HJR 16

  • Oregon House Joint Resolution
  • 2023 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jun 22, 2023
  • Passed House Jun 22, 2023
  • Passed Senate Jun 25, 2023
  • 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] two-thirds 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 in this state. Refers proposed amendment to people for approval or rejection at next regular general election held throughout this state.

Bill Sponsors (35)

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Actions


Jun 29, 2023

House

Filed with Secretary of State.

Jun 29, 2023

Senate

President signed.

Jun 29, 2023

House

Speaker signed.

Jun 25, 2023

Senate

Vote explanation(s) filed by Knopp.

Jun 25, 2023

Senate

Final reading. Carried by Lieber, Knopp. Adopted.

Jun 24, 2023

Senate

Second reading.

Jun 24, 2023

Senate

Recommendation: Do adopt the A-Eng. resolution.

Jun 23, 2023

Senate

Public Hearing and Work Session held.

Jun 22, 2023

Senate

Referred to Rules.

Jun 22, 2023

Senate

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

Jun 22, 2023

House

Read. Carried by Cate, Fahey. Adopted.

Jun 21, 2023

House

Recommendation: Be adopted with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

Jun 20, 2023

House

Work Session held.

May 18, 2023

House

Public Hearing held.

Jan 20, 2023

House

Referred to Rules.

Jan 17, 2023

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
HRULES Amendment -3 PDF

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