ORS 250.141
Citizen panel statements

  • preparation
  • inclusion in voters’ pamphlet
  • rules

(1)

Not later than the date set by the Secretary of State by rule, each citizen panel shall prepare and file with the secretary any of the following statements of not more than 250 words each:

(a)

A statement in favor of the measure.

(b)

A statement opposed to the measure.

(c)

A statement that “No panelist took this position.” if a panel is unanimous in either supporting or opposing a measure.

(d)

A statement of key findings that summarizes the citizen panel’s findings in an impartial manner and may include a tally of how many panelists agreed with the key findings.

(e)

A statement of additional policy considerations that describes the subject matter of or any fiscal considerations related to the measure. A statement submitted under this paragraph must be supported by at least three-quarters of the panelists.

(2)

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(a)

Before a statement is filed with the Secretary of State under subsection (1) of this section:

(A)

A person designated under ORS 250.139 (Citizen panels) (6)(c) shall be allowed to review the statement in favor of the measure by the citizen panel and provide feedback to the panel regarding the statement.

(B)

A person designated under ORS 250.139 (Citizen panels) (6)(d) shall be allowed to review the statement opposed to the measure by the citizen panel and provide feedback to the panel regarding the statement.

(C)

A person designated under ORS 250.139 (Citizen panels) (6)(c) or (d) shall be allowed to review the statement of key findings by the citizen panel and provide feedback to the panel regarding the statement.

(b)

A citizen panel may adjust any statement after receiving feedback as described in this subsection.

(3)

The secretary shall prescribe the size and manner of placement of the statements submitted by a citizen panel to be printed in the voters’ pamphlet, except that the statements shall be clearly differentiated from other arguments or statements in the voters’ pamphlet and may include, but are not limited to, the use of unique formatting and informative symbols.

(4)

The secretary shall provide with any citizen panel statement a description of not more than 150 words of the citizen panel process described in ORS 250.137 (Citizens’ Initiative Review Commission) to 250.149 (Determination of sufficient funds for commission and citizen panels) and the following explanation:

The opinions expressed in this statement are those of the members of a citizen panel and were developed through the citizen review process. They are NOT official opinions or positions endorsed by the State of Oregon or any government agency. A citizen panel is not a judge of the constitutionality or legality of any ballot measure, and any statements about such matters are not binding on a court of law.

(5)

A statement described in subsection (1) of this section must be filed using the electronic filing system adopted by the Secretary of State under ORS 251.014 (Electronic filing system).

(6)

The secretary, by rule, shall set a date by which statements must be filed under this section. The date may not be sooner than the 70th day before the date of the election. [2011 c.365 §7; 2017 c.749 §23]

Source: Section 250.141 — Citizen panel statements; preparation; inclusion in voters’ pamphlet; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors250.­html.

250.005
Definitions
250.015
Form of petition
250.025
Qualifications for signers of petition
250.029
Withdrawal of initiative or referendum petition
250.031
Rules for conduct of election under Article XI, section 11, of Oregon Constitution
250.035
Form of ballot titles for state and local measures
250.036
Form of ballot title for measure subject to Article XI, section 11 (8), of Oregon Constitution
250.037
Form of ballot title for measure requesting approval of certain bonds
250.038
Form of ballot title for measure authorizing imposition or renewal of local option taxes or establishing permanent rate limitation
250.041
Applicability of ORS 250.005 to 250.038 to counties and cities
250.042
Effect of failure of petition circulator to certify signature sheet
250.043
Acceptance of initiative or referendum petition without original signatures
250.044
When actions challenging constitutionality of state measure must be filed in Marion County Circuit Court
250.045
Prospective petition
250.048
Registration and training for paid petition circulators
250.052
Official templates of cover and signature sheets
250.062
Identical draft ballot titles required for certain state measures
250.065
Preparation of ballot titles for certain state measures
250.067
Notice of draft ballot title
250.075
Preparation of ballot titles by Legislative Assembly
250.085
Procedure for elector dissatisfied with ballot title of state measure
250.095
State measures affecting a county or district
250.105
Petition filing requirements
250.115
Numbering of state measures
250.125
Estimate of financial impact of state measures
250.127
Preparation and filing of estimates and statements of financial impact of state measure
250.131
Court review of procedures under which estimates and statements of financial impact of state measure were prepared
250.135
Retention of petition materials
250.137
Citizens’ Initiative Review Commission
250.139
Citizen panels
250.141
Citizen panel statements
250.143
Evaluation of citizen panel procedures
250.147
Contributions to Citizens’ Initiative Review Commission
250.149
Determination of sufficient funds for commission and citizen panels
250.155
Application of ORS 250.165 to 250.235
250.165
Prospective petition
250.168
Determination of compliance with constitutional provisions
250.175
Preparation of ballot titles for certain county measures
250.185
Preparation of ballot titles by county governing body
250.195
Procedure for elector dissatisfied with ballot title of county measure
250.205
Filing and signature requirements for nonhome rule counties
250.215
Filing officer for county measure
250.221
Date of election
250.235
Retention of petition materials
250.255
Application of ORS 250.265 to 250.346
250.265
Prospective petition
250.270
Determination of compliance with constitutional provisions
250.275
Preparation of ballot titles for certain city measures
250.285
Preparation of ballot titles by city governing body
250.296
Procedure for elector dissatisfied with ballot title of city measure
250.305
Signature requirements
250.315
Filing officer
250.325
Procedure following filing of initiative petition
250.346
Retention of petition materials
250.355
Date of election
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