2025 Regular SessionOregon Legislature

HJR15: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to appointee qualification for election.

Legislative Summary

The measure amends the Constitution. The measure says that anyone who is appointed to an office may not run for election to that office. The measure refers the amendment to a vote of the people at the next general election. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to prohibit an individual who is appointed to fill a vacancy in office from being elected to that office. Specifies the offices to which the prohibition applies. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

Bill History

2/6/2025
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
House of Representatives
2/7/2025
Referred to Rules.
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/6/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Rules(House of Representatives)

Sponsors

Democrat: 1

Primary Sponsor

Paul Evans
Paul Evans
Democrat

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/1/197027.0 KB
Analysis
Analysis1/1/1970316.2 KB