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OR SB947
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Manning
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AI Summary
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Replaces all statutory references to "militia" and "organized militia" with "National Guard" throughout Oregon Revised Statutes chapters 396, 398, and 399
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Eliminates the legal concept of the "unorganized militia," which previously included all able-bodied residents ages 18-45 not serving in the organized militia
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Redefines the National Guard of Oregon to consist of the Oregon Army National Guard, Oregon Air National Guard, Oregon Civil Defense Force, and additional forces created by the Governor
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Updates over 60 individual statutes affecting areas including paramilitary activity laws, rental protections for service members, property tax exemptions, employment protections, and emergency management compacts
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Removes a misdemeanor penalty for members of the former "unorganized militia" who failed to appear when ordered to register or be drafted
Legislative Description
Relating to the national guard.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025