2025 Regular Session HJR 16

• Bill Title: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to the office of Lieutenant Governor.

Catchline/Summary

Digest: The measure creates the office of Lt. Governor. The measure places the Lt. Governor as first in the line to succeed the Governor if that office is vacant. The measure asks voters to say yes or no to the proposal at the 2026 general election. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.7).

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to establish the office of Lieutenant Governor and places the Lieutenant Governor first in the line to succeed the Governor if the Governor's office becomes vacant mid-term. Establishes the duration of the term of office of Lieutenant Governor at four years, but provides that the first term of office, elected in the 2028 regular general election, is only two years.

Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

• Fiscal Impact: May Have Fiscal Impact, But No Statement Yet Issued
• Revenue Impact: May Have Revenue Impact, But No Statement Yet Issued
• Current Location: In House Committee
• Current Committee: House Committee On Rules