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HJR10 • 2025

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to remove the requirement that school districts must receive voter approval for local general obligation bonds in order to be eligible for matching funds from state-issued bonds. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to remove the requirement that school districts must receive voter approval for local general obligation bonds in order to be eligible for matching funds from state-issued bonds. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Owens
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Rules.

  3. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Removes the condition that a school district must have voters approve a bond for capital cost matching funds. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6).
Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to remove the requirement that school districts must receive voter approval for local general obligation bonds in order to be eligible for matching funds from state-issued bonds.
Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Relating to: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to bonds for school district capital costs.
Current location: In House Committee