HB 4114A Creates cause for suit without a warrant

HB 4114A – replaces the measure and creates a cause of action against any person who, under color of law, enters property without a judicial warrant or judicially recognized exception to the warrant requirement – particularly relevant given recent federal immigration enforcement operations. The amendment declares an emergency and is effective on passage. Amendment added:  -5 The amendment replaces the…

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HB 3522 Fake Squatter Eviction

04/12/2025 VOTE:NO – PASSED – Signed into Law, Gov Kotek 6-20-25 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3522 Final floor vote allowing an owner or landlord to evict a squatter, not really. The bill simply says you can now use eviction instead of ejectment and they’re nearly identical without an immediate solution. [From Lars Larson Article] Eviction still means going to court, having…

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SB 486 Allows law enforcement to work with FBI

03/11/2025 VOTE:YES – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB486 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SJUD/Overview Repeals the ban on the use of public resources to help enforce immigration laws. Repeals the prohibition on the use of public resources to assist federal immigration enforcement. Repeals the prohibition on law enforcement agencies’ or public bodies’ denying services, benefits, privileges or opportunities to certain…

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SB 277 Brings back deported criminal immigrants under warrant

02/10/2025 VOTE:NO – Passed, Signed into Law; Gov Kotek, 5-14-25 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB277 Allows for the sharing of data as needed to effect an extradition for a crime of a person from outside of this country to this state. Allows a law enforcement agency or public body to provide information, or enter into an agreement to provide information, as…

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HB 2543 Uses $15M to defend illegal criminals

01/22/2025 VOTE:NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2543 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HJUD/Overview Appropriates $15 million from the General Fund to the  for purposes of deposit in the Universal Representation Fund. Appropriation includes $10.5 million to Oregon Department of Administrative Services to disbursement to Oregon Worker Relief as the fiscal agent under ORS 9.85. Appropriates $4.5 million to the…

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HB 2772 Crime of domestic terrorism

VOTE:NO
Signed into law by Gov.Kotek

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 188 Repeals not allowing courts to exclude evidence

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

HB 4075 Presumption of restitution evidence

VOTE:NO
Signed into law by Gov Brown

SB 1511 Right to retrial for non-unanimous verdict

VOTE:NO
Died in Committee

SJR 202 Restricts release of prisoners

VOTE:YES
Died in Committee

Original Salem State Capital

HB 2825 Mitigating factors for sentencing

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

Photo: Law Enforcement, Military, & Firearms equipment

SB 401 Redefines minimum sentencing

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

Original Salem State Capital

HB 3298 Releases prisoners early for medical excuses.

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

Clipart: Graduation cap and diploma

HB 2942 Allows criminals in K-12 classrooms

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee
Allows individuals convicted of drug dealing, sex crimes into K-12 settings