Decision 2024: Impeachment is on the ballot for Oregon voters; what you should know about Measure 115

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)-- As we wrap up our breakdown of this election's state and local ballot measures, one of the last measures yet to be discussed is Measure 115.

If passed, Measure 115 would allow the Oregon Legislature to impeach elected officials in the Executive Branch. That includes the governor, secretary of state, state treasurer, attorney general and the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries.

Currently, the only way to remove officials from the executive branch is through a recall election.

The process would look like this: The Oregon House would need a two-thirds "yes" vote to send the impeachment resolution to the state Senate. The Senate then would need at least two-thirds to vote "yes" to convict. The Oregon Supreme Court would preside over the trial.

Isabella Warren will break down more information about the measure for a report tonight on NewsChannel 21 at Five.