HJR 10

  • Oregon House Joint Resolution
  • 2017 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House May 25, 2017
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to the impeachment of statewide elected Executive Branch officials.

Abstract

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to vest power of impeachment of statewide elected Executive Branch officials in House of Representatives and power to try impeachments in Senate. Requires three-fifths majority vote of House of Representatives to deliver impeachment resolution to Senate and two-thirds majority vote of Senate for conviction. Limits judgment to removal from office and disqualification from holding other public office. Refers proposed amendment to people for approval or rejection at next regular general election held throughout this state.

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Jul 08, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

In committee upon adjournment.

May 30, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Referred to Rules.

May 25, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

May 24, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Read. Carried by Hack. Adopted.

May 23, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Recommendation: Be adopted.

May 18, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Work Session held.

Feb 21, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Public Hearing held.

Jan 18, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Referred to Rules.

Jan 09, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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