SB1599

Relating to a special election date for Referendum Petition 2026-302; and declaring an emergency.

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Oregon SB1599 sets the election date for Referendum Petition 2026-302 to May 19, 2026, and outlines procedures for the special election.

Oregon SB1599 establishes the election date for the parts of chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2025 (special session), referred to the people by Referendum Petition 2026-302, to be held on the primary election date of May 19, 2026. The bill details procedures for the statewide special election, including the preparation of an explanatory statement and financial estimate by a joint legislative committee, and the distribution of voters' pamphlets. It also declares an emergency, making the act effective upon passage.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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20 Nay

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9 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 12

5:00 PM

Joint Referendum Petition 2026-302 Work Session

Feb 11

1:00 PM

Joint Referendum Petition 2026-302 Public Hearing and Work Session

History

Mar 4

Senate

Chapter 1, 2026 Laws.

Mar 4

Senate

Effective date, March 2, 2026.

Mar 2

House

Third reading. Carried by Gomberg.