Oregon 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 194 — Relating to ballot measures.

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 2017 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Permits elector or chief petitioner to file action in circuit court to challenge determination by Secretary of State or elections official to reject elector's signature on initiative or referendum petition during signature verification process. Establishes burden of proof in action. Establishes that no ballot title may be provided for measure to be initiated if text of measure is 100 words or fewer. Provides that full text of measure to be initiated that is 100 words or fewer be used in lieu of ballot title.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Judiciary, then 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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Not signed on (90)

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 194 do?
Permits elector or chief petitioner to file action in circuit court to challenge determination by Secretary of State or elections official to reject elector's signature on initiative or referendum petition during signature verification process. Establishes burden of proof in action. Establishes that no ballot title may be provided for measure to be initiated if text of measure is 100 words or fewer. Provides that full text of measure to be initiated that is 100 words or fewer be used in lieu of ballot title.
What is the current status of SB 194?
This bill died with 2017 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.
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