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OR SB1053

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Bonham

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • County clerks must permit authorized persons to observe the receiving and counting of votes, removing the previous requirement that such access be "requested"
  • Authorized observers must be permitted to observe signature verification procedures at minimum
  • Authorization requires written approval signed by a political party officer, candidate, or county clerk, and must be filed with the county clerk
  • County clerks may limit the number of observers to prevent interference with orderly procedures
  • Amends ORS 254.482 and 254.485 to change terminology from "watchers" to "observers"

Legislative Description

Relating to persons authorized to observe vote tallying.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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