SJR 47 Oregon Senate · 2017 Regular Session

Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to use of excess revenue.

Summary
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution that establishes Personal Investment in Education Fund in State Treasury, and directs that moneys determined to be excess revenues under excess revenue "kicker" process be deposited in fund rather than refunded to personal income taxpayers. Dedicates fund moneys to kindergarten through grade 12 education. Establishes three-fifths majority vote in each house of Legislative Assembly in order to appropriate moneys in fund. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at special election held on same date as next primary election.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 12, 2017 Last action Jul 8, 2017
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Jul 8, 2017
Legislature · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
legislature
Jun 13, 2017
Committee
Referred to Rules.
legislature
Jun 12, 2017
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
legislature
3 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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