SB 356 Oregon Senate · 2017 Regular Session

Relating to bias crimes; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Renames crime of intimidation as bias crime. Includes commission of assault in fourth degree as bias crime in second degree when committed by one person and motivated by perception of victim's race, color, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability or national origin. Imposes 10-day mandatory minimum term of incarceration upon conviction of bias crime in second degree. Prohibits prosecuting attorney from charging act determined crime constituting domestic violence as bias crime in second degree. Modifies authority of certain law enforcement officials to bring civil action based on commission of bias crime. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Jul 2017
Senate Passage
Apr 2017
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2017 Last action Jul 7, 2017
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Jul 7, 2017
Legislature · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
legislature
May 1, 2017
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
legislature
Apr 25, 2017
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
legislature
Apr 24, 2017
Introduced
Vote explanations filed by Boquist, Linthicum.
legislature
Apr 24, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Frederick, Manning Jr. Passed.
legislature
Apr 19, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
legislature
Jan 17, 2017
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
legislature
Jan 9, 2017
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
legislature
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors