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OR SB667
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Diane Linthicum
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Governor from ordering Oregon's state militia into service for armed conflict or war unless the U.S. Congress passes a formal declaration of war under Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution
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Allows militia deployment if Congress explicitly calls forth the state militia to execute federal laws, suppress an insurrection, or repel an invasion under Article I, Section 8, Clause 15
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Amends ORS 396.135, which currently grants the Governor authority to order out organized militia and draft unorganized militia members when called forth under federal law
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Sponsored by Senator Bonham at the request of former Senator Dennis Linthicum as a presession-filed bill for the 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Description
Relating to the militia of the state.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025