Bill > SJR26

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to eliminate the short legislative sessions that occur in even-numbered years, effectively changing the state legislature from an annual to a biennial session format. Currently, Oregon has full 160-day legislative sessions in odd-numbered years and shorter 35-day sessions in even-numbered years. The proposed amendment would remove the provision for these shorter sessions, meaning the Legislature would only convene for regular sessions in odd-numbered years. The resolution specifies that the proposed constitutional change will be referred to Oregon voters for approval or rejection at the next regular general election. Key modifications include removing references to "annual" sessions and "even-numbered year" sessions throughout the state constitution, while maintaining other existing provisions about legislative procedures such as session length limits, potential session extensions, and the ability to extend a session by a two-thirds vote. If approved by voters, this change would fundamentally alter the frequency and structure of legislative meetings in Oregon, reducing the number of annual legislative sessions from two to one.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SJR26