Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon Motor Voter Rules Advisory Committee

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​RAC Objectives

Pursuant to ORS 246.150, the Secretary of State’s Office convened The Oregon Motor Voter Rules Advisory Committee (RAC). The RAC met from September 2025 through November 2025 for the purpose of identifying Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR)​.​ 

RAC Charge

  • Analyze findings from the Baker Tilly and coordinate with relevant agencies to implement audit recommendations.
  • Recommend Revisions to Oregon Administrative Rules associated with Oregon Motor Voter to address improvements in the OMV system, pursuant to ORS 246.150 and ORS 247.017, ensuring they align with legislative intent and are clear, understandable, and enforceable.

RAC Outcome

As part of this work, the RAC conducted a comprehensive review of the system and recommended changes to the OAR, including regulations governing its implementation and the guidance outlined in the OMV manual.​

​​Rules Advisory Committee Meeting Agendas






No meeting, Secretary of State’s office will be closed to observe Indigenous People’s Day. ​




​Public Participation

​Prior to adopting the final rules, the Elections Division accepted and considered public comment on the draft rules. You may watch the Public Hearing January 6, 2026​ ​on YouTube.

Adoption of Final Rules

Rules adopted: 165-005-0170 ​


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RAC Membership

  • Secretary of State’s Office
    • Dena Dawson, Elections Division Director
    • And Burke Jones, Election Administration Manager
    • Carol Moreno, Senior Policy Analyst
  • Oregon Department of Transportation
    • Kat Schwartz, Voter Registration Integrity Analyst
  • Oregon Association of County Clerks
    • ​Tracie Krevanko, Clatsop County Clerk
  • The Center for Election Innovation & Research
  • Innovation Law Lab
  • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

Contact

Contact the OMV RAC at RAC_OMV.SOS@sos.oregon.gov​