SJR 16 Oregon Senate · 2021 Regular Session

Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to initiative petitions.

Summary
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to prohibit Legislative Assembly from amending or repealing initiative law for period of two years after enactment, unless two-thirds of members in both houses of Legislative Assembly vote to amend or repeal initiative law. Prohibits amendment or repeal of initiative law by Legislative Assembly during two-year period from being referred to electors. 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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Committee
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Jun 27, 2021
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 19, 2021
Committee
Referred to Rules.
upper
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Kim Thatcher
RRepublican
OR
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