OR HJR1 | 2021 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Failed on June 26 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-06-26 - In committee upon adjournment.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Failed on June 26 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-06-26 - In committee upon adjournment.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to allow juries to impose verdicts in criminal cases only by unanimous agreement. Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to allow juries to impose verdicts in criminal cases only by unanimous agreement. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Title
Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to requiring unanimous jury verdicts in criminal trials.
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2021-06-26 | House | In committee upon adjournment. |
2021-01-19 | House | Referred to Judiciary. |
2021-01-11 | House | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
Oregon State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HJR1 |
Text | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HJR1/Introduced |