· OR legislature · 2025R1

Requiring written authorization for the use of emergency clauses.

Requires written authorization from the chief sponsor of a bill before a legislative concept containing an emergency clause may be accepted for filing. Requires written authorization from the sponsor of the amendment before an amendment that adds an emergency clause to a bill may be adopted by a committee.

Sponsor

David Smith (R-OR)

Introduced

2025-01-13

Policy area

Congress

Latest action

In committee upon adjournment.