Committees · 2013 Regular Session
Judiciary
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Floyd ProzanskiChair
Democrat · 4th District
Betsy CloseVice-chair
Republican · 8th District
Democrat · 23rd District
Republican · 1st District
Democrat · 5th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2013 Regular Session.
Bills sent230
18% of the bills the Senate sent to committees
Reported out53%
123 of 230; 107 stopped in committee
Time in committee42 days
most between 21 and 60 days
Amendments offered1
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026 is so far.
202626 bills
reported 85% · typically 12 days, most 8–17 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2025299 bills
reported 38% · typically 46 days, most 34–66 · 0 amendments · 6 members
202413 bills
reported 85% · typically 11 days, most 8–15 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2023275 bills
reported 39% · typically 54 days, most 39–77 · 0 amendments · 5 members
202021 bills
reported 86% · typically 8 days, most 6–10 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2019312 bills
reported 52% · typically 48 days, most 31–73 · 1 amendment · 7 members
201819 bills
reported 95% · typically 7 days, most 7–14 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2017310 bills
reported 51% · typically 45 days, most 28–76 · 6 amendments · 5 members
201623 bills
reported 78% · typically 10 days, most 7–14 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2015291 bills
reported 55% · typically 42 days, most 28–68 · 4 amendments · 5 members
201420 bills
reported 80% · typically 10 days, most 6–11 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2013230 bills
reported 53% · typically 42 days, most 21–60 · 1 amendment · 5 members
201217 bills
reported 59% · typically 8 days, most 6–9 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2011298 bills
reported 56% · typically 52 days, most 36–79 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2009361 bills
reported 60% · typically 42 days, most 24–62 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2007381 bills
reported 53% · typically 39 days, most 19–65 · 0 amendments · 5 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2013 Regular Session, newest first.
230 bills
Senate Bill 855 · Modifies crime of invasion of personal privacy by prohibiting observation by device or electronic means regardless of whether recording is made.
Sent June 14, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 24 days
Senate Bill 853 · Prohibits public body from operating drone, acquiring information through operation of drone or disclosing information acquired through operation of drone, except as authorized by Act.
Sent June 4, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 34 days
House Bill 3520 · Allows Oregon resident filing for bankruptcy to claim either exemptions established by federal law or exemptions established by state law.
Sent May 21, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 48 days
House Bill 3327 · Authorizes court to set aside conviction for certain sex crimes under certain circumstances.
Sent May 14, 2013 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 3467 · Requires persons that operate websites that disseminate photographic records of arrested individuals and charge fees for removal of these records to remove photographs and related information from all websites within their ownership or control without charging fee when requested in writing and arrest resulted in acquittal or violation, or following expunction.
Sent May 14, 2013 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2384 · Authorizes civil and criminal forfeiture of motor vehicle if person is convicted of certain offenses relating to driving while suspended or revoked.
Sent May 7, 2013 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2595 · Creates crime of interference with state forestland management in the second degree.
Sent May 7, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 62 days
House Bill 2596 · Provides private entity contracting with State Forestry Department for performance of forest practice on state forestland with cause of action against person intentionally committing act hindering, impairing, obstructing or attempting to hinder, impair or obstruct private entity performance of forest practice.
Sent May 7, 2013 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 3434 · Defines "within 1,000 feet" as straight line measurement in radius extending 1,000 feet or less in every direction from a specified location or from boundary line of property for purposes of determining whether certain activities and operations are unlawful.
Sent May 7, 2013 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 3363 · Requires Department of Human Services to disclose case plan and written information to all parties in juvenile dependency proceedings.
Sent May 6, 2013 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2226 · Modifies laws governing public notice of change of names proceedings.
Sent May 3, 2013 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2334 · Modifies crime of compelling prostitution.
Sent May 3, 2013 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2607 · Modifies method of determining amount of presentence incarceration credits for persons convicted of crime.
Sent May 3, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 66 days
House Bill 2920 · Amends statements required for notice of criminal offender record check in investigations of child abuse or neglect.
Sent May 3, 2013 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 3183 · Authorizes county sheriff to deliver person sentenced to custody of Department of Corrections directly to youth correction facility if person is under 20 years of age at time of sentencing and was under 18 years of age at time of offense.
