Oregon 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 2863 — Relating to constitutional conventions; declaring an emergency.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Establishes Oregon Constitutional Convention Delegation to represent Legislative Assembly at any constitutional convention convened pursuant to Article V of United States Constitution to consider balanced budget amendment to United States Constitution. Limits scope of authority of delegation. Permits delegation to participate in convention only if convention is called by Congress of the United States on or before December 31, 2018. Establishes Article V Convention Oversight Committee to monitor and advise delegation and to discipline or replace delegates or alternates to delegation that do not comply with authority and limits placed on delegation. Directs Legislative Policy and Research Director to supply administrative support to delegation and oversight committee. Establishes Constitutional Convention Fund to provide funding to carry out duties of delegation and oversight committee. Sunsets June 30, 2019. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Rules with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

  3. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2863 do?
Establishes Oregon Constitutional Convention Delegation to represent Legislative Assembly at any constitutional convention convened pursuant to Article V of United States Constitution to consider balanced budget amendment to United States Constitution. Limits scope of authority of delegation. Permits delegation to participate in convention only if convention is called by Congress of the United States on or before December 31, 2018. Establishes Article V Convention Oversight Committee to monitor and advise delegation and to discipline or replace delegates or alternates to delegation that do not comply with authority and limits placed on delegation. Directs Legislative Policy and Research Director to supply administrative support to delegation and oversight committee. Establishes Constitutional Convention Fund to provide funding to carry out duties of delegation and oversight committee. Sunsets June 30, 2019. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Who sponsors HB 2863?
HB 2863 is sponsored by Gene Whisnant.
What is the current status of HB 2863?
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.
Where can I track HB 2863?
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