The Act states that measures must be asked for by members or committees of the House and the Senate and cannot be asked for by state agencies or officials.

Directs all state agencies, statewide elected officials and other entities to seek legislative changes only through legislative measures requested and introduced by members and committees of the Legislative Assembly. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

The bill repeals ORS 171.133, which gives the governor approval over what state agencies can ask in proposed bills. This bill upholds the separation of powers  in the constitution and reaffirms that only the Legislature has the authority to propose laws. The bill would prohibit state agencies, statewide elected officials, and other entities from directly introducing legislation, requiring all proposed laws to go through a legislator or legislative committee.

SUBMIT TESTIMONY HERE before 1pm on 3/21

EMAIL COMMITTEE

Sen.KayseJama@OregonLegislature.gov
Sen.DanielBonham@OregonLegislature.gov
Sen.JeffGolden@OregonLegislature.gov
Sen.JamesManningJr@OregonLegislature.gov
Sen.KimThatcher@OregonLegislature.gov