Relating to demographic data requested for justice system purposes.
Summary
Expands authority of Chief Justice of Supreme Court to make rules for gathering specified information and identifying and evaluating disparities and impacts in justice system in Oregon. Directs Oregon State Bar to formulate rules relating to gathering of specified information and identifying and evaluating disparities and impacts in justice system in Oregon. Limits disclosure of sensitive demographic information requested by courts or Oregon State Bar for purposes of identifying disparities in justice system.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
May 2023
Senate Passage
May 2023
House Passage
May 2023
Signed into Law
May 2023
Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Signed May 30, 2023
Floor votes · House May 18, 2023
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
25
Key actions
7
Committee
4
May 30, 2023
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
May 23, 2023
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
May 23, 2023
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
May 18, 2023
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.
lower
May 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Feb 23, 2023
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
lower
Feb 21, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Feb 15, 2023
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Gelser Blouin. Passed.
upper
Feb 9, 2023
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
upper
Jan 14, 2023
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
upper
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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