Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
SJR 12: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to requiring a two-thirds vote to pass bills during even-numbered year regular sessions.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SJR 12 is a joint resolution introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to requiring a two-thirds vote to pass bills during even-numbered year regular sessions. Primary sponsor: Fred Girod (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 require a vote of at least two-thirds of all members elected to each House of the Legislative Assembly to pass bills during an even-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly. Refers the proposed amendment to voters for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Girod | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 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.
- Referred to Rules.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.