HB 2772 Crime of domestic terrorism

VOTE:NO
Signed into law by Gov.Kotek

HB 2572 Paramilitary civil disorder

VOTE:NO
Signed into law by Gov.Kotek

HB 2005 Prohibits handmade guns, ownership until 21, & concealed carry by local governments

01/22/2023 VOTE:NO – Signed into law by Gov.Kotek 7-13-23, effective 7-13-23 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Measures/Overview/HB2005 Compromise Amendment – Revisions to HB 2005 are not so clear. The bill still requires a manufacture number, or privately made firearm (PMF) to have a serial number, which isn’t clear the time frame allowed to obtain a number once made. By requiring a…

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SB 618 Increases sentence for wearing body armor

VOTE:NO
Signed into law by Gov. Kotek

HB 3445 Prohibits county to act as firearm agent

03/06/2023 VOTE:NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Measures/Overview/HB3445 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Committees/HJUD/Overview This bill authorizes county to adopt ordinance concerning Ballot Measure 114 (2022) providing that law enforcement agency with jurisdiction entirely within county is not required to act as firearm purchase permit agent, and permit is not required for transfer of firearm from transferor within county-to-county resident.

SB 320 Reduces prison time

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

SB 517 Prohibits denying license based on criminal record

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee

SB 779 Police required to get college degree

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

SB 188 Repeals not allowing courts to exclude evidence

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

SB 348 Study unlawful firearm possession

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

SB 527 Allows gun dealers to restrict service under 21

VOTE:NO
At president’s desk upon adjournment

HB 2006 Sets gun ownership at 21

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

HB 2007 Allows public entities to prohibit guns on property

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

SB 551 OHA in charge of dispensing firearms info

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee

HB 3513 Gun storage grants used as suicide prevention

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

SB 1510 Refuse consent to search and prohibits stops for vehicle light outages

VOTE:NO
Signed into law by Gov Brown

SB 1543 Paid lawyers for illegal immigrants

VOTE: NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

SB 1511 Right to retrial for non-unanimous verdict

VOTE:NO
Died in Committee

HB 4149 Gun-free zone liability

VOTE:YES
Died in Committee

SB 1577 Prohibits undetectable and untraceable firearms

VOTE:NO
Died in Committee

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HB 3145 Makes Publicly Available Database of Information about Public Safety Employees Records

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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SB 817 No More Fines on Court Bailouts for Juveniles

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 2930 Creates new Commission regarding Law Enforcement Standards

VOTE:YES
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 2928 Restricts the use of Riot Control Tools for Law Enforcement

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 3265 Foreign criminal protections

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 2172 Lowers minimum sentencing

VOTE:NO Signed into Law by Gov Brown on 07-14-21 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB2172 This bill changes mandatory minimum sentences for specified felonies other than murder to presumptive sentences. This is an attempt to allow a lesser sentence and overturn the twice voter approved Measure 11. Personal Choice and Responsibility For victims trying to move on and heal from abuse, letting…

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HB 2543 Delaying Firearm purchases

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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HB 3005 Ends state preemption over local gun ban ordinances

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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SB 401 Redefines minimum sentencing

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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HB 3088 Repeals crime of prostitution

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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HB 2510 Lockup requirements for Firearms

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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HB 3115 Homeless camping

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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SB 396 Defines “undetectable firearm” and creates fines.

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 3355 requires officers’ names on uniforms during crowd control.

VOTE:NO
Signed as law by Gov. Brown

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HB 2481 Prohibits Law Enforcement Agencies from receiving Military Surplus Equipment

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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SB 296 Chief Justice during Emergency suspend time periods in court proceedings

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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SB 554 Allows ban of carry by CHL holder by Colleges, Universities, School Districts and Airport

VOTE:NO Signed into law by Gov. Brown on 06-01-21 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB554 This bill allows the State Capitol, colleges, universities, school districts, and the Portland Airport to ban carried firearms in or on their grounds by those with Concealed Handgun Licenses (it’s already illegal if you don’t have a CHL), making possession a Class A misdemeanor (364 days jail…

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SB 604 Requires permit to purchase firearms

01/21/2021 SB 604 VOTE:NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB604 This bill would have required a person to obtain permit before purchasing or otherwise receiving firearm under circumstances requiring criminal background check. Permit to be obtained from county sheriff or municipal police department and valid for 5 years. Person must provide proof of completion of firearm safety course…

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SB 585 Ends state preemption over local gun ban ordinances

01/21/2021 SB 585 VOTE:NO –  Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB585 This bill would have repealed ORS 166.170 through 166.176, which are the Oregon statutes that allow only the state to restrict the “sale, acquisition, transfer, ownership, possession, storage, transportation or use” of firearms (referred to as “preemption”), and not cities, counties or school districts. Personal Choice and Responsibility…

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HB 4208A Non-Lethal Means of Crowd Control/Dispersal.

