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SJR19 • 2025

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require approval by a majority of the Senate of any pardon or commutation. 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 require approval by a majority of the Senate of any pardon or commutation. 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
Senator Bonham, Senator Smith DB,
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 Resolution says that more than half of the Senate has to ok a pardon or commutation. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1).
Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require approval by a majority of the Senate of any pardon or commutation.
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 executive clemency.
Current location: In Senate Committee