Oregon 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HB 3234 — Relating to commitment of persons with intellectual disabilities; and declaring an emergency.

Last action — Chapter 339, (2023 Laws): Effective date July 18, 2023.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 14, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Tina Kotek (Democratic) on July 18, 2023.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Prohibits commitment of children with intellectual disabilities without consent of parent or legal guardian. Requires that individual be determined eligible for developmental disability services through Department of Human Services as condition of commitment based on intellectual disability. Removes requirement for new diagnostic evaluation in determining continued commitment beyond initial 12-month period. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Chapter 339, (2023 Laws): Effective date July 18, 2023.

  2. Governor signed.

  3. President signed.

  4. Speaker signed.

  5. Vote explanation(s) filed by Knopp.

  6. Third reading. Carried by Gelser Blouin. Passed.

  7. Carried over to 06-22 by unanimous consent.

  8. Carried over to 06-21 by unanimous consent.

  9. Carried over to 06-20 by unanimous consent.

  10. Second reading.

  11. Recommendation: Do pass.

  12. Work Session held.

  13. Work Session cancelled.

  14. Work Session held.

  15. Public Hearing held.

  16. Referred to Human Services.

  17. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

  18. Third reading. Carried by Nguyen H. Passed.

  19. Rules suspended. Carried over to April 10, 2023 Calendar.

  20. Rules suspended. Carried over to April 6, 2023 Calendar.

  21. Rules suspended. Carried over to April 5, 2023 Calendar.

  22. Second reading.

  23. Recommendation: Do pass.

  24. Work Session held.

  25. Public Hearing held.

  26. Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services.

  27. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 90 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Sara Gelser Blouin

Not signed on (90)

90 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Third reading. Carried by Gelser Blouin. Passed.

Passed 24 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 13000
Republican 5002
Unaffiliated 6004
Total 24006
% of votes cast 80%0%0%20%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Woods — Yea
Art Robinson — Not Voting
Bill Hansell — Not Voting
Brian Boquist — Not Voting
Dennis Linthicum — Not Voting
Elizabeth Steiner Hayward — Yea
Lynn Findley — Yea
Michael Dembrow — Yea
Sara Gelser — Yea
Tim Knopp — Yea
Chris Gorsek Democrat Yea
Deb Patterson Democrat Yea
Floyd Prozanski Democrat Yea
James Manning Jr. Democrat Yea
Janeen Sollman Democrat Yea
Jeff Golden Democrat Yea
Kate Lieber Democrat Yea
Kathleen Taylor Democrat Yea
Kayse Jama Democrat Yea
Lew Frederick Democrat Yea
Mark Meek Democrat Yea
Rob Wagner Democrat Yea
Wlnsvey Campos Democrat Yea
Cedric Hayden Republican Not Voting
Daniel Bonham Republican Yea
David Brock Smith Republican Yea
Dick Anderson Republican Yea
Fred Girod Republican Yea
Kim Thatcher Republican Not Voting
Suzanne Weber Republican Yea

Third reading. Carried by Nguyen H. Passed.

Passed 52 Yea · 1 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 13004
Democrat 29102
Unaffiliated 10001
Total 52107
% of votes cast 87%2%0%12%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Brian Stout — Yea
Charlie Conrad — Yea
Christine Goodwin — Not Voting
Courtney Neron — Yea
Dan Rayfield — Yea
James Hieb — Yea
Janelle Bynum — Yea
Lily Morgan — Yea
Maxine Dexter — Yea
Paul Holvey — Yea
Tracy Cramer — Yea
Andrea Valderrama Democrat Yea
Annessa Hartman Democrat Yea
Ben Bowman Democrat Yea
Cyrus Javadi Democrat Not Voting
Dacia Grayber Democrat Yea
Daniel Nguyen Democrat Yea
David Gomberg Democrat Yea
Emerson Levy Democrat Yea
Farrah Chaichi Democrat Yea
Hai Pham Democrat Yea
Hoa Nguyen Democrat Yea
Jason Kropf Democrat Yea
John Lively Democrat Yea
Jules Walters Democrat Yea
Julie Fahey Democrat Yea
Ken Helm Democrat Yea
Khanh Pham Democrat Yea
Lisa Reynolds Democrat Yea
Mark Gamba Democrat Yea
Nancy Nathanson Democrat Yea
Nathan Sosa Democrat Yea
Pam Marsh Democrat Yea
Paul Evans Democrat Nay
Ricki Ruiz Democrat Yea
Rob Nosse Democrat Not Voting
Sue Rieke Smith Democrat Yea
Susan McLain Democrat Yea
Tawna Sanchez Democrat Yea
Thuy Tran Democrat Yea
Tom Andersen Democrat Yea
Travis Nelson Democrat Yea
Zach Hudson Democrat Yea
Anna Scharf Republican Not Voting
Bobby Levy Republican Yea
Boomer Wright Republican Yea
Court Boice Republican Yea
E. Werner Reschke Republican Yea
Ed Diehl Republican Not Voting
Emily McIntire Republican Yea
Jami Cate Republican Yea
Jeffrey Helfrich Republican Yea
Kevin Mannix Republican Not Voting
Kim Wallan Republican Yea
Lucetta Elmer Republican Yea
Mark Owens Republican Yea
Rick Lewis Republican Yea
Shelly Boshart Davis Republican Yea
Vikki Breese-Iverson Republican Not Voting
Virgle Osborne Republican Yea

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3234 do?
Prohibits commitment of children with intellectual disabilities without consent of parent or legal guardian. Requires that individual be determined eligible for developmental disability services through Department of Human Services as condition of commitment based on intellectual disability. Removes requirement for new diagnostic evaluation in determining continued commitment beyond initial 12-month period. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Who sponsors HB 3234?
HB 3234 is sponsored by Sara Gelser Blouin and Lisa Reynolds (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 3234?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 14, 2023. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 3234?
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