OR SJR29 | 2025 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 15-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-17 - Referred to Rules.
Pending: Senate Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 13 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-17 - Referred to Rules.
Pending: Senate Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to the authority of the Legislative Assembly to conduct business.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-17 | Senate | Referred to Rules. |
| 2025-01-13 | Senate | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
