Notice of Temporary Administrative Orders
OAR 165-024-0005, -0010, -0015, 0020, 0025, 0030
Translation Advisory Council
The Elections Division hereby provides notice of rulemaking activity for OAR 165-024-0005, -0010, -0015, -0020, -0025, -0030. More information may be found below and on our website.
The following temporary rules went into effect on September 1, 2022 and will end on February 27, 2023 with the exception of OAR 165-024-0030, which is effective from September 1, 2022 through February 26, 2023. All of the following temporary rules are subject to sooner repeal upon filing of a superseding permanent order.
FILING CAPTION FOR 165-024-0005: Defines terms to implement HB3021 and rules requiring translation of voters’ pamphlets.
RULE TEXT FOR 165-024-0005: The rule text may be found at this link.
NEED FOR TEMPORARY RULE 165-024-0005: In enacting HB3021 (2021) the Legislative Assembly directed the Secretary of State to adopt rules to implement translation activities. This rule is needed to define the terminology of implementation in time for the 2022 General Election.
JUSTIFICATION FOR TEMPORARY RULE 165-024-0005: The Secretary of State finds that the failure to act promptly will result in serious prejudice to the public interest of the more than 200,000 Oregon individuals who have limited English proficiency (LEP) and speak one of the most common languages in Oregon other than English. Absent this temporary rule, the state’s LEP individuals would not be able to receive voter information in a culturally appropriate way and fully exercise their voting rights in time for the 2022 General Election.
DOCUMENTS RELIED UPON FOR TEMPORARY RULE 165-024-0005: HB3021 (2021) available online at oregonlegislature.gov or from the Secretary of State Elections Division.
FILING CAPTION FOR 165-024-0010: Enacts HB3021 establishing a Translation Advisory Council.
RULE TEXT FOR 165-024-0010: The rule text may be found at this link.
NEED FOR TEMPORARY RULE 165-024-0010: In enacting HB3021 (2021) the Legislative Assembly directed the Secretary of State to adopt rules to convene and consult with a Translation Advisory council to validate translations of voters’ pamphlets in multiple languages prior to the 2022 General Election. This temporary rule is needed to ensure the timely recruitment, orientation, and organization of a twenty-plus member Council and to meet voters’ pamphlet statutory deadlines.
JUSTIFICATION FOR TEMPORARY RULE 165-024-0010: The Secretary of State finds that the failure to act promptly will result in serious prejudice to the public interest of the more than 200,000 Oregon individuals who have limited English proficiency (LEP) and speak one of the most common languages in Oregon other than English. Absent this temporary rule, the state’s LEP individuals would not be able to receive voter information in a culturally appropriate way and fully exercise their voting rights in time for the 2022 General Election.
DOCUMENTS RELIED UPON FOR TEMPORARY RULE 165-024-0010: HB3021 (2021) available online at oregonlegislature.gov or from the Secretary of State Elections Division.
FILING CAPTION FOR 165-024-0015: Enacts HB3021 by defining data and language lists for translations of voters’ pamphlets.
RULE TEXT FOR 165-024-0015: The rule text may be found at this link.
NEED FOR TEMPORARY RULE 165-024-0015: In enacting HB3021 (2021) the Legislative Assembly directed the Secretary of State to use the best available population data, establish lists of state and county languages to translate pamphlets, and make those lists available online. This temporary rule is needed to ensure the prompt establishment of language lists and related translation activities to meet voters’ pamphlet statutory deadlines for the 2022 General Election.
JUSTIFICATION FOR TEMPORARY RULE 165-024-0015: The Secretary of State finds that the failure to act promptly will result in serious prejudice to the public interest of the more than 200,000 Oregon individuals who have limited English proficiency (LEP) and speak one of the most common languages in Oregon other than English. Absent this temporary rule, the state’s LEP individuals would not be able to receive voter information in a culturally appropriate way and to fully exercise their voting rights in time for the 2022 General Election.
DOCUMENTS RELIED UPON FOR TEMPORARY RULE 165-024-0015: HB3021 (2021) available online at oregonlegislature.gov or from the Secretary of State Elections Division.
FILING CAPTION FOR 165-024-0020: Implements HB3021 requiring the professional translation of voters’ pamphlets.
RULE TEXT FOR 165-024-0020: The rule text may be found at this link.
NEED FOR TEMPORARY RULE 165-024-0020: This temporary rule is needed to ensure the Secretary of State selects translators who possess a level of qualification and relevant experience appropriate to translating state and county voters’ pamphlet materials into multiple languages for the 2022 General Election prior to the 2022 General Election.
JUSTIFICATION FOR TEMPORARY RULE 165-024-0020: The Secretary of State finds that the failure to act promptly will result in serious prejudice to the public interest of the more than 200,000 Oregon individuals who have limited English proficiency and speak one of the most commonly spoken languages in Oregon other than English. Absent this temporary rule, the state’s limited English proficient individuals would not be able to receive voter information in a culturally appropriate way and fully exercise their voting rights in time for the 2022 General Election.
DOCUMENTS RELIED UPON FOR TEMPORARY RULE 165-024-0020: HB3021 (2021) available online at oregonlegislature.gov or from the Secretary of State Elections Division.
FILING CAPTION FOR 165-024-0025: Enacts HB3021 requiring professional translation of portions of state voters’ pamphlets.
RULE TEXT FOR 165-024-0025: The rule text may be found at this link.
NEED FOR TEMPORARY RULE 165-024-0025: This temporary rule is needed to ensure the timely implementation of HB3021 requiring the professional translation of portions of county voters’ pamphlets into multiple languages and the timely notification of the public of their availability in time for the 2022 General Election. This rule explains the portions of the county voters’ pamphlet for translation and related responsibilities of county election officials.
JUSTIFICATION FOR TEMPORARY RULE 165-024-0025: The Secretary of State finds that the failure to act promptly will result in serious prejudice to the public interest of the more than 200,000 Oregon individuals who have limited English proficiency (LEP) and speak one of the most common languages in Oregon other than English. Absent this temporary rule, the state’s LEP individuals would not be able to receive voter information in a culturally appropriate way and to fully exercise their voting rights in time for the 2022 General Election.
DOCUMENTS RELIED UPON FOR TEMPORARY RULE 165-024-0025: HB3021 (2021) available online at oregonlegislature.gov or from the Secretary of State Elections Division.
FILING CAPTION FOR 165-024-0030: Enacts HB3021 requiring professional translation of portions of state voters’ pamphlets.
RULE TEXT FOR 165-024-0030: The rule text may be found at this link.
NEED FOR TEMPORARY RULE 165-024-0030: This temporary rule is needed to ensure the timely implementation of HB3021. This rule explains the portions of the state voters’ pamphlet for translation, the option for federal and statewide candidates to submit their own translated statements, the option for filers of arguments to submit their own translated arguments, and related responsibilities of the Secretary of State to notify users of the availability of translated pamphlets.
JUSTIFICATION FOR TEMPORARY RULE 165-024-0030: The Secretary of State finds that the failure to act promptly will result in serious prejudice to the public interest of the more than 200,000 Oregon individuals who have limited English proficiency and speak one of the most commonly spoken languages in Oregon other than English. Absent this temporary rule, the state’s LEP individuals would not be able to receive voter information in a culturally appropriate way and fully exercise their voting rights in time for the 2022 General Election.
DOCUMENTS RELIED UPON FOR TEMPORARY RULE 165-024-0030: HB3021 (2021) available online at oregonlegislature.gov or from the Secretary of State Elections Division.
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