Bill > HJR3

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution that would modify the state's initiative process, specifically changing how petition signatures are gathered and who can contribute to initiative campaigns. The proposed amendment would require initiative laws to be supported by petition signatures from each county, with the number of signatures equaling six percent of the total votes cast for Governor in that county in the previous gubernatorial election. Similarly, for proposed constitutional amendments, the signature requirement would be eight percent per county. The resolution also introduces a new provision prohibiting non-voters from making financial contributions to initiative campaigns or attempts to influence initiative elections, to the extent such limitations are permitted under the U.S. Constitution. This change aims to ensure broader geographic representation in the initiative process by mandating signature collection across all counties and to limit the influence of non-voter financial contributions. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Oregon voters for approval or rejection at the next regular general election, continuing Oregon's tradition of allowing direct voter participation in the legislative process through constitutional amendments.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HJR3