SB 1543

  • Oregon Senate Bill
  • 2022 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Feb 28, 2022
  • Passed Senate Feb 28, 2022
  • Passed House Mar 03, 2022
  • Signed by Governor Mar 24, 2022

Relating to universal representation; and declaring an emergency.

Abstract

Provides for nonprofit organization that addresses and executes worker relief to serve as fiscal agent to award grants to organizations to provide services related to immigration matters through universal representation program. Requires fiscal agent to report annually to appropriate committee or interim committee of Legislative Assembly, Oregon Department of Administrative Services and Legislative Fiscal Officer. Directs Chief Justice of Supreme Court to transfer funds to Oregon State Bar for use by Legal Services Program to provide legal services to individuals on immigration matters and related matters. Establishes Universal Representation Fund in State Treasury. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Oregon Department of Administrative Services for purposes of deposit in Universal Representation Fund. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Judicial Department for purposes of transfer to Oregon State Bar. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Bill Sponsors (42)

Votes


Actions


Apr 01, 2022

Senate

Effective date, March 23, 2022.

Apr 01, 2022

Senate

Chapter 88, 2022 Laws.

Mar 24, 2022

Senate

Governor signed.

Mar 08, 2022

House

Speaker signed.

Mar 04, 2022

Senate

President signed.

Mar 03, 2022

House

Vote explanation(s) filed by Scharf.

Mar 03, 2022

House

Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed.

Mar 03, 2022

House

Rules suspended. Carried over to March 3, 2022 Calendar.

Mar 01, 2022

House

Second reading.

Mar 01, 2022

House

Recommendation: Do pass.

Mar 01, 2022

House

Referred to Ways and Means.

Feb 28, 2022

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Feb 28, 2022

Senate

Third reading. Carried by Lieber. Passed.

Feb 25, 2022

Senate

Second reading.

Feb 24, 2022

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

Feb 24, 2022

Senate

Work Session held.

Feb 21, 2022

Senate

Returned to Full Committee.

Feb 21, 2022

Senate

Work Session held.

Feb 19, 2022

Senate

Assigned to Subcommittee On Public Safety.

Feb 14, 2022

Senate

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

Feb 14, 2022

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

Feb 10, 2022

Senate

Work Session held.

Feb 09, 2022

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Feb 01, 2022

Senate

Referred to Judiciary and Ballot Measure 110 Implementation, then Ways and Means.

Feb 01, 2022

Senate

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
Enrolled PDF
Introduced PDF
Senate Amendments to Introduced PDF
JWM Amendment -5 PDF

Related Documents

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