SJR28 • 2025

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to establish a fundamental right to a clean, safe and healthy environment. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election held throughout this state.

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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 Golden,, Representative Andersen,, Gamba,, Senator Manning Jr,, Prozanski,, Representative Tran, Senator Broadman,, Campos,, Frederick,, Gorsek,, Jama,, Meek,, Patterson,, Pham,, Reynolds,, Taylor,, Representative Chaichi,, Fragala,, Hartman,, Helm,, Hudson,, Marsh,, Nelson,, Nosse,
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In Senate Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 Senate
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-03-26 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 Senate
Referred to Rules.
2025-01-13 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This JR proposes a change to the constitution to create a right to a clean, safe and healthy environment. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8).
Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to establish a fundamental right to a clean, safe and healthy environment.
Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election held throughout this state.
Relating to: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to a clean, safe and healthy environment.
Current location: In Senate Committee