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House committee advances bill directing Secretary of State to study USPS changes and impacts on vote-by-mail
Summary
The Oregon House Committee on Rules voted to move House Bill 3474 to the floor with a "do pass" recommendation. The bill directs the Secretary of State to study changes to the U.S. Postal Service and report by Sept. 15, 2026, on how those changes could affect Oregon's vote-by-mail system.
The House Committee on Rules voted to advance House Bill 3474 to the full House with a "do pass" recommendation. The work session on the bill opened May 28, 2025, and Vice Chair Draeson moved the measure to the floor.
Alyssa, a committee staff member, summarized the bill for the committee: the bill "requires the Secretary of State to study the changes to the United States Postal Service, including an analysis of how any changes may impact Oregon's vote by mail system, and report to the legislative assembly by 09/15/2026." The fiscal note was described as minimal with no revenue impact.
Vice Chair Draeson formally moved the bill to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. After brief remarks endorsing the study as a way to support access and integrity in elections, the chair called the roll and the motion passed. The committee recorded that Vice Chair Draeson will carry the bill to the floor.
The work session was closed after the vote.
