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OR SJM7
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Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Diane Linthicum
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AI Summary
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Requests the Oregon Legislative Assembly begin discussions with Idaho's legislature and both states' governors about potentially relocating the Oregon-Idaho border
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Voters in 13 eastern Oregon counties have approved ballot measures supporting a move to become part of Idaho
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The proposed "Greater Idaho" map would transfer approximately 9% of Oregon's population to Idaho jurisdiction, excluding the City of Bend
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Cites Article XVI of the Oregon Constitution and Article I, section 10 of the U.S. Constitution as legal mechanisms for border relocation through interstate compacts
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Notes eastern Oregon has lower average per capita income similar to Idaho's and currently receives more from Oregon's state budget than it contributes
Legislative Description
Requesting discussion regarding the Oregon and Idaho border.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025