Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to the office of Lieutenant Governor.
Summary
Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to establish the office of Lieutenant Governor and places the Lieutenant Governor first in the line to succeed the Governor if the Governor's office becomes vacant mid-term. Establishes the duration of the term of office of Lieutenant Governor at four years, but provides that the first term of office, elected in the 2028 regular general election, is only two years. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules.
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul Evans
DDemocratic
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