SB1509 Enacted, Oregon Elector Law
Summary
Oregon enacted SB1509, a law governing Presidential and Vice Presidential electors. The Act establishes elector qualifications, certificate of ascertainment requirements, and procedures for when electors do not vote according to their pledged commitment. An elector who fails to vote per their signed pledge vacates the office, triggering vacancy-filling procedures.
What changed
Oregon SB1509 establishes new requirements for Presidential and Vice Presidential electors in the state. The law provides qualifications for electors, specifies the contents of certificates of ascertainment, and includes provisions allowing electors to switch their vote if they do not vote as pledged. Electors who fail to vote per their signed pledge automatically vacate the elector office, with procedures established for filling such vacancies. The Act also provides mileage expenses for electors who attend meetings and whose ballot is not invalid.
Affected parties include state election administrators, political parties and organizations that select electors, and the electors themselves. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, giving state agencies time to update administrative procedures and training materials for electoral college administration.
What to do next
- Monitor for implementation updates from Oregon Secretary of State
- Review internal procedures for elector selection and administration
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ChangeBridge / Oregon / SB1509 Enacted SB1509 Senate Bill Enacted 2026-04-14
Relating to electors of President and Vice President of the United States; and prescribing an effective date.
The Act allows for the switch of electors of President and Vice President if they do not vote like they pledged. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.7). Establishes the qualifications of an elector of President and Vice President of the United States. Provides the contents of a certificate of ascertainment of electors. Provides that an elector who does not vote in accordance with the signed pledge of electors vacates the office of elector. Provides for the filling of the vacancy. Provides for mileage expenses to be given to electors who attend the meeting of electors and whose ballot is not invalid. Takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Bill Details
State Oregon
Session 2026 Legislative Measures
Chamber Senate
Official Source olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Meas...
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Action History
2026-04-14 S Effective date, July 1, 2026. 2026-04-14 S Chapter 130, 2026 Laws. 2026-04-07 S Governor signed. 2026-03-05 H Speaker signed. 2026-03-05 S President signed. 2026-03-04 H Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed. Ayes, 51; Nays, 2--Evans, Nelson; Excused, 4--Hartman, Javadi, Levy B, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Chotzen, Diehl, Owens. 2026-03-03 H Second reading. 2026-03-03 H Recommendation: Do pass. 2026-03-03 H Work Session held. 2026-02-27 H Public Hearing held. 2026-02-20 H Referred to Rules. 2026-02-19 H First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. 2026-02-19 S Third reading. Carried by Starr, Manning Jr. Passed. Ayes, 27; Excused, 3--Drazan, Frederick, Linthicum. 2026-02-18 S Second reading. 2026-02-17 S Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) 2026-02-11 S Work Session held. 2026-02-09 S Public Hearing held. 2026-02-02 S Referred to Rules. 2026-02-02 S Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Votes
2026-02-11 Senate Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) Yea: 5 Nay: 0 2026-02-19 Senate Third Reading Yea: 27 Nay: 0 2026-03-03 House Committee Do Pass the A-Eng bill Yea: 7 Nay: 0 2026-03-04 House Third Reading Yea: 51 Nay: 2
Committee Referrals
2026-02-02 S Rules 2026-02-20 H Rules
Amendments
2026-02-09 Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-1 2026-02-11 Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-1
Bill Text Versions
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