Oregon 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SJR 38 — Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to the declaration of an emergency in bills.

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to require two-thirds majority vote in favor in each chamber of Legislative Assembly to pass bills declaring emergency. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.

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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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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 87 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (87)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SJR 38 do?
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to require two-thirds majority vote in favor in each chamber of Legislative Assembly to pass bills declaring emergency. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Who sponsors SJR 38?
SJR 38 is sponsored by Kim Thatcher (Republican), Alan Olsen, and Jeff Kruse.
What is the current status of SJR 38?
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 SJR 38?
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