Sent May 3, 2013 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 3201 · Allows person holding interest in property to recover economic and property damages resulting from fire occurring due to certain statutory or rule violations or originating on land used or capable of being used for growing forest tree species.
Sent May 3, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 66 days
House Bill 3277 · Allows prosecuting attorneys 90 days after sentencing to present restitution information to court.
Sent May 3, 2013 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 3286 · Eliminates transcription requirement for warrants based on sworn oral statements.
Sent May 3, 2013 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 3287 · Requires party in post-conviction relief proceeding to disclose witness information to opposing party pursuant to timeline established by court.
Sent May 3, 2013 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2536 · Modifies laws relating to transfers of structured settlement payment rights.
Sent May 1, 2013 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
210 more
House Bill 2668 · Expands definition of "place of public accommodation" to include places owned or maintained by public body and services provided by public body.
Sent May 1, 2013 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2986 · Permits court, after suspension of driving privileges for failure to pay fine, to reinstate person's driving privileges if person is enrolled in preapprenticeship program or is registered as apprentice.
Sent May 1, 2013 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 3282 · Requires trial court to issue written orders in certain victims' rights proceedings.
Sent May 1, 2013 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2944 · Adopts Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act.
Sent April 26, 2013 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2601 · Modifies restriction on use of photographs taken using photo red light camera.
Sent April 25, 2013 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2834 · Enacts Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts.
Sent April 25, 2013 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 3047 · Extends length of suspension of driving privileges if person fails to pay fine or obey order of court from 10 years to 20 years.
Sent April 25, 2013 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2205 · Adds members of Legislative Assembly, attorneys, dentists, optometrists and chiropractors to list of public or private officials required to report abuse of person 65 years of age or older, operative January 1, 2015.
Sent April 24, 2013 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2963 · Provides that state law may not be construed implicitly to preempt city's authority to control or regulate use of sidewalks.
Sent April 24, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 75 days
Senate Bill 780 · Requires grand jury proceeding involving use of deadly force by police officer to be recorded.
Sent April 24, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 75 days
House Bill 2833 · Adopts Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act.
Sent April 23, 2013 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2962 · Repeals statute, on April 1, 2014, requiring trial within reasonable period of time for criminal defendants.
Sent April 23, 2013 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2710 · Provides that law enforcement agencies may use drones only as specified by law.
Sent April 22, 2013 · Reported out after 44 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2685 · Authorizes temporary release of inmates conveyed to another jurisdiction on same terms as inmates confined in Department of Corrections institution.
Sent April 18, 2013 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2774 · Repeals sunset on Task Force on Victims' Rights Enforcement.
Sent April 18, 2013 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2783 · Creates offense of unlawful tethering.
Sent April 18, 2013 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 3198 · Requires justice or municipal court to notify Department of State Police when court enters judgment of conviction of Class A misdemeanor.
Sent April 17, 2013 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 3253 · Requires sex offender who is released into Oregon, who is placed on probation in Oregon or who moves into Oregon, to register as sex offender if jurisdiction of conviction or federal law requires registration, regardless of whether conviction would be sex crime in this state.
Sent April 17, 2013 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 3281 · Requires all agents of defense to inform victim of right to refuse contact in criminal and post-conviction proceedings.
Sent April 17, 2013 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2403 · Modifies manner in which scrap metal business may purchase metal for recycling purposes.
Sent April 15, 2013 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2773 · Permits person to enter into driving while under influence of intoxicants diversion agreement even if person has already entered treatment following charge of minor in possession of alcoholic beverage or charge of possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.
Sent April 15, 2013 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 3278 · Permits appellate court to vacate juvenile court judgment or order and remand to juvenile court for reconsideration.
Sent April 15, 2013 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 851 · Directs Public Utility Commission to appoint executive director of Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots.
Sent April 8, 2013 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2627 · Permits court to dismiss with prejudice charge of driving while under influence of intoxicants if person in diversion program meets certain conditions.
Sent April 4, 2013 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 834 · Increases penalty for crime of initiating false report to maximum of one year's imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.
Sent April 2, 2013 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2111 · Revises standard for determination of whether individual is substantially limited in major life activity.
Sent April 1, 2013 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2116 · Authorizes court to provide medical exemption to person otherwise required to install ignition interlock device as part of driving while under influence of intoxicants diversion agreement if person meets requirements established by Department of Transportation by rule.
