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OR HB3967

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Grants the Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court authority to impound funds available to judges as a disciplinary or administrative measure
  • Allows the Chief Justice to eliminate non-constitutional benefits available to judges
  • Protects judicial compensation guaranteed under Article VII (Amended), section 8 of the Oregon Constitution from impoundment or elimination
  • Expands the Chief Justice's administrative and supervisory powers over state courts to promote judicial accountability and accessible justice services
  • Sponsored by Representative Evans in the 83rd Oregon Legislative Assembly (2025 Regular Session)

Legislative Description

Relating to judges.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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