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HB5031 • 2025
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Public Defense Commission for certain biennial expenses.
This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.
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Chapter 588, (2025 Laws): Effective date July 24, 2025.
Governor signed.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Third reading. Carried by Broadman. Passed. Ayes, 28; Nays, 2--Linthicum, Robinson.
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Second reading.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Ways and Means.
Third reading. Carried by Evans. Passed. Ayes, 49; Excused, 6--Boshart Davis, Munoz, Nguyen H, Owens, Smith G, Wallan; Excused for Business of the House, 5--Breese-Iverson, Drazan, Hartman, Levy B, Nathanson.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Work Session held.
Work Session held.
Returned to Full Committee.
Public Hearing held.
Informational Meeting held.
Informational Meeting held.
Informational Meeting held.
Assigned to Subcommittee On Public Safety.
Referred to Ways and Means.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Digest: The Act creates an agency budget. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.8). Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Public Defense Commission for certain biennial expenses. Limits biennial expenditures from fees, moneys or other revenues, including Miscellaneous Receipts, but excluding lottery funds and federal funds, collected or received by the commission. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025. Relating to: Relating to the financial administration of the Oregon Public Defense Commission; and declaring an emergency. Current location: Chapter Number Assigned