HB 4036 Oregon House · 2024 Regular Session

Relating to controlled substances; prescribing an effective date.

Summary
Digest: The Act addresses the use of drugs within this state. The Act increases the penalties for some drug offenses and creates new drug crimes. The Act also makes changes to treatment funding. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 79.8). Increases the penalties for possession of a controlled substance. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' jail, $6,250 fine, or both. Creates the crime of using a controlled substance in public. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' jail, $6,250 fine, or both. Creates the crime of using a controlled substance in an enclosed place in a manner that endangers another person. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' jail, $6,250 fine, or both, or five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both, for a second or subsequent conviction. Creates the crime of possessing, purchasing, making, delivering or selling a pill press. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Provides that possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver constitutes delivery. Requires a prison sentence for the unlawful delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance when the person has a prior conviction. Increases the penalties for the unlawful delivery of a controlled substance that results in the death of a person. Punishes by a maximum of 20 years' imprisonment, $375,000 fine, or both. Directs counties to supervise persons convicted of certain property misdemeanors. Requires that for certain drug and property crimes, the court must require an evaluation and treatment as part of probation. Creates a diversion program for certain drug crimes. Modifies when the court may enter an order setting aside a conviction for certain drug crimes. Establishes the Opioid Overdose Rapid Response Grant Program. Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission for the program. Increases the hold duration for persons under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. Directs the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission to provide grants and funding for drug treatment and other related services. Transfers the duties of the Oversight and Accountability Council to the commission. Authorizes the issuance of lottery bonds to local governments for treatment facility infrastructure. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status failed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2024 Last action Mar 8, 2024
Floor votes · House Feb 27, 2024

How they voted

3028
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 59
Feb 27, 2024
D Democratic35
7 Yea 28 Nay
80% Nay
I Independent1
1 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican23
22 Yea 1
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Feb 27, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (30-28-1)
house
Feb 27, 2024
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Hartman, Nguyen H.
lower
Feb 5, 2024
Committee
Referred to Addiction and Community Safety Response.
lower
Feb 5, 2024
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
6 primary · 23 co-sponsors

Sponsors