VOTE:YES – Governor Signed  Allows law enforcement officers to deploy tear gas to control/disperse riot crowds as long as they follow certain procedure.

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HB 4203 I Cant Breathe

VOTE:YES – Governor Signed. Prohibits the use of force that impedes normal breathing or circulation of blood of another person by applying pressure on the throat or neck, unless peace officer may use deadly physical force.

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HB 4201A Use of Force study

VOTE:NO – Governor Brown Signed into Law. Transfers investigation of police use of deadly force incidents to state Attorney General who is required to appoint a special investigator, and release reports of officers even if not charged.

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HB 4126 Concealing Face During Riot

VOTE:YES – Died In Committee. Increases penalties for concealing persons face during a riot.

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HB 4041 Reorganizes Several Departments of Emergency Preparedness and Response

VOTE:NO – Died In Committee. Renames the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) as Oregon Department of Emergency Management and establishes the department as a state agency independent from the Oregon Military Department (OMD)

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HB 4005A Mandatory Gun Lock Up

VOTE:NO – Died in Committee. Requires owner or possessor of firearm to secure firearm with trigger or cable lock or in locked container when transferring the firearm and at all other times that the firearm is not carried by or under the “control” of the owner, and more.

SB 1538 Allows localities to ban “carry” by CHL holders

01/30/2020 SB 1538 VOTE:NO Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2020R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1538/ This bill allows cities, counties, school districts, colleges and universities, and metropolitan service districts to ban carried firearms in or on the grounds of “Public Buildings” – *even by those with Concealed Handgun Licenses.* “Public Building” is defined in ORS 166.360: “Public building” means a hospital, a capitol building, a public or…

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SB 1538 Localities allowed to ban carry by CHL holders

VOTE:NO – Died in Committee. Allows cities, counties, school districts, colleges and universities, and metropolitan service districts to ban carried firearms in or on the grounds of “Public Buildings” – even by those with Concealed Handgun Licenses.

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SB 1013 A – Reclassifies aggravated murder to decrease crimes eligible for death penalty

VOTE:NO – Governor Brown Signed Into Law
This bill reclassifies current manners of committing aggravated murder as murder in the first degree, thus removing death penalty as an option in sentencing

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HB 3064B County reduction of prisoners

VOTE:NO – Signed into Law by Gov Brown
Reducing imprisonment, which would decrease holding people accountable for their actions, will lead to early release, recidivism and higher crime

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HB 2449 Doubles phone taxes for 9-1-1 services

VOTE:NO – Gov Brown Signed into Law

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HB 3329 Raises age to buy a gun to 21, determined by gun dealer

VOTE:NO – Died In Committee

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SB 978 Firearm ownership, transfer, storage and use restrictions

VOTE:NO – Died In Committee

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HB 2505 Requires locked container or trigger locks on firearms

HB 2505 VOTE:NO – Died In Committee
Requires owner or possessor of firearm to secure firearm with trigger or cable lock or in locked container except when carried or otherwise ‘under control of,’ and more.

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HB 2014 Increases cap on noneconomic damages

VOTE:NO – Failed in the Senate
Removes $500,000 cap on noneconomic damages for actions arising out of bodily injury or death.

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HB 3338 Prohibits carrying firearms by university police

VOTE:NO – Died In Committee
Prohibits police officers commissioned by public university from carrying firearms

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HB 2932 Prohibits asking defendant’s immigration status

VOTE:NO – Signed into Law by Gov Brown
Prohibits court from asking defendant’s immigration status

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SB 925 Allows prohibiting possession even by CHL holders in public areas

VOTE:NO – Died In Committee
Allows local government organizations to ban carried firearms even by those with CHL permits.

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HB 3265 Bans magazines above 10 round capacity

VOTE:NO – Died In Committee
Rrohibits both fixed and detachable firearm magazines with more than ten round capacity.

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HB 3223 Requires registration of ‘assault weapons’

VOTE:NO – Died In Committee
Requires registration of ‘assault weapons’ with Oregon State Police or take other actions

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HB 3054 Criminalizes unlawful discharge of firearm

VOTE:NO – Died In Committee
Creates crime of unlawful discharge of a firearm if person knowingly discharges a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling or a building that is open to the public.

