ORS § 184.670 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.670
184.670 Purpose of ORS 184.670 to 184.733
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of ORS 184.675 (Definitions for ORS 184.670 to 184.733) , 184.685 (Purpose of department) to 184.733 (Department of Transportation Public Transportation Development Fund) and this section:

(1) To provide a means of state financial assistance and coordination to meet the state’s most pressing mobility needs and to make transportation an effective and responsive force in achieving goals for social, economic and environmental development, and conservation of critical resources.

(2) To foster the development of an integrated transportation system in which each component or mode, such as air, bus, rail or para-transit is encouraged to perform in a coordinated and complementary manner with other components or modes, and in balance with the public need and economic and social constraints.

(3) To encourage more effective participation by the private sector in providing coordinated public transportation.

(4) To provide for optimum and broader uses of federal funds as they become available.

(5) To promote the continuation and development of privately owned intercity common carriers of passengers. [1977 c.230 §1]

Source: Section 184.670 — Purpose of ORS 184.670 to 184.733 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.040 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.040
182.040 Boards and commissions to pay counties for services
Status: in_force

(1) All state boards and commissions that are supported by fees, fines, licenses or taxes or other forms of income not derived from a direct tax on tangible property shall pay the various counties of the State of Oregon the same fees required of others for services rendered.

(2) ORS 182.040 (Boards and commissions to pay counties for services) to 182.060 (County clerk to record instruments affecting realty for state boards and commissions) do not apply to:

(a) Except for those fees required in ORS 205.320 (Fees collected by county clerk) , services rendered for the Bureau of Labor and Industries on wage claims assigned to it for collection.

(b) Any of the provisions or requirements of ORS 21.170 (Probate filing fees and accounting fees) , 52.410 (Trial fee) to 52.440 (Accounting for and disposition of trial fee) , 156.160 (Jury trial without prepayment of trial fee) , 205.360 (Clerk to receipt and account for certain probate fees collected) and 205.370 (Payment to and disposition of trial fees by court clerk) . [Amended by 1965 c.619 §35; 1967 c.398 §8; 1973 c.381 §7; 1981 s.s. c.3 §97; 1985 c.496 §25; 1999 c.803 §3; 2011 c.595 §135]

Source: Section 182.040 — Boards and commissions to pay counties for services; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.510 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.510
185.510 Policy
Status: in_force

(1) It is declared to be the policy and intent of the Legislative Assembly that the Commission for Women is created to work for the implementation and establishment of economic, social, legal and political equity for women and to maintain a continuing assessment of the issues and needs confronting women in Oregon.

(2) The commission shall submit to the Governor at the commencement of each biennium a report containing the concerns and issues confronting the women of Oregon which have been identified pursuant to the terms of ORS 185.510 (Policy) to 185.550 (Compensation and expenses) and further identifying the programs, projects and activities which the commission will undertake regarding those issues. [1983 c.105 §1; 2021 c.290 §7]

Source: Section 185.510 — Policy; report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.025 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.025
185.025 Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office Account
Status: repealed

(1) The Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office Account is established in the General Fund of the State Treasury. The account consists of the moneys received by the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office, or by the commissions served by the office, other than moneys appropriated to the office by the Legislative Assembly. All moneys in the account are appropriated continuously to the office, and may be used by the office only for the commission to which the contribution was made and for the purposes for which the contributions were made.

(2) The Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office, and the commissions served by the office, may accept contributions of funds and assistance from the United States, agencies of the United States or any other source, public or private, and agree to conditions on receiving the funds or assistance. Any funds received under this section must be deposited in the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office Account. [2005 c.818 §5]

Note: Sections 2 and 6 (2), chapter 48, Oregon Laws 2022, provide:

Sec. 2. (1)(a) The Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office, in collaboration with culturally specific community-based organizations, shall convene affinity group task forces consisting of leaders of Black and indigenous communities and people of color. The task forces shall discuss and research the specific needs of the communities they represent and develop recommendations for specific allocations of resources to address the communities’ needs and health inequities faced by the communities.

(b) No later than November 1, 2023, the office shall report to the Legislative Assembly, in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , on the development of the recommendations by the affinity group task forces, under paragraph (a) of this subsection, for specific allocations of resources to address community needs and health inequities faced by the communities.

(c) No later than June 30, 2026, the office shall report to the Legislative Assembly, in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , the affinity group task forces’ final recommendations under paragraph (a) of this subsection, which may include recommendations for legislation.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Based on the research and recommendations of the affinity group task forces and in consultation with the nine federally recognized tribes in Oregon, the Oregon Health Authority shall develop recommendations on how to fund robust culturally and linguistically specific intervention programs, across all relevant state agencies, designed to prevent or intervene in the health conditions that result in inequitable and negative outcomes for individuals who are Black or indigenous, people of color and members of tribes in Oregon. The interventions must focus on aspects of the social determinants of health including housing, access to food, neighborhood safety, education, transportation and involvement with the criminal justice system.

(b) No later than June 30, 2024, the authority shall report to the Legislative Assembly, in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , on the development of the recommendations on how to fund robust culturally and linguistically specific intervention programs, as required by paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(c) No later than September 15, 2026, the authority shall report to the Legislative Assembly, in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , the authority’s final recommendations under paragraph (a) of this subsection, including recommendations for legislation. [2022 c.48 §2; 2023 c.422 §1]

Sec. 6. (2) Section 2, chapter 48, Oregon Laws 2022, as amended by section 1 of this 2023 Act, is repealed on January 2, 2027. [2022 c.48 §6(2); 2023 c.422 §2(2)]

Source: Section 185.025 — Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.715 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.715
183.715 Submission of adopted rule to Legislative Counsel required
Status: repealed

If a state agency adopts, amends or repeals a rule, the Secretary of State shall electronically submit a copy of the adopted, amended or repealed rule to the Legislative Counsel within 10 days after the agency files the rule in the office of the Secretary of State as provided in ORS 183.355 (Filing and taking effect of rules) . The electronic transmission of an amended rule that is submitted to the Legislative Counsel must show all changes to the rule by striking through material to be deleted and underlining all new material, or by any other method that clearly shows all new and deleted material. [Formerly 171.707; 1991 c.94 §1; 1999 c.167 §1; 2005 c.18 §2; 2017 c.518 §7]

Note: See note under 183.710 (Definitions for ORS 183.710 to 183.730) .

Source: Section 183.715 — Submission of adopted rule to Legislative Counsel required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.326 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.326
181A.326 Notification to law enforcement agency when kit collected
Status: in_force

A medical facility collecting sexual assault forensic evidence kits shall, within seven days after the collection of a kit, notify the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over a possible sexual assault criminal investigation that the kit has been collected. [2016 c.89 §5]

Note: See note under 181A.322 (Short title) .

Source: Section 181A.326 — Notification to law enforcement agency when kit collected , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.170 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.170
181A.170 Electronic fingerprint capture technology required
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the Department of State Police and any other governmental agency authorized to report, receive or disseminate criminal offender information shall use electronic fingerprint capture technology to take and submit a person’s fingerprints for purposes of conducting criminal records checks under ORS 181A.190 (Criminal records check) , 181A.195 (Criminal records check) or 267.237 (Criminal records check) or for any other purpose authorized by law.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall adopt rules to implement this section.

(B) In adopting rules under this paragraph, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may adopt exemptions from the requirement described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) This section applies to the Department of State Police only with respect to the administration of criminal records checks under ORS 181A.190 (Criminal records check) , 181A.195 (Criminal records check) and 267.237 (Criminal records check) .

(b) This section does not apply to a criminal justice agency, as defined in ORS 181A.010 (Definitions for ORS 181A.010 to 181A.350) , that is authorized by federal law to receive fingerprint-based criminal records checks from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

(c) This section does not apply to the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

(3) To meet the requirements of this section, the Department of State Police and other governmental agencies described in subsection (1) of this section may:

(a) Directly provide electronic fingerprint capture services;

(b) Enter into a contract described in subsection (4) of this section for the provision of electronic fingerprint capture services; or

(c) Provide electronic fingerprint capture services in any other manner allowed by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services by rule or order.

(4) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall develop a standard contract by which the Department of State Police and other governmental agencies described in subsection (1) of this section may contract for the provision of electronic fingerprint capture services. Contracts developed under this subsection must account for the variety of uses and levels of service necessary to accommodate the needs of the Department of State Police, other governmental agencies described in subsection (1) of this section, qualified entities as defined in ORS 181A.190 (Criminal records check) , qualified entities as defined in ORS 181A.200 (Authority of Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority and Employment Department to require fingerprints) , qualified entities as defined in ORS 267.237 (Criminal records check) and any other entity required by law or rule to conduct criminal records checks for purposes not related to the administration of the criminal justice system. [Formerly 181.516; 2017 c.228 §7]

Note: 181A.170 (Electronic fingerprint capture technology required) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.170 — Electronic fingerprint capture technology required; exceptions; Oregon Department of Administrative Services to develop contract for electronic fingerprint capture services; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.700 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.700
180.700 Advisory committee
Status: in_force

(1) The Attorney General shall appoint an advisory committee composed of:

(a) Representatives from local supervisory authorities, batterers’ intervention programs and domestic violence victims’ advocacy groups; and

(b) Persons who:

(A) Are experienced with evidence-based practices specific to reducing recidivism that take into account risk factors, needs and responsiveness to treatment; and

(B) Represent the diverse groups that interact with violence prevention and batterers’ intervention programs.

(2) The Attorney General, in consultation with the advisory committee, shall adopt rules that establish standards for batterers’ intervention programs. The rules adopted must include, but are not limited to:

(a) Standards for contacts between the defendant and the victim;

(b) Standards for the dissemination of otherwise confidential medical, mental health and treatment records;

(c) Standards that protect to the greatest extent practicable the confidentiality of defendants who are participating in domestic violence deferred sentencing agreements;

(d) A requirement that the designated batterers’ intervention program must report to the defendant’s local supervisory authority any criminal assaults, threats to harm the victim or any substantial violation of the program’s rules by the defendant; and

(e) Standards for batterers’ intervention programs that are most likely to end domestic violence and increase victims’ safety.

(3) The standards established by the rules described in subsection (2) of this section must:

(a) Consist of separate standards for batterers’ intervention programs that address male defendants, female defendants, defendants offending against same-sex victims and circumstances in which the defendant or victim is gender nonconforming; and

(b) Be based on scientific research and direct practice both with persons who have perpetrated domestic violence and with persons who have survived domestic violence.

(4) As used in this section, “supervisory authority” has the meaning given that term in ORS 144.087 (“Supervisory authority” defined) . [2001 c.634 §1; 2018 c.120 §1]

Note: 180.700 (Advisory committee) and 180.710 (Program reviews) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 180 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 180.700 — Advisory committee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.770 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.770
180.770 Estoppel
Status: in_force

(1) Any judgment that is no longer subject to appeal and that was rendered in favor of the state or of the United States in a criminal proceeding based on conduct that gives rise to an action under ORS 180.760 (Civil action for violation) , whether based on a verdict after trial or upon a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, estops a defendant in an action under ORS 180.760 (Civil action for violation) from denying the elements of the offense for which the defendant was convicted.

(2) A criminal or administrative action need not be brought against a person as a condition to bringing an action against the person under ORS 180.760 (Civil action for violation) . [2009 c.292 §5]

Note: See note under 180.750 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 180.770 — Estoppel , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.080 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.080
181A.080 Powers and duties of department and its members
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of State Police and the members of the Oregon State Police are charged with the enforcement of:

(a) All criminal laws; and

(b) All laws applicable to highways and the operation of vehicles on highways.

(2) Each member of the state police is authorized and empowered to:

(a) Prevent crime.

(b) Pursue and apprehend offenders and obtain legal evidence necessary to ensure the conviction of the offenders in the courts.

(c) Institute criminal proceedings.

(d) Execute any lawful warrant or order of arrest issued against any person or persons for any violation of the law.

(e) Make arrests without warrant for violations of law in the manner provided in ORS 133.310 (Authority of peace officer to arrest without warrant) .

(f) Give first aid to the injured.

(3) Each member of the state police has the same general powers and authority as those conferred by law upon sheriffs, police officers, constables and peace officers. A member of the state police may be appointed as a medical-legal death investigator.

(4) The members of the state police are subject to the call of the Governor and are empowered to cooperate with any other instrumentality or authority of this state, or any political subdivision, in detecting crime, apprehending criminals and preserving law and order throughout this state, but the state police may not be used as a posse except when ordered by the Governor. [Formerly 181.030; 2017 c.151 §23]

Source: Section 181A.080 — Powers and duties of department and its members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.520 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.520
185.520 Commission for Women
Status: in_force

(1) The membership of the Commission for Women shall be comprised of 11 members, to include two representatives from the Legislative Assembly, one appointed by the President of the Senate, one appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Nine members shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate pursuant to section 4, Article III, Oregon Constitution. To the extent possible, members appointed by the Governor shall provide for representation from all areas of the state. All of the members of the commission shall be residents of this state.

(2) Members appointed by the Governor shall serve for four-year terms. Legislators shall serve two-year terms.

(3) The commission members shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson for terms of one year and shall determine the duties of the officers.

(4) Members shall meet at the call of the chairperson not less than three times annually.

(5) Consistent with Oregon law, the commission may receive and accept funds for purposes consistent with the creation of the commission. [1983 c.105 §2; 2005 c.818 §7a; 2011 c.55 §1; 2019 c.73 §4]

Source: Section 185.520 — Commission for Women; confirmation; term; officers; meetings; funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.916 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.916
181A.916 Hiring unlicensed private security entity
Status: in_force

Any person who retains the services of an unlicensed private security entity shall:

(1) Be personally and jointly and severally liable to any employee as far as the employee has not been paid wages in full for the services performed or work done for that person.

(2) Be personally liable for all penalty wages that have occurred under ORS 652.150 (Penalty wage for failure to pay wages on termination of employment) for the wages due under this section. [2021 c.618 §11]

Source: Section 181A.916 — Hiring unlicensed private security entity; liability for unpaid wages , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.940 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.940
181A.940 Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) to 181A.946 (Application for nontribal police officers to exercise tribal police powers on tribal lands) :

(1) “Authorized tribal police officer” means a tribal police officer who is acting:

(a) In accordance with ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) to 181A.946 (Application for nontribal police officers to exercise tribal police powers on tribal lands) ; and

(b) While employed by a tribal government that is in compliance with ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) to 181A.946 (Application for nontribal police officers to exercise tribal police powers on tribal lands) .

(2) “Tribal government” means a federally recognized sovereign tribal government whose borders lie within this state or an intertribal organization formed by two or more of those governments.

(3) “Tribal police officer” means an employee of a tribal government whose duties include the enforcement of criminal law. [Formerly 181A.680]

Source: Section 181A.940 — Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.035 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.035
182.035 Criminal records checks to be conducted through Department of State Police
Status: in_force

(1) If an agency of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) , conducts a criminal records check of a person for the purposes of employment by the agency, the agency shall conduct the criminal records check through the Department of State Police.

(2) A criminal records check conducted through the Law Enforcement Data System meets the requirements of this section. [2019 c.424 §1]

Note: 182.035 (Criminal records checks to be conducted through Department of State Police) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 182 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 182.035 — Criminal records checks to be conducted through Department of State Police , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.474 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.474
180.474 Nonparticipating manufacturer certification
Status: in_force

In the certification required by ORS 180.471 (Manufacturer certification) , a nonparticipating manufacturer shall further certify:

(1) That the nonparticipating manufacturer is registered to do business in the State of Oregon or has appointed a resident agent for service of process and provided notice of the appointment as required by ORS 180.480 (Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent) .

(2) That the nonparticipating manufacturer:

(a) Has established and continues to maintain a qualified escrow fund; and

(b) Has executed a qualified escrow agreement that has been reviewed and approved by the Attorney General and that governs the qualified escrow fund. The Attorney General shall adopt rules defining the form and content of a model escrow agreement. A nonparticipating manufacturer that executes the model escrow agreement is deemed to have satisfied the requirement that it use a form of escrow agreement that has been reviewed and approved by the Attorney General.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The name, address and telephone number of the financial institution where the nonparticipating manufacturer has established the qualified escrow fund required by ORS 323.816 (Required actions by manufacturer) ;

(b) The account number of the qualified escrow fund and any subaccount number for the State of Oregon;

(c) The amount the nonparticipating manufacturer placed in the qualified escrow fund for smokeless tobacco products sold in Oregon during the preceding calendar year, the amount and date of each deposit and evidence or verification as may be deemed necessary by the Attorney General to confirm the amounts and dates; and

(d) The amount and date of any withdrawal of funds the nonparticipating manufacturer made at any time from the qualified escrow fund or from any other qualified escrow fund into which the nonparticipating manufacturer ever made escrow payments pursuant to ORS 323.816 (Required actions by manufacturer) . [2009 c.717 §9]

Source: Section 180.474 — Nonparticipating manufacturer certification; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.410 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.410
185.410 Policy
Status: in_force

(1) It is declared to be the policy and intent of the Legislative Assembly that the Commission on Black Affairs is created to work for the implementation and establishment of economic, social, legal and political equity for Blacks in Oregon.

