Hearing: Bill lets 16 year-olds vote in school elections

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Tuesday March 4, 2025


HB 3012 would let minors vote on their schools through school board elections
By Taxpayers Association of Oregon
OregonWatchdog.com

This week there was a hearing on HB 3012 which allows 16 and 17 year-olds vote on school board elections.

HB 3012 summary; “Permits an individual who is 16 or 17 years of age and registered to vote to cast a ballot in school district elections.”

Online testimony showed:

124 – Opposed
95  – Support

HB 3012 was sponsored by Representative NERON; Representatives CHAICHI, GRAYBER, SOSA, TRAN, Senators CAMPOS,PHAM K, SOLLMAN (at the request of Next Up Action Fund, Next Up, Unite Oregon, Unite Oregon Action)

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