Bill > SJR14

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution that would significantly restructure the state Senate by increasing the number of Senators from 30 to 36, with each Senator representing a different county. Currently, Senate districts are comprised of two representative districts, but under this proposed amendment, each county would constitute its own legislative district, meaning one Senator would be directly elected from each county. The resolution outlines a detailed process for reapportionment, which involves the Legislative Assembly establishing district boundaries after each U.S. Census, with judicial review by the Oregon Supreme Court to ensure compliance with constitutional requirements. The proposed changes would modify how Senators are elected and distributed across the state, potentially giving smaller, rural counties more direct representation in the state legislature. The amendment would be submitted to Oregon voters for approval or rejection at the next regular general election, allowing the electorate to decide whether to implement this structural change to the state's legislative representation.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SJR14