OregonSB 5802025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relating to election documents posted on county or city websites; and prescribing an effective date.

Sponsored By: James Manning Jr. (Democratic), Lew Frederick (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Faster access to Oregon candidate filings

Oregon county and city election officials must post candidate names and offices sought online within five business days after filing. They must post candidacy declarations within two business days after finding candidates eligible. Both posting rules exclude declarations filed by precinct committeeperson candidates. Officials must post withdrawals within two business days after filing. When required information is missing online, anyone can request it from the county or city elections official. Officials must provide it within five business days after receiving the request. Digital copies and inspection at the elections office are free; officials may charge for paper copies. Officials must also immediately date and time-stamp nominating petitions, candidacy declarations, withdrawals, nomination certificates, and other covered election filings. The law takes effect on the 91st day after the Oregon Legislature’s 2025 regular session formally ends.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • James Manning Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lew Frederick

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Cedric Hayden

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 82 • No: 0

House vote • 6/13/2025

Third reading. Carried by Drazan. Passed.

Yes: 41 • No: 0

House vote • 6/9/2025

Rules: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/7/2025

Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.

Yes: 29 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/28/2025

Rules: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date, September 26, 2025.

    7/2/2025Senate
  2. Chapter 410, 2025 Laws.

    7/2/2025Senate
  3. Governor signed.

    6/24/2025Senate
  4. Speaker signed.

    6/17/2025House
  5. President signed.

    6/17/2025Senate
  6. Third reading. Carried by Drazan. Passed.

    6/13/2025House
  7. Second reading.

    6/12/2025House
  8. Recommendation: Do pass.

    6/11/2025House
  9. Work Session held.

    6/9/2025House
  10. Public Hearing held.

    6/4/2025House
  11. Referred to Rules.

    5/9/2025House
  12. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    5/7/2025House
  13. Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.

    5/7/2025Senate
  14. Second reading.

    5/6/2025Senate
  15. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

    5/5/2025Senate
  16. Work Session held.

    4/28/2025Senate
  17. Public Hearing held.

    4/2/2025Senate
  18. Referred to Rules.

    1/17/2025Senate
  19. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

    1/13/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • SRULES Amendment -2 (Adopted)

    4/28/2025

  • SRULES Amendment -1 (Proposed)

    4/2/2025

  • A-Engrossed

  • Enrolled

  • Introduced

  • Senate Amendments to Introduced

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