Sen. Michael Dembrow

Co-sponsor SB 704

Signed into law · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to prohibiting defenses based on certain characteristics of the victim.

Provides that discovery of victim's actual or perceived gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation does not constitute reasonable explanation for extreme emotional disturbance for purposes of affirmative defense to murder in the second degree. Provides that person is not justified in using physical force upon other person if person would not have used physical force but for discovery of other person's actual or perceived gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.

Signed into law Jun 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HCR 24

Passed · Oregon House · Co-sponsor

Commemorating 50th anniversary of Oregon Bottle Bill.

Commemorates 50th anniversary of Oregon Bottle Bill.

Passed Jun 9, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 11

Passed · Oregon House · Co-sponsor

Modifying lyrics to state song "Oregon, My Oregon" to reflect evolution of State of Oregon.

Modifies lyrics to state song "Oregon, My Oregon" to reflect cultural, historical, economic and societal evolution of State of Oregon.

Passed Jun 9, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 3

Passed · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

In memoriam: Representative Merwyn Ronald "Mitch" Greenlick.

In memoriam: Representative Merwyn Ronald "Mitch" Greenlick, 1935-2020.

Passed Jun 3, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SJR 12

Passed · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to obligation of state to ensure access to health care.

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution establishing obligation of state to ensure every resident of state access to cost-effective, clinically appropriate and affordable health care. Requires state to balance obligation to ensure health care with funding of public schools and other essential public services. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.

Passed May 26, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 4210

Signed into law · Oregon House · Co-sponsor

Relating to driving privileges; and declaring an emergency.

Repeals driving privilege suspension and eliminates imposition of driving privilege restrictions for failure to pay fine. Becomes operative October 1, 2020. Authorizes Department of Transportation to take certain actions before operative date of Act. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Signed into law Jul 7, 2020 1 co-sponsor

Primary SB 1562

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to the Umatilla Basin; declaring an emergency.

Creates program for gathering and reviewing data and research regarding ground water in Umatilla Basin and creating implementation plan to improve ground water quality and obtain full or partial removal of ground water management area designation from Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area. Requires that program include department recommendation of scientifically based rationale for removing designation in specific areas of Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area if practicable. Requires that program include appointment of, and support for, task force. Sunsets program January 2, 2030. Appropriates moneys to State Department of Agriculture for biennium ending June 30, 2021, to carry out program activities. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

In committee Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1559

In committee · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to inhalant delivery system products; prescribing an effective date.

Prohibits distributing, selling or allowing to be sold flavored inhalant delivery system products. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

In committee Mar 9, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 4145

In committee · Oregon House · Co-sponsor

Relating to unlawful threats.

Creates crime of unlawfully threatening a school or place of worship. Punishes by maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both, or five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both, if defendant has certain prior convictions at time of offense.

In committee Mar 9, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1539

Passed · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to Oregon Institute of Technology.

Designates Oregon Institute of Technology as Oregon's Polytechnic University.

Passed Mar 9, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track