OregonOregon sessions would extend for attendance shortfalls if voters approve
If Oregon voters approve, regular legislative sessions would run longer to account for days either chamber tries to conduct business without enough members present.
What it does
If Oregon voters approve, regular legislative sessions would extend by one calendar day for each day either chamber tries to conduct business but has too few members present.
Argument forIf voters approve, extensions could give lawmakers time to handle business delayed because too few members attended.
Argument againstIf voters approve, automatic extensions could make session end dates less predictable when too few lawmakers attend to conduct business.
More detail
Regular legislative sessions would extend by one calendar day for each day either chamber lacks enough members to conduct business after trying to do so. The rule would cover Oregon's regular legislative sessions and attendance shortfalls during those sessions. The constitutional amendment would require Oregon voters' approval. The resolution would send the amendment to voters at Oregon's next regular statewide general election.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 7In committee upon adjournment.Latest
- Feb 2Referred to Rules.Minor
- Feb 2Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Introduced
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