HB 3291

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2021 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House May 25, 2021
  • Passed House May 24, 2021
  • Passed Senate Jun 24, 2021
  • Signed by Governor Jul 19, 2021

Relating to elections.

Abstract

Requires Secretary of State to conduct study and analyze best practices for financing electoral campaigns. Requires secretary to develop recommendations regarding most effective method for financing electoral campaigns in Oregon.] Requires secretary to submit report to interim legislative committees detailing recommendations by September 15, 2022.] Sunsets January 2, 2023.] Requires ballots returned by mail to have postal indicator showing ballot was mailed not later than date of election and be received by county clerk not later than seven days after date of election. Moves quarterly election date from third Tuesday in September to fourth Tuesday in August. Allows county clerks to open and begin counting ballot upon receipt. Applies to elections held on or after January 1, 2022.

Bill Sponsors (15)

Votes


Actions


Sep 25, 2021

House

Chapter 551, (2021 Laws): Effective date January 01, 2022.

Jul 19, 2021

House

Governor signed.

Jun 26, 2021

Senate

President signed.

Jun 25, 2021

House

Speaker signed.

Jun 24, 2021

Senate

Vote explanation(s) filed by Heard.

Jun 24, 2021

Senate

Third reading. Carried by Wagner. Passed.

Jun 24, 2021

Senate

Motion to substitute Minority Report for Committee Report failed.

Jun 23, 2021

Senate

Second reading.

Jun 23, 2021

Senate

Minority Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng Minority)

Jun 23, 2021

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng bill.

Jun 17, 2021

Senate

Work Session held.

Jun 15, 2021

Senate

Work Session held.

Jun 08, 2021

Senate

Public Hearing held.

May 27, 2021

Senate

Referred to Rules.

May 25, 2021

Senate

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

May 24, 2021

House

Third reading. Carried by Rayfield. Passed.

May 20, 2021

House

Second reading.

May 18, 2021

House

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

May 14, 2021

House

Work Session held.

Apr 08, 2021

House

Public Hearing held.

Feb 26, 2021

House

Referred to Rules.

Feb 23, 2021

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
Enrolled PDF
House Amendments to Introduced PDF
Introduced PDF
Minority Report to B-Engrossed PDF
Senate Minority Amendments to A-Engrossed PDF
HRULES Amendment -2 PDF

Related Documents

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