Oregon 2019 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 779 — Relating to date of election; prescribing an effective date.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Changes date of certain elections from third Tuesday in May to first Tuesday in March. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Public Hearing held.

  3. Referred to Rules.

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

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 84 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (84)

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 779 do?
Changes date of certain elections from third Tuesday in May to first Tuesday in March. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Who sponsors SB 779?
SB 779 is sponsored by John Lively (Democrat), Kim Thatcher (Republican), Brian Boquist, Cliff Bentz, Brian Clem, and Tim Knopp.
What is the current status of SB 779?
This bill died with 2019 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 779?
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