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OR SJR9
Joint Resolution
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Fred Girod
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AI Summary
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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
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Defines "actual conflict of interest" as votes that would financially benefit or harm the member, their relatives, or associated businesses
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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
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Exempts members from the voting prohibition when their participation is necessary to reach the minimum votes needed to pass or defeat a measure
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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