l9n/ Oregon

2019 Regular Session

Senate Bill 321

Modifies procedures by which person convicted of felony initiates proceedings to obtain DNA testing.

Became law as Chapter 368, Oregon Laws 2019, signed June 13, 2019, 150 days after it was filed. In force from January 1, 2020.

What it does

The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.

Modifies procedures by which person convicted of felony initiates proceedings to obtain DNA testing. Directs State Court Administrator to develop forms for use during court proceedings on DNA test requests. Authorizes person requesting testing to file motion requesting property and evidence control and disposition records and other written materials relating to prior forensic testing. Modifies requirements of motion and accompanying documents for DNA testing. Requires person to serve district attorney with copy of all prior sworn statements of person concerning underlying prosecution. Modifies findings that, if made by court, require court to order DNA testing. Establishes findings that, if made by court, authorize court to order DNA testing. Creates procedures by which party seeking testing at certain laboratories may request court to order evaluation of laboratory in order for resulting DNA profile to be eligible for entry into state or national DNA index system. Provides that upon request to district attorney, victim has right to receive notice concerning DNA testing proceedings. Specifies when district attorneys must or may provide notification to crime victims.

Sponsors

Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.

In the Senate

1 co-sponsor

James Manning Jr.

In the House of Representatives

3 co-sponsors

Jennifer Williamson, Alissa Keny-Guyer, Janeen Sollman

Its course

January 14 to June 21, 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 action25 actions on 24 days

In the SenateJan 14 to Apr 2399 days

Waiting for a committeeJan 14 to Jan 151 day

JudiciaryJan 15 to Apr 1994 days

In the House of RepresentativesApr 23 to May 3037 days

Waiting for a committeeApr 23 to Apr 263 days

JudiciaryApr 26 to May 2125 days

Back in the SenateMay 30 to Jun 67 days

With the GovernorJun 6 to Jun 137 days

Votes

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

  • Senate, third reading29–0

    Passed · Apr 23 · 1 present

  • House of Representatives, third reading56–0

    Passed · May 30 · 4 present

  • Senate, concurrence27–0

    Agreed to the other chamber's changes · Jun 5 · 2 present

Amendments

Each amendment offered, and what became of it.

  • Senate committee amendmentAdopted

    Adopted Apr 19

  • House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted

    Adopted May 21

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 Senate Jan 14 – Apr 23

  1. Jan 14Introduced
  2. Jan 15Sent to Judiciary
  3. Feb 11Heard in Judiciary
  4. Apr 4Heard in Judiciary
  5. Apr 8Heard in Judiciary
  6. Apr 19Judiciary recommended it as amended
  7. Apr 22Read a second time
  8. Apr 23Passed the Senate, 29 to 0

In the House of Representatives Apr 24 – May 30

  1. Apr 24Arrived in the House of Representatives
  2. Apr 26Sent to Judiciary
  3. May 6Heard in Judiciary
  4. May 8Heard in Judiciary
  5. May 21Judiciary recommended it as amended
  6. May 22Read a second time
  7. May 30Passed the House of Representatives, 56 to 0

Back in the Senate Jun 5 – Jun 6

  1. Jun 5The Senate agreed to the House of Representatives's amendments and passed it again, 27 to 0
  2. Jun 6Signed in the Senate

To the Governor Jun 7 – Jun 21

  1. Jun 7Signed in the House of Representatives
  2. Jun 13Signed by the Governor
  3. Jun 21Became chapter 368 of Oregon Laws 2019
  4. In force from January 1, 2020
All 25 actions, as published
  1. Jan 14Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
  2. Jan 15Referred to Judiciary.Senate
  3. Feb 11Public Hearing held.Senate
  4. Apr 4Work Session held.Senate
  5. Apr 8Work Session held.Senate
  6. Apr 19Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Senate
  7. Apr 22Second reading.Senate
  8. Apr 23Third reading. Carried by Thatcher. Passed.Senate
  9. Apr 24First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House of Representatives
  10. Apr 26Referred to Judiciary.House of Representatives
  11. May 6Public Hearing held.House of Representatives
  12. May 8Work Session held.House of Representatives
  13. May 21Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.House of Representatives
  14. May 22Second reading.House of Representatives
  15. May 23Carried over to May 27, 2019 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.House of Representatives
  16. May 27Carried over to May 28, 2019 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.House of Representatives
  17. May 28Carried over to May 29, 2019 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.House of Representatives
  18. May 29Carried over to May 30, 2019 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.House of Representatives
  19. May 30Third reading. Carried by McLane. Passed.House of Representatives
  20. Jun 5Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.Senate
  21. Jun 6President signed.Senate
  22. Jun 7Speaker signed.House of Representatives
  23. Jun 13Governor signed.Senate
  24. Jun 21Chapter 368, 2019 Laws.Senate
  25. Jun 21Effective date, January 1, 2020.Senate