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HCR 15

Establishing deadlines for the completion of legislative measures for the 2025 regular session of the Eighty-third Legislative Assembly.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Julie Fahey

HCR 15 sets binding procedural deadlines for bill introduction, committee action, and final passage during Oregon's 2025 legislative session.

Filed with Secretary of State.
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Bill Summary · HCR 15

Legislative bill overview

HCR 15 establishes procedural deadlines for completing legislative work during Oregon's 2025 regular session of the 83rd Legislative Assembly. This is a housekeeping resolution that sets the calendar and cutoff dates for bill introductions, committee work, and final passage of legislation.

Why is this important

Legislative deadlines ensure the assembly completes its work in a timely manner and prevents an indefinite session. These procedural rules affect when citizens and stakeholders can effectively participate in the legislative process, as bills introduced after certain deadlines may face expedited review or elimination.

Potential points of contention

  • Compressed timelines for constituent input – Strict deadlines may limit public comment periods on bills introduced near cutoff dates
  • Disadvantage to minority party bills – Earlier deadlines could systematically benefit the majority party's legislative agenda if not equally applied
  • Emergency exemptions – The resolution may or may not allow flexibility for bills addressing unforeseen crises, potentially leaving urgent issues unaddressed

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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