Statehood · Regular
Sources being assembled1995 REGULAR SESSION
January 9 to June 10, 1995 · 68th Legislative Assembly · about 1 minutes to read
Some records are in hand, but the minimum evidence for a source-bound account has not been assembled.
Principal decisions
- 1. Community corrections and Measure 11 implementationShifted specified offenders and funding responsibilities between state prisons and counties while implementing mandatory-minimum sentencing.
- 2. Measure 11 sentencing implementationAltered charging leverage, judicial discretion, and correctional capacity.
- 3. PERS benefit changesChanged compensation obligations but judicial invalidation limited durability.
- 4. Constitutional obscenity amendmentWould have narrowed state constitutional expression protections.
- Assembly
- 68th Legislative Assembly
The record is available; this account is still being prepared.
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Obtain and cite the enrolled act/resolution, exact chapter or journal locator, and operative text for the selected outcome. Review the complete session-law and subject indexes, not only the selected chapter or a codification table. Reconstruct every contender and the failed/vetoed/referral universe from both chamber journals and original bill files. Research implementation, appropriations, enforcement, litigation, repeal/supersession, and affected communities for the selected outcome and strongest rival to equal depth. Acquire the controlling ballot, federal, judicial, executive, or local records needed to apportion causation rather than attributing downstream change to the session alone.
The measure index below is available in the meantime.
The legislative record
66 measures are indexed for this session; the 60 featured below are those the record marks as enacted, referred, or otherwise consequential. A brief story never recounts every routine measure.
| Measure | Subject | Disposition |
|---|---|---|
| HJR 1 | Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to allow use of certain moneys for transportation of public school students. Refers to vote of people at next primary election | Unknown |
| HJR 10 | Allows state or political subdivisions to regulate nude dancing or entertainment and nudity in public places, upon voter approval of amendment to Oregon Constitution at next general election | Unknown |
| HJR 16 | Amends Constitution, upon elector approval at special election to be held on __________, to limit increases in assessed values of real property to two percent. Applies to property tax years beginning on or after July 1, 1996 | Unknown |
| HJR 17 | Amends Oregon Constitution, upon voter approval at next general election, to require state government to allocate moneys to local governments for usual and reasonable costs of programs required to be provided by local governments by law or administrative rule or order. Defines 'local government,' 'program' and 'usual and reasonable costs. ' Allows local government noncompliance with certain laws or rules adopted after January 1, 1997, until moneys are allocated for carrying out those laws or rules. Requires approval by two-thirds of members of each house of Legislative Assembly to enact, amend or repeal laws that reduce authority of local governments to raise revenue or that reduce amount or percentage of state revenues distributed to local governments. Provides exceptions for certain laws and programs and for judicially imposed requirements | Unknown |
| HJR 2 | Amends Oregon Constitution, upon voter approval at next general election, to require state government to allocate moneys to local governments for usual and reasonable costs of programs required to be provided by local governments by law or administrative rule or order. Defines 'local government,' 'program' and 'usual and reasonable costs. ' Allows local government noncompliance with certain laws or rules adopted after January 1, 1997, until moneys are allocated for carrying out those laws or rules. Requires approval by two-thirds of members of each house of Legislative Assembly to enact, amend or repeal laws that preempt authority of local governments to raise revenue or that reduce amount of state revenues distributed to local governments. Provides exceptions for certain laws and programs and for judicially imposed requirements | Unknown |
| HJR 22 | Amends Constitution, upon elector approval at special election to be held on __________, to limit increases in assessed values of real property to three percent. Applies to property tax years beginning on or after July 1, 1996 | Unknown |
| HJR 23 | Proposes constitutional amendment to require that initiative petitions amending Constitution contain percentage of signatures from each congressional district that is equal to percentage of state population located in each congressional district. Submits resolution to people at next primary election | Unknown |
| HJR 24 | Amends Oregon Constitution to increase percentage of voter signatures required to qualify initiative laws and constitutional amendment initiatives for ballot. Refers amendment to people at next regular primary election | Unknown |
| HJR 26 | Amends Constitution, upon elector approval at special election to limit increases in assessed values of single-family residential property to six percent. Applies to property tax years beginning on or after July 1, 1994 | Unknown |
