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OR SJR12

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Fred Girod

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 25, Article IV of the Oregon Constitution to require a two-thirds vote of all members elected to each House to pass bills during even-numbered year regular sessions (short sessions)
  • Maintains existing requirement of a simple majority to pass bills and joint resolutions during odd-numbered year sessions (long sessions)
  • Preserves the three-fifths supermajority requirement for revenue-raising bills
  • Refers the proposed constitutional amendment to voters for approval or rejection at the next regular general election
  • Sponsored by Senator Girod as a presession-filed measure in the 83rd Oregon Legislative Assembly (2025)

Legislative Description

Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to requiring a two-thirds vote to pass bills during even-numbered year regular sessions.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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