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OR SJR16

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lew Frederick

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 40, Article I of the Oregon Constitution to prohibit the imposition or execution of death sentences
  • Removes existing constitutional language that allows death penalty for aggravated murder upon unanimous jury findings
  • Eliminates the exception to constitutional protections in Sections 15 and 16 that currently permits capital punishment
  • Refers the proposed constitutional amendment to Oregon voters for approval or rejection at the next regular general election
  • Sponsored by Senator Frederick as a presession filing for the 2025 Regular Session

Legislative Description

Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to the death penalty.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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