Oregon 2025R1 Session Status: In Committee

SB 169 — Requires the Department of State Police to study forensic science.

Last action — In Senate Committee

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    Introduced
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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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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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Summary

Digest: The Act directs the Department of State Police to study forensic science. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Requires the Department of State Police to study forensic science. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.

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Action History

  1. In Senate Committee

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 90 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (90)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 169 do?
Digest: The Act directs the Department of State Police to study forensic science. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Requires the Department of State Police to study forensic science. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
What is the current status of SB 169?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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