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SB1165 • 2025

Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Public Defense Commission to increase the hourly rate for investigators.

Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Public Defense Commission to increase the hourly rate for investigators.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Senator Prozanski
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-03-03 Senate

    Referred to Judiciary, then Ways and Means.

  3. 2025-02-27 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act gives money to the OPDC to increase the hourly rate paid to investigators. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.5).
Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Public Defense Commission to increase the hourly rate for investigators.
Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Relating to: Relating to state financial administration; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In Senate Committee