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SB856 • 2025

Authorizes officers and employees of the Oregon Racing Commission to place bets or wagers on certain race meets in the course of official auditing duties.

Authorizes officers and employees of the Oregon Racing Commission to place bets or wagers on certain race meets in the course of official auditing duties.

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

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Last action
2025-06-06
Official status
Chapter Number Assigned
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

  1. 2025-06-06 Senate

    Chapter 110, 2025 Laws.

  2. 2025-06-06 Senate

    Effective date, January 1, 2026.

  3. 2025-05-19 Senate

    Governor signed.

  4. 2025-05-12 Senate

    President signed.

  5. 2025-05-12 House

    Speaker signed.

  6. 2025-05-08 House

    Third reading. Carried by Walters. Passed. Ayes, 50; Nays, 4--Breese-Iverson, Evans, Reschke, Smith G; Excused, 5--Cate, Grayber, Nguyen H, Osborne, Wallan; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Speaker Fahey.

  7. 2025-05-07 House

    Rules suspended. Carried over to May 8, 2025 Calendar.

  8. 2025-05-06 House

    Rules suspended. Carried over to May 7, 2025 Calendar.

  9. 2025-05-05 House

    Recommendation: Do pass.

  10. 2025-05-05 House

    Second reading.

  11. 2025-04-29 House

    Work Session held.

  12. 2025-04-22 House

    Public Hearing held.

  13. 2025-03-13 House

    Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection.

  14. 2025-03-10 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

  15. 2025-03-06 Senate

    Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed. Ayes, 30.

  16. 2025-03-04 Senate

    Second reading.

  17. 2025-03-03 Senate

    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

  18. 2025-02-25 Senate

    Work Session held.

  19. 2025-02-04 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  20. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Labor and Business.

  21. 2025-01-13 Senate

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

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act allows people connected to the ORC to make bets on races as a part of an official audit. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.3).
Authorizes [<i>members and staff of the Oregon Racing Commission, and family members thereof,</i>]<b> officers and employees of the Oregon Racing Commission</b> to place bets or wagers on certain race meets in the course of official auditing duties.
Relating to: Relating to prohibited activities related to racing.
Current location: Chapter Number Assigned