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HJR21 • 2025

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require a future proposed amendment or revision to the Oregon Constitution to receive at least three-fifths of all votes cast for the proposal to be considered adopted. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval by a three-fifths majority or rejection at a special election held throughout this state as provided in chapter ___, Oregon Laws 2025 (Enrolled House Bill 3686).

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require a future proposed amendment or revision to the Oregon Constitution to receive at least three-fifths of all votes cast for the proposal to be considered adopted. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval by a three-fifths majority or rejection at a special election held throughout this state as provided in chapter ___, Oregon Laws 2025 (Enrolled House Bill 3686).

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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 Reschke
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. 2025-02-27 House

    Referred to Rules.

  3. 2025-02-25 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The measure asks voters to require future changes to the state constitution to be passed by at least a three-fifths majority vote of the people who vote on the change. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6).
Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require a future proposed amendment or revision to the Oregon Constitution to receive at least three-fifths of all votes cast for the proposal to be considered adopted.
Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval by a three-fifths majority or rejection at a special election held throughout this state as provided in chapter ___, Oregon Laws 2025 (Enrolled House Bill 3686).
Relating to: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to processes for amending the Oregon Constitution.
Current location: In House Committee