Oregon Secretary of State

Elections Division Rulemaking

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Oregon Motor Voter System Rules Advisory Committee​​​

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

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​OAR Chapter 165, Division 001
Defining terms, processes, and roles for contested case hearings; evidentiary requirements for complaints

  • Last day and time to offer comment to agency: November 21, 2025, 5 p.m. 
  • Hearing on November 7, 2025, 11 a.m.
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    Phone Conference ID: ​2357565769753 ​​​​​​

OAR 165-012-0525, OAR 165-012-0800, OAR 165-012-0810, OAR 165-012-0820
Defining terms, outlining requirements and exceptions for disclosures on political communications​.​

Defining process for adjusting monetary limits based on the Consumer Price Index

Outlining allowed sources of moneys to the Campaign Finance Education Fund

Describing process for filer re-organization and filer migration to new filing system

OAR 165-013-0010
Outlines new penalties; revises penalty structure for certain violations​​

  • Last day and time to offer comment to agency: November 21, 5 p.m. 
  • Hearing on November 7, 2025, 1 p.m.
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    Phone Conference ID: 229573700201​

OAR 165-012-0005
Incorporates legislative and administrative changes into the Campaign Finance Manual​

OAR 165-024-0025
Revises timelines for coordination with county election officials to translate voters' pamphlets​

  • Last day and time to offer comment to agency November 21, 2025, 5 p.m. 
  • Hearing on November 17, 2025 11 a.m.
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    Phone Conference ID: 8894079
OAR 165-005-0160

Amends administrative rule related to electronic voter registration

  • Last day and time to offer comment to agency November 24, 2025, 5 p.m.
  • Hearing on November 17, 11:30 a.m.
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    Phone Conference ID: 981362306
OAR 165-022-0010

Implements Legislative Changes and Establishes Other County Voters’ Pamphlet Filing Requirements​

Temporary Rulemaking

OAR 165-016-0000

Updates deadlines, implements legislative changes in State Voters’ Pamphlet Manual

OAR 165-024-0005

Updates definitions for translated voters’ pamphlet

OAR 165-024-0015

Defines revised formulas for determining the list of languages for translation of voters’ pamphlets

OAR 165-024-0030

Updates the lists of language for State Voters’ Pamphlet translations

OAR 165-010-0005

Updates deadlines, implements legislative changes in Candidates and Political Party Manuals

OAR 165-010-0011

Establishes filing posting requirements and eligibility verification for candidate filings

OAR 165-010-0012

Candidate and Public Office Holder Residence Address Exemption

Notices of Permanent Administrative Order​

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Administrative Discontinuation of a Political Committee

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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

    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

Coline Benson
503-986-1518

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

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