Relating to civics education.
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SB 513 — Relating to civics education.
Last action — Effective date, January 1, 2022.
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2021. Enacted.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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25 sponsors
2 primary, 23 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (7 D · 5 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 4 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
<i>Requires student to demonstrate proficiency in civics in order to receive high school diploma.</i>] <i>Takes effect January 1, 2025.</i>] <b>Requires students to complete at least one-half credit of civics in order to receive high school diploma. Applies to high school diplomas awarded on or after January 1, 2026.</b>
Bill Text
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Read SB 513 on the official Oregon source →Action History
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Effective date, January 1, 2022.
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Chapter 175, 2021 Laws.
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Governor signed.
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Speaker signed.
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President signed.
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Third reading. Carried by Evans. Passed.
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Rules suspended. Carried over to May 24, 2021 Calendar.
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Carried over to May 20, 2021 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.
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Second reading.
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Recommendation: Do pass.
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Work Session held.
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Informational Meeting held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Referred to Education.
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First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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Vote explanation(s) filed by Heard.
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Third reading. Carried by Girod. Passed.
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Second reading.
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Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
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Work Session held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Referred to Education.
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Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Sponsors
- Fred Girod · Primary
- Chris Gorsek · Cosponsor
- Lew Frederick · Cosponsor
- Kathleen Taylor · Cosponsor
- Rob Wagner · Cosponsor
- Boomer Wright · Cosponsor
- Paul Evans · Primary
- David Brock Smith · Cosponsor
- Mark Owens · Cosponsor
- Ricki Ruiz · Cosponsor
- Jason Kropf · Cosponsor
- Christine Drazan · Cosponsor
- Dacia Grayber · Cosponsor
- Cedric Hayden · Cosponsor
- Lisa Reynolds · Cosponsor
- Wlnsvey Campos · Cosponsor
- Suzanne Weber · Cosponsor
- Jack Zika · Cosponsor
- Gary Leif · Cosponsor
- Janelle Bynum · Cosponsor
- Lily Morgan · Cosponsor
- Marty Wilde · Cosponsor
- Bill Kennemer · Cosponsor
- Bill Hansell · Cosponsor
- Lynn Findley · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 23 co-sponsors · 65 not signed on · 3 voted No
Sponsors (2)
- Fred Girod Republican
- Paul Evans Democrat
Co-sponsors (23)
- Chris Gorsek Democrat
- Lew Frederick Democrat
- Kathleen Taylor Democrat
- Rob Wagner Democrat
- Boomer Wright
- David Brock Smith Republican
- Mark Owens Republican
- Ricki Ruiz
- Jason Kropf
- Christine Drazan
- Dacia Grayber
- Cedric Hayden Republican
- Lisa Reynolds Democrat
- Wlnsvey Campos Democrat
- Suzanne Weber Republican
- Jack Zika
- Gary Leif
- Janelle Bynum
- Lily Morgan
- Marty Wilde
- Bill Kennemer
- Bill Hansell
- Lynn Findley
Not signed on (65)
65 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 65 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (60)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (10)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Courtney Neron | — | Yea |
| Jeff Reardon | — | Yea |
| Teresa Alonso Leon | — | Yea |
| Janeen Sollman | Democrat | Yea |
| Ricki Ruiz | Democrat | Yea |
| Zach Hudson | Democrat | Yea |
| Boomer Wright | Republican | Yea |
| David Brock Smith | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Owens | Republican | Yea |
| Suzanne Weber | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 25 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 83% | 10% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Betsy Johnson | — | Not Voting |
| Bill Hansell | — | Yea |
| Bill Kennemer | — | Yea |
| Brian Boquist | — | Nay |
| Chuck Riley | — | Yea |
| Chuck Thomsen | — | Yea |
| Dallas Heard | — | Nay |
| Dennis Linthicum | — | Nay |
| Elizabeth Steiner Hayward | — | Yea |
| Ginny Burdick | — | Yea |
| Lee Beyer | — | Yea |
| Lynn Findley | — | Yea |
| Michael Dembrow | — | Yea |
| Peter Courtney | — | Yea |
| Tim Knopp | — | Yea |
| Chris Gorsek | Democrat | Yea |
| Deb Patterson | Democrat | Yea |
| Floyd Prozanski | Democrat | Yea |
| James Manning Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Golden | Democrat | Yea |
| Kate Lieber | Democrat | Yea |
| Kathleen Taylor | Democrat | Yea |
| Kayse Jama | Democrat | Yea |
| Lew Frederick | Democrat | Yea |
| Rob Wagner | Democrat | Yea |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Democrat | Yea |
| Dick Anderson | Republican | Yea |
| Fred Girod | Republican | Yea |
| Kim Thatcher | Republican | Not Voting |
| Noah Robinson | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (5)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Chuck Thomsen | — | Yea |
| Michael Dembrow | — | Yea |
| Chris Gorsek | Democrat | Yea |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Democrat | Yea |
| Noah Robinson | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 513 do?
- <i>Requires student to demonstrate proficiency in civics in order to receive high school diploma.</i>] <i>Takes effect January 1, 2025.</i>] <b>Requires students to complete at least one-half credit of civics in order to receive high school diploma. Applies to high school diplomas awarded on or after January 1, 2026.</b>
- Who sponsors SB 513?
- SB 513 is sponsored by Fred Girod (Republican), Chris Gorsek (Democrat), Lew Frederick (Democrat), Kathleen Taylor (Democrat), Rob Wagner (Democrat), Boomer Wright, Paul Evans (Democrat), David Brock Smith (Republican), Mark Owens (Republican), Ricki Ruiz, Jason Kropf, Christine Drazan, Dacia Grayber, Cedric Hayden (Republican), Lisa Reynolds (Democrat), Wlnsvey Campos (Democrat), Suzanne Weber (Republican), Jack Zika, Gary Leif, Janelle Bynum, Lily Morgan, Marty Wilde, Bill Kennemer, Bill Hansell, and Lynn Findley.
- What is the current status of SB 513?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2021. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 513?
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