Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
HJR 17: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to the Secretary of State.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJR 17 is a joint resolution introduced in the Oregon House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to the Secretary of State. Primary sponsor: Paul Evans (Democratic). 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.
Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to make the Secretary of State a nonpartisan office with a term of six years that would apply to elections to the office that occur on or after January 1, 2032. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Evans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“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.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.