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OregonSB 15092026 Regular SessionSenate

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

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Travel pay for Oregon electors

Beginning July 1, 2026, an elector who attends the meeting, casts votes, and whose ballot is not ruled invalid gets mileage paid by the state. The rate matches the rate allowed to members of the Legislative Assembly.

How Oregon electors meet and vote

Beginning July 1, 2026, Oregon’s electors meet at the State Capitol on the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December; the Secretary of State sets the time and presides. At least six days before the meeting, the Governor and Secretary issue a secure certificate naming the electors and update it if a seat is filled that day. If an elector dies, refuses to act, or does not attend, the Secretary declares a vacancy; the remaining electors choose a replacement by voice vote, who signs the pledge and takes an oath. Each elector fills two ballots and must vote for the party’s candidates; if a candidate dies or withdraws before the meeting, electors vote for the party’s replacement. The Secretary checks each ballot against the pledge; a blank or off‑pledge ballot is invalid and does not count, and the seat is then filled as a vacancy. After all valid ballots are cast, the Secretary prepares, signs, and sends the certificates of vote as federal law requires, and may adopt rules to carry out these steps.

Party rules to pick electors

Beginning July 1, 2026, each party that runs for President and Vice President must pick as many elector candidates as Oregon has U.S. Senators and Representatives. To be picked, a person must be a registered Oregon voter. They must be registered with that party, or be unaffiliated if the ticket is unaffiliated. Once chosen, each elector candidate must sign a pledge to vote for that party’s nominees, as allowed by law. Parties must send the names and signed pledges to the Secretary of State no later than 70 days before the elector election.

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

  • Enrolled

    3/4/2026

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    2/17/2026

    PDF

  • Senate Amendments to Introduced

    2/17/2026

    PDF

  • SRULES Amendment -1 (Adopted)

    2/11/2026

    PDF

  • SRULES Amendment -1 (Proposed)

    2/9/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/28/2026

    PDF

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