| HJR 28 | Proposes constitutional amendment to require initiative petitions to contain percentage of signatures from each congressional district that is equal to ___ percent of total population located in all congressional districts. Submits resolution to people at next primary election | Unknown |
| HJR 29 | Amends Oregon Constitution upon approval of people at next general election to increase number of signatures required to propose initiative laws and initiative amendments to Constitution | Unknown |
| HJR 3 | Amends Oregon Constitution to decrease number of signatures required to propose initiative laws and increase number of signatures required to propose initiative amendments to Constitution. Requires referral to people at next primary election | Unknown |
| HJR 30 | Proposes constitutional amendment to require initiative and referendum petitions to contain number of signatures from each congressional district that is equal to an amount not less than 10 percent of total number of signatures required. Increases number of signatures necessary to initiate amendment to Constitution. Requires special session of Legislative Assembly to consider initiative measures that qualify for ballot. Allows petitioners of initiative measures to amend initiative measure prior to election if amendment will not substantially change substance of measure. Specifies that in case of conflict between measures adopted at same election, measure receiving highest number of votes controls in area of conflict. Submits resolution to people at next primary election | Unknown |
| HJR 31 | Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to provide that purpose of criminal law is public safety. Refers amendment to people at next regular general election held in state | Unknown |
| HJR 32 | Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to limit right to counsel of person accused of crime to those situations where right to counsel is required under Constitution of United States. Refers amendment to people at next regular general election held in state | Unknown |
| HJR 34 | Amends Oregon Constitution, upon voter approval at next statewide general election, to add existing statutory state expenditure limitation | Unknown |
| HJR 35 | Proposes constitutional amendment to allow legislator to request review of administrative rule within 12 months after agency adopts, amends or repeals rule. Establishes joint legislative committee to review rules. Allows committee to suspend operation of rule. Submits resolution to people at next primary or special election | Unknown |
| HJR 36 | Proposes constitutional amendment that requires initiative and referendum petitions contain percentage of signatures from each congressional district that is equal to not less than 15 percent of total number of signatures required. Submits resolution to people at next primary election | Unknown |
| HJR 37 | Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to require persons appointed to office of state Senator or state Representative be inhabitant of district for one year prior to appointment. Requires inhabitancy in district during term of office of state Senator or state Representative. Submits resolution to people at next general election | Unknown |
| HJR 38 | Proposes constitutional amendment to increase percentage of voter signatures required for petitions to initiate amendments to certain provisions of Bill of Rights. Requires approval of amendments to certain provisions of Bill of Rights by two-thirds vote of people. Submits proposal to people at next primary election | Unknown |
| HJR 39 | Proposes constitutional amendment to declare that people have right to defend themselves by any reasonable means. Refers amendment to people at next election | Unknown |
| HJR 4 | Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution concerning reapportionment. Directs Secretary of State to complete congressional redistricting if legislature fails to act. Modifies due dates relating to completion and review of reapportionment. Modifies operative dates for new legislative districts. Repeals section prohibiting division of counties in creating senatorial districts. Directs submission of amendment to electors at next regular general election | Unknown |
| HJR 40 | Proposes constitutional amendment to authorize Legislative Assembly to convene limited organizational session on second Monday in January in odd-numbered year beginning in 1997 and to convene regular session on second Monday in January of following year, commencing in 1998. Limits length of regular sessions. Submits resolution to people at next special election or primary election | Unknown |
| HJR 41 | Proposes constitutional amendment to authorize Legislative Assembly to convene limited organizational session on second Monday in December in even-numbered year beginning in 1996 and to convene regular session on second Monday in January of next even-numbered year, commencing in 1998. Limits length of regular sessions. Submits resolution to people at next special election or primary election | Unknown |
| HJR 43 | Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to prohibit requiring employee to make contributions to organization involved in political activities contrary to beliefs of employee. Submits resolution to people at next regular general election | Unknown |
| HJR 44 | Proposes Constitutional amendment prohibiting restriction of choice of health care provider. Prohibits discrimination among providers by state and private entities. Submits resolution to people at next general election | Unknown |
