Relating to sentencing; providing for criminal sentence reduction that requires approval by a two-thirds majority.
Summary
Converts mandatory minimum sentences for specified felonies other than murder to presumptive sentences. Authorizes court to impose greater or lesser sentence according to sentencing guidelines of Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. Authorizes person receiving presumptive sentence to be eligible for certain programs and sentence reductions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2021
Last action Jun 27, 2021
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Jun 27, 2021
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Apr 26, 2021
Committee
Referred to Rules by order of the President.
upper
Apr 26, 2021
Committee
Recommendation: Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules.
upper
Jan 19, 2021
Committee
Referred to Judiciary and Ballot Measure 110 Implementation.
upper
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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