SB 1561 Oregon Senate · 2022 Regular Session

Relating to campaign finance.

Summary
Prohibits candidates for state office from accepting contributions in excess of amounts specified and from sources not specified. Prohibits certain political committees from accepting contributions in excess of amounts specified and from sources not specified. Defines "small donor committee." Establishes Grassroots Donor Election Program to enable candidates for defined state offices to receive specified match on small dollar donations. Limits matching funds. Establishes Oregon Elections Commission to oversee Grassroots Donor Election Program. Specifies composition and duties of commission. Repeals Ballot Measure 47 (2006), currently held in abeyance, which establishes limits on political campaign contributions and independent expenditures on candidate races and establishes certain campaign finance disclosure requirements. Becomes operative November 6, 2024.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 1, 2022 Last action Mar 4, 2022
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Committee
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Mar 4, 2022
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Feb 1, 2022
Committee
Referred to Rules.
upper
Feb 1, 2022
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jeff Golden
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