Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3686: Relating to a special election; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3686 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a special election; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Werner Reschke (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the date and process for a special election to be held on November 4, 2025, for electors to approve or reject a proposed constitutional amendment that would require future constitutional amendments or revisions to obtain a three-fifths majority vote of the votes cast for adoption. Appropriates moneys to pay direct expenses incurred by the state to hold the special election. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werner Reschke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Rules with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.