(2) The commission shall make recommendations to the Governor and shall report to each odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly. [1983 c.161 §1; 2011 c.545 §33; 2021 c.290 §4]

Source: Section 185.410 — Policy; report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.500 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.500
180.500 Model training program for groups and agencies that interact with persons who have experienced trauma
Status: in_force

The Department of Justice shall develop a model training program for groups and agencies that interact with persons who have experienced trauma. The model training program must, at a minimum:

(1) Be research-based and take into account the psychological and neurological effects of trauma;

(2) Utilize best practices when recommending techniques for interacting with persons who have experienced trauma;

(3) Have the objective of minimizing further trauma; and

(4) Take into account the impact of structural racism and other forms of historical trauma. [2021 c.532 §1; 2021 c.532 §4]

Note: 180.500 (Model training program for groups and agencies that interact with persons who have experienced trauma) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 180 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 180.500 — Model training program for groups and agencies that interact with persons who have experienced trauma , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 177.065 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 177 / Section 177.065
177.065 Authority of Secretary of State relating to official acts of public officials
Status: in_force

(1) The Secretary of State may attest to the authenticity of the official acts of public officials in the State of Oregon that are described in ORS 7.130 (Search and examination of records and files) , 194.255 (Notarial act in this state) (1)(b) and (c), 205.110 (General powers and duties of county clerk) , 205.140 (Transcript or copy of record) , 205.220 (Recording copies of estate records) and 432.295 (Preservation program) .

(2) The Secretary of State may not certify a signature of a notary public on a document:

(a) Regarding allegiance to a government or jurisdiction;

(b) Relating to the relinquishment or renunciation of citizenship, sovereignty, in itinere status or world service authority; or

(c) Setting forth or implying for the bearer a claim of immunity from the law of this state or federal law. [2011 c.359 §6; 2013 c.219 §56]

Source: Section 177.065 — Authority of Secretary of State relating to official acts of public officials; signatures of notaries public , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors177.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.635 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.635
184.635 Reports to Governor
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Transportation Commission shall develop and report to the Governor on legislative, budgetary and administrative programs to accomplish comprehensive, long-range, coordinated planning and policy formulation in the matters of public interest related to transportation. To accomplish this end, the commission may hold public hearings, consult with and use the services and cooperation of other state and federal agencies, employ consultants and appoint advisory and technical committees to assist in the work.

(2) Whenever a power is granted to the commission the power may be exercised by such officer or employee within the Department of Transportation as is designated in writing by the commission. Any such designation shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State. The authority to delegate granted by this subsection includes, but is not limited to, authority to delegate the power to adopt rules for the department. [1969 c.599 §6; 1973 c.249 §14; 1993 c.741 §9]

Source: Section 184.635 — Reports to Governor; delegation of powers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.330 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.330
185.330 Duties
Status: in_force

In carrying out the duties of ORS 185.310 (Policy) to 185.330 (Duties) , the Commission on Hispanic Affairs shall:

(1) Monitor existing programs and legislation designed to meet the needs of the Hispanic population.

(2) Identify and research problem areas and issues affecting the Hispanic community and recommend actions to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly, including recommendations on legislative programs.

(3) Maintain a liaison between the Hispanic community and government entities.

(4) Assist the Governor on the Governor’s equity-focused initiatives with policy advice, the study of long-standing community issues and the provision of community input, a community voice and leadership, as requested.

(5) Encourage Hispanic representation on state boards and commissions.

(6) Meet at least annually in a joint meeting of the Commission on Hispanic Affairs, the Commission on Black Affairs, the Commission for Women and the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs to consider and act upon issues of mutual importance to the missions and statutory duties of the commissions. [1983 c.132 §3; 2013 c.353 §1; 2021 c.290 §3]

Source: Section 185.330 — Duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.164 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.164
182.164 State agencies to develop and implement policy on relationship with tribes
Status: in_force

(1) A state agency shall develop and implement a policy that:

(a) Identifies individuals in the state agency who are responsible for developing and implementing programs of the state agency that affect tribes.

(b) Establishes a process to identify the programs of the state agency that affect tribes.

(c) Promotes communication between the state agency and tribes.

(d) Promotes positive government-to-government relations between the state and tribes.

(e) Establishes a method for notifying employees of the state agency of the provisions of ORS 182.162 (Definitions for ORS 182.162 to 182.168) to 182.168 (No right of action created by ORS 182.162 to 182.168) and the policy the state agency adopts under this section.

(2) In the process of identifying and developing the programs of the state agency that affect tribes, a state agency shall include representatives designated by the tribes.

(3) A state agency shall make a reasonable effort to cooperate with tribes in the development and implementation of programs of the state agency that affect tribes, including the use of agreements authorized by ORS 190.110 (Authority of units of local government and state agencies to cooperate) . [2001 c.177 §2]

Note: See note under 182.162 (Definitions for ORS 182.162 to 182.168) .

Source: Section 182.164 — State agencies to develop and implement policy on relationship with tribes; cooperation with tribes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 177.060 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 177 / Section 177.060
177.060 Designation of persons to sign in name of Secretary of State
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State may designate one or more of the secretary’s clerks or assistants, in the secretary’s name, to sign or countersign or sign and countersign vouchers, official acts of the Governor or the Legislative Assembly and other papers, documents and certificates requiring the signature of the Secretary of State. [Amended by 1981 c.528 §4; 1983 c.740 §42]

Source: Section 177.060 — Designation of persons to sign in name of Secretary of State , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors177.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.688 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.688
181A.688 Findings regarding racism
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) Racism has no place in public safety.

(2) Law enforcement officers hold a unique position in our community and must demonstrate principles of equity, transparency, honesty and trust with all members of society.

(3) Membership or participation in hate groups, racial supremacist organizations or militant groups erodes public trust in law enforcement officers and community safety.

(4) Participation in racist organizations and displays of symbols of racism or racial supremacy are at odds with the position of trust and authority law enforcement officers occupy in our community. [2021 c.299 §2]

Source: Section 181A.688 — Findings regarding racism , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.684 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.684
181A.684 Database of discipline and suspensions and revocations of certification of police officers
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training shall establish a statewide online database of suspensions and revocations of the certifications of police officers and discipline of police officers involving economic sanctions that is accessible by the public.

(2) The department shall publish information on the database when the department suspends or revokes the certification of a police officer under ORS 181A.630 (Procedure for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification) , 181A.640 (Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification of person or accreditation of program) and 181A.650 (Judicial review of department’s final order) , and when the department receives notice of discipline of a police officer under ORS 181A.686 (Report on discipline to Department of Public Safety Standards and Training) , including but not limited to:

(a) The name of the officer;

(b) The law enforcement unit at which the officer was employed; and

(c) A description of the facts underlying the suspension, revocation or discipline.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall publish the information related to a suspension or revocation of certification required under subsection (2) of this section within 10 days after:

(A) The time for filing an appeal of the department’s decision under ORS 181A.650 (Judicial review of department’s final order) has passed and no appeal has been filed; or

(B) The decision of the department is appealed under ORS 181A.650 (Judicial review of department’s final order) and the department’s decision has been sustained by the Court of Appeals or the appeal has been dropped.

(b) The department shall publish the information related to discipline of an officer required under subsection (2) of this section within 10 days after receiving notice of the discipline under ORS 181A.686 (Report on discipline to Department of Public Safety Standards and Training) .

(4) The department shall submit an annual report to an appropriate committee of the Legislative Assembly summarizing and analyzing the data in the database. [2020 s.s.1 c.7 §3; 2021 c.634 §3]

Source: Section 181A.684 — Database of discipline and suspensions and revocations of certification of police officers; reporting requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.826 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.826
181A.826 Prohibition on use of public resources for immigration enforcement
Status: in_force

(1) Public facilities, property, moneys, equipment, technology or personnel may not be used for the purpose of investigating, detecting, apprehending, arresting, detaining or holding individuals for immigration enforcement.

(2) Actions with a purpose described in subsection (1) of this section include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Granting a federal immigration agency access to an area of a facility that is not normally open to the public.

(b) Supporting or assisting a federal agency in immigration enforcement, including but not limited to any of the following:

(A) Providing information, including but not limited to an individual’s contact information, country of birth, custody status, release date, parole, probation or post-prison supervision appointment dates or times, or home or work address, except as provided in ORS 181A.823 (Prohibitions related to immigration enforcement) ;

(B) Investigating or interrogating individuals for immigration enforcement; or

(C) Establishing traffic perimeters for the purpose of supporting or facilitating immigration enforcement.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a public body receives a communication or request from a federal agency that relates to immigration enforcement, other than a judicial subpoena described in ORS 181A.823 (Prohibitions related to immigration enforcement) (1)(c)(A), the public body shall decline the request and document the communication or request. The documentation described in this subsection must be provided to the director or other similar management personnel of the public body.

(b) The public body shall submit the information documented under this subsection to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission pursuant to procedures established by the commission. The commission shall require at least monthly submission of the information described in this subsection.

(c) A public body shall adopt internal procedures to carry out this subsection.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The commission shall publish and continually update, on a website operated by or on behalf of the commission, an entry for each communication or request described in subsection (3) of this section, the public body that received the communication or request, the federal agency involved in the communication or that made the request and a summary of the public body’s response to the communication or request.

(b) The information contained on the website described in this subsection may not contain any personally identifiable information of the individuals involved in the communication or request, including of an individual targeted by federal immigration authorities, an individual who reported the communication or request, an individual who witnessed the communication or request or report of the communication or request or the family members of an individual described in this paragraph.

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Information obtained by the commission under this subsection may be used only for statistical purposes and coordination with the sanctuary violation reporting mechanism established under ORS 181A.827 (Sanctuary violation reporting mechanism) .

(B) Information described in this subsection that may reveal the identity of an individual described in paragraph (b) of this subsection is exempt from disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) .

(C) Pursuant to a request from the Department of Justice, the commission may release to the department information described in this subsection that is necessary to investigate a report made to the sanctuary violation reporting mechanism established under ORS 181A.827 (Sanctuary violation reporting mechanism) if the information is used to support an individual described in paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(d) Not later than July 1, 2022, and at least annually thereafter, the commission shall issue a report that summarizes the information reported to the commission and published on the website described in this subsection. The commission shall provide the report to the Governor, the Legislative Assembly, the district attorneys of this state, the Department of State Police, each law enforcement agency in this state and the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

(5) Any person may bring a civil action against a law enforcement agency or public body that violates subsection (1) of this section to enjoin the violation. [2021 c.550 §3]

Source: Section 181A.826 — Prohibition on use of public resources for immigration enforcement; documentation; submission to Oregon Criminal Justice Commission; website; disclosure to Department of Justice; reporting requirements; civil action , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.500 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.500
181A.500 Lapse of certification
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The certification of any police officer who does not serve as a police officer, or any certified reserve officer who is not utilized as a certified reserve officer, for any period of time in excess of three consecutive months is lapsed. Upon reemployment as a police officer, or recommencing service as a reserve officer, the person whose certification has lapsed may apply for certification in the manner provided in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) to 181A.689 (Standards for speech and expression) .

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, the certification of a police officer or certified reserve officer does not lapse if the officer:

(A) Is on leave from a law enforcement unit; or

(B) Is an honorably retired police officer who meets the requirements established by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training under paragraph (c) of this subsection for maintaining certification.

(c) The department, in consultation with the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training, may adopt rules establishing:

(A) A program of continuing training for honorably retired police officers that would enable a police officer whose certification would otherwise lapse under paragraph (a) of this subsection to maintain certification for as long as the police officer meets the training requirements; and

(B) A fee to be paid by honorably retired police officers to maintain certification under this subsection. The fee may not exceed the costs incurred by the department and board in administering the training program.

(2) The certification of any fire service professional, telecommunicator or emergency medical dispatcher who is not utilized as a fire service professional, telecommunicator or emergency medical dispatcher for any period of time in excess of 12 consecutive months, unless the fire service professional, telecommunicator or emergency medical dispatcher is on leave from a public or private safety agency, is lapsed. Upon reemployment as a fire service professional, telecommunicator or emergency medical dispatcher, the person whose certification has lapsed may apply for certification in the manner provided in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) to 181A.689 (Standards for speech and expression) . [Formerly 181.667]

Source: Section 181A.500 — Lapse of certification; reapplication for certification; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.050 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.050
180.050 Location of office
Status: in_force

The Attorney General shall keep and attend the office of Attorney General at the capital of the state. The state shall provide and furnish the office.

Source: Section 180.050 — Location of office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.630 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.630
180.630 Acceptance of federal grant of funds
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of ORS 291.375 (Legislative review of applications for federal financial assistance) , the Department of Justice may submit applications for federal grants and, when approved, accept and expend funds received subject to budgetary limits imposed by the Legislative Assembly or as modified by the Emergency Board. [1977 c.754 §4]

Source: Section 180.630 — Acceptance of federal grant of funds; expenditure limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.200 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.200
181A.200 Authority of Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority and Employment Department to require fingerprints
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Care” means the provision of care, treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision, placement services, recreation or support to children, the elderly or persons with disabilities.

(b) “Native American tribe” has the meaning given that term in ORS 181A.210 (Criminal identification information to be furnished to Native American tribe) (4).

(c) “Qualified entity” means a community mental health program, a community developmental disabilities program, a local health department, the government of a Native American tribe or an agency of a Native American tribe responsible for child welfare or an individual or business or organization, whether public, private, for-profit, nonprofit or voluntary, that provides care, including a business or organization that licenses, certifies or registers others to provide care.

(2) For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Health Authority and the Employment Department may require the fingerprints of a person:

(a) Who is employed by or is applying for employment with either department or the authority;

(b) Who provides or seeks to provide services to either department or the authority as a contractor, subcontractor, vendor or volunteer who:

(A) May have contact with recipients of care;

(B) Has access to personal information about employees of either department or the authority, recipients of care from either department or the authority or members of the public, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver license numbers, medical information, personal financial information or criminal background information;

(C) Has access to information the disclosure of which is prohibited by state or federal laws, rules or regulations, or information that is defined as confidential under state or federal laws, rules or regulations;

(D) Has access to property held in trust or to private property in the temporary custody of the state;

(E) Has payroll or fiscal functions or responsibility for:

(i) Receiving, receipting or depositing money or negotiable instruments;

(ii) Billing, collections, setting up financial accounts or other financial transactions; or

(iii) Purchasing or selling property;

(F) Provides security, design or construction services for government buildings, grounds or facilities;

(G) Has access to critical infrastructure or secure facilities information; or

(H) Is providing information technology services and has control over or access to information technology systems;

(c) For the purposes of licensing, certifying, registering or otherwise regulating or administering programs, persons or qualified entities that provide care;

(d) For the purposes of employment decisions by or for qualified entities that are regulated or otherwise subject to oversight by the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority and that provide care;

(e) For the purposes of employment decisions made by a mass transit district or transportation district for qualified entities that, under contracts with the district or the Oregon Health Authority, employ persons to operate motor vehicles for the transportation of medical assistance program clients; or

(f) For the purposes of licensure, certification or registration of foster homes by the government of a Native American tribe or an agency of a Native American tribe responsible for child welfare.

(3) The Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority may conduct criminal records checks on a person through the Law Enforcement Data System maintained by the Department of State Police, if deemed necessary by the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority to protect children, elderly persons, persons with disabilities or other vulnerable persons.

(4) The Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority may furnish to qualified entities, in accordance with the rules of the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority and the rules of the Department of State Police, information received from the Law Enforcement Data System. However, any criminal offender records and information furnished to the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority by the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Department of State Police may not be disseminated to qualified entities.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 443.735 (Issuance of license) and 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) , a qualified entity, subject to rules adopted by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 181A.215 (Oregon Department of Administrative Services to adopt rules relating to certain aspects of criminal records checks) , shall determine under this section whether a person is fit to hold a position, provide services, be employed or, if the qualified entity has authority to make such a determination, be licensed, certified or registered. If a person is determined to be unfit, then that person may not hold the position, provide services or be employed, licensed, certified or registered.