Sent April 1, 2013 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2449 · Makes strikes or recognition of picket line of labor organization by assistant attorneys general unlawful.
Sent April 1, 2013 · Reported out after 65 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 829 · Exempts claims based on conduct that constitutes child abuse, or conduct that constitutes knowingly allowing, permitting or encouraging child abuse, from notice requirement of Oregon Tort Claims Act.
Sent April 1, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 98 days
House Bill 2569 · Allows law practices to serve as trustees of trust deeds.
Sent March 28, 2013 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2603 · Provides that if motion is filed for return or restoration of device seized by law enforcement agency as gray machine, burden of proof is on state to establish that device is gray machine.
Sent March 28, 2013 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2433 · Prohibits court from considering party's disability in determining child custody unless court finds behaviors or limitations related to party's disability endanger or will endanger health, safety or welfare of child.
Sent March 27, 2013 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2049 · Authorizes juvenile community supervision officer to take youth offender who violates parole into custody upon issuance of order or warrant of arrest.
Sent March 21, 2013 · Reported out after 64 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 815 · Provides that agri-tourism provider is not liable for injury to or death of participant arising out of inherent risks of agri-tourism activities if agri-tourism provider posts certain notices.
Sent March 20, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 110 days
House Bill 2542 · Increases period of revocation of driving privileges to three years if person convicted of failure to perform duties of driver causes serious physical injury to another.
Sent March 18, 2013 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2234 · Eliminates sunset of provision authorizing supervisory authority to place offenders on inactive post-prison supervision.
Sent March 14, 2013 · Reported out after 47 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 812 · Provides that party or attorney may make no more than one motion for change of judge in cause, matter or proceeding in judicial district with three or fewer circuit court judges.
Sent March 14, 2013 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
House Bill 2053 · Authorizes requests by certain state agencies for criminal records checks for purposes of licensure, certification or registration of foster homes by Native American tribes.
Sent March 13, 2013 · Reported out after 47 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2121 · Requires person who has been convicted of driving while under influence of intoxicants to provide proof to Department of Transportation that person has completed required treatment program.
Sent March 13, 2013 · Reported out after 68 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2570 · Provides that funds of person subject to protective proceeding may be used to pay reasonable fees, costs and disbursements for services related to protective proceeding.
Sent March 11, 2013 · Reported out after 50 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2573 · Provides that engaging in business of or acting in capacity of immigration consultant is unlawful practice subject to enforcement under Unlawful Trade Practices Act unless federal law authorizes person to act as immigration consultant or person is active member of Oregon State Bar.
Sent March 11, 2013 · Reported out after 50 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 281 · Adds post-traumatic stress disorder to definition of "debilitating medical condition" for purposes of statutes authorizing medical use of marijuana.
Sent March 11, 2013 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 680 · Provides that certain persons may seek contribution from persons who have resolved liability to state in administrative or judicially approved settlement.
Sent March 5, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 125 days
Senate Bill 709 · Allows person holding interest in property to recover economic and property damages resulting from fire occurring due to certain statutory or rule violations or resulting from fire escaping from land used or capable of being used for growing forest tree species.
Sent March 5, 2013 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 752 · Revises definition of "ambulatory surgical center" to include facility operated substantially for purpose of performing abortions.
Sent March 5, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 125 days
Senate Bill 694 · Creates offense of operating impostor police vehicle.
Sent March 4, 2013 · Reported out after 51 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 697 · Prohibits person not licensed to perform tattooing from possessing equipment used for tattooing with intent to use that equipment on another person.
Sent March 4, 2013 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 713 · Permits firearms training facilities in specified exclusive farm use zones.
Sent March 4, 2013 · Reported out after 64 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 764 · Requires counties to establish policy for law enforcement response to incident involving active shooter.
Sent March 4, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 126 days
Senate Bill 774 · Requires person who has control of child attending school to ensure that child is not under influence of controlled substance at school, on school property or at school-sponsored activity, function or event.
Sent March 4, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 126 days
Senate Bill 787 · Authorizes cities and school districts to use cameras to record drivers failing to obey traffic control devices that are mounted on school buses.
Sent March 4, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 126 days
House Bill 2143 · Eliminates requirement that Department of Corrections inspect local correctional facility of county for compliance with specified provisions of state law when county conducts inspections for compliance.
