Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to introduction of legislative measures.
Summary
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to provide that every legislative measure must be introduced at request of Senator or Representative. Prohibits committees from introducing legislative measures. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2017
Last action Jul 8, 2017
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jul 8, 2017
Legislature · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
legislature
Feb 27, 2017
Committee
Referred to Rules.
legislature
Feb 23, 2017
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
legislature
2 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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