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SB 1509

Oregon Senate bill in Session 2026R1.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 20, 2026.

Establishes the qualifications of an elector of President and Vice President of the United States.

Bill ID OR-2026R1-SB-1509
Session 2026R1
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-02-20
Elections / Voting
Summary

The Act allows for the switch of electors of President and Vice President if they do not vote like they pledged. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.7). Establishes the qualifications of an elector of President and Vice President of the United States. Provides the contents of a certificate of ascertainment of electors. Provides that an elector who does not vote in accordance with the signed pledge of electors vacates the office of elector. Provides for the filling of the vacancy. Provides for mileage expenses to be given to electors who attend the meeting of electors and whose ballot is not invalid. Takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-02 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-20 Status in_committee
2026-02-20 Latest Action Referred to Rules.
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