Oregon Senate Joint Resolution 16 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Failed on June 25 2023 - 100% progression
Action: 2023-06-25 - In committee upon adjournment.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to require vote of at least two-thirds of all members elected to each House of Legislative Assembly to pass bills during even-numbered year regular session of Legislative Assembly. Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to require vote of at least two-thirds of all members elected to each House of Legislative Assembly to pass bills during even-numbered year regular session of Legislative Assembly. Refers proposed amendment to voters for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.

Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to requiring two-thirds vote to pass bills during even-numbered year regular sessions.

Sen. Tim Knopp [R]

Sen. Fred Girod [R]

Date	Chamber	Action
2023-06-25	Senate	In committee upon adjournment.
2023-01-13	Senate	Referred to Rules.
2023-01-09	Senate	Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Type	Source
Summary	https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Measures/Overview/SJR16
Text	https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SJR16/Introduced
Supplement	https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/66714