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OR SJR9

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Fred Girod

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Amends the Oregon Constitution to prohibit legislators from voting on bills in committee or floor sessions when facing actual or potential conflicts of interest, requiring members to publicly announce the conflict and its nature

  • Defines "actual conflict of interest" as votes that would financially benefit or harm the member, their relatives, or associated businesses

  • Defines "potential conflict of interest" as votes that could financially affect the member, relatives, or associated businesses, excluding impacts that affect all state residents equally or broad industry/occupational groups

  • Exempts members from the voting prohibition when their participation is necessary to reach the minimum votes needed to pass or defeat a measure

  • Authorizes the Legislature to designate a regulatory agency to oversee compliance and provide an administrative enforcement forum; refers the amendment to voters at the next regular general election

Legislative Description

Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to conflict of interest rules for the Legislative Assembly.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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