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HB2250 • 2025

Directs the Department of Corrections to determine the last-known address of adults in custody, if the address is readily known or available to an adult in custody, and submit information to the Portland State University Population Research Center.

Directs the Department of Corrections to determine the last-known address of adults in custody, if the address is readily known or available to an adult in custody, and submit information to the Portland State University Population Research Center.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Fragala,, Senator Manning Jr, Representative Andersen,, Chotzen,, McDonald,, Nelson,, Neron,, Nosse,, Senator Frederick,, Pham,, Prozanski,
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-03-19 House

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Rules with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

  4. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act would have the state use the last known address of adults in custody, if available, to create some voting districts. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.2).
Directs the Department of Corrections to determine the last-known address of adults in custody, if the address is readily known or available to an adult in custody, and submit information to the Portland State University Population Research Center. Directs the center to adjust the population data reported in the federal decennial census to reflect the residence status of adults in custody before incarceration.
Requires the Legislative Assembly or Secretary of State, whichever is applicable, to reapportion the state into legislative districts based on the adjusted population data. Requires use of the adjusted population data to apportion county or municipal boundaries.
Relating to: Relating to redistricting.
Current location: In House Committee