Bill > SJR12

This resolution proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution that would require a two-thirds majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives to pass bills during even-numbered year regular legislative sessions. Currently, most bills only require a simple majority (more than 50%) to pass, with some exceptions like revenue-raising bills that require a three-fifths majority. The proposed constitutional amendment would create a new requirement specifically for short legislative sessions held in even-numbered years, effectively making it more difficult to pass legislation during these sessions by raising the voting threshold. If approved by the Oregon Legislative Assembly, the proposed amendment would be referred to voters at the next regular general election, where citizens would have the opportunity to approve or reject the change to the state constitution.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SJR12