71st OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2001 Regular Session
Enrolled
Senate Joint Resolution 17
Sponsored by Senator HARTUNG; Senators BROWN, DUNCAN, METSGER,
Representatives HILL, SCHRADER, WILLIAMS
Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of
Oregon:
PARAGRAPH 1. Section 6, Article XI of the Constitution of the
State of Oregon, is amended to read:
{ + Sec. 6. + } { + (1) + } The state shall not subscribe
to, or be interested in the stock of any company, association or
corporation. However, as provided by law the state may hold and
dispose of stock, including stock already received, that is
donated or bequeathed; and may invest, in the stock of any
company, association or corporation, any funds or moneys that:
{ - (1) - } { + (a) + } Are donated or bequeathed for
higher education purposes; { - or - }
{ - (2) - } { + (b) + } Are the proceeds from the
disposition of stock that is donated or bequeathed for higher
education purposes, including stock already received; or
{ - (3) - } { + (c) + } Are dividends paid with respect to
stock that is donated or bequeathed for higher education
purposes, including stock already received.
{ + (2) Notwithstanding the limits contained in subsection
(1) of this section, the state may hold and dispose of stock:
(a) Received in exchange for technology created in whole or in
part by a public institution of post-secondary education; or
(b) Received prior to December 5, 2002, as a state asset
invested in the creation or development of technology or
resources within Oregon. + }
PARAGRAPH 2. { + The amendment proposed by this resolution
shall be submitted to the people for their approval or rejection
at a special election held throughout this state on the same date
as the next biennial primary election. + }
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Enrolled Senate Joint Resolution 17 (SJR 17-A) Page 1
Adopted by Senate March 5, 2001
Readopted by Senate June 4, 2001
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Secretary of Senate
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President of Senate
Adopted by House May 30, 2001
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Speaker of House
Enrolled Senate Joint Resolution 17 (SJR 17-A) Page 2