Sent March 1, 2013 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2562 · Allows Chief Justice of Supreme Court to adopt rules governing use of electronic applications for all state court records.
Sent March 1, 2013 · Reported out after 98 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 688 · Authorizes Oregon Youth Authority to establish and administer Community Transition for Youth Program for youth convicted of certain crimes committed to Department of Corrections and in physical custody of youth authority who will complete sentences within three years or less of attaining 26 years of age.
Sent March 1, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 129 days
Senate Bill 689 · Authorizes Oregon Youth Authority to establish and administer Community Transition for Youth Program for youth convicted of certain crimes committed to Department of Corrections and in physical custody of youth authority when youth attains 25 years of age before completion of sentence.
Sent March 1, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 129 days
Senate Bill 699 · Modifies laws prohibiting possession of firearms in public buildings.
Sent March 1, 2013 · Reported out after 67 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 700 · Requires person to request criminal background check before transferring firearm to any other person .
Sent March 1, 2013 · Reported out after 67 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 758 · Requires person that owns firearm to obtain and maintain in effect liability insurance policy that covers firearm and complies with provisions specifying coverage and other requirements for liability insurance policy.
Sent March 1, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 129 days
Senate Bill 788 · Modifies types of conditions qualifying as disability and types of animals qualifying as assistance animals for purposes of accessing places of public accommodation and places of access to state government services, programs or activities and for purposes of cause of action for harm to assistance animal.
Sent March 1, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 129 days
Senate Bill 796 · Specifies requirements for course taken to demonstrate competence with handgun for person applying for concealed handgun license .
Sent March 1, 2013 · Reported out after 67 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 2553 · Modifies maximum period of time between defendant's arraignment and preliminary hearing.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Reported out after 60 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2554 · Authorizes conditional discharge of person found guilty of unlawful possession of prescription drug.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Reported out after 60 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 6 · Increases punishment for animal neglect in first degree to maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both, for repeat animal neglect offenders, neglect that occurs in presence of minor child or animal neglect offenses involving 10 or more animals.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Reported out after 50 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 623 · Revises and clarifies requirements for petition to adopt minor child.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 681 · Creates Task Force on Unanimous Jury Verdicts to study potential impact of requiring unanimous jury verdicts in Oregon.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 130 days
Senate Bill 682 · Repeals death penalty.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 130 days
Senate Bill 690 · Permits order to set aside conviction of certain sex crimes under certain circumstances.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 130 days
Senate Bill 695 · Modifies provisions relating to mandamus actions.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 130 days
Senate Bill 696 · Modifies exemption from execution applicable to certain firearms.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 130 days
Senate Bill 698 · Specifies that commission of animal neglect in first degree is punishable by five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both, if certain aggravating factors exist.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 130 days
Senate Bill 740 · Requires criminal history record check for transfer of knife from knife dealer to purchaser.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 130 days
Senate Bill 760 · For purposes of invoking justification for use of physical force, requires person who uses physical force in self-defense to make good faith effort to retreat.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 130 days
Senate Bill 779 · Requires Attorney General to appoint attorney to lead investigation when peace officer uses deadly physical force.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 130 days
Senate Bill 780 · Requires grand jury proceeding involving use of deadly force by police officer to be recorded.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Reported out after 53 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 781 · Changes standard for use of deadly force from officer's reasonable belief that certain circumstances exist in which other person is undertaking particular conduct to belief by reasonable person in officer's circumstances that other person is undertaking particular conduct.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 130 days
Senate Bill 786 · Expands crime of trafficking in persons to include children for purpose of engaging in commercial sex acts.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 130 days
Senate Bill 794 · Provides that residents of other states authorized to engage in medical use of marijuana who possess less than one ounce of marijuana are excepted from certain laws.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Reported out after 55 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 797 · Clarifies that court may charge fee to non-English-speaking party who is not unable to pay for services of interpreter in proceeding.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 130 days
Senate Bill 798 · Allows court to replace juror with alternate juror in criminal case after jury begins deliberations in certain circumstances.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 130 days
Senate Bill 799 · Requires order of court to change attorney, or to terminate relationship of attorney and client, in action or proceeding.