| HJR 46 | Amends Constitution, upon elector approval at special election to be held on __________, to limit increases in assessed values of real property to three percent. Applies to property tax years beginning on or after July 1, 1996 | Unknown |
| HJR 48 | Amends Oregon Constitution, upon approval of voters at next general election, to except property taxes imposed on vacation homes from 1990 Measure 5 tax limitation | Unknown |
| HJR 49 | Amends Oregon Constitution, upon approval of voters at next general election, to except property taxes imposed on vacation homes from 1990 Measure 5 tax limitation | Unknown |
| HJR 5 | Amends Oregon Constitution, upon voter approval at next statewide general election, to increase school property tax rate limitation on commercial, industrial and other property, except residential, to $20 per thousand of real market value. Grants funded $60,000 property tax exemption for residential property as defined by law. Requires increase in personal and corporate income tax rates on taxable incomes over $75,000 | Unknown |
| HJR 50 | Amends Oregon Constitution, upon approval of the voters at the next general election, to except from 1990 Measure 5 property tax limitation residential property not occupied by property owner | Unknown |
| HJR 52 | Amends Constitution, upon elector approval at a special election to be held on ______, to limit increases in assessed values of real property since 1991 to six percent. Applies to property tax years beginning on or after July 1, 1995 | Unknown |
| HJR 57 | Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to change manner of selecting judges of courts of state other than justices of the peace and county judges. Provides that judges of specified courts may serve only by appointment or continuation in office by approval of voters. Directs appointment by Governor, subject to confirmation by Senate. Prescribes term of appointed judge. Allows judge to be continued in office after appointed term on basis of ' yes' and 'no' votes. Specifies ballot question. Prescribes term of elected judge. Directs submission of proposed amendment to voters at next regular general election. Becomes operative July 1, 1997 | Unknown |
| HJR 58 | Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to allow motor vehicle fees or fuel tax or excise revenues to be used for acquisition, improvement, repair, maintenance and operation of transportation facilities, projects, vehicles, programs and equipment that reduce traffic and air pollution or are used by elderly and disabled persons. Directs submission of proposed amendment to electors at next regular general election | Unknown |
| HJR 59 | Proposes constitutional amendment to allow counties and other political subdivisions to suspend enforcement of administrative rule. Allows House of Representatives or Emergency Board to reinstate rule. Specifies effect of suspension. Submits resolution to people at next primary election | Unknown |
| HJR 60 | Amends Oregon Constitution, upon voter approval at next general election, to require impartial decision maker in contested case proceedings. Prohibits employee or agency of state agency that initiates proceedings from acting as decision maker. Places burden of proof on state agency. Requires application of rules of evidence used in civil trials. Prohibits judicial review of findings of fact unless court finds no evidence to support determination made by decision maker | Unknown |
| HJR 61 | Proposes constitutional amendment to require all candidates for public office other than certain statewide offices to be nominated and elected from distinct districts or subdistricts. Submits resolution to people at next general election | Unknown |
| HJR 62 | Proposes constitutional amendment to require minimum number of signatures on initiative petitions be gathered in specified districts. Provides that number of signatures required from each district is not less than specified percentage of votes cast in that district for Governor at last election. Submits resolution to people at next primary election | Unknown |
| HJR 64 | Proposes constitutional amendment to require submission of all initiative petitions to Legislative Assembly. Modifies period during which signatures may be gathered. Allows for increase in number of signatures required on initiative petitions. Requires consideration of initiative petitions by Legislative Assembly. Specifies options of Legislative Assembly and chief petitioners. Allows for review of local initiative petitions by local government bodies. Submits resolution to people at next general election | Unknown |
| HJR 65 | Amends Constitution, upon elector approval at next statewide general election, to establish Urban Growth Trust Fund in each county for use for infrastructure for urban growth (and fire and police services to new construction). Imposes ad valorem property tax solely on newly constructed property as source for trust fund. Applies to tax years beginning on or after July 1, 1998 | Unknown |
| HJR 66 | Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to change manner of appointing and electing judges of Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Oregon Tax Court, circuit courts and district courts. Directs appointment by Governor from persons designated well-qualified by judicial nominating commission. Specifies membership of commission. Prescribes term of appointed judge. Requires that election of judge be on basis of 'yes' and 'no' votes and prohibits other candidates for office on ballot. Specifies ballot question. Prescribes term of elected judge. Permits additional legislation on subject. Directs submission of proposed amendment to voters at next regular general election. Makes amendments, if approved, first operative July 1, 1993 | Unknown |
