Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2614: Relating to the Oregon Public Defense Commission; and declaring an emergency.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2614 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the Oregon Public Defense Commission; and declaring an emergency. Most recent recorded action (August 13, 2025): Chapter 569, (2025 Laws): Effective date July 24, 2025.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the Oregon Public Defense Commission to submit an agency request budget to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services after approval by commission members. Modifies the requirements for policies concerning compensation and caseloads. Removes the authority of the commission to advocate for or against legislation. Modifies the authority of the Governor, beginning January 1, 2026, over the appointment and removal of the executive director of the commission [<i>and the removal of commission members</i>].<b> Changes the date, from July 1, 2027, to January 1, 2026, on which the authority of the Governor over the removal of commission members is limited.</b> [<i>Extends</i>]<b> Removes the sunset on</b> the authority of the commission to contract with entities that subcontract with other entities or persons for the provision of public defense services [<i>until July 1, 2033</i>]. Specifies standards and requirements for subcontracting entities. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sponsor recorded in source data. | ||||
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 569, (2025 Laws): Effective date July 24, 2025.
- Governor signed.
- President signed.
- Speaker signed.
- Repassed.
- House adopted Conference Committee Report.
- Senate adopted Conference Committee Report and repassed bill.
- Conference Committee Report distributed in the Senate.
- Conference Committee Recommendation: House concur in Senate amendments dated May 28, 2025 and bill be further amended and repassed.
- Work Session held.
- Work Session held.
- Work Session held.
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