Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 210: Relating to conduct of elections; providing that this Act shall be referred to the people for their approval or rejection.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 210 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to conduct of elections; providing that this Act shall be referred to the people for their approval or rejection. Primary sponsor: David Smith (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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.
Makes in-person voting on the date of an election the standard method for conducting an election. Allows an elector to request a ballot that may be voted by mail if the elector is unable to vote in person on the date of the election. Retains vote by mail as the primary method for conducting elections for military and overseas electors and for electors who have a mailing address outside of Oregon. Requires electors to present valid government-issued identification when appearing in-person to vote or when requesting a ballot be sent by mail. Requires all ballots to be returned by the date of an election. Removes a requirement that the state pay postage for ballots returned by mail. Refers the Act to the people for their approval or rejection at the next general election.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Kim Thatcher | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“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.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.