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SJR12 • 2025

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require a vote of at least two-thirds of all members elected to each House of the Legislative Assembly to pass bills during an even-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly. Refers the proposed amendment to voters for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require a vote of at least two-thirds of all members elected to each House of the Legislative Assembly to pass bills during an even-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly. Refers the proposed amendment to voters 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
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 asks voters to require each bill to get a two-thirds vote in favor in the Senate and the House to pass during short sessions. The measure asks voters to say yes or no at the next general election. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.3).
Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require a vote of at least two-thirds of all members elected to each House of the Legislative Assembly to pass bills during an even-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly.
Refers the proposed amendment to voters for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Relating to: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to requiring a two-thirds vote to pass bills during even-numbered year regular sessions.
Current location: In Senate Committee