OR SJR15 | 2017 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Failed on July 7 2017 - 100% progression
Action: 2017-07-07 - In committee upon adjournment.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Failed on July 7 2017 - 100% progression
Action: 2017-07-07 - In committee upon adjournment.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to require bills declaring emergency to receive at least two-thirds majority vote in each House of Legislative Assembly for passage. Provides exceptions for certain budget bills and bills enacted during periods of catastrophic disaster proclaimed by Governor under Article X-A of Oregon Constitution. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Title
Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to the declaration of an emergency in bills.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-07-07 | Senate | In committee upon adjournment. |
| 2017-01-17 | Senate | Referred to Rules. |
| 2017-01-09 | Senate | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
Oregon State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2017R1/Measures/Overview/SJR15 |
| Text | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2017R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SJR15/Introduced |
