House Joint Resolution 92 - Oregon Laws 1999

Session Law

Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon:

PARAGRAPH 1. The Constitution of the State of Oregon is amended by creating a new section to be added to and made a part of Article I, such section to read:

(1) Notwithstanding section 11 of this Article, 11 members of a 12-person jury may render a verdict of guilty for murder but all 12 jurors must render a verdict of guilty for aggravated murder.

(2) This section applies to all criminal proceedings pending or commenced on or after the effective date of this section, except a criminal proceeding in which a jury has been impaneled and sworn on the effective date of this section. Nothing in this section reduces a criminal defendant's rights under the Constitution of the United States. Except as otherwise specifically provided, this section supersedes any conflicting section of this Constitution.

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 date specified in section 2, chapter 911, Oregon Laws 1999 (Enrolled House Bill 2354).

Filed in the office of Secretary of State July 30, 1999

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