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OR SJM2

OR SJM2
Urging Congress to enact legislation alleviating the funding crisis in the Crime Victims Fund.

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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
05/01/2025
Crossed Over
03/06/2025
Passed
05/07/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/07/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Urges Congress to pass a law about crime victims. (Flesch Readability Score: 75.5). Urges Congress to enact legislation alleviating the funding crisis in the Crime Victims Fund.

AI Summary

This Joint Memorial urges Congress to pass legislation, specifically the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2024 or similar measures, to address a severe funding crisis in the Crime Victims Fund (CVF). The CVF, established in 1984, provides crucial financial support to state-run programs that assist crime victims, such as child advocacy centers and domestic violence agencies, and is funded by fines and penalties from federal criminal prosecutions, not taxpayer money. However, due to fluctuating deposits and a drastic decline in its balance, many of these vital programs face significant funding cuts, threatening their ability to provide essential services. The proposed legislation aims to temporarily stabilize the CVF by redirecting funds from the False Claims Act until 2029, ensuring these programs can continue their critical work without relying on general tax revenue.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (33)

Last Action

Filed With Secretary of State. (on 05/07/2025)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SJM2 01/11/2025
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SJM2/Enrolled 05/06/2025
Staff Measure Summary for SJM2 INTRO (House) for the House Committee On Judiciary https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/91370 05/01/2025
SJM 2 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/303277 04/29/2025
SJM 2 (witness registration) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/302478 04/22/2025
SJM 2 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/302234 04/21/2025
Staff Measure Summary for SJM2 INTRO (Senate) for the Senate Committee On Judiciary https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/86494 02/25/2025
SJM 2 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/291710 02/20/2025
Revenue Impact Statement for SJM2 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/85865 02/11/2025
Fiscal Impact Statement for SJM2 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/85862 02/11/2025
SJM 2 (witness registration) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/289904 02/07/2025
SJM 2 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/289859 02/07/2025
Open Government Impact Statement for SJM2 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/82962 01/18/2025
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SJM2/Introduced 01/11/2025
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