Impeaching a government official should be a last resort, but Oregon lacks effective tools to remove errant officials, relying instead on a time-consuming recall process.
Measure 115 intends to grant partial impeachment powers to the state legislature, focusing on high crimes or gross misconduct in a limited set of circumstances.
The impeachment process under Measure 115 is rigorous, requiring two-thirds agreement from the House and Senate, yet it remains less comprehensive than in other states.
The trend of corrupt politicians resigning due to media scrutiny has decreased significantly, evidenced by recent cases which highlight the inadequacies of Oregon's current system.
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