Sent February 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 130 days
House Bill 2572 · Allows court to order payment of attorney fees, costs and expenses in domestic relations proceeding that relates to life insurance.
Sent February 26, 2013 · Reported out after 69 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2378 · Allows parent or guardian of minor to file petition seeking appointment of guardian for minor as adult within 90 days before minor attains majority or such other time as court deems necessary and appropriate.
Sent February 25, 2013 · Reported out after 64 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2571 · Clarifies that spousal support payments terminate on death of either party in domestic relations proceeding except for unpaid balance of previously ordered spousal support.
Sent February 25, 2013 · Reported out after 67 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 610 · Modifies definitions pertaining to assistance animals for purposes of accessing places of public accommodation and places of access to state government services, programs or activities and for purposes of cause of action for harm to assistance animal.
Sent February 25, 2013 · Reported out after 58 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 622 · Defines "record of the case" and "supplemental confidential file" in juvenile court proceedings.
Sent February 25, 2013 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 628 · Provides that minimum sentence for certain felonies is 10 years if defendant threatened use of firearm during commission of felony, 20 years if defendant discharged firearm during commission of felony and 25 years if defendant discharged firearm causing physical injury during commission of felony.
Sent February 25, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 133 days
Senate Bill 634 · Reduces subjects of meetings that governing bodies of public bodies may conduct in executive session.
Sent February 25, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 133 days
Senate Bill 635 · Requires judge to appoint certified shorthand reporter for aggravated murder proceedings.
Sent February 25, 2013 · Reported out after 53 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 636 · Creates crime of threatening a public official.
Sent February 25, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 133 days
Senate Bill 637 · Authorizes court, upon finding defendant unfit to proceed by reason of incapacity, to order involuntary medication of defendant under specified conditions.
Sent February 25, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 133 days
Senate Bill 638 · Approves adoption of and modifications to rules of Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.
Sent February 25, 2013 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 647 · Removes Department of State Police as designated state point of contact for purposes of National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
Sent February 25, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 133 days
Senate Bill 673 · Enhances penalties for crime of trafficking in persons if victim was under 15 years of age or force was used and trafficking was for purpose of commercial sex acts.
Sent February 25, 2013 · Reported out after 60 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 553 · Prohibits abortion unless physician has first determined probable post-fertilization age of unborn child, except in case of medical emergency.
Sent February 21, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 137 days
Senate Bill 566 · Directs State Medical Examiner to assume counties' responsibilities related to death investigations.
Sent February 21, 2013 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 576 · Creates crime of making an unauthorized arrest.
Sent February 21, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 137 days
Senate Bill 589 · Removes requirement that court review and approve administrative order for child support that modifies court order for child support.
Sent February 21, 2013 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 590 · Deletes requirement to provide telephone numbers in request for modification of child support orders.
Sent February 21, 2013 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 591 · Provides that entry of general judgment of dismissal of judicial proceeding does not dismiss previously entered administrative order of child support involving same parties.
Sent February 21, 2013 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 592 · Revises Oregon Uniform Trust Code.
Sent February 21, 2013 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 565 · Modifies authority of Oregon Health and Science University to establish police force.
Sent February 20, 2013 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2043 · Continues jurisdiction of Department of Public Safety Standards and Training over cases in which public safety officer or instructor was denied training or certification, notwithstanding subsequent change in employment status of officer or instructor.
Sent February 18, 2013 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2236 · Extends sunset of provision authorizing Department of Corrections to contract with out-of-state public entity for correctional services.
Sent February 18, 2013 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2547 · Modifies statutes relating to jurors summoned by circuit courts.
Sent February 18, 2013 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2565 · Gives judgment lien awarded to custodian of law practice priority over certain other creditors and security interests.
Sent February 18, 2013 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 522 · Provides that fee for certain motions related to appeals and petitions for review may not be collected from state, counties, cities or school districts.
Sent February 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 140 days
Senate Bill 524 · Provides that drone may be used by law enforcement agency for purpose of surveillance of person only pursuant to warrant or in emergency circumstances.
Sent February 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 140 days
Senate Bill 528 · Allows Secretary of State, State Treasurer, judicial department and legislative department to obtain copyrights and patents on data processing materials and to sell, lease or otherwise make available the materials to local, state and federal governmental bodies.
