HJR 203

  • Oregon House Joint Resolution
  • 2022 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Feb 01, 2022
  • 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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Mar 04, 2022

House

In committee upon adjournment.

Feb 16, 2022

House

Motion to withdraw from Rules failed.

Feb 01, 2022

House

Referred to Rules.

Feb 01, 2022

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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