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HB3967 • 2025

Provides that the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court may impound funds and eliminate benefits available to a judge that are not compensation to which a judge is entitled under the Oregon Constitution.

Provides that the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court may impound funds and eliminate benefits available to a judge that are not compensation to which a judge is entitled under the Oregon Constitution.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Representative Evans
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. 2025-04-24 House

    Referred to Judiciary.

  3. 2025-04-21 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act says the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court may take some money and benefits from judges. (Flesch Readability Score: 75.7).
Provides that the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court may impound funds and eliminate benefits available to a judge that are not compensation to which a judge is entitled under the Oregon Constitution.
Relating to: Relating to judges.
Current location: In House Committee