Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3870: Relating to public safety; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3870 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to public safety; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: David Gomberg (Democratic), Chris Gorsek (Democratic), Zach Hudson (Democratic), Mark Owens (Republican). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Business Development Department for distribution to local governments and other entities for purposes related to public safety. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Gomberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Chris Gorsek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Zach Hudson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Mark Owens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Dick Anderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Court Boice | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Lucetta Elmer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Paul Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Dacia Grayber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Jeff Helfrich | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Pam Marsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Emily McIntire | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Hai Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Werner Reschke | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Ricki Ruiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| David Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.