Bill > HJR1

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution that would require the state Legislative Assembly to approve any new fees or fee increases adopted by state agencies. Specifically, the resolution mandates that enabling legislation authorizing new or increased fees must be approved by a three-fifths supermajority vote in both chambers of the Legislative Assembly. This means that instead of the typical majority vote required for most legislation, a higher threshold of support would be needed to implement new or higher state agency fees. The proposed constitutional amendment also specifies that new fees would take effect either on the date of the enabling legislation or the date specified in the agency's rule adopting the fees, whichever is later. The resolution includes a provision to refer the proposed amendment to Oregon voters for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election, which is a standard procedure for proposed constitutional amendments in the state.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HJR1