Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
HJR 22: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to county government review of state legislation.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJR 22 is a joint resolution introduced in the Oregon House on April 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to county government review of state legislation. Primary sponsor: Court Boice (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. 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 create the County Review Board, consisting of one representative from each county in this state. Directs the board to meet after each session of the Legislative Assembly to review each legislative Act enacted at the session that is related to land use, natural resources or forestry. Provides that if 20 or more board representatives vote in favor of cancelling an Act, the Act is thereafter null and void. Prohibits the board from considering an Act related to the budget or to taxes or taxation. 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 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court Boice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Darin Harbick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Rick Lewis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Kevin Mannix | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Virgle Osborne | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Anna Scharf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Alek Skarlatos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Dwayne Yunker | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
“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.