(b) A person prohibited from receiving public funds for employment under ORS 443.004 (Criminal records check required for employees and volunteers providing direct care) (3) is not entitled to a determination of fitness under this subsection.

(c) In making the fitness determination under this subsection, the qualified entity shall consider:

(A) The nature of the crime;

(B) The facts that support the conviction or pending indictment or indicate the making of a false statement;

(C) The relevancy, if any, of the crime or the false statement to the specific requirements of the person’s present or proposed position, services, employment, license, certification or registration; and

(D) Intervening circumstances relevant to the responsibilities and circumstances of the position, services, employment, license, certification or registration, such as:

(i) The passage of time since the commission of the crime;

(ii) The age of the person at the time of the crime;

(iii) The likelihood of a repetition of offenses;

(iv) The subsequent commission of another relevant crime; and

(v) The recommendation of an employer.

(6) The Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority, subject to rules adopted by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 181A.215 (Oregon Department of Administrative Services to adopt rules relating to certain aspects of criminal records checks) , shall develop systems that maintain information regarding criminal records checks in order to minimize the administrative burden imposed by this section and ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) . Records maintained under this subsection are confidential and may not be disseminated except for the purposes of this section and in accordance with the rules of the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of State Police. Nothing in this subsection permits the Department of Human Services to retain fingerprint cards obtained pursuant to this section.

(7) In addition to the rules required by ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority, in consultation with the Department of State Police, shall adopt rules:

(a) Specifying which qualified entities are subject to this section;

(b) Specifying which qualified entities may request criminal offender information;

(c) Specifying which qualified entities are responsible for deciding, subject to rules adopted by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 181A.215 (Oregon Department of Administrative Services to adopt rules relating to certain aspects of criminal records checks) , whether a subject individual is not fit for a position, service, license, certification, registration or employment; and

(d) Specifying when a qualified entity, in lieu of conducting a completely new criminal records check, may proceed to make a fitness determination under subsection (5) of this section using the information maintained by the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to subsection (6) of this section.

(8) If a person refuses to consent to the criminal records check or refuses to be fingerprinted, the qualified entity shall deny or terminate the employment of the person, or revoke or deny any applicable position, authority to provide services, employment, license, certification or registration.

(9) If the qualified entity requires a criminal records check of employees or other persons, the application forms of the qualified entity must contain a notice that employment is subject to fingerprinting and a criminal records check. [Formerly 181.537]

Source: Section 181A.200 — Authority of Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority and Employment Department to require fingerprints; qualified entities; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.385 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.385
179.385 Scholarship programs to train personnel for institutions
Status: in_force

The Department of Corrections and the Oregon Health Authority, respectively, may establish scholarship programs to provide assistance in securing qualified personnel at state institutions governed by them. Scholarships authorized by this section shall be granted in accordance with rules and regulations adopted respectively by the agencies. [1961 c.363 §2; 1987 c.320 §123; 2001 c.900 §38; 2009 c.595 §137; 2013 c.36 §45]

Source: Section 179.385 — Scholarship programs to train personnel for institutions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.185 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.185
181A.185 Report of release or escape from state institution of certain inmates
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The superintendent of any institution of this state shall notify the Department of State Police prior to the release or immediately after the escape from the institution of any person committed to the institution for a crime for which a report is required or under civil commitment as a sexually dangerous person.

(b) The notice required under this subsection must state the name of the person to be released or who has escaped, the county in which the person was convicted or from which the person was committed and, if known, the address or locality at which the person will reside.

(2) Promptly upon receipt of the notice required under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall notify all law enforcement agencies in the county in which the person was convicted or from which the person was committed and in the county, if known, in which the person will reside. [Formerly 181.530]

Source: Section 181A.185 — Report of release or escape from state institution of certain inmates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.210 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.210
179.210 Claim for injury or damage
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services, the Department of Corrections, the Oregon Health Authority and the Superintendent of Public Instruction may audit, allow and pay a claim for damage to property made by an employee of one of those agencies if:

(a) The damage to property arises out of the claimant’s employment at one of the institutions or facilities operated by the agencies, or the school operated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction under ORS 346.010 (Training and educational services for children who are deaf) ; and

(b) The employee files a written claim with the employee’s employer within 180 days after the employee discovers or should have discovered the damage.

(2) No claim under subsection (1) of this section shall be paid:

(a) That exceeds, in the aggregate with payments of other claims, the moneys appropriated for such purpose.

(b) To the extent that the person incurring damage has been or may be compensated by liability insurance or otherwise.

(c) If the agencies or the Superintendent of Public Instruction determines the cause or occasion of the accident resulting in damage is chargeable to the conduct or negligence of the party damaged. [1965 c.476 §§2,3; 1967 c.454 §89; 1969 c.597 §29; 1971 c.301 §15; 1987 c.320 §116; 1995 c.452 §1; 2007 c.858 §57; 2009 c.562 §14; 2009 c.595 §127]

Source: Section 179.210 — Claim for injury or damage; conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.730 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.730
184.730 Authority for public transportation development program
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the provisions of ORS 184.689 (Powers and duties of department) , the Department of Transportation is authorized to institute a public transportation development program which may be financed by state, federal, local or other funds and may be operated in conjunction and cooperation with the federal government, metropolitan planning organizations, public and private employers, and public transportation entities.

(2) The department may apply to the Federal Transit Administration or Federal Highway Administration of the United States Department of Transportation or other federal or state government agency for participation in any public transportation system development project.

(3) The department may, with the assistance of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services or in cooperation with public transportation entities, or both, write specifications for and order public transportation equipment on behalf of any number of public transportation entities, to purchase real estate or to purchase, engineer, design, construct or lease public transportation structures and facilities under this program.

(4) If federal funds are being used to finance any project under this program, the department shall secure assurance from the federal government of the availability and amount of federal financial assistance. The department may also secure obligations by the participating public transportation entities that they will manage and operate such public transportation equipment or facilities at the appropriate time and will supply local funding if such is being utilized.

(5) Funding for projects under this section and ORS 184.733 (Department of Transportation Public Transportation Development Fund) may be with whatever percentage of federal, state or local funds that the Oregon Transportation Commission deems proper. In the event that the federal percentage is changed by legislation, the state and local percentage may be changed by action of the Oregon Transportation Commission.

(6) In cooperation with metropolitan planning organizations, public and private employers, and public transportation entities, the department may develop transportation demand management projects, air quality improvement projects, demonstration projects, and planning and research projects. As used in this subsection:

(a) Transportation demand management projects are measures to reduce traffic congestion and travel by single occupant automobiles including but not limited to carpool, vanpool, buspool, park-and-ride facilities, parking management, high occupancy vehicle lanes, bus bypass lanes, flexible hours of employment, work trip reduction programs and incentives to use public transportation.

(b) Air quality improvement projects are measures to reduce vehicle emissions, including transportation demand management, development of alternative fuels including fueling stations, conversion of existing vehicles or replacement of existing vehicles with vehicles producing lower emissions, research into vehicles using alternative fuels and purchase of new vehicles by public transportation entities.

(c) Demonstration projects show the merits of products, projects, transportation service designs or management techniques. Demonstration projects are of a limited duration. [1981 c.224 §4; 1989 c.867 §2; 1991 c.752 §14f; 1993 c.741 §17; 1995 c.79 §65]

Source: Section 184.730 — Authority for public transportation development program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.911 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.911
181A.911 Interagency agreement
Status: in_force

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training may enter into an interagency agreement with the Bureau of Labor and Industries to assist with the licensure, technical assistance and compliance services related to ORS 181A.900 (Procedures for licensing of private security entities) to 181A.918 (Injunction against using services of unlicensed private security entity) . [2021 c.618 §10]

Source: Section 181A.911 — Interagency agreement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.110 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.110
181A.110 Standard uniform for state police
Status: in_force

(1) The State of Oregon shall provide the members of the state police with standard uniforms.

(2) The Superintendent of State Police shall specify a standard pattern and distinctive design for the uniforms required under this subsection and subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The Superintendent of State Police may direct members of the state police to serve without wearing uniform when, in the judgment of the superintendent, serving without uniform makes law enforcement more efficient.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) No person other than a member of the Oregon State Police shall wear, use or order to be worn or used, copy or imitate in any respect or manner the standard uniforms specified in subsections (1) and (2) of this section.

(b) As used in this subsection, “person” includes agents, officers and officials elected or appointed by any municipality or county. [Subsections (1) and (2) formerly 181.120; subsection (3) formerly 181.130; subsection (4) formerly 181.140]

Source: Section 181A.110 — Standard uniform for state police; service without wearing uniform; wearing uniforms by other persons prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.620 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.620
184.620 Director of Transportation
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall be under the supervision of a Director of Transportation. The Oregon Transportation Commission shall appoint the director, after consultation with the Governor. The director serves at the pleasure of the commission.

(2) The appointment of the director shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 184.623 (Director of Transportation) .

(3) The director may appoint:

(a) Deputy directors with full authority to act for the director, but subject to the director’s control. The appointment of a deputy director shall be by written order filed with the Secretary of State. A deputy director shall be in the unclassified services for purposes of the State Personnel Relations Law.

(b) All subordinate officers and employees of the department and may prescribe their duties, assignments and reassignments and fix their compensation, subject to any applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law.

(4) Subject to the approval of the commission, the director may organize and reorganize the department as the director considers necessary to properly conduct the work of the department. As directed by the chairperson of the commission, the director shall assign employees of the department to staff the commission.

(5) When service of summons or other process is required by statute to be served on the Director of Transportation, the Department of Transportation or the Oregon Transportation Commission, such service shall be made upon the office of the director. [1969 c.599 §3; 1969 c.599 §3a; 1973 c.249 §16; 1979 c.186 §6; 1999 c.686 §1; 2005 c.70 §2; 2017 c.750 §20; 2018 c.93 §1]

Source: Section 184.620 — Director of Transportation; confirmation; subordinates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.370 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.370
183.370 Distribution of published rules
Status: in_force

The bulletins and compilations may be distributed by the Secretary of State free of charge as provided for the distribution of legislative materials referred to in ORS 171.236 (Session laws) . Other copies of the bulletins and compilations shall be distributed by the Secretary of State at a cost determined by the Secretary of State. Any agency may compile and publish its rules or all or part of its rules for purpose of distribution outside of the agency only after it proves to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State that agency publication is necessary. [1957 c.717 §4(4); 1959 c.260 §1; 1969 c.174 §4; 1975 c.759 §8; 1977 c.394 §3]

Source: Section 183.370 — Distribution of published rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 176.785 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 176 / Section 176.785
176.785 Proclamation of state of emergency
Status: in_force

Whenever the Governor determines that an existing or imminent severe disruption in the supply of one or more energy resources, in Oregon or elsewhere, threatens the availability of essential services, transportation or the operation of the economy, jeopardizing the peace, health, safety and welfare of the people of Oregon, after consultation with the President and majority and minority leaders of the Senate and the Speaker and majority and minority leaders of the House of Representatives, the Governor may by proclamation declare that a state of emergency exists with regard to such resources. In the proclamation, the Governor shall recite with specificity the nature of the severe disruption in the supply of one or more energy resources. [1974 c.5 §8]

Source: Section 176.785 — Proclamation of state of emergency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors176.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.040 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.040
180.040 Governor to fill vacancy by appointment
Status: in_force

At any time when a vacancy may by any cause occur in the office of Attorney General, the Governor shall appoint a suitable person to be Attorney General, who shall hold office until the next general election, when a successor shall be elected for a full term and shall qualify as prescribed in ORS 180.030 (Filing certificate of election or appointment) .

Source: Section 180.040 — Governor to fill vacancy by appointment; term of appointee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.610 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.610
180.610 Investigation of organized criminal activity
Status: in_force

The Department of Justice shall:

(1) Provide all administrative, clerical, investigative and legal assistance required by ORS 180.600 (Definitions) to 180.630 (Acceptance of federal grant of funds) .

(2) Establish a coordinated system of collecting, storing and disseminating information relating to organized crime.

(3) Develop and maintain a liaison between local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in Oregon, assisting them in the investigation and suppression of organized criminal activity and encouraging cooperation among those agencies.

(4) Conduct comprehensive factual studies of organized criminal activity in Oregon, outlining existing state and local policies and procedures with respect to organized crime, and formulating and proposing such changes in those policies and procedures as the department may deem appropriate.

(5) Investigate allegations of corruption or malfeasance by public officials in Oregon and, where appropriate, coordinate, cooperate and assist in taking legal action.

(6) Investigate investment of funds in Oregon suspected to have been generated by criminal activities. [1977 c.754 §2]

Source: Section 180.610 — Investigation of organized criminal activity; powers and duties of department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.050 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.050
178.050 Duties of State Treasurer
Status: in_force

The State Treasurer shall:

(1) Keep the office at the seat of government.

(2) Receive and have charge of all moneys paid into the State Treasury.

(3) Pay out moneys from the State Treasury as directed by law.

(4) Manage unclaimed property under ORS 98.302 (Definitions for ORS 98.302 to 98.436) to 98.436 (Short title) , escheated property under ORS 112.055 (Escheat) and 116.253 (Recovery of escheated property) , the Unclaimed Property and Estates Fund and the Unclaimed Property School Fund.

(5) Administer estates under ORS 113.235 (Appointment of estate administrators by State Treasurer) .

(6) Permit the books, papers and transactions of the office to be open at all times to inspection and examination by the Governor, Secretary of State, the legislature and any committee of either branch of the legislature.

(7) Deliver over to the successor in office all moneys, books, papers, furniture and other effects belonging to or preserved in the office.

(8) Perform all other duties imposed upon the State Treasurer by law. [Amended by 2021 c.424 §1]

Source: Section 178.050 — Duties of State Treasurer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.502 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.502
180.502 Training program concerning human trafficking awareness and prevention
Status: in_force

(1) No later than January 1, 2025, the Department of Justice shall develop a training program for state agency employees concerning human trafficking awareness and prevention.

(2) Beginning January 1, 2025, the training described in subsection (1) of this section shall be completed on an annual basis by those employees of the following agencies who the agency determines are likely to come into contact with potential human trafficking victims, and any other employees each agency determines should attend the training in order to support the work of the agency:

(a) The Department of Justice;

(b) The State Department of Agriculture;

(c) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission;

(d) The Department of Consumer and Business Services, including the Occupational Safety and Health Division;

(e) The Bureau of Labor and Industries;

(f) The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission;

(g) The Department of Human Services;

(h) The Employment Department;

(i) The Department of Environmental Quality;

(j) The Housing and Community Services Department; and

(k) The Department of State Police. [2023 c.217 §10]

Note: 180.502 (Training program concerning human trafficking awareness and prevention) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 180 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 180.502 — Training program concerning human trafficking awareness and prevention , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.750 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.750
183.750 State agency required to prepare public writings in readable form
Status: in_force

(1) Every state agency shall prepare its public writings in language that is as clear and simple as possible.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) “Public writing” means any rule, form, license or notice prepared by a state agency.

(b) “State agency” means any officer, board, commission, department, division or institution in the executive or administrative branch of state government. [Formerly 183.025]

Note: 183.750 (State agency required to prepare public writings in readable form) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 183 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 183.750 — State agency required to prepare public writings in readable form , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.360 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.360
183.360 Publication of rules and orders
Status: in_force

(1) The Secretary of State shall compile, index and publish all rules adopted by each agency. The compilation shall be supplemented or revised as often as necessary. Such compilation supersedes any other rules. The Secretary of State may make such compilations of other material published in the bulletin as are desirable. The Secretary of State may copyright the compilations prepared under this subsection, and may establish policies for the revision, clarification, classification, arrangement, indexing, printing, binding, publication, sale and distribution of the compilations.

(2) The Secretary of State has discretion to omit from the compilation, if published in print, rules the publication of which would be unduly cumbersome or expensive if the rule in printed or processed form is made available on application to the adopting agency, and if the compilation contains a notice summarizing the omitted rule and stating how a copy of the omitted rule may be obtained. In preparing the compilation the Secretary of State may not alter the sense, meaning, effect or substance of any rule, but may renumber sections and parts of sections of the rules, change the wording of headnotes, rearrange sections, change reference numbers to agree with renumbered chapters, sections or other parts, substitute the proper subsection, section or chapter or other division numbers, change capitalization for the purpose of uniformity, and correct manifest clerical or typographical errors.

