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OR HJR17

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Amends the Oregon Constitution to make the Secretary of State a nonpartisan office, requiring the officeholder to remain unaffiliated with any major or minor political party while serving

  • Extends the Secretary of State term from four years to six years

  • Limits eligibility to no more than 12 years in any 18-year period (equivalent to two full terms)

  • Exempts the Secretary of State position from the four-year tenure limit in Article XV, Section 2 of the Oregon Constitution

  • Applies to primary and general elections occurring on or after January 1, 2032, and will be referred to voters at the next regular general election

Legislative Description

Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to the Secretary of State.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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