Directs the Oregon Public Defense Commission to submit an agency request budget to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services after approval by commission members. Modifies the requirements for policies concerning compensation and caseloads. Removes the authority of the commission to advocate for or against legislation. Modifies the authority of the Governor, beginning January 1, 2026, over the appointment and removal of the executive director of the commission [and the removal of commission members]. Changes the date, from July 1, 2027, to January 1, 2026, on which the authority of the Governor over the removal of commission members is limited. [Extends] Removes the sunset on the authority of the commission to contract with entities that subcontract with other entities or persons for the provision of public defense services [until July 1, 2033]. Specifies standards and requirements for subcontracting entities. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Chapter 569, (2025 Laws): Effective date July 24, 2025.
Governor signed.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Repassed.
House adopted Conference Committee Report.
Senate adopted Conference Committee Report and repassed bill.
Conference Committee Report distributed in the Senate.
Conference Committee Recommendation: House concur in Senate amendments dated May 28, 2025 and bill be further amended and repassed.
Work Session held.
Work Session held.
Work Session held.
Senators Broadman, McLane, Prozanski appointed Senate conferees.
Representatives Kropf, Evans, Mannix appointed House conferees.
House refused to concur in Senate amendments.
Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.
Carried over to 06-11 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 06-10 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 06-09 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 06-05 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 06-04 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 06-03 by unanimous consent.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Judiciary.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Third reading. Carried by Kropf. Passed.
Rules suspended. Carried over to April 22, 2025 Calendar.
Rules suspended. Carried over to April 21, 2025 Calendar.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Judiciary.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
|---|---|
| A-Engrossed | |
| B-Engrossed | |
| Conference Committee Amendments to B-Engrossed | |
| Enrolled | |
| House Amendments to Introduced | |
| Introduced | |
| Senate Amendments to A-Engrossed | |
| HJUD Amendment -5 | |
| SJUD Amendment -A10 | |
| HB2614 Amendment -B17 |
| Document | Format |
|---|---|
| 2025-03-05 Proposed Amendment -2 | |
| 2025-03-05 Proposed Amendment -3 | |
| 2025-03-05 Proposed Amendment -1 | |
| 2025-04-07 Proposed Amendment -5 | |
| 2025-04-08 Proposed Amendment -2 | |
| 2025-04-08 Proposed Amendment -1 | |
| 2025-04-08 Proposed Amendment -5 | |
| 2025-04-08 Proposed Amendment -3 | |
| 2025-04-09 Proposed Amendment -1 | |
| 2025-04-09 Proposed Amendment -7 | |
| 2025-04-09 Proposed Amendment -2 | |
| 2025-04-09 Proposed Amendment -3 | |
| 2025-05-13 Proposed Amendment -A8 | |
| 2025-06-24 Proposed Amendment -B13 | |
| 2025-06-24 Proposed Amendment -B15 |
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