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OR SJR7
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kim Thatcher
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AI Summary
- Amends Article IV, Section 25 of the Oregon Constitution to require a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate to pass bills declaring an emergency
- Emergency declarations allow bills to take effect immediately rather than following the standard 90-day waiting period after legislative session
- Maintains existing voting thresholds: simple majority for regular bills and three-fifths majority for revenue-raising bills
- Refers the proposed constitutional amendment to Oregon voters for approval or rejection at the next regular general election
- Sponsored by Senator Thatcher, Senator Bonham, and Representative Reschke as a presession filing for the 2025 legislative session
Legislative Description
Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to the declaration of an emergency in legislative bills.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules1/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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