HB 3230 Oregon House · 2021 Regular Session

Relating to universal representation; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Establishes universal representation program in Oregon Department of Administrative Services. Directs department to contract with nonprofit organization to serve as fiscal agent to award grants to organizations providing services related to universal representation of persons in immigration matters. ] Appropriates moneys to department to implement program. ] Provides for nonprofit organization that addresses and executes worker relief to serve as fiscal agent to award grants to organizations to provide services related to immigration matters through universal representation program. Requires fiscal agent to report annually to appropriate committee or interim committee of Legislative Assembly, Oregon Department of Administrative Services and Legislative Fiscal Office. Directs Chief Justice of Supreme Court to transfer funds to Oregon State Bar for use by Legal Services Program to provide legal services to individuals on immigration matters and related matters. Establishes Universal Representation Fund in State Treasury. Appropriates moneys to department for purposes of deposit in fund. Appropriates moneys to Judicial Department for purposes of transfer to Oregon State Bar. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2021 Last action Jun 27, 2021
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Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 27, 2021
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Apr 23, 2021
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Apr 23, 2021
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Feb 26, 2021
Committee
Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Feb 23, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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