Oregon Code § 250.165·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Prospective petition; cover and signature sheet requirements; circulation;
filing deadline.
(1) Before circulating a petition to initiate or refer a county measure, the
petitioner shall file with the county clerk a prospective petition. The county
clerk immediately shall date and time stamp the prospective petition, and
specify the form on which the petition shall be printed for circulation. The
clerk shall retain the prospective petition.
(2) The cover of
an initiative or referendum petition shall designate the name and city and
state of residence of not more than three persons as chief petitioners and
shall contain instructions for persons obtaining signatures of electors on the
petition. The instructions shall be adopted by the Secretary of State by rule.
The cover of a referendum petition shall contain the title described in ORS
Plain English Explanation
This Oregon statute addresses Prospective petition; cover and signature sheet requirements; circulation;
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 250.165
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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