HB 3392
Requires the Secretary of State to study campaign finance.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of Representative Ben Bowman)
Committee
Rules
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Support
2%
Oppose
98%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill directs the Secretary of State to conduct a study of campaign finance in Oregon. The study will examine how money is used in elections and is required to be submitted to the Legislative Assembly’s interim committees by September 15, 2026. The study’s findings and any recommendations for new laws will be provided to these committees. The study’s mandate expires on January 2, 2027.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of State must conduct a study of campaign finance.
- The study’s findings must be submitted to the Legislative Assembly’s interim committees.
- The deadline for submitting the report is September 15, 2026.
- The study’s mandate expires on January 2, 2027.
Who is affected
- Secretary of State
- Legislative Assembly (interim committees)
- Oregon Voters
- Campaign Finance Committees
Notable changes
- Establishes a requirement for a comprehensive study of campaign finance.
- Sets a specific deadline for the study’s completion and report submission.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
House Committee On Rules
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of the measure emphasize its broad-based support from citizens, who have already voted in favor of it. They argue that this mandate reflects the will of the people and should not be subject to revision or removal. Opponents, however, express concerns about the lack of transparency in campaign financing, citing the need for disclosure of all contributions to ensure accountability and prevent undue influence by special interests.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of the amendment to HB 3392 express strong opposition to delaying critical campaign finance reforms in Oregon, citing voter directives from Ballot Measure 107 and HB 4024. They argue that the proposed amendments undermine efforts to achieve transparency and limit big money in politics, instead prioritizing special interests. Many the importance of implementing campaign contribution limits and disclosure requirements, highlighting their effectiveness in promoting fair and transparent elections. Some also express concern about the timing and goal of HB 3392, suggesting that it aims to study and fix a corrupt campaign finance system in Oregon rather than implement meaningful reforms. Overall, opponents of the amendment urge lawmakers to prioritize the people's wishes and implement voter-approved reforms, rather than delaying or watering down critical campaign finance legislation.