OR SB321 | 2019 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-2)
Status: Passed on June 21 2019 - 100% progression
Action: 2019-06-21 - Effective date, January 1, 2020.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Modifies procedures by which person convicted of felony initiates proceedings to obtain DNA testing. Directs State Court Administrator to develop forms for use during court proceedings on DNA test requests. Authorizes person requesting testing to file motion requesting property and evidence control and disposition records and other written materials relating to prior forensic testing. Modifies requirements of motion and accompanying documents for DNA testing. Requires person to serve district attorney with copy of all prior sworn statements of person concerning underlying prosecution. Modifies findings that, if made by court, require court to order DNA testing. Establishes findings that, if made by court, authorize court to order DNA testing. Creates procedures by which party seeking testing at certain laboratories may request court to order evaluation of laboratory in order for resulting DNA profile to be eligible for entry into state or national DNA index system. Provides that upon request to district attorney, victim has right to receive notice concerning DNA testing proceedings. Specifies when district attorneys must or may provide notification to crime victims.

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Title

Relating to post-conviction DNA testing.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2019-06-05 - Senate - Senate Third Reading in Concurrence (Y: 27 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2019-05-30 - House - House Third Reading (Y: 56 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 4) [PASS]
2019-05-08 - House - House Committee Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.) (Y: 10 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2019-04-23 - Senate - Senate Third Reading (Y: 29 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2019-04-08 - Senate - Senate Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) (Y: 7 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2019-06-21SenateEffective date, January 1, 2020.
2019-06-21SenateChapter 368, 2019 Laws.
2019-06-13SenateGovernor signed.
2019-06-07HouseSpeaker signed.
2019-06-06SenatePresident signed.
2019-06-05SenateSenate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 27; Excused, 2--Johnson, Steiner Hayward.
2019-05-30HouseThird reading. Carried by McLane. Passed. Ayes, 56; Excused, 1--Williams; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Boles, McLain, Williamson.
2019-05-29HouseCarried over to May 30, 2019 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.
2019-05-28HouseCarried over to May 29, 2019 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.
2019-05-27HouseCarried over to May 28, 2019 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.
2019-05-23HouseCarried over to May 27, 2019 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.
2019-05-22HouseSecond reading.
2019-05-21HouseRecommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
2019-05-08HouseWork Session held.
2019-05-06HousePublic Hearing held.
2019-04-26HouseReferred to Judiciary.
2019-04-24HouseFirst reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2019-04-23SenateThird reading. Carried by Thatcher. Passed. Ayes, 29; Excused, 1--Winters.
2019-04-22SenateSecond reading.
2019-04-19SenateRecommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
2019-04-08SenateWork Session held.
2019-04-04SenateWork Session held.
2019-02-11SenatePublic Hearing held.
2019-01-15SenateReferred to Judiciary.
2019-01-14SenateIntroduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Oregon State Sources

TypeSource
Summaryhttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019R1/Measures/Overview/SB321
Texthttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB321/Introduced
Texthttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB321/Senate%20Amendments%20to%20Introduced
Texthttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB321/A-Engrossed
Texthttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB321/House%20Amendments%20to%20A-Engrossed
Texthttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB321/B-Engrossed
Texthttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB321/Enrolled
Roll Callhttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019R1/CommitteeReports/MajorityReport/28729
Roll Callhttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019R1/Measures/MeasureVotes?id=461305
Roll Callhttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019R1/CommitteeReports/MajorityReport/29306
Roll Callhttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019R1/Measures/MeasureVotes?id=470571
Roll Callhttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019R1/Measures/MeasureVotes?id=472061

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