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OR SB373

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Smith

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Allows DOJ to continue charging public bodies other than state government for legal services rendered

  • Prohibits DOJ from entering into or renewing collective bargaining agreements that permit job classification or performance evaluation of attorneys based on billable hours

  • Permits DOJ to track billable hours only for purposes of obtaining reimbursement from the federal government or other sources

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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