SB 1553 Crime to consume illegal drugs on public transportation

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Donna | 0 Comments

This bill expands the crime of interfering with public transportation to include when a person, while in or on a public transit vehicle or public transit station, knowingly consumes a controlled substance that is not lawfully possessed by the person. Provides that a conviction for interfering with public transportation established by this measure shall be classified as a designated drug-related…

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SB 1555 Creates crimes related to controlled substance

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Donna | 1 Comments

The Act creates new drug crimes and increases penalties for some drug offenses. This bill makes changes to Ballot Measure 110, including changes to treatment funding. The Act also creates a new diversion program and a process for setting aside certain drug convictions. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. Creates the crime of using or possession…

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HB 2772 Crime of domestic terrorism

Posted on August 4, 2023 by BJ

VOTE:NO
Signed into law by Gov.Kotek

HB 2572 Paramilitary civil disorder

Posted on July 18, 2023 by BJ

VOTE:NO
Signed into law by Gov.Kotek

SB 618 Increases sentence for wearing body armor

Posted on July 13, 2023 by BJ

VOTE:NO
Signed into law by Gov. Kotek

SB 320 Reduces prison time

Posted on June 25, 2023 by BJ

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

SB 517 Prohibits denying license based on criminal record

Posted on June 25, 2023 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee

SB 1511 Right to retrial for non-unanimous verdict

Posted on March 4, 2022 by BJ

VOTE:NO
Died in Committee

Law that limits mugshot releases goes into effect in Oregon this week

Posted on November 3, 2021 by BJ | 2 Comments

Booking photos will no longer be released to the public in Oregon, in an effort to protect the privacy and safety of people who have not been convicted of a crime. The law prohibits the release of mugshots except in specific circumstances, such as to other law enforcement agencies and to the public in the case of an emergency. Proponents…

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WHEN THE POLICE GO AWAY, THE CRIMINALS WILL PLAY

Posted on July 19, 2021 by BJ | 1 Comments

Portland is on its way to having more than three shootings per day. Last year amid nationwide protests, Portlanders were among some of the loudest voices shouting, “Defund the Police.” Last summer, Mayor Ted Wheeler disbanded the city’s Gun Violence Reduction team, claiming that the team excessively targeted black people. What do we have to show for it? As expected,…

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HB 2172 Lowers minimum sentencing

Posted on July 14, 2021 by BJ

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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SB 401 Redefines minimum sentencing

Posted on June 26, 2021 by BJ

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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HB 3088 Repeals crime of prostitution

Posted on June 26, 2021 by BJ

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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