Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 746: Relating to the use of outside counsel by the Department of Justice; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 746 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the use of outside counsel by the Department of Justice; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Sara Gelser Blouin (Democratic), Daniel Bonham, Jeff Golden (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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.
Directs the Department of Justice to report annually to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means and the committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary on the use of outside counsel to defend state agencies in lawsuits. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Daniel Bonham | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jeff Golden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Suzanne Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“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 Judiciary.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.