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SB 425 Repeals mandatory minimum sentences

SB 425 VOTE:YES – Died In Committee
Refers act to voters to repeal the mandatory minimum sentences for persons under the age of 18.

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HB 2758 Penalty for misrepresenting pets as assistance animals.

HB 2757 VOTE:YES – Died In Committee
Criminalizes misrepresentation of animals that are not trained as an assistance animal.

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HB 2465 Parole for certain inmates

HB 2465 VOTE:NO – Died In Committee
Directs the parole board to study the feasibility of release of certain aged inmates after 20 years of incarceration. Declares emergency

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HB 2327 School Safety & Prevention System

VOTE:YES – Died In Committee
Establishes Statewide School Safety and Prevention System to assist school districts and ESDs in decreasing acts of harassment, intimidation and cyber-bullying.

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SB 87 Raises age to buy any firearm to 21

SB 87 VOTE:NO – Died In Committee
Creates an exemption from anti-discrimination statute. Allows gun dealer to establish a minimum age for purchase of firearms, ammunition or firearms components, provided that minimum age is 21 years.

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SB 275 Requires locked container or trigger locks for firearms

VOTE:NO – Died In Committee – Implements trigger lock and other storage requirements for privately owned firearms.

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SB 323 Reciprocity for States recognizing OR CHLs

SB 323 VOTE:Yes – Died In Committee – Relating to concealed handgun licenses from states that recognize Oregon concealed handgun licenses.

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HJR 10 Requires unanimous verdict to convict in criminal matters

HJR 10 VOTE:YES – Died In Committee – Amends Oregon Constitution to require juries to issue a unanimous verdict in criminal cases. Refers to voters.

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SB 501 Permit to purchase firearms, background checks for ammo, more

SB 501 VOTE:NO – Died In Committee – Requires a permit in order to purchase any firearm, and more. Requires background check to purchase ammunition and limits ammunition purchase to 20 rounds per month, and more…

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SB 5 Regulation of shooting ranges, ‘dangerous conditions’

VOTE:NO – Died In Committee – Makes both the shooting range and the shooter strictly liable for injuries resulting from bullets that leave the boundaries of a shooting range, and more…

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HB 2298 Reciprocity for states who require safety education as OR does

VOTE:YES – Died in Committee
Recognizes the concealed carry licenses of all states which recognize Oregon concealed licenses, as long as that state has similar requirement on firearm safety education.

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SB 5 Regulation of shooting ranges

SB 5 VOTE:NO – Died In Committee
Makes both the shooting range and the shooter strictly liable for injuries resulting from bullets that leave the boundaries of a shooting range.

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HB 2251 raises age to purchase ‘assault weapons,’ and more…

VOTE:NO – Died In Committee – Defines ‘assault rifle,’ prohibits persons under 21 from purchasing ‘assault rifles,’ increases time a purchaser must wait in case of ‘delayed’ (inconclusive) background check to 30 days, and more…

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HB 4145A Adds to List of Persons Prohibited to Possess Firearms

VOTE:NO – Signed into Law by Gov Brown
Expands the number of people who are prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition, adds reporting requirements on OR Dept of State Police (OSP), adds reporting requirements on the attorneys’ offices and other law enforcement agencies receiving the additional reporting from OSP.

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SJM 201 Urges Congress to Define and Regulate ‘Assault Weapons’

VOTE:NO – Died In Committee – Urges Congress to enact legislation to define and regulate semiautomatic assault weapons and rapid fire enhancing accessories in same manner as fully automatic weapons, and to define and regulate partially completed firearms components and kits and firearms that are assembled from them.

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SB 719A Extreme risk protection prohibiting a person from possessing firearms

SB 719A VOTE:NO – Governor signed Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2017R1/Measures/Overview/SB719 Note: This bill’s contents were previosuly SB 868. That bill died but has been resurrected as a gut-and-stuff of SB719, creating SB 719A. This bill creates a process for obtaining an extreme risk protection order prohibiting a person from possessing firearms, a process for removing all deadly weapons from the…

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HB 2597B Increases Driving Offense Using Cell Phones

HB 2597B VOTE:NO – Governor signed Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2017R1/Measures/Overview/HB2597 Posted on TrackTheirVote.org This bill renames offense of operating motor vehicle while using mobile communication device as offense of operating motor vehicle while using mobile electronic device to penalize all uses of mobil devices. Creates a distracted driving avoidance course and program. Personal Choice and Responsibility The measure allows the…

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SB 1065 Allows delays of firearm purchases

SB 1065 VOTE:NO – Died in Committee Posted on Track their vote This bill authorizes transfer of firearm by gun dealer or private party after 14 days (an additional delay of 11 days over current law) if Department of State Police is unable to determine whether recipient is qualified to receive firearm, as long as gun dealer or transferor does…

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HJM 6 Urges Congress to Fund VA Healthcare Permanently

HJM 6 VOTE:YES – Filed with SOS Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2017R1/Measures/Overview/HJM6 Posted on TrackTheirVote.org This bill urges Congress to change funding of veterans' health care from discretionary entitlement to permanent and direct entitlement. Limited Government Oregon ranks 49th in VA health care. Permanent funding would help to stabilize and improve Oregon's program.

