SB1509Introduced in the Senate
Relating to electors of President and Vice President of the United States; and prescribing an effective date.
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Effective date, July 1, 2026.
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · March 4, 2026
51
Yes
2
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
60 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Court Boice | 1 | Yes |
| Virgle Osborne | 2 | Yes |
| Dwayne Yunker | 3 | Yes |
| Alek Skarlatos | 4 | Yes |
| Pam Marsh | 5 | Yes |
| Kimberly Wallan | 6 | Yes |
| John Lively | 7 | Yes |
| Lisa Fragala | 8 | Yes |
| Boomer Wright | 9 | Yes |
| David Gomberg | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Starr, Manning Jr. Passed. Ayes, 27; Excused, 3--Drazan, Frederick, Linthicum.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Rules.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed. Ayes, 51; Nays, 2--Evans, Nelson; Excused, 4--Hartman, Javadi, Levy B, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Chotzen, Diehl, Owens.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 130, 2026 Laws.
Effective date, July 1, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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