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OR SJR10

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Fred Girod

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending the Oregon Constitution to cap biennial state appropriations growth at the lowest of three measures: projected personal income growth, population growth plus inflation, or projected state GDP growth

  • Excess General Fund revenues above the spending limit would be transferred to a state reserve fund

  • Exemptions include bond-financed capital projects, federal funds, public university fee remissions, voluntary donations, and voter-approved revenue increases or programs after January 1, 2027

  • Governor may declare an emergency allowing the Legislature to exceed the limit with a three-fourths vote in each chamber

  • Applies to biennia beginning July 1, 2027, and would be referred to voters at the next regular general election

Legislative Description

Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to limits on state governmental appropriations.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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