l9n/ Oregon

2019 Regular Session

House Bill 2480

Provides that statement purporting to interpret otherwise admissible statement from one language into another does not constitute hearsay if declarant testifies.

Became law as Chapter 306, Oregon Laws 2019, signed June 11, 2019, 148 days after it was filed. In force from June 11, 2019.

What it does

The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.

<i>Creates exception to prohibition on recording communications for person who records conversation during or regarding commission of offense against person.</i>] <i>Creates exception to rule against hearsay for translation by qualified interpreter.</i>] <i>Expands venue for trial of two or more offenses involving domestic violence or abuse between same defendant and victim.</i>] <i>Requires defendant to give notice of intent to introduce evidence on issue of insanity at least 60 days before trial.</i>] <i>Modifies provisions relating to prior convictions for felony sex crimes in other jurisdictions.</i>] <i>Provides that, upon receipt of petition to initiate commitment proceedings of extremely dangerous person with mental illness, court shall order that person be held in custody pending evaluation and hearing.</i>] <b>Provides that statement purporting to interpret otherwise admissible statement from one language into another does not constitute hearsay if declarant testifies.</b> Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Its course

January 14 to June 17, 2019, on one scale. In the top row each mark is a day something happened; taller marks are busier days.

Each committee stop sits inside its chamber.

Every action18 actions on 15 days

In the House of RepresentativesJan 14 to Apr 1692 days

Waiting for a committeeJan 14 to Jan 151 day

JudiciaryJan 15 to Apr 1287 days

In the SenateApr 16 to Jun 348 days

Waiting for a committeeApr 16 to Apr 171 day

JudiciaryApr 17 to May 2942 days

With the GovernorJun 3 to Jun 118 days

Votes

Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.

  • House of Representatives, third reading58–0

    Passed · Apr 16 · 2 present

  • Senate, third reading28–0

    Passed · Jun 3 · 1 present

Amendments

Each amendment offered, and what became of it.

  • House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted

    Adopted Apr 12

Text

Each version as the Legislative Assembly printed it.

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What happened

In l9n's words, one line for each step. Every action as the Legislative Assembly published it is below.

In the House of Representatives Jan 14 – Apr 16

  1. Jan 14Introduced
  2. Jan 15Sent to Judiciary
  3. Apr 1Heard in Judiciary
  4. Apr 4Heard in Judiciary
  5. Apr 12Judiciary recommended it as amended
  6. Apr 15Read a second time
  7. Apr 16Passed the House of Representatives, 58 to 0

In the Senate Apr 17 – Jun 3

  1. Apr 17Arrived in the Senate
  2. Sent to Judiciary
  3. May 22Heard in Judiciary
  4. May 29Judiciary recommended it
  5. Read a second time
  6. Jun 3Passed the Senate, 28 to 0

To the Governor Jun 5 – Jun 17

  1. Jun 5Signed in the House of Representatives
  2. Signed in the Senate
  3. Jun 11Signed by the Governor
  4. Jun 17Became chapter 306 of Oregon Laws 2019, in force from June 11, 2019
All 18 actions, as published
  1. Jan 14First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House of Representatives
  2. Jan 15Referred to Judiciary.House of Representatives
  3. Apr 1Public Hearing held.House of Representatives
  4. Apr 4Work Session held.House of Representatives
  5. Apr 12Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.House of Representatives
  6. Apr 15Second reading.House of Representatives
  7. Apr 16Third reading. Carried by Gorsek. Passed.House of Representatives
  8. Apr 17First reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
  9. Apr 17Referred to Judiciary.Senate
  10. May 22Public Hearing and Work Session held.Senate
  11. May 29Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.Senate
  12. May 29Second reading.Senate
  13. May 30Carried over to 06-03 by unanimous consent.Senate
  14. Jun 3Third reading. Carried by Thatcher. Passed.Senate
  15. Jun 5Speaker signed.House of Representatives
  16. Jun 5President signed.Senate
  17. Jun 11Governor signed.House of Representatives
  18. Jun 17Chapter 306, (2019 Laws): Effective date June 11, 2019.House of Representatives