Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 12: Relating to designation of incumbent for certain judicial candidates.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 12 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to designation of incumbent for certain judicial candidates. Primary sponsor: Kim Thatcher (Republican). It lists 2 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 designation of incumbent for any candidate for specified judgeships who was appointed and is seeking election in the first election since that appointment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Thatcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Ed Diehl | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Bobby Levy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
“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.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Rules.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.