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SJR5 • 2025

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require voters to be registered by the day of an election. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next general election.

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require voters to be registered by the day of an election. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next 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 Manning Jr, Senator Golden,, Patterson,
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 amends the Constitution. The measure lets voters register on the day of an election. The amendment goes to the people to approve or reject at the next election. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3).
Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require voters to be registered by the day of an election.
Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next general election.
Relating to: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to voter registration.
Current location: In Senate Committee