(3) The Secretary of State shall publish at least at monthly intervals a bulletin that:

(a) Briefly indicates the agencies that are proposing to adopt, amend or repeal a rule, the subject matter of the rule and the name, address and telephone number of an agency officer or employee from whom information and a copy of any proposed rule may be obtained;

(b) Contains the text or a brief description of all rules filed under ORS 183.355 (Filing and taking effect of rules) since the last bulletin indicating the effective date of the rule;

(c) Contains executive orders of the Governor; and

(d) Contains orders issued by the Director of the Department of Revenue under ORS 305.157 (Extending statutory periods of limitation) extending tax statutes of limitation.

(4) Courts shall take judicial notice of rules and executive orders filed with the Secretary of State.

(5) The compilation required by subsection (1) of this section shall be titled Oregon Administrative Rules and may be cited as “OAR” with appropriate numerical indications.

(6) The Secretary of State may publish the compilation and bulletin required by this section in print, or by placing the compilation and bulletin on the Internet. [1957 c.717 §4 (1),(2),(3); 1961 c.464 §1; 1971 c.734 §7; 1973 c.612 §4; 1975 c.759 §7a; 1977 c.394 §2; 1979 c.593 §16; 1993 c.729 §13; 1995 c.79 §62; 2001 c.104 §63; 2003 c.168 §3; 2009 c.289 §2; 2017 c.518 §4]

Source: Section 183.360 — Publication of rules and orders; exceptions; requirements; bulletin; judicial notice; citation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.758 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.758
184.758 Distribution of moneys from Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Transportation Commission shall distribute the moneys in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund established under ORS 184.751 (Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund) to the Department of Transportation to pay for:

(a) Program administration; and

(b) Projects of statewide significance that support the transit network and manage the operation of public transportation services.

(2) The moneys described in subsection (1) of this section that remain after the distribution of moneys described in subsection (1) of this section shall be distributed as follows:

(a) Conditioned upon the commission’s approval of a public transportation improvement plan, 90 percent to qualified entities;

(b) Five percent to public transportation service providers based on a competitive grant program adopted by the commission by rule;

(c) Four percent to public transportation service providers to provide funding assistance to cover the costs of improving public transportation services between two or more communities; and

(d) One percent to the Department of Transportation to establish a statewide public transportation technical resource center, the purpose of which is to assist public transportation service providers in rural areas with technical assistance, training, transportation planning and information technology.

(3) A portion of the 90 percent distribution under subsection (2)(a) of this section shall be dedicated to transit services for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Each biennium the commission shall first distribute the moneys transferred to the fund under ORS 184.751 (Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund) as needed to maintain funding that benefits older adults and individuals with disabilities in the amount distributed during the 2019-2021 biennium. Each biennium thereafter, the commission shall adjust this amount upward or downward based on the rate of growth or decline of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund. Moneys dedicated to transit services for older adults and individuals with disabilities under this subsection shall be distributed as follows:

(a) Each transportation district and mass transit district shall receive that share of the moneys as the population of the counties in which the district is situated, determined under ORS 190.510 (Definitions for ORS 190.510 to 190.610) to 190.610 (State census program) last preceding apportionment of the moneys, bears to the total population of this state. However, if two or more districts are situated in a single county, distribution of moneys under this subsection shall be determined as though only the mass transit district is located in that county or, if there are two or more transportation districts in the county, as though only the transportation district with the highest population is located in that county.

(b) Each county in which no part of a mass transit district or transportation district is located shall receive that share of the moneys as its population, determined under ORS 190.510 (Definitions for ORS 190.510 to 190.610) to 190.610 (State census program) last preceding apportionment of the moneys, bears to the total population of this state.

(c) Each federally recognized Indian tribe shall receive that share of the moneys as the population of the tribe residing in Oregon, determined by the commission by rule, bears to the total population of this state.

(4) Each qualified entity under subsection (3) of this section shall receive an annual target amount of $67,700. Each biennium, the commission shall adjust this amount upward or downward based on the rate of growth or decline of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund.

(5) After a portion of the 90 percent distribution under subsection (2)(a) of this section is distributed to transit services for older adults and individuals with disabilities under subsection (3) of this section, the commission shall distribute the remaining amount to qualified entities as follows:

(a) Each distribution must be in such shares that the amount of tax paid, as required under ORS 320.550 (Tax on wages) , in the area of each qualified entity bears to the total amount of the tax paid statewide, provided that each qualified entity receives an annual target amount of $100,000. Each biennium, the commission shall adjust this amount upward or downward based on the rate of growth or decline of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund.

(b) If more than one mass transit district or transportation district is located within a single county, the commission shall distribute the moneys to the larger district.

(6) The commission shall adopt by rule:

(a) A competitive grant program, by which a public transportation service provider may apply for a percentage distribution under subsection (2)(b) of this section, and the terms and conditions of grants.

(b) A competitive grant program, by which a public transportation service provider may apply for a percentage distribution under subsection (2)(c) of this section, and the terms and conditions of grants.

(c) A process to review and approve a public transportation improvement plan submitted under subsection (7) of this section.

(d) Procedures for appealing a rejection of a public transportation improvement plan submitted under subsection (7) of this section.

(e) Any other provisions or procedures that are necessary for the commission to carry out the provisions of ORS 184.758 (Distribution of moneys from Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund) to 184.766 (Qualified entities) .

(7) To be eligible to receive a percentage distribution under subsection (2)(a) of this section, a qualified entity shall prepare and submit a public transportation improvement plan to the commission. The commission must approve the plan submitted by the qualified entity before the commission may make a percentage distribution to the qualified entity.

(8) At a minimum, a public transportation improvement plan submitted under this section must include:

(a) For each proposed project, the amount of moneys from the percentage distribution that would be allocated to the project to fund the following:

(A) Increased frequency of bus service schedules in communities with a high percentage of low-income households;

(B) Procurement of buses that are powered by natural gas or electricity for use in areas with a population of 200,000 or more;

(C) Implementation of programs to reduce fares for public transportation in communities with a high percentage of low-income households;

(D) Expansion of bus routes and bus services to reach communities with a high percentage of low-income households;

(E) Improvement in the frequency and reliability of service connections between communities inside and outside of the qualified entity’s service area;

(F) Coordination between public transportation service providers to reduce fragmentation in the provision of transportation services;

(G) Implementation of programs to provide student transit services for students in grades 9 through 12; and

(H) Services for older adults and people with disabilities;

(b) For the current fiscal year, a summary of any plans and project proposals approved by an advisory committee under ORS 184.761 (Review process) ; and

(c) If a qualified entity was a recipient of a percentage distribution in the preceding fiscal year, the amount of moneys received from the distribution that were allocated to a project for the purposes described under paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(9) If practicable, as determined by the commission by rule each qualified entity shall spend at least one percent of the amount received each year under subsection (2)(a) of this section to implement programs to provide student transit services for students in grades 9 through 12.

(10) After the commission makes a distribution under subsection (2) of this section, qualified entities may enter into intergovernmental agreements under ORS chapter 190 to combine the moneys received for public transportation improvements.

(11) If the commission rejects a public transportation improvement plan or a grant application submitted under this section, the commission shall notify the entity or provider in writing and state the reasons for the rejection.

(12) The Department of Transportation shall make all grant applications submitted under this section available to the public. [2017 c.750 §122n; 2018 c.93 §34; 2020 s.s.1 c.15 §5]

Source: Section 184.758 — Distribution of moneys from Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.325 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.325
184.325 Duties of director
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, with the approval of the Governor, shall organize and reorganize the department in the manner the director considers necessary to conduct the work of the department properly.

(2) The functions of the department may be divided into administrative divisions or staff offices. Each division or office shall be under the supervision of a person appointed by the director, with the approval of the Governor. The appointee shall serve at the pleasure of the director, not be subject to the State Personnel Relations Law, and be well qualified by technical training and experience in the functions the appointee is to perform. [Formerly 291.005; 1979 c.468 §27]

Source: Section 184.325 — Duties of director; administrative divisions; appointive power; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.460 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.460
183.460 Examination of evidence by agency
Status: in_force

Whenever in a contested case a majority of the officials of the agency who are to render the final order have not heard the case or considered the record, the order, if adverse to a party other than the agency itself, shall not be made until a proposed order, including findings of fact and conclusions of law, has been served upon the parties and an opportunity has been afforded to each party adversely affected to file exceptions and present argument to the officials who are to render the decision. [1957 c.717 §10; 1971 c.734 §16; 1975 c.759 §13]

Source: Section 183.460 — Examination of evidence by agency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.637 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.637
184.637 Departmental fiscal officer
Status: in_force

The Director of Transportation shall designate a fiscal officer for the Department of Transportation who shall:

(1) Provide for sound financial management systems, including all accounting, budgetary and financial control functions for the department.

(2) Prepare financial reports as required by statute or as required by the director.

(3) Act in an advisory capacity to the director in all financial matters and perform such other duties and responsibilities with respect to accounting procedures and other like duties and responsibilities as the director considers advisable.

(4) By the end of the calendar year, prepare and submit to all units of the department for which accounting services were performed a report of all funds received during the last completed fiscal year by each unit, the sources from which funds were received, the expenditures and disbursement of the funds and the purpose for which they were expended. [1973 c.249 §20; 1979 c.293 §2; 1989 c.345 §1; 1993 c.741 §11]

Source: Section 184.637 — Departmental fiscal officer; reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.425 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.425
184.425 Definitions for ORS 184.425 to 184.435
Status: in_force

For purposes of ORS 184.425 (Definitions for ORS 184.425 to 184.435) to 184.435 (Sustainability Board Fund) :

(1) “Board” means the Sustainability Board established pursuant to ORS 184.427 (Sustainability Board) .

(2) “Sustainability” has the meaning given that term in ORS 184.421 (“Sustainability” defined) . [2007 c.875 §1]

Source: Section 184.425 — Definitions for ORS 184.425 to 184.435 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.020 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.020
182.020 Notice of meetings of boards and commissions
Status: in_force

The secretary or clerk of every state board and commission shall:

(1) Give the members of the board or commission at least 10 days’ notice, in writing, of the date and place of each regular, adjourned or special meeting.

(2) Report to the Governor the names of all members who fail to attend any meeting of the board or commission.

Source: Section 182.020 — Notice of meetings of boards and commissions; reporting of absences , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.175 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.175
181A.175 Transmittal of disposition report
Status: in_force

When a court receives a disposition report from a law enforcement agency pursuant to ORS 181A.160 (Fingerprints, identifying data, disposition report required upon arrest) , the court shall transmit disposition information to the Department of State Police in a manner and format determined by the State Court Administrator after consultation with the department. [Formerly 181.521]

Source: Section 181A.175 — Transmittal of disposition report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.320 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.320
182.320 Employee Suggestion Awards Commission
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the Employee Suggestion Awards Commission consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor. At least two members shall be public employees, as defined by ORS 243.650 (Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809) . The term of office is three years, beginning July 1. Members may be reappointed. Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(2) The members of the commission shall elect annually one member as chairperson. The Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall appoint a state officer or employee to serve as secretary of the employee suggestion program. The commission members shall serve without compensation.

(3) The commission shall formulate, establish and maintain an employee suggestion program to encourage and reward meritorious suggestions by state employees that will promote effectiveness, efficiency and economy in the performance of any function of state government.

(4) The secretary, with the approval of the commission, shall adopt rules necessary or appropriate for the proper administration of ORS 182.310 (Definitions for ORS 182.310 to 182.360) to 182.360 (Costs and payment of cash awards and administrative expenses) . [1957 c.616 §2; 1965 c.9 §1; 1989 c.815 §3; 1993 c.724 §26; 1995 c.286 §17; 2001 c.30 §1]

Source: Section 182.320 — Employee Suggestion Awards Commission; authority; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.724 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.724
183.724 Designation of interim committees for purposes of considering rule reports
Status: in_force

(1) As soon as is practicable after the end of each odd-numbered year regular legislative session, the Legislative Counsel shall develop a list of state agencies with areas of responsibility that are primarily within the subject-matter jurisdiction of interim committees of the Legislative Assembly. The Legislative Counsel shall assign all state agencies to at least one interim committee. The Legislative Counsel may modify the list to reflect changes in interim committees. The Legislative Counsel shall distribute the list to all state agencies whenever the list is developed or modified.

(2) If an interim committee of one house of the Legislative Assembly has overlapping subject-matter jurisdiction with an interim committee of the other house, the Legislative Counsel may assign a state agency to either committee or to both committees. The Legislative Counsel shall strive to assign state agencies so as to ensure that the rule review workload is approximately equally distributed between the interim committees of both houses of the Legislative Assembly.

(3) The consideration of the written findings prepared by the Legislative Counsel on a rule by any one interim committee of either house of the Legislative Assembly satisfies the requirements of ORS 183.710 (Definitions for ORS 183.710 to 183.730) to 183.730 (Review of rule by Oregon Sunshine Committee) . [2009 c.81 §3; 2011 c.545 §13]

Note: See note under 183.710 (Definitions for ORS 183.710 to 183.730) .

Source: Section 183.724 — Designation of interim committees for purposes of considering rule reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.644 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.644
184.644 Levy and sale of property for payment of liquidated and delinquent debt owed to department
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this section, a liquidated and delinquent debt is a debt that meets one of the following conditions:

(a) Judgment has been entered on the debt; or

(b) Liability for and the amount of the debt have been established through an administrative proceeding.

(2) If a person fails to pay in full any liquidated and delinquent debt due the Department of Transportation, the department may issue a warrant for the amount due, with the added penalties or charges, interest and cost of executing the warrant. A copy of the warrant shall be mailed or delivered to the debtor by the department at the debtor’s last-known address.

(3) At any time after issuing a warrant under this section, the department may record the warrant in the County Clerk Lien Record of any county of this state. Recording of the warrant has the effect described in ORS 205.125 (County Clerk Lien Record) . After recording a warrant, the department may direct the sheriff for the county in which the warrant is recorded to levy upon and sell the real and personal property of the debtor found within that county, and to levy upon any currency of the debtor found within that county, for the application of the proceeds or currency against the amount reflected in the warrant and the sheriff’s cost of executing the warrant. The sheriff shall proceed on the warrant in the same manner prescribed by law for executions issued against property pursuant to a judgment, and is entitled to the same fees as provided for executions issued against property pursuant to a judgment. The fees of the sheriff shall be added to and collected as a part of the warrant liability.

(4) In the discretion of the department a warrant under this section may be directed to any agent authorized by the department to collect debts under this section, and in the execution of the warrant the agent has all of the powers conferred by law upon sheriffs, but is entitled to no fee or compensation in excess of actual expenses paid in the performance of such duty.

(5) Nothing in this section affects any provision of ORS 319.182 (Collection of delinquent tax, interest or penalty) , 319.742 (Collection of delinquent obligation generally) or 825.504 (Warrant procedure for collecting tax, fee, penalty or assessment) . [2007 c.27 §2; 2011 c.661 §1]

Source: Section 184.644 — Levy and sale of property for payment of liquidated and delinquent debt owed to department; fees; warrants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.780 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.780
180.780 Distribution of recovered amounts
Status: in_force

(1) If a judgment is entered in favor of the state under ORS 180.760 (Civil action for violation) , the Attorney General shall first apply amounts collected under the judgment to reimburse the state for the costs, attorney fees and expenses, including investigative costs, incurred as a result of the violation of ORS 180.755 (Prohibited acts) .

(2) After reimbursement under subsection (1) of this section, amounts collected under the judgment must be paid to any public agency or fund that suffered a loss by reason of the violation of ORS 180.755 (Prohibited acts) .

(3) Any amount remaining after distribution as provided in subsections (1) and (2) of this section must be deposited in the Department of Justice Protection and Education Revolving Account. [2009 c.292 §7; 2009 c.820 §1b]

Note: See note under 180.750 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 180.780 — Distribution of recovered amounts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.681 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.681
181A.681 Report of misconduct or violation of minimum standards
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “misconduct” means:

(a) Unjustified or excessive force that is objectively unreasonable under the circumstances or in violation of the use of force policy for the law enforcement unit employing the offending officer;

(b) Sexual harassment or sexual misconduct;

(c) Discrimination against a person based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or age; or

(d) A crime.

