Bill introduced in Oregon legislature to allow minors to vote

Representative Cortney Neron (D-House District 26) introduced a bill to that reads; “Permits an individual who is 16 or 17 years of age and registered to vote to cast a ballot in school district elections.”

A quick internet search shows that ,indeed, 16 and 17 year old kids can register to vote but…

ORS 247.016
Registration of person who is 16 or 17 years of age

Subject to this section, an otherwise qualified person who is at least 16 years of age may register to vote.

A person who registers to vote under subsection (1) of this section may not vote in an election until the person attains the age of 18 years.

If a person who registers to vote under subsection (1) of this section will be under 18 years of age on the date of the next election held on a date listed in ORS 171.185 (Dates for legislatively prescribed elections) or the next special election, the person’s voter registration information, including but not limited to the person’s name and any identifying information, may not be disclosed as a public record under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department). [2007 c.555 §2; 2015 c.8 §8; 2017 c.468 §1]

No explanation is listed as to why she proposed this bill.

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Bill introduced in Oregon legislature to allow minors to vote

ORS 247.016
Registration of person who is 16 or 17 years of age

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