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OR SB1599

Bill

Status

Passed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rob Wagner

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Origin

Senate

2026 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Moves the election on Referendum Petition 2026-302 (regarding parts of a 2025 special session transportation law) to the May 19, 2026 primary election date

  • Requires the Oregon Supreme Court to certify the ballot title by March 12, 2026, and assigns a joint legislative committee to prepare the explanatory statement and financial estimate by the same deadline

  • Directs the Secretary of State to mail voters' pamphlets to every Oregon mailing address no later than 10 days before the election, with this referendum as the only measure in the pamphlet

  • Exempts filed arguments from public inspection until four business days after the filing deadline and authorizes the Secretary of State to adopt rules for conducting the election

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relating to a special election date for Referendum Petition 2026-302; and declaring an emergency.

Last Action

Effective date, March 2, 2026.

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Referendum Petition 2026-3022/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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