SB 826 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to the Oregon Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan; and declaring an emergency.

Summary
Transfers duties, functions and powers related to the Oregon Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan from the State Chief Information Officer to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Signed Jun 24, 2025
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What changed between versions

A-Engrossed Enrolled · 4 edits · Jun 24, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was finalized and enrolled for signing, with the main substantive change being the transfer of authority for the Oregon Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan from the State Chief Information Officer to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management. This ensures public safety systems work together effectively. The bill also includes conforming amendments to update legal references throughout state statutes.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on transferring interoperability planning responsibilities from the State Chief Information Office to the Department of Emergency Management, with no change to the overall policy intent.
SCOPE

Transferred duties, functions, and powers related to the Oregon Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan from the State Chief Information Officer to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management.

DEFINITION

Added a new section clarifying that references to the State Chief Information Officer in existing laws and documents are now considered references to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management.

ENFORCEMENT

Updated the State Interoperability Executive Council's governing authority from the State Chief Information Officer to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management.

TECHNICAL

Changed document header from 'A-Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' and removed summary section, indicating the bill has passed all legislative stages and is ready for the Governor's signature.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 10, 2025 · House Jun 16, 2025

How they voted

290
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 30
Jun 10, 2025
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
11 Yea 1
91% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
27
Key actions
9
Committee
8
Jun 24, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
Jun 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Jun 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jun 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed.
lower
Jun 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Jun 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means.
lower
Jun 10, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Jun 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Broadman. Passed.
upper
Jun 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
upper
May 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Returned to Full Committee.
upper
May 19, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Subcommittee On Public Safety.
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do Pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.