​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Pursuant to ORS 251.205-215​​, a five-member Explanatory Statement Committee (ESC) is appointed for each potential ballot measure to draft an impartial, simple, and understandable statement of 500 words or less that explains each ballot measure. Once completed, the explanatory statement will be printed in the Voters' Pamphlet if the measure qualifies for the ballot. The chief petitioners of the ballot measure (or legislative leaders for referrals) select two supporters of the measure to serve on the committee, and the Secretary of State selects two opponents of the measure to serve on the committee. Those four members then select a neutral fifth member, or if they cannot agree, the Secretary of State selects the fifth member. ​

Meetings

Wednesday, July 31, 2024, Publice Hearing, 1 – 3:30 p.m.

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Phone number: 503-446-4951
Phone Conference ID: 361878654​​

IP 17 Adopted Estimate​

IP 35 Adopted Estimate​

IP 17 July 23 Adopted Statement

IP 35 July 24 Adopted Statement

Initiative 17: Increases highest corporate minimum taxes; distributes revenue to eligible individuals; state replaces reduced federal benefits

Members: Antonio Gisbert, Dan Meek, Angela Wilhems​, Jenny Dressler, Corey Streisinger​

• Meeting to Elect Fifth Member: July 9, 2024 recording​
  
• Meeting to Elect Fifth Member: July 16, 2024 recording​
  
• Drafting meeting: July 24, 2024 recording​
  
• Reconsideration meeting: 1 – 3: p.m., Tuesday, August 6
  

Initiative 35: Cannabis retailers/processors must remain neutral regarding communications to their employees from labor organizations; penalties

Members: Michael Selvaggio, Madison Walters, Derek Sangston, Erin Sweeney, Marla Rae​

• Meeting to Elect Fifth Member: July 17, 2024 Recording​
  
• Drafting meeting: July 23, 2024 Recording​
  
• ​Reconsideration meeting: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 6
  

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Past Meetings

February 16, 2024, 8 a.m.

Legislative Referrals

Statutory explanatory statement process was supplanted by the Legislative Assembly's Enrolled Senate Bill 28 for the three Legislative Referrals (HJR 16, SJR 34 and HB 2004​). OAR 165-007-2024​ rule is adopted to establish timelines for HJR 16, SJR 34 and HB 2004, referred to the November 5, 2024, General Election by 82nd Legislative Assembly. The rule, as directed in SB 28, establishes timelines for filing ballot titles, explanatory statements and subsequent related timelines.

Explanatory Statements

Referral 401 (HJR 16)
Referral 402 (SJR 34)
​ Referral 403 (HB 2004)​

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