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OR SB373
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Smith
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Oregon Department of Justice from billing state government officers and agencies for legal assistance, including salaries, investigative services, and capital outlay; costs must instead be paid from funds appropriated directly to DOJ for that purpose
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Allows DOJ to continue charging public bodies other than state government for legal services rendered
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Prohibits DOJ from entering into or renewing collective bargaining agreements that permit job classification or performance evaluation of attorneys based on billable hours
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Permits DOJ to track billable hours only for purposes of obtaining reimbursement from the federal government or other sources
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Becomes operative on July 1, 2027, with DOJ authorized to take preparatory actions before that date
Legislative Description
Relating to the Department of Justice.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025