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In re the Review of Chapter 482, Oregon Laws, 1961

Oregon Supreme Court

Decided September 22, 1961PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtO’Connell, J.

This is an original proceeding in which the petitioners seek a judgment declaring unconstitutional Chapter 482, Oregon Laws 1961, which purports to reapportion representation in the Oregon legislative assembly.①

The provisions for the apportionment of senators *564and representatives within this state are contained in Article IV, § 6 of the Oregon Constitution. The method for determining the number of senators and representatives for each county or district is set forth in subsection (1) of Article IV, § 6:

“(1) The number of senators and representatives shall, at the session.next following an…

2Cited by3 opinions

  1. Brown v. State Election Board of the OklahomaSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1962
  2. In Re Legislative ApportionmentOregon Supreme Court · 1961
  3. Brown v. State Election Board of the OklahomaSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1962

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