Section 25. Majority necessary to pass bills and resolutions; special requirements for bills raising revenue; signatures of presiding officers required

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Majority necessary to pass bills and resolutions; special requirements for bills raising revenue; signatures of presiding officers required

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, a majority of all the members elected to each House shall be necessary to pass every bill or Joint resolution.
(2) Three-fifths of all members elected to each House shall be necessary to pass bills for raising revenue.
(3) All bills, and Joint resolutions passed, shall be signed by the presiding officers of the respective houses.

Summary: 3/5 majority required to pass bills raising revenue

Election Date: May 21, 1996

Votes For Ratification: 349918

Votes Against Ratification: 289930

Percent for Ratification: 55%

Percent Against Ratification: 45%

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Amendment Source: OR 1996 Primary VIP 25

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Majority necessary to pass bills and resolutions; signatures of presiding officers required

A majority of all the members elected to each House shall be necessary to pass every bill, or joint resolution; and all bills, and joint resolutions so passed, shall be signed by the presiding officers of the respective houses.

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