HJR 14 Oregon House · 2019 Regular Session

Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to early implementation dates.

Summary
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to replace term "declaration of emergency" with term "early implementation date" in those bills that Legislative Assembly determines need to go into effect earlier than 91st day following adjournment sine die of session at which bills are enacted. Requires bills with early implementation date to state justification for early implementation. Authorizes courts of law to review justification statement to ascertain veracity and accuracy of statement. Authorizes court to strike early implementation date if justification statement is not truthful or accurate. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2019 Last action Jul 1, 2019
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Committee
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Jul 1, 2019
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 28, 2019
Committee
Referred to Rules.
lower
Jan 22, 2019
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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