Two years ago, Oregon lawmakers faced several dozen proposed constitutional amendments that reflected a range of frustrations with the state’s governing document.
Even more of that is back in this year’s session.
Lawmakers and committees have introduced 50 proposed constitutional amendments, with about twice as many in the Senate than the House. Any that pass — and the odds are few will — would be referred to the ballot November ballot in 2026 for a final decision.
Some of these proposals are new this session, but others have been tried and failed before. Many would involve a reduction or expansion of one side’s governing leverage…