HB 3682
Requires the Legislative Policy and Research Director to study changes necessary to adopt a policy of passing budget bills before passing other bills.
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Legislative Policy and Research Director to conduct a study on how to change the process for passing Oregon’s state budget. The study will examine potential changes needed to prioritize budget bills before other legislation is considered during regular sessions. The director must analyze necessary changes, timelines, and committee structures, and submit their findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly by June 1, 2026.
Key provisions
- The Legislative Policy and Research Director will conduct a study.
- The study will analyze necessary statutory and procedural changes.
- The study will examine potential timelines for budget submission and approval.
- The study will propose appropriate legislative committee structures.
- State agencies must assist the director in the study.
- The director must submit a report to the interim committees by June 1, 2026.
Who is affected
- Legislative Policy and Research Director
- Legislative Fiscal Officer
- Interim Committees of the Legislative Assembly
- State Agencies
- Oregon Residents (through the state budget)
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a study to prioritize budget bills.
- The study’s findings will inform potential changes to the legislative process.
- The study has a sunset date of January 2, 2027.
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Primary sponsor
Jeffrey Helfrich
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