Bill Text: OR SJR44 | 2010 | 1st Special Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to general obligation indebtedness.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Failed) 2010-02-25 - In committee upon adjournment. [SJR44 Detail]
Download: Oregon-2010-SJR44-Engrossed.html
75th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2010 Special Session SMRA to A-Eng. SJR 44 LC 89/SJR 44-AMR4 SENATE MINORITY REPORT AMENDMENTS TO A-ENGROSSED SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 44 February 19 President Courtney: A minority of your Committee on Rules, to whom was referred A-engrossed Senate Joint Resolution 44, having had the same under consideration, respectfully reports it back with the recommendation that it be adopted with the following amendments: On page 1 of the printed A-engrossed joint resolution, delete lines 3 through 26 and delete page 2 and insert: ' { + PARAGRAPH 1. + } The Constitution of the State of Oregon is amended by creating a new section 46 to be added to and made a part of Article I, such section to read: ' { + SECTION 46. + } { + (1) When a criminal defendant is convicted of a felony and sentenced to a term of imprisonment that exceeds one year, the sentencing court may not authorize, and the criminal defendant may not be granted, a reduction in the term of imprisonment for good behavior while imprisoned that exceeds 15 percent of the term imposed. ' (2) As used in this section, 'good behavior' means: ' (a) Appropriate institutional behavior; and ' (b) Participation in, or the completion of, an educational program. + } ' { + PARAGRAPH 2. + } { + The amendment proposed by this resolution shall be submitted to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election held throughout this state. + } ' . /sTed Ferrioli Senator /sJason Atkinson Senator ----------