Oregon Statutes - Chapter 171 - State Legislature - Section 171.450 - Legislative intent.

In enacting ORS 171.455 to 171.465, it is the intention of the Legislative Assembly to support the privilege of free suffrage and to protect the integrity of the election process against improper conduct:

(1) By establishing a procedure to examine complaints about election conduct of members or members-elect of the Legislative Assembly; and

(2) By assisting the Legislative Assembly in carrying out its constitutional duties to judge of the election, qualifications and returns of its own members. [1985 c.693 §1]

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