Sent February 18, 2013 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 560 · Prohibits law enforcement agencies and officers from profiling based on specified personal characteristics or circumstances of individuals, except when characteristics or circumstances are tied to specific suspect description or credible information related to criminal incident or activity.
Sent February 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 140 days
Senate Bill 563 · Makes consumption of controlled substance on school property or at school function by person under 21 years of age unlawful.
Sent February 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 140 days
House Bill 2148 · Makes nonsubstantive and technical changes in Oregon law.
Sent February 15, 2013 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 518 · Exempts certain student assistance payments and child care tax credits from execution.
Sent February 13, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 145 days
Senate Bill 542 · Removes Department of State Police as designated state point of contact for purposes of National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
Sent February 13, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 145 days
Senate Bill 463 · Requires Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to create, upon written request of one member of Legislative Assembly from each major political party, racial and ethnic impact statement for proposed legislation or state measure.
Sent February 11, 2013 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 483 · Authorizes health care facility, health care provider and patient to file notice of adverse health care incident with Oregon Patient Safety Commission.
Sent February 11, 2013 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 492 · Requires district attorney to disclose to defendant material or information that tends to be favorable to defendant with respect to determination of guilt, sentence to be imposed or impeachment of witness.
Sent February 11, 2013 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 464 · Requires court to inform jury of certain mandatory minimum sentences prior to deliberation.
Sent February 7, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 151 days
Senate Bill 466 · Requires law enforcement agency to make reasonable effort to notify parent or guardian if agency issues citation to person under 18 years of age for attempting to purchase, purchasing, acquiring or possessing alcoholic beverage.
Sent February 7, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 151 days
Senate Bill 472 · Directs Child Support Program and Division of Child Support of Department of Justice to submit report related to establishment, collection and enforcement of child support obligations from obligors who are sole proprietors, self-employed or independent contractors.
Sent February 7, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 151 days
Senate Bill 479 · Provides that State of Oregon does not have ownership interest in certain real property.
Sent February 7, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 151 days
Senate Bill 480 · Modifies requirement that attorney for person asserting claim against construction design professional certify that witness construction design professional is available and willing to testify in favor of claimant.
Sent February 7, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 151 days
Senate Bill 481 · Establishes Oregon Center for Policing Excellence within Department of Public Safety Standards and Training for purposes of making policing in Oregon more effective and efficient, making communities safer and reducing number of offenders entering criminal justice system.
Sent February 7, 2013 · Reported out after 53 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 482 · Adds saliva to category of bodily substances that may not be propelled at public safety officer under aggravated harassment statute, provided that saliva comes into physical contact with public safety officer.
Sent February 7, 2013 · Reported out after 67 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 336 · Eliminates requirement for special relationship to establish liability of local government for economic injuries incurred by person acting in good faith reliance on negligent misrepresentation by local government of effect of comprehensive plan and land use regulations.
Sent February 5, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 153 days
Senate Bill 29 · Revises definitions for purposes of fireworks laws.
Sent January 22, 2013 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 46 · Modifies statute of limitations for action against person registered to practice architecture, landscape architecture or engineering arising out of construction, alteration or repair of improvement to real property .
Sent January 22, 2013 · Reported out after 78 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 71 · Imposes restrictions on use of drones by private parties and public entities.
Sent January 22, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 167 days
Senate Bill 73 · Allows agricultural producer in danger of foreclosure on agricultural property to request mediation if producer owes more than $50,000 to one or more creditors.
Sent January 22, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 167 days
Senate Bill 94 · Authorizes law enforcement agencies to establish sobriety checkpoints.
Sent January 22, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 167 days
Senate Bill 130 · Requires criminal records check for volunteers and employees who staff State Emergency Operations Center or emergency operating facility of city or county.
Sent January 22, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 167 days
Senate Bill 141 · Extends criminal sanctions for signing false documents for filing with office of Secretary of State to all business registry filings.
Sent January 22, 2013 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 186 · Expands list of crimes for which court may issue warrant authorizing installation or tracking of mobile tracking device.
Sent January 22, 2013 · Reported out after 69 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 239 · Requires party in domestic relations proceeding to provide, upon request, vehicle identification number or other identifying number for each motor vehicle or boat registered to party or in which party has any interest.
