SB 856 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to prohibited activities related to racing.

Summary
Authorizes [ members and staff of the Oregon Racing Commission, and family members thereof, ] officers and employees of the Oregon Racing Commission to place bets or wagers on certain race meets in the course of official auditing duties.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Signed May 19, 2025
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What changed between versions

A-Engrossed Enrolled · 3 edits · May 19, 2025
MINOR
The bill changed from an A-Engrossed version to an Enrolled version, which is the final version signed into law. The substantive policy content of Senate Bill 856 regarding Oregon Racing Commission betting restrictions remains unchanged, but the document now includes official signatures from Senate and House leadership and the Governor, indicating it has been passed by both chambers and approved.
Scope change
None - the legislative text and policy provisions remain identical between versions
TECHNICAL

Added official signatures and dates from Senate President, House Speaker, Secretary of Senate, Secretary of State, and Governor indicating final passage and approval

Removed 'A-Engrossed' designation and replaced with 'Enrolled' status

Added note about printing pursuant to Senate Interim Rule 213.28 and Governor's request for Oregon Racing Commission

Floor votes · Senate Mar 6, 2025 · House May 8, 2025

How they voted

290
Passed
Total votes 29
Mar 6, 2025
D Democratic17
17 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
12 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
7
Committee
4
May 19, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
May 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Walters. Passed.
lower
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection.
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Labor and Business.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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