HB 2323 Oregon House · 2021 Regular Session

Relating to communicating false information about an election.

Summary
Prohibits knowingly communicating materially false statement , including by electronic or telephonic means, with intent to mislead electors about date of election, deadline for delivering ballot, voter registration deadline, method of registering to vote, locations at which elector may deposit ballot, qualifications of electors or voter registration status within 30 days of primary election or special election or within 60 days of general election. Authorizes Attorney General ] Secretary of State to prosecute violation and establishes civil penalty of up to $10,000 for violation. Expressly states that current prohibition on circulating materially false statement relating to candidate, political committee or measure includes circulation by electronic or telephonic means. Prohibits printing or circulation of imitation voters' pamphlet unless pamphlet is clearly marked as unofficial. Establishes fine of up to $10,000 for violation.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Jun 2021
House Passage
Jun 2021
Senate Passage
Jun 2021
Signed into Law
Jun 2021
Introduced Jan 11, 2021 Signed Jun 16, 2021
Floor votes · Senate Jun 3, 2021 · House May 10, 2021

How they voted

212
Passed
Total votes 23
Jun 3, 2021
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent1
1 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican8
6 Yea 2 Nay
75% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
22
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Jun 16, 2021
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
Jun 8, 2021
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jun 8, 2021
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Jun 3, 2021
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Heard.
upper
Jun 3, 2021
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Burdick. Passed.
upper
Jun 2, 2021
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
upper
May 17, 2021
Committee
Referred to Rules.
upper
May 11, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
May 10, 2021
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Fahey, Zika. Passed.
lower
May 4, 2021
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
lower
Jan 20, 2021
Committee
Referred to Rules.
lower
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors

Sponsors