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OR HB3723

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Werner Reschke

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Repeals Oregon's automatic voter registration system that transferred voter registration data from the Department of Transportation and Oregon Health Authority to the Secretary of State
  • Eliminates the process allowing 16-year-olds to be pre-registered to vote before turning 18
  • Restores the previous opt-in voter registration system at DMV offices, requiring applicants for driver licenses, state ID cards, or address changes to affirmatively choose to register
  • Requires DMV personnel to ask applicants age 17 and older if they are registered to vote and if they would like to register at the office
  • Declares an emergency, making the law effective immediately upon the Governor's signature rather than the standard 90-day waiting period

Legislative Description

Relating to registering to vote by voter registration card; declaring an emergency.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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