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OR SJR6
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Manning
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AI Summary
- Amends Article II, Section 18 of the Oregon Constitution to eliminate special recall elections and instead require recall questions to appear on the next regularly scheduled election ballot
- Currently, if a public officer does not resign within 5 days of a recall petition being filed, a special election must be held within 35 days; the amendment removes this 35-day special election requirement
- Maintains existing recall petition requirements: 15% of electors who voted for Governor in the officer's district may petition for recall, with reasons stated in not more than 200 words
- Refers the proposed constitutional amendment to Oregon voters for approval or rejection at the next regular general election
- Retains existing restrictions: no recall petition may be circulated until an officer has held office for 6 months (except for state legislators after 5 days of session), and subsequent recall petitions against the same officer require petitioners to reimburse prior recall election expenses
Legislative Description
Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to elections for recalling public officers.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules1/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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