(2) Without regard to rank or assignment, a police officer or reserve officer shall intervene to prevent or stop another police officer or reserve officer engaged in any act the intervening officer knows or reasonably should know is misconduct, unless the intervening officer cannot intervene safely.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A police officer or reserve officer who witnesses another police officer or reserve officer engaging in misconduct or a violation of the minimum standards for physical, emotional, intellectual and moral fitness for public safety personnel established under ORS 181A.410 (Minimum standards and training for certification) shall report the misconduct or violation as soon as practicable, but no later than 72 hours after witnessing the misconduct or violation, to:

(A) A direct supervisor of the reporting officer;

(B) A person in the reporting officer’s chain of command; or

(C) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

(b) If the person to whom a police officer reports misconduct or a violation under this subsection does not have the authority to direct an investigation into the alleged misconduct or violation, the person shall forward the report of misconduct or violation to a person who has the authority to direct an investigation into the alleged misconduct or violation as soon as practicable, but no later than 72 hours after receiving the report.

(c) A law enforcement unit that receives a report of misconduct or violation under this subsection shall complete an investigation of the misconduct or violation within three months after the date of the report unless circumstances prevent the investigation from being completed. The law enforcement unit shall notify the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training when an investigation results in a finding that sustains a report of misconduct, but need not notify the department when an investigation results only in a finding that sustains a report of a violation of the minimum standards for physical, emotional, intellectual and moral fitness for public safety personnel established under ORS 181A.410 (Minimum standards and training for certification) .

(4) Failure to intervene or report as required by subsections (2) and (3) of this section is grounds for disciplinary action against a police officer or reserve officer by the law enforcement unit employing the officer or for the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to suspend or revoke the officer’s certification as provided in ORS 181A.630 (Procedure for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification) , 181A.640 (Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of application or certification of person or accreditation of program) and 181A.650 (Judicial review of department’s final order) .

(5) An employer may not discharge, demote, suspend or in any manner discriminate or retaliate against a police officer or reserve officer with regard to promotion, compensation or other terms, conditions or privileges of employment for the reason that the officer intervened or reported as required by subsections (2) and (3) of this section. Violation of this subsection is an unlawful employment practice as provided in ORS 659A.199 (Prohibited conduct by employer) .

(6) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training shall report at least annually to an appropriate committee of the Legislative Assembly on any rules adopted by the department implementing this section. [2020 s.s.1 c.5 §2; 2021 c.238 §1; 2021 c.367 §49]

Source: Section 181A.681 — Report of misconduct or violation of minimum standards; investigation; failure to intervene or report grounds for discipline; reporting requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.620 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.620
180.620 Investigators to have authority of peace officers
Status: in_force

All investigators employed pursuant to ORS 180.600 (Definitions) to 180.630 (Acceptance of federal grant of funds) shall have all statutory powers and authority of peace officers and police officers of the State of Oregon. [1977 c.754 §3]

Source: Section 180.620 — Investigators to have authority of peace officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.338 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.338
183.338 Use of term “noncitizen” in rules and regulations
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Noncitizen” means an individual who is not a citizen or national of the United States.

(b) “State agency” means any state officer, board, commission, department, division, institution, branch or agency of the state government.

(2) A state agency shall use the term “noncitizen” to reference an individual who is not a citizen or national of the United States when promulgating a rule or regulation that references an individual who is not a citizen or national of the United States. [2022 c.97 §1]

Note: 183.338 (Use of term “noncitizen” in rules and regulations) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 183 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 183.338 — Use of term “noncitizen” in rules and regulations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 177.050 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 177 / Section 177.050
177.050 Employment and administration of personnel
Status: in_force

(1) The Secretary of State may employ and appoint necessary personnel, including clerks and assistants, to aid in the performance of the duties of the office of the Secretary of State.

(2) The personnel shall be paid out of the State Treasury, and their compensation may not exceed the appropriation of the Legislative Assembly for the compensation.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, ORS chapter 240 does not apply to the office of the Secretary of State.

(4) ORS 240.165 (Cost of operating Personnel Division divided among various agencies of state government) , 240.167 (Cost of operating Employment Relations Board divided among various divisions of state government) , 240.240 (Application of chapter to unclassified or management service) (3) and 240.321 (Collective bargaining) apply to the office of the Secretary of State.

(5) The Secretary of State shall adopt rules, policies and procedures necessary to establish a system of personnel administration based on merit principles. The system must include provisions for the transfer of accumulated leave with pay between the office of the Secretary of State and other state agencies. For employees who do not serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of State or who are not subject to a collective bargaining agreement, the system must provide standards for discipline and dismissal and a process for appeal of decisions related to discipline and dismissal.

(6) The clerks and assistants shall take an oath to support the Oregon Constitution and faithfully to discharge the duties of their positions. [Amended by 1955 c.287 §17; 1981 c.528 §3; 2005 c.751 §1]

Source: Section 177.050 — Employment and administration of personnel; merit system; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors177.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.210 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.210
178.210 Requirements for Oregon Retirement Savings Plan
Status: in_force

(1) The plan developed and established by the Oregon Retirement Savings Board under ORS 178.205 (Powers and duties of Oregon Retirement Savings Board) must:

(a) Allow eligible individuals employed for compensation in this state to contribute to an account established under the plan through payroll deduction.

(b) Require an employer to offer its employees the opportunity to contribute to the plan through payroll deductions unless the employer offers a qualified retirement plan, including but not limited to a plan qualified under section 401(a), section 401(k), section 403(a), section 403(b), section 408(k), section 408(p) or section 457(b) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(c) Provide for automatic enrollment of employees and allow employees to opt out of the plan.

(d) Have a default contribution rate set by the board by rule.

(e) Offer default escalation of contribution levels that can be increased or decreased within the limits allowed by the Internal Revenue Code.

(f) Provide for contributions to the plan to be deposited directly with the investment administrator for the plan.

(g) Whenever possible, use existing employer and public infrastructure to facilitate contributions to the plan, recordkeeping and outreach.

(h) Require no employer contributions to employee accounts.

(i) Require the maintenance of separate records and accounting for each plan account.

(j) Provide for reports on the status of plan accounts to be provided to plan participants at least annually.

(k) Allow for account owners to maintain an account regardless of place of employment and to roll over funds into other retirement accounts.

(L) Pool accounts established under the plan for investment.

(m) Be professionally managed.

(n) Provide that the State of Oregon and employers that participate in the plan have no proprietary interest in the contributions to or earnings on amounts contributed to accounts established under the plan.

(o) Provide that the investment administrator for the plan is the trustee of all contributions and earnings on amounts contributed to accounts established under the plan.

(p) Not impose any duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) on employers.

(q) Keep administration fees in the plan low.

(r) Allow the use of private sector partnerships to administer and invest the contributions to the plan under the supervision and guidance of the board.

(s) Allow employers to establish an alternative retirement plan for some or all employees.

(2) The plan, the board, each board member and the State of Oregon may not guarantee any rate of return or any interest rate on any contribution. The plan, the board, each board member and the State of Oregon may not be liable for any loss incurred by any person as a result of participating in the plan. [2015 c.557 §3]

Source: Section 178.210 — Requirements for Oregon Retirement Savings Plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.336 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.336
183.336 Cost of compliance effect on small businesses
Status: in_force

(1) The statement of cost of compliance effect on small businesses required by ORS 183.335 (Notice) (2)(b)(E) must include:

(a) An estimate of the number of small businesses subject to the proposed rule and identification of the types of businesses and industries with small businesses subject to the proposed rule;

(b) A brief description of the projected reporting, recordkeeping and other administrative activities required for compliance with the proposed rule, including costs of professional services;

(c) An identification of equipment, supplies, labor and increased administration required for compliance with the proposed rule; and

(d) A description of the manner in which the agency proposing the rule involved small businesses in the development of the rule.

(2) An agency shall utilize available information in complying with the requirements of this section. [2005 c.807 §2]

Source: Section 183.336 — Cost of compliance effect on small businesses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.375 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.375
181A.375 Policy committees
Status: in_force

(1) The Board on Public Safety Standards and Training shall establish the following policy committees:

(a) Corrections Policy Committee;

(b) Fire Policy Committee;

(c) Police Policy Committee;

(d) Telecommunications Policy Committee; and

(e) Private Security Policy Committee.

(2) The members of each policy committee shall select a chairperson and vice chairperson for the policy committee. Only members of the policy committee who are also members of the board are eligible to serve as a chairperson or vice chairperson. The vice chairperson may act as chairperson in the absence of the chairperson.

(3) The Corrections Policy Committee consists of:

(a) All of the board members who represent the corrections discipline;

(b) The chief administrative officer of the training division of the Department of Corrections;

(c) A security manager from the Department of Corrections recommended by the Director of the Department of Corrections; and

(d) The following, who may not be current board members, appointed by the chairperson of the board:

(A) One person recommended by and representing the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association;

(B) Two persons recommended by and representing the Oregon Sheriff’s Jail Command Council;

(C) One person recommended by and representing a statewide association of community corrections directors;

(D) One nonmanagement corrections officer employed by the Department of Corrections;

(E) One corrections officer who is employed by the Department of Corrections at a women’s correctional facility and who is a member of a bargaining unit;

(F) Two nonmanagement corrections officers; and

(G) One person representing the public who:

(i) Has never been employed or utilized as a corrections officer or as a parole and probation officer; and

(ii) Is not related within the second degree by affinity or consanguinity to a person who is employed or utilized as a corrections officer or parole and probation officer.

(4) The Fire Policy Committee consists of:

(a) All of the board members who represent the fire service discipline; and

(b) The following, who may not be current board members, appointed by the chairperson of the board:

(A) One person recommended by and representing a statewide association of fire instructors;

(B) One person recommended by and representing a statewide association of fire marshals;

(C) One person recommended by and representing community college fire programs;

(D) One nonmanagement firefighter recommended by a statewide organization of firefighters;

(E) One person representing the forest protection agencies and recommended by the State Forestry Department; and

(F) One person representing the public who:

(i) Has never been employed or utilized as a fire service professional; and

(ii) Is not related within the second degree by affinity or consanguinity to a person who is employed or utilized as a fire service professional.

(5) The Police Policy Committee consists of:

(a) All of the board members who represent the law enforcement discipline; and

(b) The following, who may not be current board members, appointed by the chairperson of the board:

(A) One person recommended by and representing the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police;

(B) Two persons recommended by and representing the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association;

(C) One command officer recommended by and representing the Oregon State Police;

(D) Three nonmanagement law enforcement officers; and

(E) Two persons representing the public:

(i) Who have never been employed or utilized as a police officer, certified reserve officer, reserve officer or regulatory specialist;

(ii) Who are not related within the second degree by affinity or consanguinity to a person who is employed or utilized as a police officer, certified reserve officer, reserve officer or regulatory specialist; and

(iii) One of whom is a member of a marginalized or historically underrepresented community.

(6) The Telecommunications Policy Committee consists of:

(a) All of the board members who represent the telecommunications discipline; and

(b) The following, who may not be current board members, appointed by the chairperson of the board:

(A) Two persons recommended by and representing a statewide association of public safety communications officers;

(B) One person recommended by and representing the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police;

(C) One person recommended by and representing the Oregon State Police;

(D) Two persons representing telecommunicators;

(E) One person recommended by and representing the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association;

(F) One person recommended by and representing the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association;

(G) One person recommended by and representing the Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems Program of the Oregon Health Authority;

(H) One person representing emergency medical services providers and recommended by a statewide association dealing with fire medical issues; and

(I) One person representing the public who:

(i) Has never been employed or utilized as a telecommunicator or an emergency medical dispatcher; and

(ii) Is not related within the second degree by affinity or consanguinity to a person who is employed or utilized as a telecommunicator or an emergency medical dispatcher.

(7) The Private Security Policy Committee consists of:

(a) All of the board members who represent the private security industry; and

(b) The following, who may not be current board members, appointed by the chairperson of the board:

(A) One person representing unarmed private security professionals;

(B) One person representing armed private security professionals;

(C) One person representing the health care industry;

(D) One person representing the manufacturing industry;

(E) One person representing the retail industry;

(F) One person representing the hospitality industry;

(G) One person representing private business or a governmental entity that utilizes private security services;

(H) One person representing persons who monitor alarm systems;

(I) Two persons who are investigators licensed under ORS 703.430 (Issuance of license) , one of whom is recommended by the Oregon State Bar and one of whom is in private practice; and

(J) One person representing the public who:

(i) Has never been employed or utilized as a private security provider, as defined in ORS 181A.840 (Definitions for ORS 181A.360, 181A.840 to 181A.918, 181A.895 and 181A.995) , or an investigator, as defined in ORS 703.401 (Definitions) ; and

(ii) Is not related within the second degree by affinity or consanguinity to a person who is employed or utilized as a private security provider, as defined in ORS 181A.840 (Definitions for ORS 181A.360, 181A.840 to 181A.918, 181A.895 and 181A.995) , or an investigator, as defined in ORS 703.401 (Definitions) .

(8) In making appointments to the policy committees under this section, the chairperson of the board shall seek to reflect the diversity of the state’s population. An appointment made by the chairperson of the board must be ratified by the board before the appointment is effective. The chairperson of the board may remove an appointed member for just cause. An appointment to a policy committee that is based on the member’s employment is automatically revoked if the member changes employment. The chairperson of the board shall fill a vacancy in the same manner as making an initial appointment. The term of an appointed member is two years. An appointed member may be appointed to a second term.

(9) A policy committee may meet at such times and places as determined by the policy committee in consultation with the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. A majority of a policy committee constitutes a quorum to conduct business. A policy committee may create subcommittees if needed.

(10) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Each policy committee shall develop policies, requirements, standards and rules relating to its specific discipline. A policy committee shall submit its policies, requirements, standards and rules to the board for the board’s consideration. When a policy committee submits a policy, requirement, standard or rule to the board for the board’s consideration, the board shall:

(A) Approve the policy, requirement, standard or rule;

(B) Disapprove the policy, requirement, standard or rule; or

(C) Defer a decision and return the matter to the policy committee for revision or reconsideration.

(b) The board may defer a decision and return a matter submitted by a policy committee under paragraph (a) of this subsection only once. If a policy, requirement, standard or rule that was returned to a policy committee is resubmitted to the board, the board shall take all actions necessary to implement the policy, requirement, standard or rule unless the board disapproves the policy, requirement, standard or rule.

(c) Disapproval of a policy, requirement, standard or rule under paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection requires a two-thirds vote by the members of the board.

(11) At any time after submitting a matter to the board, the chairperson of the policy committee may withdraw the matter from the board’s consideration. [Formerly 181.637; 2017 c.47 §1; 2021 c.611 §8]

Source: Section 181A.375 — Policy committees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.720 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.720
184.720 Criteria and standards for evaluation of projects
Status: in_force

For the purpose of aiding the development of public transportation systems, the Department of Transportation shall establish criteria and standards for the evaluation of transportation projects considered for assistance under ORS 184.670 (Purpose of ORS 184.670 to 184.733) , 184.675 (Definitions for ORS 184.670 to 184.733) and 184.685 (Purpose of department) to 184.733 (Department of Transportation Public Transportation Development Fund) . [1977 c.230 §11]

Source: Section 184.720 — Criteria and standards for evaluation of projects , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.761 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.761
184.761 Review process
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of each qualified entity shall appoint an advisory committee to advise and assist the governing body in prioritizing plans or projects to be funded from the moneys received from a percentage distribution under ORS 184.758 (Distribution of moneys from Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund) to public transportation service providers that provide services within the jurisdiction of the qualified entity.

(2) Before receiving funding for a project under ORS 184.758 (Distribution of moneys from Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund) (2)(a), a public transportation service provider that provides services shall submit a plan or project proposal to the governing body of the qualified entity and receive the advisory committee’s approval of the plan or project proposal. The plans or project proposals submitted under this subsection must describe how the funds would be used. Client-only projects, as defined by the Oregon Transportation Commission by rule, may be eligible for consideration if the project is part of a planned and coordinated community transportation program.

(3) An advisory committee appointed under this section shall review every plan or project proposal required under subsection (2) of this section and may propose any changes to the policies or practices of the governing body relating to the distribution of funding under ORS 184.758 (Distribution of moneys from Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund) (2)(a) and that the advisory committee considers necessary to ensure that:

(a) A public transportation service provider that has received funding under ORS 184.758 (Distribution of moneys from Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund) (2)(a) has applied the moneys received in accordance with and for the purposes described in the provider’s plan or project proposal; and

(b) A plan or project proposal submitted by a public transportation service provider does not fragment the provision of public transportation services.

(4) The Oregon Transportation Commission shall adopt by rule:

(a) Requirements for the composition of an advisory committee appointed under this section;

(b) Criteria that must be included in a plan or project proposal required under subsection (2) of this section; and

(c) A process by which an advisory committee shall review and approve a plan or project proposal.

(5) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the governing bodies of two or more qualified entities may appoint advisory committee members to a joint advisory committee under conditions determined by the commission by rule. [2017 c.750 §122o; 2018 c.93 §42; 2020 s.s.1 c.15 §6]

Source: Section 184.761 — Review process; advisory committees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.710 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.710
184.710 When operating agreements prohibited
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall not enter into operating agreements with any person for service in competition with service being provided by a mass transit district or transportation district formed under ORS chapter 267 without the consent of such district. [1977 c.230 §15]

Source: Section 184.710 — When operating agreements prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.109 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.109
182.109 Agency actions to carry out state policies for persons with disabilities
Status: in_force

In carrying out the policies stated in ORS 410.710 (State policy on persons with disabilities) , state agencies shall:

(1) Review their rules and policies and may revise them as necessary to reflect a positive approach to persons with disabilities.

(2) Encourage and promote education of state employees, state officials and the public in general about the worth and capacity of persons with disabilities.

(3) In all state correspondence and publications, avoid the use of stereotypes and negative labels such as “victim,” “afflicted,” “crippled” and “handicapped” except as such terms are required by statute or federal law and regulation.

(4) Use the preferred and more positive term “person with a disability” instead of “disabled person,” “handicapped” or other negative words except as such terms are required by statute or federal law and regulation.

(5) In implementing subsections (1) to (4) of this section, develop and seek input regarding terminology and portrayal of persons with disabilities from persons who have disabilities and their advocates.

(6) Foster corrective measures and avoid stereotypes and negative labeling in texts used by schools, newspapers, magazines, radio and television by encouraging review and analysis of these media by publishers, company owners or appropriate agencies.

(7) Use the term “person with a disability” to the extent consistent with state and federal law in rules adopted on or after January 1, 2006. [1989 c.224 §2; 2005 c.411 §2; 2007 c.70 §48]

Source: Section 182.109 — Agency actions to carry out state policies for persons with disabilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.440 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.440
183.440 Subpoenas in contested cases
Status: in_force

(1) An agency may issue subpoenas on its own motion in a contested case. In addition, an agency or hearing officer in a contested case may issue subpoenas upon the request of a party to a contested case upon a showing of general relevance and reasonable scope of the evidence sought. A party entitled to have witnesses on behalf of the party may have subpoenas issued by an attorney of record of the party, subscribed by the signature of the attorney. Witnesses appearing pursuant to subpoena, other than the parties or officers or employees of the agency, shall receive fees and mileage as prescribed by law for witnesses in ORS 44.415 (Fees and mileage of witnesses) (2).

(2) If any person fails to comply with any subpoena so issued or any party or witness refuses to testify on any matters on which the party or witness may be lawfully interrogated, the judge of the circuit court of any county, on the application of the hearing officer, the agency or the party requesting the issuance of or issuing the subpoena, shall compel obedience by proceedings for contempt as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from such court or a refusal to testify therein. [1957 c.717 §8 (2); 1971 c.734 §12; 1979 c.593 §20; 1981 c.174 §4; 1989 c.980 §10a; 1997 c.837 §3; 1999 c.849 §30]

Source: Section 183.440 — Subpoenas in contested cases , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.180 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.180
181A.180 Copy of certain disposition reports to Teacher Standards and Practices Commission and Department of Education
Status: in_force

Whenever any court or district attorney receives a disposition report and the court or district attorney has cause to believe that the arrested person who is the subject of the report is an employee of a school district or is licensed as a school teacher or administrator and that the charge involves a violation of any crime listed in ORS 342.143 (Issuance of licenses and registrations) (3), the court or district attorney shall cause the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission and the Department of Education to be sent a copy of the completed disposition report. [Formerly 181.525]

Source: Section 181A.180 — Copy of certain disposition reports to Teacher Standards and Practices Commission and Department of Education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.674 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.674
181A.674 Disclosure of information about certain public safety employees
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Public body” has the meaning given that term in ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) .

(b) “Public safety employee” means a certified reserve officer, corrections officer, parole and probation officer, police officer or youth correction officer as those terms are defined in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) .

(2) A public body may not disclose a photograph of a public safety employee of the public body without the written consent of the employee. This subsection does not apply to the use by the public body of a photograph of a public safety employee.

(3) A public body may not disclose information about a personnel investigation of a public safety employee of the public body if the investigation does not result in discipline of the employee.

(4) Subsection (3) of this section does not apply:

(a) When the public interest requires disclosure of the information.

(b) When the employee consents to disclosure in writing.

(c) When disclosure is necessary for an investigation by the public body, the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training or a citizen review body designated by the public body.

(d) To disclosures required under ORS 181A.667 (Review, provision and retention of personnel records) .

(e) When the public body determines that nondisclosure of the information would adversely affect the confidence of the public in the public body.

(5) If an investigation of a public safety employee of a public body results from a complaint, the public body may disclose to the complainant the disposition of the complaint and, to the extent the public body considers necessary to explain the action of the public body on the complaint, a written summary of information obtained in the investigation.

(6) A public body must notify a public safety employee of the public body if the public body receives a request for:

(a) A photograph of the employee.

(b) Information about the employee that is exempt from disclosure under ORS 192.345 (Public records conditionally exempt from disclosure) or 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure) (2) or (3).

(c) Information about the employee that is prohibited from disclosure by subsection (3) of this section. [Formerly 181A.830]

Note: 181A.674 (Disclosure of information about certain public safety employees) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.674 — Disclosure of information about certain public safety employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.810 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.810
180.810 Model confidentiality policy
Status: in_force

(1) The Attorney General shall publish model policies intended to limit, to the fullest extent possible consistent with state and federal law, immigration enforcement at public schools, public health facilities, courthouses, public shelters and other public facilities operated by a public body.

(2) All public bodies are encouraged to implement policies based on the model policies described in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Any entity that contracts with a public body to provide services related to physical or mental health, education or access to justice is encouraged to adopt policies based on the model policies described in subsection (1) of this section.

(4) The Attorney General may adopt rules to implement this section. [2017 c.724 §2]

Note: See note under 180.805 (Prohibited involvement of public bodies in federal immigration law enforcement) .

Source: Section 180.810 — Model confidentiality policy; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.045 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.045
181A.045 Oath of superintendent and deputy superintendent
Status: in_force

Before assuming their duties, the Superintendent of State Police and the Deputy Superintendent of State Police shall take and subscribe an oath of office as prescribed by ORS 181A.065 (Oath of members of state police) . [Formerly 181.210]

Source: Section 181A.045 — Oath of superintendent and deputy superintendent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.050 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.050
179.050 Authority to hold property
Status: in_force

The Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority may receive, take and hold property, both real and personal, for any institution within their respective jurisdictions. Title shall be taken in the name of the state. [Amended by 1969 c.597 §21; 1971 c.615 §11; 1987 c.320 §109; 2001 c.900 §28; 2009 c.595 §120]

Source: Section 179.050 — Authority to hold property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.390 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.390
182.390 Plan for increased efficiency
Status: in_force

(1) In order to qualify for credits under ORS 182.375 (State Productivity Improvement Revolving Fund) and 182.380 (Credit of certain savings to General Fund) , the agency or unit must present to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services a plan for increased efficiency resulting in budget savings and comply with the review requirements developed by the department. The plan must be approved by the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. Loans, grants or matching funds authorized under ORS 182.375 (State Productivity Improvement Revolving Fund) shall not require any increased funding or increases in an expenditure limitation and shall not require legislative review.

(2) The plan required in subsection (1) of this section shall include long-range objectives of each program, indicating in each case where the agency or unit shall increase efficiency and cost savings without a reduction in public services. The plan shall include reasons for leaving current positions vacant, actual reductions in services and supplies, travel and capital outlay and shall include a system to evaluate the resulting accomplishments of each agency or unit. [1989 c.815 §8; 1993 c.724 §33]

Source: Section 182.390 — Plan for increased efficiency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.454 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.454
182.454 Semi-independent state agencies
Status: in_force

The following semi-independent state agencies are subject to ORS 182.456 (Definitions for ORS 182.456 to 182.472) to 182.472 (Reports) :

(1) The Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board.

(2) The State Board of Architect Examiners.

(3) The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying.

(4) The State Board of Geologist Examiners.

(5) The State Landscape Architect Board.

(6) The Oregon Board of Optometry.

(7) The Oregon Patient Safety Commission.

(8) The Oregon Wine Board.

(9) The State Board of Massage Therapists.

(10) The Oregon Board of Physical Therapy.

(11) The State Landscape Contractors Board.

(12) The Citizens’ Initiative Review Commission. [1999 c.1084 §3; 2003 c.686 §13; 2003 c.797 §27; 2005 c.109 §2; 2007 c.71 §59; 2013 c.722 §§11,19; 2014 c.72 §3; 2019 c.43 §1]

Note: 182.454 (Semi-independent state agencies) to 182.472 (Reports) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 182 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

(General Provisions Relating to Semi-Independent State Agencies)

Source: Section 182.454 — Semi-independent state agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.096 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.096
180.096 Use of Countrywide Financial Corporation settlement proceeds
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the purposes set forth in ORS 180.095 (Department of Justice Protection and Education Revolving Account) , and except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the Department of Justice shall use the proceeds of the State of Oregon’s settlement with Countrywide Financial Corporation that are deposited into the Department of Justice Protection and Education Revolving Account to make grants, in consultation with the Housing and Community Services Department, to nonprofit entities to provide foreclosure relief services.

(2) The Department of Justice need not use the proceeds identified in subsection (1) of this section if sufficient funding for the purposes identified in subsection (1) of this section is available from another source. [2009 c.864 §7; 2011 c.9 §10]

Note: 180.096 (Use of Countrywide Financial Corporation settlement proceeds) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 180 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 180.096 — Use of Countrywide Financial Corporation settlement proceeds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.620 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.620
183.620 Contract administrative law judges
Status: in_force

(1) The chief administrative law judge for the Office of Administrative Hearings may contract for the services of persons to act as administrative law judges.

(2) Contract administrative law judges shall meet the same qualifications as administrative law judges regularly employed by the chief administrative law judge and shall be paid at an hourly rate comparable to the per hour cost of salary and benefits for administrative law judges regularly employed by the chief administrative law judge and conducting similar hearings. [1999 c.849 §6; 2003 c.75 §5]

Source: Section 183.620 — Contract administrative law judges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.550 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.550
182.550 Reports by natural resource agencies
Status: in_force

All directors of natural resource agencies, and other agency directors as the Governor may designate, shall report annually to the Environmental Justice Council and to the Governor on the results of the agencies’ efforts to:

(1) Address environmental justice issues;

(2) Increase public participation of individuals and communities affected by agencies’ decisions;

(3) Determine the effect of the agencies’ decisions on environmental justice communities;

(4) Improve plans to further the progress of environmental justice in Oregon; and

(5) Utilize the environmental justice mapping tool developed under ORS 182.555 (Environmental justice mapping tool) . [2007 c.909 §5; 2022 c.58 §16]

Note: See note under 182.535 (Definitions for ORS 182.535 to 182.557) .

Source: Section 182.550 — Reports by natural resource agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.640 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.640
184.640 Transportation Administration Account
Status: in_force

(1) There is established, separate and distinct from the General Fund, the Transportation Administration Account.

(2) Notwithstanding any other law, such amounts as may be necessary to pay the administrative expenses of the Department of Transportation shall be continuously credited to the Transportation Administration Account from the biennial appropriations to, or transferred to such administration account from the accounts or funds of, units within the department that have separate appropriations, accounts or funds. Such amounts as may be requested quarterly by the Director of Transportation, with the approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, shall be so credited or transferred to the Transportation Administration Account. The department is subject to the allotment system provided for in ORS 291.234 (Department to make allotments to state officers and agencies of appropriations and funds) to 291.260 (Approving, modifying or disapproving requests and budgets to be submitted to the federal government) .

(3) The amounts credited and transferred to the Transportation Administration Account shall not be greater than the total of any budget approved for the department by the Legislative Assembly and shall be determined by prorating the costs of the office of the director among the respective units within the department. All moneys appropriated, credited or transferred to the Transportation Administration Account are appropriated continuously to pay the administrative expenses of the department. Interest earned by the account shall be credited to the account. [1969 c.599 §7; 1973 c.249 §21; 1989 c.966 §5; 1993 c.741 §14]

Source: Section 184.640 — Transportation Administration Account; budget and payment for administrative expenses of department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.435 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.435
182.435 Schedule of reduction from fair rental value
Status: in_force

(1) Each agency providing housing for its officers or employees may adopt a schedule of reductions from the fair rental value taking into account all pertinent factors including but not limited to:

(a) Isolation, for which a reduction of up to 20 percent of the fair rental value may be allowed;

(b) Invasion of privacy, for which a reduction of up to 30 percent of the fair rental value may be allowed;

(c) The agency’s need in having its officers or employees occupying housing in a specific location, for which a reduction of up to 50 percent of fair rental value may be allowed; and

(d) Inequities between the fair rental value and the salary of the officer or employee, for which an amount may be allowed that when added to any other reductions corrects the inequity.

(2) Each agency providing housing shall prepare a report indicating the fair rental value of each housing unit, the date of the most recent appraisal and the amount of any reductions from fair rental value with the reasons for the reductions. This report shall be available for public inspection. [1971 c.575 §3; 1977 c.583 §5; 1993 c.276 §3]

SEMI-INDEPENDENT STATE AGENCIES

(Listing of Semi-Independent State Agencies)

Source: Section 182.435 — Schedule of reduction from fair rental value , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.540 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.540
180.540 Review of consumer contracts for conformity with plain language standards
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a seller or extender of credit may submit to the Department of Justice a consumer contract issued by the seller or extender of credit for the purpose of obtaining review of the consumer contract for the consumer contract’s compliance with plain language standards in ORS 180.545 (Plain language standards) .

(2) For the purpose of obtaining a review of a consumer contract for the consumer contract’s compliance with plain language standards in ORS 180.545 (Plain language standards) , if a consumer contract:

(a) Is an insurance policy, the seller or extender of credit issuing the policy may submit the policy to the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(b) Is an agreement for a loan or other extension of credit in which the extender of credit is an insured institution, as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) , the extender of credit under the agreement may submit the agreement to the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(c) Is an agreement for a loan or other extension of credit in which the extender of credit is a credit union, as that term is defined in ORS 723.006 (“Credit union” defined) , or a licensee under ORS chapter 725, the extender of credit under the agreement may submit the agreement to the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(3) For purposes of this section, a consumer contract is a written contract made in the course of a consumer transaction to the value of $50,000, excluding interest or finance charges, in which the contract involves any of the following, primarily for personal, family or household use:

(a) Real estate, goods or services as defined in ORS 646.605 (Definitions for ORS 336.184 and 646.605 to 646.652) .

(b) Any extension of credit, including the lending of money. [1985 c.587 §§1,6,9; 1997 c.631 §421; 2009 c.541 §5]

Note: 180.540 (Review of consumer contracts for conformity with plain language standards) to 180.555 (Exemptions) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 180 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 180.540 — Review of consumer contracts for conformity with plain language standards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.170 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.170
185.170 Retaliation for legislative testimony prohibited
Status: in_force

No employer shall retaliate against any employee member of the Oregon Disabilities Commission for any testimony given by the member of the commission before the Legislative Assembly or a legislative committee. [1983 c.726 §7; 1989 c.224 §21]

Source: Section 185.170 — Retaliation for legislative testimony prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.155 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.155
181A.155 Authority over blood and buccal samples and analyses
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of State Police is authorized to:

(a) Store blood and buccal samples received under authority of this section, ORS 137.076 (Blood or buccal sample and thumbprint of certain convicted defendants required) , 161.325 (Finding of guilty except for insanity) and 419C.473 (Authority to order blood or buccal samples) (1) and section 2, chapter 852, Oregon Laws 2001, and other physical evidence obtained from analysis of such samples;

(b) Analyze such samples for the purpose of establishing the genetic profile of the donor or otherwise determining the identity of persons or contract with other qualified public or private laboratories to conduct that analysis;

(c) Maintain a criminal identification database containing information derived from blood and buccal analyses;

(d) Utilize such samples to create statistical population frequency databases, provided that genetic profiles or other such information in a population frequency database shall not be identified with specific individuals; and

(e) Adopt rules establishing procedures for obtaining, transmitting and analyzing blood and buccal samples and for storing and destroying blood and buccal samples and other physical evidence and criminal identification information obtained from such analysis. Procedures for blood and buccal analyses may include all techniques which the department determines are accurate and reliable in establishing identity, including but not limited to, analysis of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), antigen antibodies, polymorphic enzymes or polymorphic proteins.

