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OR SB368

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Smith

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Limits Governor-declared states of emergency to 30 days unless extended by joint resolution of the Legislative Assembly
  • Permits unlimited extensions by the Legislative Assembly, but each extension is capped at 30 days
  • Requires a new emergency declaration if a state of emergency terminates—the Legislature cannot revive an expired declaration
  • Allows the Governor to convene the Legislative Assembly under the Oregon Constitution to facilitate emergency extensions
  • Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die of the 2025 regular session

Legislative Description

Relating to declarations of emergency; prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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