| HJR 67 | Proposes constitutional amendment to require suspension of administrative rule by Governor upon request of not less than five Senators or 10 Representatives. Specifies that suspension may not be ordered for any rule adopted more than three years before effective date of constitutional amendment. Allows reinstatement of rule by passage of law approving rule. Refers resolution to people at next special election held on same date as next regular primary election | Unknown |
| HJR 69 | Proposes constitutional amendment to declare purpose of criminal justice system and establish crime victims' rights. Submits resolution to people at next general election | Unknown |
| HJR 7 | Proposes constitutional amendment to authorize Legislative Assembly to convene limited organizational session on usual second Monday in January and to convene regular session on second Monday in September, commencing in 1997. Submits resolution to people at next special election or primary election | Unknown |
| HJR 71 | Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to limit increases in property taxes on individual properties to three percent. Limits annual percentage increase in tax bases to three percent. Allows increase in all tax bases for newly constructed property. Refers to vote of people at next primary election | Unknown |
| SJR 10 | Amends Oregon Constitution to require review of administrative rules by legislative committee. Specifies membership of legislative committee. Requires all proposed administrative rules be submitted to committee. Requires committee to take public testimony regarding rule. Allows committee to disapprove rule. Specifies that disapproved rule of no further effect unless Legislative Assembly adopts | Unknown |
| SJR 13 | Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution requiring person appointed to office of state Senator or state Representative be inhabitant of district at least six months prior to date of appointment. Provides exception following reapportionment. Reduces time candidate for office of state Senator or state Representative must be inhabitant of district prior to election from one year to six months. Requires inhabitancy in district during term of office of state Senator or state Representative. Submits resolution to people at next general election | Unknown |
| SJR 16 | Proposes constitutional amendment stating that right of parents to direct upbringing and education of their children shall not be infringed | Unknown |
| SJR 17 | Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to authorize use of motor vehicle fuel tax revenues and revenues from taxes or fees on ownership, operation or use of motor vehicle for implementation of surface transportation plans that reduce traffic burden or pollution. Provides that proposed amendment be referred to people for vote at next general election | Unknown |
| SJR 18 | Amends Constitution, upon elector approval at special election to be held on __________, to limit increases in assessed values of real property to county wage increases. Applies to property tax years beginning on or after July 1, 1996 | Unknown |
| SJR 19 | Proposes constitutional amendment to increase percentage of voter signatures required for petitions to initiate laws and amendments to Constitution and to refer laws. Submits proposal to people at next primary election | Unknown |
| SJR 20 | Proposes constitutional amendment to require approval of all amendments to Oregon Constitution by two-thirds vote of people. Submits proposal to people at next primary election | Unknown |
| SJR 24 | Proposes constitutional amendment to repeal provisions of Oregon Constitution allowing amendment of Oregon Constitution by initiative. Submits proposal to people at next primary election | Unknown |
| SJR 25 | Proposes constitutional amendment to require approval of state initiative and referendum measures by majority of votes cast in each congressional district in state. Submits resolution to people at next primary election | Unknown |
| SJR 27 | Proposes constitutional amendment to require Attorney General to review initiative measure following approval by voters. Requires Attorney General to file initiative measure with Supreme Court in certain circumstances. Specifies that initiative measure does not take effect if court finds filed initiative measure violates provision of United States Constitution, Oregon Constitution or federal law. Submits resolution to people at next primary election | Unknown |
| SJR 29 | Proposes constitutional amendment to change number of Senators to equal number of counties. Specifies that each home rule county equals a senatorial district. Requires apportionment of population among remaining senatorial seats. Provides for reapportionment at regular session of Legislative Assembly after adoption or repeal of county home rule charter. Provides transition procedures. Submits resolution to people at next general election | Unknown |
| SJR 30 | Proposes constitutional amendment to allow prohibition or regulation of nude dancing in public places and places of business. Submits resolution to people at next general election | Unknown |
