Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 159: Relating to veterans' recognition plates.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 159 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to veterans' recognition plates. Primary sponsor: Mark Meek (Democratic), David Smith (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 6, 2025): Effective date, January 1, 2026.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to issue qualifying owners veterans' recognition registration plates for use on mopeds and motorcycles.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Meek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| David Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Court Boice | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 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
- Effective date, January 1, 2026.
- Chapter 165, 2025 Laws.
- Governor signed.
- Speaker signed.
- President signed.
- Third reading. Carried by Boice. Passed.
- Second reading.
- Recommendation: Do pass.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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