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OregonSB 15092026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relating to electors of President and Vice President of the United States; and prescribing an effective date.

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Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Stricter rules for Oregon presidential electors

Beginning July 1, 2026, Oregon presidential elector candidates must be registered Oregon voters when selected. Their party registration must match their presidential candidates’ party; electors for unaffiliated candidates must also be unaffiliated. Each party must select as many elector candidates as Oregon has U.S. senators and representatives combined. Parties must file candidate names and signed voting pledges at least 70 days before the election. Electors must submit separate ballots for President and Vice President that follow their pledges. If a nominee dies or withdraws after the election but before electors meet, electors must support the party’s chosen replacement. The Secretary of State rejects blank or pledge-breaking ballots, and those electors lose their positions. Remaining electors can fill vacancies at the meeting by a plurality voice vote. Replacement candidates must sign the pledge before that vote and take an oath before casting presidential and vice-presidential ballots. The Governor and Secretary of State must issue an updated certificate naming the replacement electors.

Mileage pay tied to valid elector votes

Beginning July 1, 2026, Oregon presidential electors can receive mileage reimbursement at the rate allowed for state legislators. They must attend at the appointed time and place and vote for President and Vice President. Electors whose ballots the Secretary of State rules invalid do not qualify for reimbursement. The law does not state a specific mileage rate or payment amount.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 90 • No: 2

House vote • 3/4/2026

Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed.

Yes: 51 • No: 2

House vote • 3/3/2026

Rules: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Third reading. Carried by Starr, Manning Jr. Passed.

Yes: 27 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/11/2026

Rules: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date, July 1, 2026.

    4/14/2026Senate

  2. Chapter 130, 2026 Laws.

    4/14/2026Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    4/7/2026Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    3/5/2026House

  5. President signed.

    3/5/2026Senate

  6. Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed.

    3/4/2026House

  7. Second reading.

    3/3/2026House

  8. Recommendation: Do pass.

    3/3/2026House

  9. Work Session held.

    3/3/2026House

  10. Public Hearing held.

    2/27/2026House

  11. Referred to Rules.

    2/20/2026House

  12. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    2/19/2026House

  13. Third reading. Carried by Starr, Manning Jr. Passed.

    2/19/2026Senate

  14. Second reading.

    2/18/2026Senate

  15. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

    2/17/2026Senate

  16. Work Session held.

    2/11/2026Senate

  17. Public Hearing held.

    2/9/2026Senate

  18. Referred to Rules.

    2/2/2026Senate

  19. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

    2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • SRULES Amendment -1 (Adopted)

    2/11/2026

    PDF

  • SRULES Amendment -1 (Proposed)

    2/9/2026

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Senate Amendments to Introduced

    PDF

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