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OR HJR4

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ed Diehl

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 25, Article IV of the Oregon Constitution to require a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate to pass bills declaring an emergency
  • Emergency declarations allow bills to take effect immediately rather than 90 days after the legislative session ends
  • Maintains existing voting thresholds: simple majority for regular bills and three-fifths majority for revenue-raising bills
  • Refers the proposed constitutional amendment to Oregon voters for approval or rejection at the next regular general election
  • Sponsored by Representative Diehl and presession filed for the 83rd Oregon Legislative Assembly (2025 Regular Session)

Legislative Description

Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to the declaration of an emergency in legislative bills.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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