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OR SB1599
OR SB1599Relating to a special election date for Referendum Petition 2026-302; declaring an emergency.
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act says the vote on the transportation ballot measure will be in May. (Flesch Readability Score: 77.8). Moves the election date for the parts of chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2025 (special session), referred to the people by Referendum Petition 2026-302, to the primary election held on May 19, 2026. Sets the procedure for the statewide special election on Referendum Petition 2026-302. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill moves the vote on a transportation ballot measure, identified as Referendum Petition 2026-302, from its original scheduled date to the primary election on May 19, 2026, ensuring that the election procedures outlined in Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) chapters 250, 251, and 254 will apply, with specific adjustments for the ballot title, explanatory statement, financial estimate, and arguments, all of which will be prepared by a joint legislative committee and filed by specific deadlines, and declares an emergency to allow the act to take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) (on 02/13/2026)
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