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OR SJR23

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Bonham

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Amends Article IV, Section 25 of the Oregon Constitution to expand the definition of "bills for raising revenue" that require a three-fifths supermajority vote in both legislative houses

  • Extends the 3/5 vote requirement to any bill with a net positive revenue impact, even if the bill includes offsetting tax expenditures

  • Requires supermajority approval for bills that impose new taxes, increase tax rates, or reduce or eliminate tax expenditures

  • Maintains simple majority voting requirement for all other bills and joint resolutions

  • Refers the proposed constitutional amendment to Oregon voters for approval or rejection at the next regular general election

Legislative Description

Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution expanding the scope of the term "bills for raising revenue."

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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