 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
for OAR 165-010-0012
Short Summary
The Elections Division hereby provides notice of administrative rulemaking activity for proposed amendments to OAR 165-010-0012.The Division scheduled a public hearing and is accepting comments. More information can be found below and on our website.
Public Hearing and Comments
A public hearing for this rule will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. The hearing will take place on October 23, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Visit our website for more information. Public comments may be sent to the Elections Division until October 31, 2025, at 5 PM.
FILING CAPTION: Candidate and Public Office Holder Residence Address Exemption
RULE SUMMARY: This rule implements House Bill 3073 (2023) by establishing procedures for candidates and public office holders to request exemption of their residence address from publicly accessible election documents, including nominating petitions, declarations of candidacy, certificates of nomination, and elector lists. The rule outlines filing officer responsibilities, exemption request processes, confidentiality safeguards, and conditions for expiration.
CHANGES TO RULE: The proposed changes to OAR 165-010-0012 can be found at this link.
NEED FOR RULE: The rule is necessary to implement the provisions of ORS 249.021 and HB 3073 (2023), which authorize candidates and public office holders to request confidentiality of their residence address. Without this rule, there would be no clear and consistent process for filing officers and the Secretary of State to review, apply, and administer such exemptions.
DOCUMENTS RELIED UPON: House Bill 3073 (2023) available online at oregonlegislature.gov or from the Elections Division.
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