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OR HJR11
OR HJR11Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to initiative measures.
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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Demands at least 8% of those who voted in the last election for a Governor to sign an IM petition. Demands at least 10% of those who voted in the last election for a Governor to sign a petition to amend the Constitution. Demands that signatures must come from among all congres- sional districts. Takes effect if the people vote for it at the next general election. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require petition signatures for initiative laws to contain at least eight percent of the total votes cast for all candidates for Governor at the last general election at which a Governor was elected divided equally among the congressional districts of this state. Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require petition signatures for initiative amendments to the Oregon Constitution to contain at least ten percent of the total votes cast for all candidates for Governor at the last general election at which a Governor was elected divided equally among the congressional districts of this state. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution that would modify the requirements for initiative petitions. Specifically, it increases the percentage of signatures required for initiative laws from six to eight percent of the total votes cast in the most recent gubernatorial election, and for constitutional amendments from eight to ten percent. A key new provision is that these signatures must now be divided equally among all congressional districts in the state, ensuring geographic representation across Oregon. The resolution aims to make the initiative process more challenging by requiring broader support and more dispersed signature gathering. If approved by voters at the next general election, the amendment would change how citizens can propose new laws or constitutional changes through direct democracy. The measure maintains the fundamental right of Oregon citizens to propose and vote on legislation outside of the traditional legislative process, but with stricter signature requirements designed to ensure more comprehensive statewide support for proposed initiatives.
Sponsors (9)
Bobby Levy (R)*,
Mark Owens (R)*,
Ed Diehl (R),
Paul Evans (D),
Em Levy (D),
John Lively (D),
Todd Nash (R),
Anna Scharf (R),
Dwayne Yunker (R),
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HJR11 |
| HJR 11 (witness registration) | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/294052 |
| HJR 11 Preliminary SMS | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/293858 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HJR11 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/82893 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HJR11/Introduced |
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