Sent January 22, 2013 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 339 · Exempts entire value of homestead from sale on execution, lien of judgment or liability for debts of owner if debt arises directly from or as result of catastrophic or terminal illness or injury.
Sent January 22, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 167 days
Senate Bill 369 · Establishes exemption from required disclosure for retiree financial information maintained by Public Employees Retirement System.
Sent January 22, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 167 days
Senate Bill 394 · Extends statute of limitations under certain circumstances for filing complaint or civil action based on alleged unlawful practice.
Sent January 22, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 167 days
Senate Bill 412 · Expands definition of "public body" subject to public meetings law to include coordinated care organizations.
Sent January 22, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 167 days
Senate Bill 444 · Creates offense of smoking in motor vehicle.
Sent January 22, 2013 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 9 · Provides that violation of offense of operating motor vehicle while using mobile communication device is Class C traffic violation instead of Class D traffic violation .
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 27 · Modifies dates by which certain governmental entities must submit asset forfeiture reports.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 28 · Authorizes publishing notice of criminal forfeiture, civil forfeiture and intent to dispose of unclaimed property on Internet.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 30 · Authorizes court to designate crime of luring a minor as sex crime in certain circumstances.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 96 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 39 · Authorizes sentencing court to enter order staying sentence or portion of sentence pending resolution of appeal.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 40 · Defines "marijuana" and "marijuana product." Reduces unlawful manufacture of marijuana to Class B felony.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 94 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 41 · Provides that matters for which quorum of governing body may not meet in private for purpose of deciding or deliberating are limited to budget, fiscal or policy matters that are before, or likely to come before, governing body.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 42 · Creates process for appeal from circuit court's granting or denying DNA test, granting or denying motion for new trial and denying appointment of counsel.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 45 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 43 · Authorizes appellate court to review jury instructions for plain error despite failure of party to object with particularity.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 44 · Directs appellate court to notify parties to appeal when appellate court receives corrected or supplemental judgment from trial court.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 47 · Prohibits use of certain restraints on pregnant inmates and inmates in postpartum recovery.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 48 · Expands circumstances under which person is justified in using physical force upon another person who commits or is attempting to commit criminal trespass.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 49 · Authorizes Chief Justice of Supreme Court to adopt standards and plan for physical security of judges and staff.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 50 · Provides that trial court has jurisdiction to enter appealable order after filing of notice of appeal in certain circumstances.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 51 · Modifies provisions relating to consolidation of probation violation proceedings.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 52 · Directs state agencies to preserve final orders in contested cases issued by agency in digital format and to provide electronic copies to Oregon State Bar, or designee, upon request.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 75 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 53 · Modifies authority granted to peace officers to perform community caretaking functions.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 54 · Defines "digital accounts" and "digital assets" for purposes of administration of estates and trusts.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 55 · Modifies jury instruction applicable to witness who consciously testifies falsely in one part of testimony.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 56 · Decreases penalty for crime of cheating to maximum of one year's imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 57 · Increases penalty for crime of riot to maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 58 · Reduces minimum duration of special alternative incarceration program from 270 days to 240 days.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 59 · Increases amount of noneconomic damages that may be awarded in civil action seeking damages arising out of bodily injury.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 60 · Increases number of members appointed to Council on Court Procedures by Board of Governors of Oregon State Bar from 12 to 14.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 61 · Repeals obsolete provision relating to jury trials in county courts.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 62 · Requires that two Multnomah County judges hold court in City of Gresham.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 63 · Extends statute of limitations from 10 years to 12 years for action for recovery of real property or for recovery of possession of real property.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 64 · Increases time for conducting preliminary hearing on minor's application for emancipation to 15 days after date of filing.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 65 · Increases statute of limitations from 10 to 12 years for causes of action with no specified statute of limitations.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 66 · Increases amount of penalties available to owner of certain stolen items in civil action against adult or emancipated minor who stole items.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 67 · Increases time during which person can file action to preserve claim before running of statute of limitations and be exempt from claim for wrongful use of civil proceeding.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 68 · Eliminates mandatory minimum sentence for persons under 18 years of age convicted of committing crime of using a child in a display of sexually explicit conduct.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 69 · Modifies sentence that court is required to impose when certain persons are convicted of felony driving under the influence of intoxicants.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 70 · Eliminates July 1, 2013, sunset of provision that limits length of incarceration court may impose when certain probationary sentences are revoked for reasons other than commission of new crime.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 111 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 72 · Modifies period of time between entry of court order authorizing disposal of certain biological evidence and execution of order.