Oregon 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB 697 — Relating to expungements; prescribing an effective date.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Modifies process for setting aside convictions and guilty except for insanity judgments. Eliminates requirement that person submit fingerprint card with application. Eliminates ability of district attorney to object to motion. Provides that time period prior to motion that person is required to have no convictions applies to motions to set aside convictions only. Provides that dismissal of traffic violation citation may not be set aside. Authorizes court to waive remaining fines and fees upon entry of order. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Minority Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng Minority)

  3. Referred to Rules by order of the President.

  4. Recommendation: Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules.

  5. Work Session held.

  6. Public Hearing held.

  7. Referred to Judiciary.

  8. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 88 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (88)

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 697 do?
Modifies process for setting aside convictions and guilty except for insanity judgments. Eliminates requirement that person submit fingerprint card with application. Eliminates ability of district attorney to object to motion. Provides that time period prior to motion that person is required to have no convictions applies to motions to set aside convictions only. Provides that dismissal of traffic violation citation may not be set aside. Authorizes court to waive remaining fines and fees upon entry of order. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Who sponsors SB 697?
SB 697 is sponsored by Chris Gorsek (Democrat) and James Manning Jr. (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 697?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 697?
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