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OR SJM6

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Official Source

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Bonham

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Oregon's 83rd Legislative Assembly petitions Congress under Article V to propose a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution
  • The proposed amendment would require total federal government outlays not exceed total estimated federal revenues for any fiscal year, absent a national emergency
  • Ratification would require two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress followed by approval from three-fourths of states
  • Copies of the memorial will be sent to Senate Majority Leader, House Speaker, and all members of Oregon's Congressional Delegation
  • Sponsored by Senator Bonham as a presession filing for the 2025 Regular Session

Legislative Description

Urging Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to require the federal government to operate under a balanced budget wherein federal government expenditures do not exceed federal government revenues.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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