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HB 2565 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to contracts with federally funded research and development centers; and prescribing an effective date.

Summary
Exempts contracts with certain federally funded research and development centers from the provisions of the Public Contracting Code. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Signed May 8, 2025
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What changed between versions

A-Engrossed → Enrolled · 4 edits · May 8, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was finalized from its A-Engrossed version to the Enrolled version with minor formatting adjustments and one substantive addition. The main change adds new exemptions for employee benefit plan contracts and clarifies financial transaction exemptions, while retaining the core purpose of exempting federally funded research contracts from standard state procurement rules.
Scope change
The bill's scope was slightly expanded to include additional exemptions for employee benefit plans and financial transactions, while the primary exemption for federally funded research and development centers remains unchanged.
ELIGIBILITY

Added exemptions for employee benefit plan contracts under specific Oregon Revised Statutes sections, expanding the list of contracts not subject to the Public Contracting Code.

Added clarification for financial transactions including program loans, investment activities, and other financial dealings that cannot practically use competitive selection procedures.

TECHNICAL

Changed the document header from 'A-Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' and updated page numbering to reflect the final enrolled version of the bill.

TIMELINE

Added specific effective date language stating the act takes effect 91 days after the 2025 regular session adjourns sine die.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 30, 2025 · House Mar 27, 2025

How they voted

28–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 29
Apr 30, 2025
D Democratic17
16 Yea 1
94% Yea
R Republican12
12 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
7
Committee
4
May 8, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
May 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Thatcher. Passed.
upper
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Committee
Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs.
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Watanabe. Passed.
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.