| SJR 31 | Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to create elective office of Lieutenant Governor. Specifies duties of new office. Specifies that Lieutenant Governor be nominated and elected jointly with Governor. Places Lieutenant Governor first in line of succession to become Governor. Specifies procedures for filling vacancy in office. Requires first Lieutenant Governor be nominated and elected for four-year term commencing January 1999. Submits proposal to people at next general election | Unknown |
| SJR 34 | Amends Oregon Constitution, upon voter approval at next statewide general election, to limit increases in assessed values of properties to two percent. Eliminates automatic six percent increase in taxing units tax bases. Applies to tax years beginning on or after July 1, 1997 | Unknown |
| SJR 35 | Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to term limits for offices of state Senator and state Representative. Limits Senators to three terms and Representatives to five terms. Specifies when service to fill vacancy in office of state Senator or state Representative counts as full term of office. Specifies lifetime limits for service in Legislative Assembly. Submits proposal to people at next general election | Unknown |
Sources and evidence
Claim-level citations in the research ledger
- State v. Acremant — checksum snapshotPrimary · PDF p. 29original
- Sherwood School Dist. 88J v. Washington Cty. Ed. — checksum snapshotPrimary · 167 Or App 390; PDF p. 21original
- Linn County v. Brown — checksum snapshotPrimary · 366 Or 340; PDF p. 7original
- 1995 REGULAR SESSION comparative section tablePrimary · 1995original
- Oregon History: 1951 to PresentOfficial secondary · 1995 SB 1145 and related acts; chapter crosswalk pendingoriginal
- Chronological List of Oregon's LegislaturesOfficial secondary · PDF pages [536, 538]original
- Oregon History: 1951 to PresentOfficial secondary · 1995 SB 1145 and related acts; chapter crosswalk pendingoriginal
- Oregon History: 1951 to PresentOfficial secondary · 1995 SB 1145 and related acts; chapter crosswalk pendingoriginal
- 1995 REGULAR SESSION comparative section tablePrimary · 1995original
- Initiative, Referendum and RecallOfficial secondary · election entries associated with session referralsoriginal
- Constitution of Oregon, effective after the 2024 electionPrimary · source notes and current textoriginal
- Oregon Constitution (2024 annotated edition)Primary · source notes and current textoriginal
- 1995 REGULAR SESSION comparative section tablePrimary · 1995original
- Oregon History: 1951 to PresentOfficial secondary · 1995 SB 1145 and related acts; chapter crosswalk pendingoriginal
- State ex rel Caleb v. Beesley — checksum snapshotPrimary · PDF p. 13original
- Sherwood School Dist. 88J v. Washington Cty. Ed. — checksum snapshotPrimary · 167 Or App 388; PDF p. 19original
- 1995 REGULAR SESSION comparative section tablePrimary · 1995original
- Oregon History: 1951 to PresentOfficial secondary · 1995 SB 1145 and related acts; chapter crosswalk pendingoriginal
Featured documents linked to this session (11)
- 1995 REGULAR SESSION comparative section tableSession research source · Oregon Legislative Counsel · Preservedoriginal
- Constitution of Oregon, effective after the 2024 electionConstitutional text · Constitution of Oregon · Preservedoriginal
- Oregon Constitution (2024 annotated edition)Governance source link · Oregon Legislative Assembly · Linkedoriginal
- Chronological List of Oregon's LegislaturesOfficial session chronology · Chronological List of Oregon's Legislatures · Preservedoriginal
- Chronological List of Oregon's LegislaturesOfficial session chronology · Chronological List of Oregon's Legislatures · Preservedoriginal
- Chronological List of Oregon's LegislaturesOfficial session chronology · Chronological List of Oregon's Legislatures · Preservedoriginal
- Initiative, Referendum and RecallOfficial ballot inventory · Initiative, Referendum and Recall Itemized Listings · Preservedoriginal
- Legislative ResearchSession research source · Oregon State Archives · Inaccessibleoriginal
- Oregon History: 1951 to PresentGovernance source link · Oregon Secretary of State · Linkedoriginal
- Legislative Committee Records InventorySession research source · Oregon State Archives · Preservedoriginal
- Oregon Laws publication and ordering pageSession research source · Oregon Legislative Counsel · Linkedoriginal
About this account
Sources being assembled. Some records are in hand, but the minimum evidence for a source-bound account has not been assembled.
Edition dated August 31, 2026. Cite as: Oregon Governance Atlas, “1995 REGULAR SESSION,” edition September 2026 (historical cutoff 2026-08-31), https://oregon.portlandciviclab.org/sessions/or-leg-1995-state-regular-01.
BibTeX
@misc{atlas-or-leg-1995-state-regular-01,
title = {1995 REGULAR SESSION},
howpublished = {Oregon Governance Atlas, edition September 2026},
note = {Historical cutoff 2026-08-31},
year = {2026},
url = {https://oregon.portlandciviclab.org/sessions/or-leg-1995-state-regular-01}
}Research tasks for this session
Record classes not yet acquired: A complete review of the session's major decisions; Agency implementation, rules, and audits; Budget, revenue, and staffing records; Committee and floor votes; Committee records, testimony, and exhibits; Court decisions and constitutional interpretation; Enrolled laws, vetoes, and effective dates; House and Senate journals; Implementation and later consequences; Membership, officers, and political control; The session call and governor's messages.