HB 2615 Oregon House · 2019 Regular Session

Relating to nonunanimous jury verdicts in criminal trials; prescribing an effective date.

Summary

Repeals statutory authority for nonunanimous jury verdicts in criminal trials. Takes effect only if constitutional amendment proposed by House Joint Resolution 10 (2019) is approved by people at regular general election held in November 2020. Takes effect on effective date of constitutional amendment proposed by House Joint Resolution 10 (2019).

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2019

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 14, 2019 Last action Jul 1, 2019

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Committee

Jul 1, 2019

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

lower

Apr 19, 2019

Committee

Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.

lower

Apr 19, 2019

Committee

Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules.

lower

Jan 18, 2019

Committee

Referred to Judiciary.

lower

Jan 14, 2019

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors