Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
SJR 7: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to the declaration of an emergency in legislative bills.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SJR 7 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 the declaration of an emergency in legislative bills. Primary sponsor: Kim Thatcher (Republican). It lists 3 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 a two-thirds majority vote in favor in each chamber of the Legislative Assembly to pass bills declaring an emergency. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Thatcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Daniel Bonham | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Werner Reschke | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| David Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“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.