HB 3510 Oregon House · 2023 Regular Session

Relating to elections; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Establishes Oregon Election Coverage Fund. Appropriates moneys in fund to Secretary of State for purpose of awarding grants to not-for-profit corporations that commit to using grant moneys for sole purpose of providing news coverage or otherwise publicly disseminating information directly related to Oregon elections. Sunsets fund and grant program on July 1, 2033. Requires secretary to conduct study on how best to expand scope of voters' pamphlet to include video and audio content and how to utilize radio, television and Internet to publicly disseminate information currently included in voters' pamphlet. Directs secretary to submit findings, including recommended legislation, to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to elections not later than December 31, 2024. Appropriates moneys to secretary for purpose of conducting study. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2023.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2023 Last action Jun 25, 2023
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Committee
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Jun 25, 2023
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Mar 3, 2023
Committee
Referred to Rules with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Feb 28, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Farrah Chaichi
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