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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act gives funds to DAS for universal representation. The Act gives funds to OSB for legal help for immigration matters. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.2). Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Ser- vices for purposes of deposit in the Universal Representation Fund. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Judicial Department for purposes of transfer to the Oregon State Bar for purposes of use by the Legal Services Program to provide legal services to individuals on immigration matters. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $10.5 million from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) to be deposited in the Universal Representation Fund and disbursed to Oregon Worker Relief as the fiscal agent, and an additional $4.5 million to the Judicial Department for transfer to the Oregon State Bar's Legal Services Program to provide legal services for immigration matters during the biennium beginning July 1, 2025. The bill is designed to support legal representation for individuals in immigration proceedings, with funds allocated specifically to help those who may not otherwise have access to legal assistance. The legislation includes an emergency clause, which means it will take effect immediately upon passage, reflecting the urgent nature of providing legal support for immigration-related issues. The bill emphasizes that these appropriations are in addition to any existing funding and are intended to enhance legal support services for vulnerable populations navigating complex immigration systems.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (22)
Tom Andersen (D)*,
Wlnsvey Campos (D)*,
James Manning (D)*,
Susan McLain (D)*,
Lesly Muñoz (D)*,
Andrea Valderrama (D)*,
Jules Walters (D)*,
Lew Frederick (D),
Mark Gamba (D),
Chris Gorsek (D),
Dacia Grayber (D),
Zach Hudson (D),
Pam Marsh (D),
Travis Nelson (D),
Daniel Nguyen (D),
Hoa Nguyen (D),
Rob Nosse (D),
Deb Patterson (D),
Hai Pham (D),
Katherine Pham (D),
Nathan Sosa (D),
Thuy Tran (D),
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. (on 01/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2543 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2543 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83523 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2543/Introduced |
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