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OR SJR29

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Khanh Pham

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 12, Article IV of the Oregon Constitution to reduce the quorum requirement for the Legislative Assembly from two-thirds of members to a simple majority (50% plus one)
  • Allows a smaller number of members to meet, adjourn from day to day, and compel attendance of absent members
  • Retains the existing penalty provision: legislators forfeit compensation if their house fails to organize within five days after achieving a majority
  • Refers the proposed constitutional amendment to Oregon voters for approval or rejection at the next regular general election
  • Sponsored by Senator Pham K with bipartisan co-sponsors including Representatives Gomberg and Sosa, and Senator Golden

Legislative Description

Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to the authority of the Legislative Assembly to conduct business.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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