SB 1046 Adds Dept of Fish & Wildlife for voter registration

The Act directs the DFW to provide the SOS with certain data on persons who may qualify to vote in this state. Directs the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide the Secretary of State with electronic records containing the legal name, age, residence and citizenship information and electronic signature of each person who may qualify as an elector…

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SB 210 In-person voting, day of election

Makes voting in person the normal method for voting. Requires voters to show picture ID when voting or requesting a ballot. Refers the Act to the people at the next general election. Makes in-person voting on the date of an election the standard method for conducting an election. Allows an elector to request a ballot that may be voted by…

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HB 3470 Requires verification of citizenship to register to vote

Requires the Secretary of State to verify information provided to the secretary by the Department of Transportation and the Oregon Health Authority regarding voter registration. Prohibits the secretary from providing voter registration information the secretary receives from the Department of Transportation and the Oregon Health Authority to a county clerk until and unless the secretary verifies that the voter is…

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HB 3012 Allows 16 & 17 year old to vote in school board elections

Permits someone who is 16 or 17 years old and registered to vote to cast a ballot in school district elections. There is a reason minimum ages are set at the point of gaining experiences. Until young people graduate from high school, they can’t know what responsibility feels like, no matter how smart. We have rules for “conflict of interest”…

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HB 3387 Allows PCP and county clerk candidates count ballots

Allows for a PCP or County Clerk candidates to help count ballots. A candidate for any office has a conflict of interest in opening ballots or be alone in a room with the open ballots. It makes the clerk liable and adds stress to the clerk. If the clerk is the candidate, there needs to be a deputy appointed to…

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SB 1538 Removes public certification test on voting machines

VOTE:NO – Signed into law by Gov Kotek on 3-27-24

SB 1577 Extends auto voter registration to college applicants

VOTE:NO – Died in Committee (2024)

SB 1589 Return to in-person voting

VOTE:YES, Died In Committee (2024)

HB 2585 Ends motor voter

VOTE:YES
Died In Committee

HJR 4 Allows same-day voting

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

Clipart: of an election building

HB 4133 Allows social security for voter registration

VOTE:NO
Signed into law by Gov Brown