Oregon Secretary of State

Elections Division Rulemaking

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Proposes revisions to the rule designating National Voter Registration Act

  • Last day and time to offer comment to agency: August 23, 2024, 5 p.m.
  • Hearing on August 20, 2024, 2 p.m.
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    Or call in (audio only)
    Phone number: 503-446-4951
    Phone Conference ID: 331118097 ​

Proposes amendments to Political Communication Disclosure rule

​Notice of Temporary Rulemaking​

Defines requirements for Transmission of Original Documents to Authorized Officials of the United States

Defines terms and requirements for Presidential Elector

Defines requirements for Certificates of Ascertainment of Electoral College

Defines requirements for Convening of Presidential Electors

Implements legislative changes and references new Electoral College rules

Expands residence address exemption to family members and transfers program administration to county elections officials


​​​​​​​​Recently Completed Rulemaking​

Notice of Permanent Administrative Orders​

Expands residence address exemption to family members and transfers program administration to county elections officials

Incorporates legislative and administrative changes into the Campaign Finance Manual

Amends manual interpreting ORS 260.432 - Restrictions on Political Advocacy by Public Employees

Amends Vote by Mail Manual, related procedures and requirements for conducting elections​

Incorporates legislative and administrative changes into the Campaign Finance Manual

Adopts amendments to the State Voters’ Pamphlet Manual

Amends the manuals on initiatives and referendums, referrals, recalls and circulator training​​

Updates filing deadlines, implements legislative changes, sets signature verification deadline for political party formation petitions

Changes date by which hand counts for measures must be completed

Updating statutes; allowing Division employee representation at contested case hearings

Establishes timelines for legislative referrals to the November 5, 2024, General Election​


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​Rulemaking Contact

Bob Roberts​
503-986-1518

255 Capitol St. NE, Suite 126
Salem, OR 97310

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