OR HJR9 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 11-0)
Status: Failed on June 25 2023 - 100% progression
Action: 2023-06-25 - In committee upon adjournment.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 11-0)
Status: Failed on June 25 2023 - 100% progression
Action: 2023-06-25 - In committee upon adjournment.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to limit ability of Governor to declare emergency or to exercise powers under declaration of emergency to only those powers granted by law and to 30 days' duration. Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to limit ability of Governor to declare emergency or to exercise powers under declaration of emergency to only those powers granted by law and to 30 days' duration. Authorizes county governing bodies in counties subject to declaration of emergency to extend declaration of emergency in up to 30-day increments and to reduce powers that may be exercised under declaration of emergency in their respective counties. Refers proposed amendment to voters for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Title
Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to limitations on gubernatorial emergency powers.
Sponsors
Rep. Mark Owens [R] | Sen. Lynn Findley [R] | Rep. Ed Diehl [R] | Rep. Kevin Mannix [R] |
Rep. Jami Cate [R] | Rep. James Hieb [R] | Rep. Bobby Levy [R] | Rep. Rick Lewis [R] |
Rep. Lily Morgan [R] | Rep. Boomer Wright [R] | Sen. Suzanne Weber [R] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2023-06-25 | House | In committee upon adjournment. |
2023-01-12 | House | Referred to Rules. |
2023-01-09 | House | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |