Background Information
Important Bills This Session
- HB 3193 - This law would allow judges to weigh the specifics of a case and determine whether it would make sense to "waive" a youth into the juvenile justice system.
- HB 3194 - This is an omnibus bill created from the work of the Commission on Public Safety.
The Legislative Process
Citizen’s Guide to the Oregon Legislature - The Oregon Legislature's homepage for how to participate in the legislative process.
How an Idea Becomes a Law - Have an idea that you'd like to see become law? This powerpoint presentation walks you through the process of how an idea becomes law.
The 2013 Legislature
Watch and Listen to Oregon Legislature Online - Can't make it to Salem for a hearing? You can listen and watch via the internet.
Upcoming Hearings - Be sure to check in to see what's happening at the Capitol today.
- Legislative Committee Assignments - Are your representatives on the committees working on public safety issues this session?
The Commission on Public Safety
Governor Kitzhaber created the Commission on Public Safety to review Oregon’s public safety system and recommend ways to improve that system while reducing costs. The Commissions' recommendations are being discussed in the Legislature.
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| 3193 issue brief.pdf | 129.39 KB |