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 75 · Eliminates requirement that Oregon Youth Authority make progress reports to Legislative Assembly.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 76 · Modifies procedures related to executing sentence of death.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 78 · Modifies rate of reimbursement that city or county may seek from inmate confined in local correctional facility.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 79 · Modifies description of certain agreements between county and Department of Corrections.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 80 · Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to modify sentencing guidelines grid.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 81 · Modifies minimum term of incarceration for offenders convicted of aggravated murder who are eligible for parole.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 82 · Eliminates suspension of driving privileges for person convicted of possessing less than one ounce of marijuana.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 94 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 83 · Modifies statute of limitations applicable to civil actions arising out of commission of certain crimes.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 84 · Modifies amount of compensation victims of certain crimes may be awarded.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 85 · Provides that discussion of matter for which governing body has authority to make decision or recommendation on policy or administration constitutes deliberations for public meetings law purposes, without regard to whether public notice of matter is given.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 86 · States that electronic communication that is simultaneous and contemporaneous communication is subject to public meetings law.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 87 · Provides that action to recover balance due upon account must be commenced within six years, or within limitation period that would be applicable in state in which party seeking to recover resides, whichever is shorter.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 88 · Requires superintendent of state mental hospital or director of facility to give notice to district attorney and counsel for defendant of court's determination that defendant lacks substantial probability of having capacity to stand trial or that defendant is entitled to discharge.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 89 · Requires superintendent of state mental hospital or director of facility to evaluate defendant for capacity to stand trial if district attorney intends to file charges against defendant after defendant is discharged by court order.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 90 · Modifies certification system for shorthand reporters.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 96 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 92 · Creates crime of threatening public official.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 94 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 93 · Authorizes Department of Corrections to make grants to counties for provision of reentry support and services to certain offenders under 19 years of age.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 180 · Reduces portion of fine imposed in criminal action that is payable to state.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 184 · Allows notice of garnishment to be served by first class mail or, in certain circumstances, by other methods.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 187 · Modifies time period within which Department of Corrections must comply with court's direction to prepare certain proposed release plans.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 188 · Authorizes Oregon Youth Authority to establish work release program for persons in physical custody of youth authority but in legal custody of Department of Corrections.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 87 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 201 · Expands offense of driving while under influence of intoxicants to include any drug that adversely affects person's physical or mental faculties to noticeable or perceptible degree.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 202 · Extends suspension of driving privileges beyond end of suspension or revocation period if person fails to submit proof of installation or maintain installation of required ignition interlock device.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 221 · Permits court to stay termination of driving while under influence of intoxicants diversion agreement under certain conditions.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 289 · Requires that court consider legislative history of statute when construing statute.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 340 · Creates crime of hindering prosecution in the second degree.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 341 · Repeals statute authorizing payment of support for child attending school.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 346 · Creates crime of unlawfully transferring large capacity magazine.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 347 · Modifies crime applicable to possession of firearm, or instrument used as dangerous weapon, while in or on school grounds.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 109 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 352 · Authorizes district attorney to initiate commitment proceeding when person charged with certain crimes lacks capacity to stand trial for crime and is dangerous and in need of commitment.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 395 · Requires that sexually explicit material involving minor remain in control of law enforcement agency or court throughout criminal or juvenile proceeding, provided that material is made reasonably available.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 396 · Exempts from execution debtor's right to assets held in, or right to receive payments under, medical savings account or health savings account.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 88 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 404 · Makes grandparents parties to juvenile dependency proceedings.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 409 · Requires district attorney to move court for protective order when material that depicts victim engaged in sexually explicit conduct is subject to discovery.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 417 · Requires corrections officer to report abuse of inmate to Department of Corrections or sheriff and to Attorney General.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 171 days
Senate Bill 421 · Authorizes district attorney to initiate commitment proceeding when person with mental disorder has committed certain violent or sexual acts and is extremely dangerous and in need of commitment.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 102 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 426 · Updates terminology with respect to civil commitment proceedings regarding person alleged to have mental illness.
Sent January 18, 2013 · Reported out after 96 days · then passed the Senate, and became law