SJR9 • 2025

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to prohibit members of the Legislative Assembly from voting on legislative measures when faced with a conflict of interest. Permits a vote to occur if the legislative entity is otherwise unable to muster sufficient votes to pass or defeat the measure.

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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

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 prohibit legislators from voting on bills when faced with a conflict of interest. The measure states when this rule does not apply. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7).
Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to prohibit members of the Legislative Assembly from voting on legislative measures when faced with a conflict of interest. Permits a vote to occur if the legislative entity is otherwise unable to muster sufficient votes to pass or defeat the measure. Authorizes the Legislative Assembly by law to authorize a regulatory agency to provide oversight to ensure compliance with the conflict of interest requirements.
Refers the proposed amendment to voters for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Relating to: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to conflict of interest rules for the Legislative Assembly.
Current location: In Senate Committee