SJM 7 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Requesting discussion regarding the Oregon and Idaho border.

SJM 7 is a joint memorial from Oregon's legislature requesting discussions with Idaho about potentially relocating the Oregon-Idaho border. It specifically addresses eastern Oregon counties (excluding Bend) where voters have shown interest in joining Idaho, citing historical border changes and economic arguments about Oregon's budget contributions. The bill proposes initiating talks for an interstate compact that could include financial transitions and a vote for eastern Oregon residents to approve or reject the border change. This is a procedural request for dialogue, not a law, and it does not alter Oregon's current borders or obligations. The bill aims to facilitate negotiations based on Oregon's constitutional authority for boundary changes and community preferences.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Diane Linthicum
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