Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 251 § 251.225 — Preparation and filing of explanatory statement by Legislative Counsel
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 251 ·
Oregon Code § 251.225·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Preparation and filing of explanatory statement by Legislative Counsel
Committee; when explanatory statement of committee used.
(1) The Legislative Counsel
Committee shall prepare an impartial, simple and understandable statement of
not more than 500 words explaining each state measure. The statement shall be
filed electronically with the Secretary of State not later than the last day
for filing a statement prepared under ORS 251.215.
(2) If an
explanatory statement is not filed by a committee under ORS 251.215, the
statement of the Legislative Counsel Committee shall be the explanatory
statement of the measure, and shall be subject to the provisions of ORS
251.215. [Formerly 254.225; 1993 c.493 §21; 1993 c.811 §15; 2011 c.646 §6]
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01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 251.225
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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