Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3954: Relating to the Oregon National Guard.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3954 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on April 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the Oregon National Guard. Primary sponsor: Paul Evans (Democratic), Willy Chotzen (Democratic), Dacia Grayber (Democratic), Anthony Broadman (Democratic), Lew Frederick (Democratic), James Manning (Democratic), Jeff Golden (Democratic). It lists 6 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.
Prohibits the Adjutant General from assisting or allowing the United States Department of Defense or any branch thereof to communicate with any individual or unit of the Oregon National Guard for purposes of calling the individual or unit into active service unless the active service is for a certain listed reason. Prohibits the Adjutant General from allowing an individual or unit of the Oregon National Guard to be called into active service if the call into active service results in the Oregon National Guard being incapable of responding to a statewide emergency. [<i>Directs that an Adjutant General be immediately dismissed for violations of the Act.</i>].
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Evans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Willy Chotzen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Dacia Grayber | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Anthony Broadman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Lew Frederick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| James Manning | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Jeff Golden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Tom Andersen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| April Dobson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Pam Marsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Thuy Tran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
“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.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Rules.
- First reading. Referred to President's desk.
- Third reading. Carried by Evans. Passed.
- Second reading.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Rules.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.