Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
HJR 3: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to initiatives.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJR 3 is a joint resolution introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to initiatives. Primary sponsor: Bobby Levy (Republican), Ed Diehl (Republican). It lists 5 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 require petitions for proposed initiative laws to be signed by qualified voters in each county in this state in numbers that equal six percent of the total votes cast in the county for all candidates for Governor at the preceding gubernatorial election. Requires petitions for proposed initiative amendments to the Oregon Constitution to be signed by qualified voters in each county in numbers that equal eight percent of the total votes cast in the county for all candidates for Governor at the preceding gubernatorial election. Prohibits persons who are not qualified voters from making contributions in connection with initiatives or to influence elections on initiatives to the extent limitations on contributions are permitted under the Constitution of the United States. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Levy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Ed Diehl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Court Boice | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Todd Nash | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Werner Reschke | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Suzanne Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Boomer Wright | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
“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.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Rules.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.