HB 2936

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2021 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Apr 28, 2021
  • Passed House Apr 26, 2021
  • Passed Senate Jun 03, 2021
  • Signed by Governor Jun 16, 2021

Relating to law enforcement officers.

Abstract

States legislative findings about racism and public safety. Requires Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to create uniform background checklist and standardized personal history questionnaire for use by law enforcement units in hiring public safety officers. Provides that law enforcement unit may not be required to use checklist and questionnaire for purposes of hiring corrections officers until July 1, 2023. Directs law enforcement units to adopt policies that set standards for speech and expression by police officers and reserve officers. Requires employers to provide employment information to law enforcement units for purpose of hiring public safety officers. Exempts law enforcement units from prohibition on employer access to personal social media accounts.

Bill Sponsors (22)

Votes


Actions


Sep 25, 2021

House

Chapter 299, (2021 Laws): Effective date January 01, 2022.

Jun 16, 2021

House

Governor signed.

Jun 08, 2021

Senate

President signed.

Jun 08, 2021

House

Speaker signed.

Jun 07, 2021

House

House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.

Jun 03, 2021

Senate

Vote explanation(s) filed by Boquist, Heard, Thatcher.

Jun 03, 2021

Senate

Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed.

Jun 02, 2021

Senate

Second reading.

Jun 01, 2021

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)

May 24, 2021

Senate

Work Session held.

May 12, 2021

Senate

Public Hearing held.

May 11, 2021

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Apr 29, 2021

Senate

Referred to Judiciary and Ballot Measure 110 Implementation.

Apr 28, 2021

Senate

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

Apr 26, 2021

House

Rules suspended. Third reading as Special Order of Business. Carried by Bynum, Noble. Passed.

Apr 20, 2021

House

Carried over to April 26, 2021 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.

Apr 19, 2021

House

Second reading.

Apr 16, 2021

House

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

Apr 07, 2021

House

Work Session held.

Mar 25, 2021

House

Work Session held.

Mar 17, 2021

House

Returned to Full Committee.

Mar 17, 2021

House

Work Session held.

Mar 15, 2021

House

Work Session held.

Feb 08, 2021

House

Public Hearing held.

Feb 03, 2021

House

Public Hearing held.

Jan 30, 2021

House

Assigned to Subcommittee On Equitable Policing.

Jan 20, 2021

House

Referred to Judiciary.

Jan 11, 2021

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
B-Engrossed PDF
Enrolled PDF
House Amendments to Introduced PDF
Introduced PDF
Senate Amendments to A-Engrossed PDF
HJUD Amendment -5 PDF
SJD110 Amendment -A6 PDF

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