HB 3452
Makes the Legislative Counsel, rather than the Attorney General, responsible for drafting ballot titles for state measures.
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Bill overview
This bill changes how ballot titles are created for state measures in Oregon. Currently, the Attorney General is responsible for drafting these titles. This bill shifts that responsibility to the Legislative Counsel. The bill also outlines procedures for petition circulation, including requirements for signatures and payment for circulators, and clarifies how ballot titles are determined, especially when the Supreme Court reviews them. It also updates rules regarding electronic signature sheets.
Key provisions
- The Legislative Counsel will draft ballot titles for state measures instead of the Attorney General.
- The bill modifies procedures for circulating petitions to initiate or refer state measures.
- It establishes rules regarding payment to circulators and notification requirements.
- The Supreme Court’s role in reviewing and potentially modifying ballot titles is clarified.
- The bill updates procedures for issuing official templates for petition circulation.
- It outlines how ballot titles will be presented on signature sheets.
- The bill clarifies the process for obtaining and using electronic signature sheets.
- It specifies the timing for filing ballot titles with county clerks.
Who is affected
- Oregon Voters
- Petitioners seeking to put measures on the ballot
- The Legislative Counsel
- The Attorney General (formerly)
- County Clerks
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