumer Protection in Health Insurance: Requires the Insurance Commissioner to order an independent analysis of rate request if it increases premiums 5% or more and affects 5,000 or more policy holders. |
66.5% |
| Consumer Protection in Health Insurance: Allows health insurance policy holders to contest state-approved premium increases. |
58.9% |
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