HJR 27 Oregon House · 2023 Regular Session

Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to bailable offenses.

Summary

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution prohibiting bail for controlled substances homicide when proof is evident or presumption of guilt is strong. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.

Bill status failed 2 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2023

Committee Review

Jun 2023

House Failed

May 2023

Governor

Introduced Feb 28, 2023 Last action Jun 25, 2023

Floor votes · House May 17, 2023

How they voted

25–32

Failed · 2 other

Total votes 59

May 17, 2023

D Democratic35

5 Yea 29 Nay 1

82% Nay

I Independent1

1 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican23

19 Yea 3 Nay 1

82% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jun 25, 2023

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

lower

May 17, 2023

Vote failed

House Vote: fail (25-32-2)

house

Mar 3, 2023

Committee

Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Rules.

lower

Feb 28, 2023

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors