PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- As the Oregon legislature convenes for a special session Sunday, two lawmakers are already planning ahead for next year's short session, announcing their intent to introduce a bill to ban "secret police" in the state.

Representatives Tom Anderson (D-South Salem) and Cyrus Javadi (R-Tillamook), both co-sponsors of the bill, said it would allow Oregon voters to amend the state constitution to not allow law enforcement to be masked or unidentifiable.

It would further require them to wear official uniforms detailing names and badge numbers. However, there would be exceptions made in the case of SWAT teams and undercover operations.

In a statement, Rep. Anderson said the impetus for this bill came with the increased presence of unidentified ICE officers in the state

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