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Committee advances bill to raise major‑party registration threshold from 5% to 10% (HB 3908)
Summary
House Bill 3908, which would raise the percentage of registered voters required for a party to be treated as a major political party in Oregon from 5% to 10% and take effect July 1, 2025, received a committee recommendation to move to the floor with a new‑pass report.
House Bill 3908, which would increase the party registration requirement to be recognized as a major political party in Oregon from 5% to 10% and declares an emergency effective July 1, 2025, was advanced out of committee with a new‑pass recommendation on June 17.
A staff summary presented the bill and noted no fiscal or revenue impact. A committee member moved to send HB 3908 to the floor with a new‑pass recommendation; the motion carried by roll call in committee.
The committee record shows multiple senators voting aye and one recorded dissent during the roll call. The bill now proceeds to the floor for further consideration and any amendments available to senators there.
