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SJR10 • 2025

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to limit the increase in state governmental appropriations for general governmental purposes in a biennium to the least of the percentage increase in projected personal income, the percentage increase in projected population growth plus inflation or the percentage increase in projected gross domestic product of Oregon. Transfers any excess revenues to a reserve fund.

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to limit the increase in state governmental appropriations for general governmental purposes in a biennium to the least of the percentage increase in projected personal income, the percentage increase in projected population growth plus inflation or the percentage increase in projected gross domestic product of Oregon. Transfers any excess revenues to a reserve fund.

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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
Senator Girod
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Rules.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The measure proposes a limit on the amount that the state budget can go up. The limit is based on various economic factors. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7).
Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to limit the increase in state governmental appropriations for general governmental purposes in a biennium to the least of the percentage increase in projected personal income, the percentage increase in projected population growth plus inflation or the percentage increase in projected gross domestic product of Oregon. Transfers any excess revenues to a reserve fund.
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 limits on state governmental appropriations.
Current location: In Senate Committee