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Elections Division Rulemaking


Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

​​​​​​​ Outlines and updates the contested case process

  • Last day and time to offer comment to agency: November 16, 5 p.m. 
  • Hearing on October 16, 8:30 a.m.
    Join the meeting here on October 16
    Or call in (audio only) Phone number: 503-446-4951
    Phone Conference ID: 509430535

​​​​​​​ Incorporates legislative and administrative changes into the Campaign Finance Manual

  • Last day and time to offer comment to agency: November 16, 5 p.m. 
  • Hearing on October 19, 3 p.m.
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    Or call in (audio only) Phone number: 503-446-4951
    Phone Conference ID: 492267876

​​​​​​​ Centralizing contested case proceedings

  • Last day and time to offer comment to agency: November 16, 5 p.m. 
  • Hearing on October 19, 12 p.m.
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    Or call in (audio only) Phone number: 503-446-4951
    Phone Conference ID: 372975294

​​​​​​​ Defines process for adjusting contribution limits based on the Consumer Price Index

  • Last day and time to offer comment to agency: November 16, 5 p.m. 
  • Hearing on October 19, 1 p.m.
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    Or call in (audio only) Phone number: 503-446-4951
    Phone Conference ID: 669325872

​​​​​​​ Outlines process for committee re-organization

  • Last day and time to offer comment to agency: November 16, 5 p.m. 
  • Hearing on October 19, 2 p.m.
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    Or call in (audio only) Phone number: 503-446-4951
    Phone Conference ID: 56481614

​​​​​​​ Specifies filing requirements for covered organizations

  • Last day and time to offer comment to agency: November 16, 5 p.m. 
  • Hearing on October 19, 11 a.m.
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    Or call in (audio only) Phone number: 503-446-4951
    Phone Conference ID: 866812270

​​​​​​​ Outlines new penalties and revises penalty structure for certain violations

  • Last day and time to offer comment to agency: November 16, 5 p.m. 
  • Hearing on October 19, 4 p.m.
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    Or call in (audio only) Phone number: 503-446-4951
    Phone Conference ID: 986444067

​​​​​​​ Repealing rule allowing for notarized testimony in lieu of hearing

  • Last day and time to offer comment to agency: November 6, 5 p.m. 
  • Hearing on October 16, 12:30 p.m.
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    Or call in (audio only) Phone number: 503-446-4951
    Phone Conference ID: 869777436

​​​​​​​ Repeal of Schedule and Fees for Providing Copies of Public Records

  • Last day and time to offer comment to agency: November 6, 5 p.m. 
  • Hearing on October 26, 12 p.m.
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    Or call in (audio only) Phone number: 503-446-4951
    Phone Conference ID: 993711031

​​​​​​​ Repeals rule establishing timelines for the referrals to the November 3, 2020, General Election

  • Last day and time to offer comment to agency: October 21, 5 p.m. 
  • Hearing on October 16, 1:30 p.m.
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    Or call in (audio only) Phone number: 503-446-4951
    Phone Conference ID: 881558862

Temporary Rulemaking

OAR 165-016-0000

​​​​​​​ Allows alternate filing method for PDFs and creates process for accepting certain late submissions

OAR 165-010-9902

​​​​​​​ Establishes local filing officer deadlines for certain nonpartisan vacancies before the 2026 General

OAR 165-010-9901

​​​​​​​ Establishes filing deadlines for certain nonpartisan vacancies before the 2026 General Election

OAR 165-002-0010

​​​​​​​ Suspension of Schedule and Fees for Providing Copies of Public Records

Notices of Permanent Administrative Order

Amends the State Initiative and Referendum Manual

Voting System Certification Process Update



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Recent Hearings - Videos, Chat logs, and Transcripts

The Elections Division will post videos, chat logs and transcripts for hearings that have occurred in the past six months if there is significant public participation in the hearing or there has been a public records request for that information. If you are looking for older information or the information you seek is not yet included in this folder, please submit a Public Records Request.

How to submit public comment on Elections Division rulemaking:

Public comments are an important part of the Elections Division process. Your feedback helps the Elections Division make informed decisions before adopting or changing rules.

To submit a public comment, please follow these steps:

  1. Review the proposed rule
  2. Prepare your written comment by clearly explaining your thoughts, concerns, or suggestions. Be specific and reference rule numbers or sections if possible.
  3. There are two options to submit your comments:
    1. Submit your written comment to: Elections.sos@sos.oregon.gov or;
    2. Attend a public hearing to verbally share your comment virtually
  4. Reminder: Comments must be received by the deadline date and time listed in the public notice.

Public comments become part of the official record and are considered before final rule adoption.

Rulemaking Contacts

Russell Buttram
503-986-1518
elections.sos@sos.oregon.gov

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

Current Rules

Elections Division Chapter 165