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SB 897 Militia Terrorism; Criminalizes Protesting

SB 897 VOTE:NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2017R1/Measures/Overview/SB897 Published on Track Their Vote This bill creates crime of militia terrorism for citizens protesting more than two days occupying a public premises with a firearm present and refuses to leave when requested by law enforcement regardless of cause for the protest. Personal Choice and Responsibility Takes away the…

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SB 797 Prohibits firearm purchase due to delayed background check

SB 797 VOTE:NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2017R1/Measures/Overview/SB797 This bill prohibits person from purchasing a firearm if the Oregon State Police background check unit is unable or unwilling to provide approval pursuant to background check. This bill is the senate equivalent of HB 2237. Personal Choice and Responsibility About 1% of background checks run by the OSP…

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HB 2740 Relating to Sex Trafficking

VOTE: YES – Governor Signed – Increases age of trafficked person from 15 to 18 for crime of trafficking in persons for use in commercial sex

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SB 924 Jury Nullification

SB 924 VOTE:YES – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2017R1/Measures/Overview/SB0924 See TTV Analysis Here This bill establishes the procedure of explaining discretionary authority and the “power to acquit” to the jury during the reading of the jury instructions, even if guilt is proven beyond reasonable doubt, by requiring the judge to fully inform the jury of their duty as…

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SB 694 raise property tax exemption for disabled veterans

SB 694 VOTE:YES – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2017R1/Measures/Overview/SB694 Posted on Track Thier Vote HERE This bill will raise property tax exemption for property of veterans with disabilities to reflect modern, higher property values. Fiscal Responsibility changes the exempt from taxation from $18,000 to $65,000 of the assessed value of the homestead or personal property for veterans with…

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SB 232 Orders Removal of Firearms Access

VOTE:NO – Died in Committee

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HB 2237 Prohibits firearm purchase due to delayed background check

HB 2237 VOTE:NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2017R1/Measures/Overview/HB2237 This bill prohibits person from purchasing a firearm if the Oregon State Police background check unit is unable or unwilling to provide approval pursuant to background check. Personal Choice and Responsibility About 1% of background checks run by the OSP result in a denial or a delay, some 2,000…

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SB 1551 Allows hold on firearms purchaser by defined “reporters”

VOTE:NO Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2016R1/Measures/Overview/SB1551 SB 1551 Summary Authorizes specified reporters to make report to Department of State Police Firearms Unit that person is experiencing mental health emergency and is danger to self or others with firearm. Directs department, upon receipt of report, to record temporary firearm purchase hold preventing person from purchasing firearm. Provides civil immunity…

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HB 4147 Denies firearm purchase if background check cannot be completed

VOTE:NO Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2016R1/Measures/Overview/HB4147   Summary Prohibits transfer of firearm by dealer or private party if Department of State Police is unable to determine whether recipient is qualified to receive firearm. Limited Government As the Oregon State law now stands, if the State cannot show within one business day that you should NOT be able to…

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SB 941 Requires dealer background check on ALL private firearm sales

Vote :NO – Signed into Law by Gov Kitzhaber
Will require a background check in person at gun dealer for all private firearm sales and transfers except at gun shows where the seller may still do the background check directly with OSP by phone.

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SB 945 Criminalizes endangering a minor by access to a firearm

Creates crime of endangering a minor by allowing access to a firearm.

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HB 3092 Creates crime of online impersonation

Creates crime of online impersonation.

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SB 385 Prohibits weapons in justice and municipal court

Vote:NO – Signed into Law by Gov Kitzhaber
Adds to the list of places that those with a concealed carry permit may not carry.

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SB 86 Authorizes firearms training facility

Allows establishment of firearms training facility on lot or parcel that is in exclusive farm zone, forest zone or mixed farm and forest zone, and that is not within city or urban growth boundary.

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SB 176 Prohibits courts from applying Sharia Law

Prohibits courts from applying Sharia law.