HJR 2 Oregon House · 2021 Regular Session

Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to sessions of the Legislative Assembly.

Summary
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to require Legislative Assembly to convene in single regular session each two-year period, during which Legislative Assembly must meet for at least six months during odd-numbered year and for at least six months during even-numbered year. Prohibits Legislative Assembly from adjourning sine die until minimum session duration requirements have been met. Authorizes each house of Legislative Assembly, with concurrence of other, to adjourn for period longer than existing three-day limit to future date certain. Authorizes each house, with concurrence of other, to convene, deliberate, and enact legislation or adopt other measures using electronic technology that enables virtual sessions. Authorizes Emergency Board to meet in periods of regular session during which Legislative Assembly is adjourned for more than one month. Makes conforming changes to redistricting provisions and provisions governing surplus "kicker" procedures. 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
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2021 Last action Jun 27, 2021
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Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 27, 2021
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 20, 2021
Committee
Referred to Rules.
lower
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
MW
Marty Wilde
DDemocratic
OR
11