(2) If the department is unable to analyze all samples due to lack of funds, the department shall analyze samples in the following order:

(a) The department shall first analyze samples from persons convicted of:

(A) Rape, sodomy, unlawful sexual penetration, sexual abuse, public indecency, incest or using a child in a display of sexually explicit conduct, as those offenses are defined in ORS 163.355 (Rape in the third degree) to 163.427 (Sexual abuse in the first degree) , 163.465 (Public indecency) (1)(d), 163.525 (Incest) and 163.670 (Using child in display of sexually explicit conduct) ;

(B) Burglary in the second degree, as defined in ORS 164.215 (Burglary in the second degree) ;

(C) Promoting or compelling prostitution, as defined in ORS 167.012 (Promoting prostitution) and 167.017 (Compelling prostitution) ;

(D) Burglary in the first degree, as defined in ORS 164.225 (Burglary in the first degree) ;

(E) Assault in the first, second or third degree, as defined in ORS 163.165 (Assault in the third degree) , 163.175 (Assault in the second degree) and 163.185 (Assault in the first degree) ;

(F) Kidnapping in the first or second degree, as defined in ORS 163.225 (Kidnapping in the second degree) and 163.235 (Kidnapping in the first degree) ;

(G) Stalking, as defined in ORS 163.732 (Stalking) ;

(H) Robbery in the first, second or third degree, as defined in ORS 164.395 (Robbery in the third degree) , 164.405 (Robbery in the second degree) and 164.415 (Robbery in the first degree) ;

(I) Manslaughter in the first or second degree, as defined in ORS 163.118 (Manslaughter in the first degree) and 163.125 (Manslaughter in the second degree) ;

(J) Criminally negligent homicide, as defined in ORS 163.145 (Criminally negligent homicide) ;

(K) Aggravated vehicular homicide, as defined in ORS 163.149 (Aggravated vehicular homicide) ;

(L) Conspiracy or attempt to commit any felony listed in subparagraphs (A) to (J) of this paragraph; or

(M) Murder, aggravated murder or an attempt to commit murder or aggravated murder.

(b) After analyzing samples from persons described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the department shall analyze samples from persons convicted of a felony under ORS 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) , 475.806 (Unlawful manufacture of hydrocodone) to 475.894 (Unlawful possession of methamphetamine) , 475.904 (Unlawful manufacture or delivery of controlled substance within 1,000 feet of school) , 475.906 (Penalties for unlawful delivery to minors) or 475.914 (Prohibited acts for registrants) .

(c) After analyzing samples from persons described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, the department shall analyze samples from persons convicted of any other felony.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, the department may analyze a sample from a lower priority before all samples in higher priorities are analyzed if required in a particular case for law enforcement purposes.

(4) The department may not transfer or disclose any sample, physical evidence or criminal identification information obtained, stored or maintained under authority of this section, ORS 137.076 (Blood or buccal sample and thumbprint of certain convicted defendants required) , 161.325 (Finding of guilty except for insanity) or 419C.473 (Authority to order blood or buccal samples) (1) except:

(a) To a law enforcement agency as defined in ORS 181A.010 (Definitions for ORS 181A.010 to 181A.350) , a district attorney or the Criminal Justice Division of the Department of Justice for the purpose of establishing the identity of a person in the course of a criminal investigation or proceeding;

(b) To a party in a criminal prosecution or juvenile proceeding pursuant to ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) if discovery or disclosure is required by a separate statutory or constitutional provision; or

(c) To a court or grand jury in response to a lawful subpoena or court order when the evidence is not otherwise privileged and is necessary for criminal justice purposes.

(5) The department may not transfer or disclose any sample, physical evidence or criminal identification information under subsection (4) of this section unless the public agency or person receiving the sample, physical evidence or criminal identification information agrees to destroy the sample, physical evidence or criminal identification information if notified by the department that a court has reversed the conviction, judgment or order that created the obligation to provide the blood or buccal sample.

(6) Any public agency that receives a sample, physical evidence or criminal identification information under authority of subsection (4) of this section may not disclose it except as provided in subsection (4) of this section.

(7) Notwithstanding subsections (4) and (6) of this section, any person who is the subject of a record within a criminal identification database maintained under the authority of this section may, upon request, inspect that information at a time and location designated by the department. The department may deny inspection if it determines that there is a reasonable likelihood that such inspection would prejudice a pending criminal investigation. In any case, the department is not required to allow the person or anyone acting on the person’s behalf to test any blood or buccal sample or other physical evidence. The department shall adopt procedures governing the inspection of records and samples and challenges to the accuracy of records. The procedures shall accommodate the need to preserve the materials from contamination and destruction.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Whenever a court reverses the conviction, judgment or order that created an obligation to provide a blood or buccal sample under ORS 137.076 (Blood or buccal sample and thumbprint of certain convicted defendants required) (2), 161.325 (Finding of guilty except for insanity) or 419C.473 (Authority to order blood or buccal samples) (1), the person who provided the sample may request destruction of the sample and any criminal identification record created in connection with that sample.

(b) Upon receipt of a written request for destruction pursuant to this section and a certified copy of the court order reversing the conviction, judgment or order, the department shall destroy any sample received from the person, any physical evidence obtained from that sample and any criminal identification records pertaining to the person, unless the department determines that the person has otherwise become obligated to submit a blood or buccal sample as a result of a separate conviction, juvenile adjudication or finding of guilty except for insanity for an offense listed in ORS 137.076 (Blood or buccal sample and thumbprint of certain convicted defendants required) (1). When the department destroys a sample, physical evidence or criminal identification record under this paragraph, the department shall notify any public agency or person to whom the sample, physical evidence or criminal identification information was transferred or disclosed under subsection (4) of this section of the reversal of the conviction, judgment or order.

(c) The department is not required to destroy an item of physical evidence obtained from a blood or buccal sample if evidence relating to another person subject to the provisions of ORS 137.076 (Blood or buccal sample and thumbprint of certain convicted defendants required) , 161.325 (Finding of guilty except for insanity) , 419A.260 (Expunction) and 419C.473 (Authority to order blood or buccal samples) (1) and this section would thereby be destroyed. Notwithstanding this subsection, no sample, physical evidence or criminal identification record is affected by an order to set aside a conviction under ORS 137.225 (Order setting aside conviction or record of criminal charge) .

(9) As used in this section, “convicted” includes a juvenile court finding of jurisdiction based on ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) . [Formerly 181.085; 2019 c.65 §2]

Note: 181A.155 (Authority over blood and buccal samples and analyses) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.155 — Authority over blood and buccal samples and analyses; rules; disclosure; inspection by subject person; destruction of sample , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.230 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.230
181A.230 Establishment of procedures for access to criminal record information
Status: in_force

The Department of State Police shall adopt rules under ORS chapter 183 establishing procedures:

(1) To provide access to criminal offender information by criminal justice agencies and by other state and local agencies.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) To permit a person or agency not included in subsection (1) of this section to inquire as to whether the department has compiled criminal offender information on an individual.

(b) To provide that any person making an inquiry under paragraph (a) of this subsection furnish the department with such information known to the inquirer as will assist the department in identifying and notifying the individual about whom the information is sought. If the information is sought by an employer for employment purposes, the employer first shall have advised the employee or prospective employee that such information might be sought and shall state upon making the request that the individual has been so advised and the manner in which the individual was so advised.

(3) To provide each individual about whom criminal offender information has been compiled the right to inspect and challenge that criminal offender information.

(4) Providing for purging or updating of inaccurate or incomplete information. [Formerly 181.555]

Source: Section 181A.230 — Establishment of procedures for access to criminal record information; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.220 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.220
178.220 Confidentiality of account information
Status: in_force

Individual account information for accounts under the plan developed under ORS 178.205 (Powers and duties of Oregon Retirement Savings Board) , including but not limited to names, addresses, telephone numbers, personal identification information, amounts contributed and earnings on amounts contributed, is confidential and must be maintained as confidential:

(1) Except to the extent necessary to administer the plan developed under ORS 178.205 (Powers and duties of Oregon Retirement Savings Board) in a manner consistent with ORS 178.200 (Oregon Retirement Savings Board) to 178.260 (Final orders relating to compliance) , the tax laws of this state and the Internal Revenue Code; or

(2) Unless the person who provides the information or is the subject of the information expressly agrees in writing that the information may be disclosed. [2015 c.557 §5]

Source: Section 178.220 — Confidentiality of account information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.190 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.190
185.190 Meetings
Status: in_force

The Oregon Disabilities Commission shall meet at a place, date and hour determined by the commission. The commission shall meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or a majority of the members of the commission. A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The chairperson shall exercise powers necessary for the performance of the functions of the office of the chairperson as determined by the commission. [1983 c.726 §10; 1985 c.184 §3; 1987 c.80 §2; 1989 c.224 §23; 1999 c.26 §1]

Source: Section 185.190 — Meetings; quorum; duties of chairperson , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.895 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.895
181A.895 State preemption of local laws relating to private security providers
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 181A.360 (Board on Public Safety Standards and Training) , 181A.840 (Definitions for ORS 181A.360, 181A.840 to 181A.918, 181A.895 and 181A.995) to 181A.918 (Injunction against using services of unlicensed private security entity) and 181A.995 (Penalties relating to regulation of private security) preempt any laws of the political subdivisions of this state relating to the regulation of private security providers. [Formerly 203.090]

Note: 181A.895 (State preemption of local laws relating to private security providers) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 181A.895 — State preemption of local laws relating to private security providers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.610 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.610
184.610 Definitions for ORS 184.610 to 184.665
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 184.610 (Definitions for ORS 184.610 to 184.665) to 184.665 (Continuous Improvement Advisory Committee) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Commission” means the Oregon Transportation Commission.

(2) “Department” means the Department of Transportation.

(3) “Director” means the Director of Transportation.

(4) “STIP” means the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, which is a list of transportation projects that:

(a) Are to be implemented within four years following adoption or modification of the list;

(b) Are consistent with the long-range transportation plan developed pursuant to ORS 184.617 (Functions of commission) ; and

(c) Can be implemented with resources reasonably expected to be available. [1969 c.599 §1; 1973 c.249 §1; 1999 c.939 §2; 2015 c.138 §6; 2017 c.750 §1]

Source: Section 184.610 — Definitions for ORS 184.610 to 184.665 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.275 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.275
181A.275 Criminal Justice Information Standards Advisory Board
Status: in_force

(1) There is established a Criminal Justice Information Standards Advisory Board to advise the Department of State Police or the criminal justice agency that the State Chief Information Officer designates under ORS 181A.265 (Criminal Justice Information Standards program) (1) about the department’s or the agency’s duties under ORS 181A.265 (Criminal Justice Information Standards program) . The board consists of the following members:

(a) The State Court Administrator or the administrator’s designee;

(b) The Director of the Department of Corrections or the director’s designee;

(c) The Superintendent of State Police or the superintendent’s designee;

(d) The executive director of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission or the executive director’s designee;

(e) The Director of Transportation or the director’s designee;

(f) The chairperson of the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision or the chairperson’s designee;

(g) The Director of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training or the director’s designee;

(h) A chief of police designated by the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police;

(i) A sheriff designated by the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association;

(j) A jail manager designated by the Oregon Sheriff’s Jail Command Council;

(k) A county juvenile department director designated by the Oregon Juvenile Department Directors’ Association;

(L) A community corrections agency director designated by the Oregon Association of Community Corrections Directors;

(m) A district attorney designated by the Oregon District Attorneys Association;

(n) The State Chief Information Officer or the State Chief Information Officer’s designee;

(o) The Director of the Oregon Youth Authority or the director’s designee;

(p) The State Fish and Wildlife Director or the director’s designee;

(q) The administrator of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission or the administrator’s designee; and

(r) The Youth Development Director or the director’s designee.

(2) The board shall meet at such times and places as the board deems necessary.

(3) The members of the board are not entitled to compensation but are entitled to expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [Formerly 181.725; 2021 c.351 §9]

Source: Section 181A.275 — Criminal Justice Information Standards Advisory Board; members; expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.070 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.070
181A.070 Salaries of state police
Status: in_force

The salaries of members of the Oregon State Police shall be fixed in the same manner as the salaries of other officers and employees in the unclassified service pursuant to ORS 240.240 (Application of chapter to unclassified or management service) . [Formerly 181.271]

Source: Section 181A.070 — Salaries of state police , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 179.510 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 179 / Section 179.510
179.510 “Funds” defined
Status: in_force

(1) The superintendent or state agency that possesses or controls funds that are the property of the residents of such institutions or that have been deposited for their use or for expenditure in their behalf shall deposit such funds, as they are received, together with any such funds as heretofore have accumulated, with the State Treasurer as a trust account, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the account shall be credited to the account.

(2) The word “funds” as used in ORS 179.510 (“Funds” defined) to 179.530 (Disbursements from accounts) shall include, but shall not be limited to, moneys deposited with the superintendents or state agencies for medical care or assistance of residents, moneys derived from athletic activities, contributions for athletic, health, or recreation projects, and any other moneys received by the superintendents or state agencies that are not required by law to be credited to other state funds or accounts. [Formerly 179.710; 1969 c.597 §46; 1979 c.683 §5; 1989 c.966 §3; 1991 c.271 §1]

Source: Section 179.510 — “Funds” defined; deposit of funds of institution residents with State Treasurer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors179.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 181a.600 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.600
181A.600 Limitation on accreditation of training programs
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 181A.410 (Minimum standards and training for certification) (1)(g) and 181A.590 (Certification of instructors) (3), the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training may not accredit any public safety personnel training program provided by a public safety agency or any educational program as equivalent to the minimum training required for basic certification as a police officer under ORS 181A.490 (Certification of police officers and certified reserve officers) .

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to Department of State Police training programs or the Oregon Police Corps training program.

(3) As used in this section, “Oregon Police Corps training program” means the residential, basic law enforcement training program that is required of Oregon participants in the scholarship program administered by the United States Department of Justice that is designed to address violent crime by helping state and local law enforcement agencies increase the number of officers with advanced education and training assigned to community patrol. [Formerly 181.657]

Source: Section 181A.600 — Limitation on accreditation of training programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.720 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.720
183.720 Procedure for review of agency rule
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Counsel may review, or shall review at the direction of the Legislative Counsel Committee, a proposed rule or an adopted rule of a state agency.

(2) The Legislative Counsel may review an adopted rule of a state agency upon the written request of any person affected by the rule. The Legislative Counsel shall review a proposed or adopted rule of a state agency upon the written request of any member of the Legislative Assembly. The written request for review must identify the specific objection or problem with the rule.

(3) When reviewing a rule of a state agency pursuant to subsection (1) or (2) of this section, the Legislative Counsel shall:

(a) Determine whether the rule appears to be within the intent and scope of the enabling legislation purporting to authorize its adoption; and

(b) Determine whether the rule raises any constitutional issue other than described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, and if so, the nature of the issue.

(4) In making a determination under subsection (3)(a) of this section, the Legislative Counsel shall, wherever possible, follow generally accepted principles of statutory construction.

(5) The Legislative Counsel shall prepare written findings on a rule reviewed, setting forth the determinations made under subsection (3) of this section.

(6) When a review of a rule is made by the Legislative Counsel, the Legislative Counsel shall send a copy of the determinations made under subsection (3) of this section to the appropriate interim committee or, if the review was requested by a member of the Legislative Assembly or by a person affected by the rule, to the person requesting the review. If the Legislative Counsel determines that a rule is not within the intent and scope of the enabling legislation purporting to authorize the state agency’s adoption of the rule, or that the rule raises a constitutional issue, the Legislative Counsel shall also send a copy of the determination to the agency. The Legislative Counsel may request that the state agency respond in writing to the determinations or appear at the meeting of the interim committee at which the committee will consider the determinations. The interim committee may direct the Legislative Counsel to send a copy of the determinations to the presiding officer of a house of the Legislative Assembly, who may refer the determinations to any legislative committee concerned.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A member of the Legislative Assembly may request that Legislative Counsel prepare a report on a rule adopted by a state agency that the member asserts is duplicative of or conflicts with another rule. A person affected by a rule adopted by a state agency may request that Legislative Counsel prepare a report on the rule if the person asserts that the rule is duplicative of or conflicts with another rule. A request for a report must be in writing and contain copies of the two rules that are claimed to be duplicative or conflicting. The second rule may be either a rule adopted by a state agency or a rule or regulation adopted by a federal agency.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Upon receipt of a written request by a member of the Legislative Assembly, the Legislative Counsel shall prepare a report to the interim committee that contains:

(i) A copy of the request, including copies of the two rules that the member asserts are conflicting or duplicative; and

(ii) Legislative Counsel’s analysis of the requirements of the two rules.

