Relating to offensive names; and declaring an emergency.
Summary
] Directs the [ Oregon Historical Society ] Oregon Geographic Names Board , in consultation with [ the Oregon Geographic Names Board, ] federally recognized Indian tribes, state and local government leaders, local landowners and other interested parties, to compile a list of [ highways and ] geographic features in Oregon that bear offensive names. Requires the [ society ] board to recommend nonoffensive names to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names no later than three years following the effective date of this Act. Sunsets on January 2, 2029. Requires the board to submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to history no later than February 1, 2026. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Feb 11, 2025
Signed Jun 9, 2025
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What changed between versions
B-Engrossed
→
Enrolled
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4 edits
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Jun 9, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was finalized as Enrolled, adding sponsor information, removing the editor's summary, and incorporating minor formatting and content updates to the legislative text. The core policy requirements remain unchanged, including the mandate for the Oregon Geographic Names Board to identify offensive geographic names and propose replacements.
TECHNICAL
Added sponsor information listing Representatives CHAICHI, FRAGALA, GRAYBER, HARTMAN, ISADORE, NELSON, PHAM H, and Senators BROADMAN, MEEK.
Removed the editor's summary and digest that explained the bill's purpose in plain language.
Minor formatting changes including page headers and footer information consistent with enrolled bill standards.
REQUIREMENT
Added subsection (F) 'Interested parties' to the consultation requirements in Section 1(3).
Floor votes · Senate May 29, 2025 · House May 6, 2025
How they voted
26–1
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 30
May 29, 2025
D
Democratic18
88% Yea
R
Republican12
83% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
26
Key actions
8
Committee
6
Jun 9, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
Jun 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jun 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
May 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Thatcher. Passed.
upper
May 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
upper
May 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs.
upper
May 7, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
May 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Sanchez. Passed.
lower
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Rules.
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans.
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
James Manning
DDemocratic
P
Tawna Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Annessa Hartman
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony Broadman
DDemocratic
Co
Dacia Grayber
DDemocratic
Co
Farrah Chaichi
DDemocratic
Co
Hai Pham
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Fragala
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Meek
DDemocratic
Co
Shannon Isadore
DDemocratic
Co
Travis Nelson
DDemocratic
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