Racial and Ethnic Impact Statement – Initiative Petition 44 - Decriminalizes Personal Possession of Most Drugs

Racial and Ethnic Impact Statement –

Initiative Petition 44

The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) received a written request from a member of the Legislative Assembly from each major political party requesting a racial and ethnic impact statement pursuant to ORS 137.685 for Initiative Petition 44 that is related to crime and likely to have an effect on the criminal justice system. The CJC is responsible for preparing an impartial, simple and understandable statement explaining the racial and ethnic impact.

The draft statement is filed with the Secretary of State who holds a public hearing to receive testimony. The CJC shall consider the public comment and may file a revised statement.

Public Hearing on Draft Racial and Ethnic Impact Statement – Initiative Petition 44:

Thursday, July 23 from 2 – 3 p.m.

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/763756549

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679
United States: +1 (312) 757-3119

Access Code: 763-756-549

To submit written public comments, please email them no later than July 23rd at 3 PM to elections.sos@oregon.gov. If you need special accommodation to submit comments, please call or email the Elections Division (contact below).

Information and documents relating to the statement will be shared on the Secretary of State’s website, including the IP 44 - Racial and Ethnic Impact Statement.

Contact Information:

For questions on the general ballot measure process, please contact the Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division at 503-986-1518 or elections.sos@oregon.gov.

Preliminary discussion draft

November 3, 2020 General Election

Initiative Petition #44

“Decriminalizes personal, non-commercial possession of most drugs; establishes fund to create addiction recovery centers”