Oregon 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 256 — Relating to elections.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Requires Secretary of State to conduct study and analyze implementation of laws relating to elections that were passed during 2019 regular session of Legislative Assembly. Requires secretary to develop recommendations regarding most effective methods for improving implementation of laws. Requires secretary to submit report to interim committees of Legislative Assembly detailing recommendations by September 15, 2022. Sunsets January 2, 2023.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Rules.

  3. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 90 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (90)

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 256 do?
Requires Secretary of State to conduct study and analyze implementation of laws relating to elections that were passed during 2019 regular session of Legislative Assembly. Requires secretary to develop recommendations regarding most effective methods for improving implementation of laws. Requires secretary to submit report to interim committees of Legislative Assembly detailing recommendations by September 15, 2022. Sunsets January 2, 2023.
What is the current status of SB 256?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 256?
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