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OR HJR10

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Owens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Amends Article XI-P of the Oregon Constitution to remove the requirement that school districts must first obtain voter approval for local general obligation bonds before receiving state matching funds for capital costs
  • State matching funds would become available to all school districts for capital projects regardless of whether local bond measures have passed
  • Maintains existing provisions allowing Oregon to issue general obligation bonds up to 0.5% of the state's total real property market value to fund school district capital costs
  • Prohibits use of ad valorem property taxes to pay state bonds and prohibits use of bond proceeds for school operating costs
  • Refers the constitutional amendment to voters for approval or rejection at the next regular general election

Legislative Description

Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to bonds for school district capital costs.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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