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OR SJR26

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Bonham

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate even-numbered year "short sessions" of the Oregon Legislative Assembly, changing from annual to biennial sessions
  • Regular sessions would occur only in odd-numbered years, limited to 160 calendar days (currently, even-year sessions are capped at 35 days)
  • Sessions may be extended by 5 calendar days with a two-thirds vote of each house, and extensions may occur multiple times
  • Updates related constitutional provisions regarding legislative reapportionment, interim committee terms, and financial reporting to reflect biennial session schedule
  • Refers the proposed amendment to Oregon voters for approval or rejection at the next regular general election

Legislative Description

Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to sessions of the Legislative Assembly.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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