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SB 642 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to state financial administration.

SB 642 appropriates $20 million from the General Fund to Oregon's Department of State Police for the 2025-2027 biennium. The funds are specifically designated to reduce the backlog of untested sexual assault forensic evidence kits held by the department. This bill directly affects the Department of State Police and the processing of sexual assault cases by providing dedicated funding to address the backlog. It is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy provisions or changes to existing laws.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $20M from General Fund to address sexual assault evidence backlog, directly funding a public service through budget appropriation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds $20M to reduce sexual assault kit backlog, directly advancing victim justice processing in criminal cases.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Committee
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Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Daniel Bonham
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