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Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

HJR 20: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to parental rights.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HJR 20 is a joint resolution introduced in the Oregon House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to parental rights. 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.

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to provide parents with the fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education and care of their children. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Werner ReschkePrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse55

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. In committee upon adjournment.
  2. Referred to Rules.
  3. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source