SJR29 • 2025

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require a majority of each house of the Legislative Assembly to be present to conduct business. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

Elections

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Senator Pham,, Representative Gomberg,, Sosa,, Senator Golden, Senator Campos,, Gelser Blouin,, Prozanski,, Representative Andersen,, Chaichi,, Gamba,, Grayber,, Hartman,, Nathanson,, Nguyen H,, Nosse,
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In Senate Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

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

Official Summary Text

Digest: The measure asks voters to change how many members of the legislature are needed for it to meet, from 2/3 of members to 1/2 of members plus one. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.5).
Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require a majority of each house of the Legislative Assembly to be present to conduct business.
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 the authority of the Legislative Assembly to conduct business.
Current location: In Senate Committee