(B) Upon receipt of a written request by a person affected by a rule adopted by a state agency, the Legislative Counsel may prepare a written report to the person and each state agency concerned that contains the Legislative Counsel’s analysis of the requirements of the two rules.

(8) Upon receipt of a report under subsection (7)(b)(A) of this section, the interim committee may issue a determination that a rule is duplicative of or conflicts with the other cited rule.

(9) When a report on a rule is made by the Legislative Counsel under subsection (7)(b)(A) of this section, the Legislative Counsel shall send a copy of the report and any determinations made under subsection (8) of this section to each state agency concerned. The interim committee may direct the Legislative Counsel to send a copy of the determinations to the presiding officer of a house of the Legislative Assembly, who may refer the determinations to any legislative committee concerned. [Formerly 171.709; 1993 c.729 §7; 1997 c.602 §4; 2001 c.156 §1; 2009 c.81 §4]

Note: See note under 183.710 (Definitions for ORS 183.710 to 183.730) .

Source: Section 183.720 — Procedure for review of agency rule; reports on rules claimed to be duplicative or conflicting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.180 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.180
180.180 Department of Justice Operating Account
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Justice Operating Account is created in the General Fund. Moneys credited to the account are continuously appropriated to the Department of Justice for the purpose of paying expenses incurred by the department, including those incurred by the Division of Child Support, but not including expenses described in ORS 180.095 (Department of Justice Protection and Education Revolving Account) , that are reimbursable from the Department of Justice Protection and Education Revolving Account.

(2) All moneys received by the Department of Justice pursuant to its activities, except those received and creditable to the Department of Justice Protection and Education Revolving Account, shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Department of Justice Operating Account.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Subject to paragraph (b) of this subsection, subaccounts may be used in the Department of Justice Operating Account whenever the Department of Justice determines that operating needs of the department so require.

(b) The department shall deposit moneys received by the department from officers, departments, boards and commissions of state government under ORS 180.160 (Charges for services to public agencies) and 180.170 (Billing for services to public agencies) into a subaccount in the Department of Justice Operating Account.

(4) In order to facilitate financing the operating expenses of the Department of Justice described in subsection (1) of this section, with the approval of the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the Department of Justice may at any time during the biennium transfer to the Department of Justice Operating Account any funds the department considers necessary, not to exceed $800,000, from funds appropriated to the department for a biennial period. Funds transferred under this subsection shall be retransferred from the Department of Justice Operating Account to the appropriation from which the original transfer was made. The retransfers shall be accomplished prior to the last day of each biennial period.

(5) With the approval of the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the Department of Justice may at any time during the biennium transfer from the subaccount described in subsection (3)(b) of this section to the General Fund any amounts the department determines will not be needed to meet the responsibilities imposed on the department under the current biennial budget or under any laws governing the department. [1971 c.85 §2; 1981 c.657 §4; 2009 c.820 §2; 2011 c.182 §1]

Source: Section 180.180 — Department of Justice Operating Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 183.502 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 183 / Section 183.502
183.502 Authority of agencies to use alternative means of dispute resolution
Status: in_force

(1) Unless otherwise prohibited by law, agencies may use alternative means of dispute resolution in rulemaking proceedings, contested case proceedings, judicial proceedings in which the agency is a party, and any other decision-making process in which conflicts may arise. The alternative means of dispute resolution may be arbitration, mediation or any other collaborative problem-solving process designed to encourage parties to work together to develop mutually agreeable solutions to disputes. Use of alternative means of dispute resolution by an agency does not affect the application of ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) to the agency, or the application of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) to the agency.

(2) An agency that elects to utilize alternative means of dispute resolution shall inform and may consult with the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government, the Department of Justice and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services in developing a policy or program for implementation of alternative means of dispute resolution.

(3) The Attorney General, in consultation with the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, may develop for agencies model rules for the implementation of alternative means of dispute resolution. An agency may adopt all or part of the model rules by reference without complying with the rulemaking procedures of ORS 183.325 (Delegation of rulemaking authority to named officer or employee) to 183.410 (Agency determination of applicability of rule or statute to petitioner) . Notice of the adoption of all or part of the model rules must be filed by the agency with the Secretary of State in the manner provided by ORS 183.355 (Filing and taking effect of rules) for the filing of rules.

(4) When an agency reviews the standard agreements, forms for contracts and forms for applying for grants or other assistance used by the agency, the agency shall determine whether the agreements and forms should be amended to authorize and encourage the use of alternative means of dispute resolution in disputes that arise under the agreement, contract or application.

(5) The Department of Justice, the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and the Governor shall collaborate to increase the use of alternative dispute resolution to resolve disputes involving the State of Oregon by:

(a) Assisting agencies to develop a policy for alternative means of dispute resolution;

(b) Assisting agencies to develop or expand flexible and diverse agency programs that provide alternative means of dispute resolution; and

(c) Providing assistance in the efficient and effective selection of mediators or facilitators.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Mark O. Hatfield School of Government, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and the Department of Justice shall work cooperatively in designing the program under ORS 36.179 (Mediation and other alternative dispute resolution services for public bodies) that is intended to provide services to, apply to or involve any state agency.

(b) The Mark O. Hatfield School of Government, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and the Department of Justice shall enter into an interagency agreement that includes, but is not limited to, provisions on appropriate roles, reporting requirements and coordination of services provided to state agencies by the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government pursuant to ORS 36.179 (Mediation and other alternative dispute resolution services for public bodies) .

(c) Before providing dispute resolution services in a specific matter to a state agency under ORS 36.179 (Mediation and other alternative dispute resolution services for public bodies) , the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government shall notify the Department of Justice of any proposal to provide such services.

(7) Agencies with alternative dispute resolution programs shall seek to identify cases appropriate for mediation and other means of alternative dispute resolution and to design systems and procedures to resolve those cases.

(8) The purpose of the agency alternative dispute resolution programs is to:

(a) Increase agency efficiency;

(b) Increase public and agency satisfaction with the process and results of dispute resolution; and

(c) Decrease the cost of resolving disputes.

(9) An agency may use the services of an employee of another agency or of the federal government to serve as a mediator or facilitator, and may provide the services of an agency employee to another agency or to the federal government to serve as a mediator or facilitator. An agency may enter into an agreement with another agency or with the federal government to determine reimbursement for services of an employee acting as a mediator or facilitator under the provisions of this subsection. This subsection does not apply to mediation under ORS 243.650 (Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809) to 243.809 (Determinations regarding alleged misconduct of law enforcement officer in accordance with uniform standards) . [1993 c.647 §2; 1995 c.515 §2; 1997 c.706 §5; 1997 c.801 §42; 1997 c.837 §7; 2001 c.581 §2; 2003 c.791 §§27,27a; 2005 c.334 §§1,2; 2005 c.817 §6]

Note: 183.502 (Authority of agencies to use alternative means of dispute resolution) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 183 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 183.502 — Authority of agencies to use alternative means of dispute resolution; model rules; amendment of agreements and forms; agency alternative dispute resolution programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors183.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.489 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.489
184.489 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 184.489 (Definitions) to 184.498 (Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund) and 419B.112 (Court appointed special advocate) :

(1) “CASA Volunteer Program” means a program that is approved or sanctioned by a juvenile court, has received accreditation from the National CASA Association and has entered into a contract with the statewide coordinating entity contracted with by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 184.492 (Duties) to recruit, train and supervise diverse and culturally responsive volunteers to serve as court appointed special advocates.

(2) “Court appointed special advocate” means a person in a CASA Volunteer Program who is appointed by the court to act as a court appointed special advocate pursuant to ORS 419B.112 (Court appointed special advocate) . [2017 c.630 §2; 2021 c.459 §1]

Source: Section 184.489 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 178.010 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 178 / Section 178.010
178.010 Oath and bond
Status: in_force

(1) The State Treasurer, before entering upon the duties of the office of the State Treasurer, shall take and subscribe the oath required by the Constitution, and give to the State of Oregon a fidelity bond executed by a corporate insurance company licensed to transact the business of surety within this state, in such penal sum, not less than $200,000, as the Governor shall determine.

(2) The bond shall be conditioned for the:

(a) Faithful discharge by the State Treasurer of the duties of office.

(b) Faithful performance by all persons employed in the office, of their duties and trusts therein.

(c) Transfer and delivery to the successor in office, or to any other person authorized by law to receive the same, of all moneys, books, papers, records and other articles and effects belonging to the office.

(3) The bond shall be deemed to extend to the faithful performance of all duties of the office of treasurer until a successor is elected and qualified.

(4) The bond shall be approved by the Governor and, with the oath of office of the treasurer, shall be preserved in the executive office. [Amended by 1977 c.366 §2]

Source: Section 178.010 — Oath and bond , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 185.320 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 185.320
185.320 Commission on Hispanic Affairs
Status: in_force

(1) The Commission on Hispanic Affairs shall be comprised of 11 members, to include two representatives from the Legislative Assembly, one appointed by the President of the Senate, one appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Nine members shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate pursuant to section 4, Article III, Oregon Constitution. To the extent possible, members appointed by the Governor shall provide for representation from all areas of the state. All of the members of the commission shall be residents of this state.

(2) Members appointed by the Governor shall serve four-year terms. Legislators shall serve two-year terms.

(3) The commission members shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson.

(4) A majority of the members of the commission constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(5) Appointments to the commission shall be made to ensure representation of Hispanics in Oregon.

(6) Members of the commission who are not legislators shall be paid compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) from funds appropriated to the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office.

(7) Members of the commission who are legislators shall be paid compensation and expense reimbursement as provided in ORS 171.072 (Salary of members and presiding officers) , payable from funds appropriated to the Legislative Assembly. [1983 c.132 §2; 1987 c.879 §6; 1991 c.643 §34; 2005 c.818 §6; 2019 c.73 §2]

Source: Section 185.320 — Commission on Hispanic Affairs; confirmation; term; officers; quorum; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors185.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 180.410 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 180.410
180.410 Manufacturer certification
Status: in_force

(1) Every tobacco product manufacturer whose cigarettes are sold in this state whether directly or through a distributor, retailer or similar intermediary shall execute and deliver a certification to the Attorney General certifying that as of the date of the certification, the tobacco product manufacturer is either:

(a) A participating manufacturer; or

(b) In full compliance with ORS 323.806 (Required actions by manufacturers) and with rules adopted under ORS 180.445 (Quarterly escrow deposits) and 180.450 (Judicial review) .

(2) The certification required by subsection (1) of this section shall be on a form prescribed by the Attorney General and shall be submitted no later than April 30 each year. The form shall permit the tobacco product manufacturer to indicate the electronic mail address to which the Attorney General may send notice of changes in the directory developed under ORS 180.425 (Attorney General’s directory) if the tobacco product manufacturer elects to receive electronic mail notice.

(3) A participating manufacturer shall include in the certification required by subsection (1) of this section a list of its brand families. The participating manufacturer shall update the list at least 30 days prior to any addition or modification to its brand families by executing and delivering a supplemental certification to the Attorney General.

(4) A participating manufacturer may not include a brand family in the list required by subsection (3) of this section unless the participating manufacturer affirms that the cigarettes in the brand family are to be considered the participating manufacturer’s cigarettes for purposes of calculating the participating manufacturer’s payments under the Master Settlement Agreement for the relevant year, in the volume and shares determined under the Master Settlement Agreement. This subsection does not limit or otherwise affect the right of the state to maintain that cigarettes in a brand family are those of a different tobacco product manufacturer for purposes of calculating payments under the Master Settlement Agreement or for purposes of ORS 323.800 (Definitions for ORS 323.800 to 323.807) to 323.807 (Assignment of interest in qualified escrow fund to state) .

(5) A nonparticipating manufacturer shall include in the certification required by subsection (1) of this section a complete list of:

(a) All of its brand families and the number of units of each brand family that were sold in the state during the preceding calendar year;

(b) All of its brand families that have been sold in the state at any time during the current calendar year;

(c) Any brand family of the manufacturer sold in the state during the preceding calendar year that is no longer being sold in the state as of the date of the certification, which may be indicated on the list described in paragraph (a) of this subsection by an asterisk;

(d) The name and address of every other tobacco product manufacturer that manufactured a brand family described in paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection in the preceding or current calendar year;

(e) The name and address of all distributors that the manufacturer intends to use to sell its brand families in this state; and

(f) In the case of brand families imported into the United States by one or more importers, the name and address of all importers of the brand families.

(6) A nonparticipating manufacturer shall update the list required by subsection (5) of this section at least 30 days prior to any addition or modification to its brand families by executing and delivering a supplemental certification to the Attorney General.

(7) A nonparticipating manufacturer may not include a brand family in the list required by subsection (5) of this section unless the nonparticipating manufacturer affirms that the cigarettes in the brand family are to be considered the nonparticipating manufacturer’s cigarettes for purposes of ORS 323.800 (Definitions for ORS 323.800 to 323.807) to 323.807 (Assignment of interest in qualified escrow fund to state) . This subsection does not limit or otherwise affect the right of the state to maintain that cigarettes in a brand family are those of a different tobacco product manufacturer for purposes of calculating payments under the Master Settlement Agreement or for purposes of ORS 323.800 (Definitions for ORS 323.800 to 323.807) to 323.807 (Assignment of interest in qualified escrow fund to state) . [2003 c.801 §3; 2005 c.22 §126; 2017 c.687 §5]

Note: See note under 180.400 (Legislative findings) .

Source: Section 180.410 — Manufacturer certification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.072 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.072
182.072 Payment for licenses issued by county or other public body on behalf of state agency
Status: in_force

If an agency of the executive department, as defined in ORS 174.112 (“Executive department” defined) , enters into a contract with a county or other public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , for the purpose of issuing licenses on behalf of the agency, the agency, by rule, shall provide that payment for the licenses be made directly to the agency if:

(1) The agency has implemented a functioning licensing software system that is approved by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services; and

(2) The agency pays to the county or other public body the same amounts under the contract that the county or other public body would have received if the county or other public body had collected the license fees. [2007 c.768 §61]

Note: 182.072 (Payment for licenses issued by county or other public body on behalf of state agency) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 182 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 182.072 — Payment for licenses issued by county or other public body on behalf of state agency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 184.657 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 184 / Section 184.657
184.657 Describing and reporting condition of transportation infrastructure
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Transportation Commission shall develop a set of uniform standards, in coordination with counties and cities, for the consistent description and reporting of the condition of the transportation infrastructure owned by the state, counties and cities. The infrastructure described must include pavement and bridges.

(2) By February 1 of each odd-numbered year, every city and county shall submit a report covering the condition of its transportation infrastructure.

(3) The commission shall periodically review the condition of the transportation infrastructure owned by the state and the reports submitted under this section. The commission shall post the reports and the commission’s review of the reports on the website described in ORS 184.661 (Website) .

(4) Notwithstanding ORS 366.762 (Appropriation from highway fund for counties) to 366.768 (Advances from highway fund to county) or 366.785 (Definitions for ORS 366.785 to 366.820) to 366.820 (Limit to application of ORS 366.785 to 366.815) , any city or county failing to file a report under this section may not receive any payments from the State Highway Fund until the report is filed.

(5) Not later than June 1 of each odd-numbered year, the commission shall submit a report about the state of the transportation infrastructure of Oregon, including the transportation infrastructure of cities and counties, to:

(a) The Legislative Assembly in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) ; and

(b) The Joint Committee on Transportation established under ORS 171.858 (Joint Committee on Transportation) . [2017 c.750 §11; 2021 c.630 §24]

Source: Section 184.657 — Describing and reporting condition of transportation infrastructure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors184.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 182.310 — OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 182 / Section 182.310
182.310 Definitions for ORS 182.310 to 182.360
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 182.310 (Definitions for ORS 182.310 to 182.360) to 182.360 (Costs and payment of cash awards and administrative expenses) :

(1) “Commission” means the Employee Suggestion Awards Commission.

(2) “Employee suggestion program” means the program developed by the commission under ORS 182.320 (Employee Suggestion Awards Commission) (3).

(3) “Secretary” means the secretary of the employee suggestion program. [1959 c.616 §1; 1989 c.815 §2; 1993 c.724 §25]

Source: Section 182.310 — Definitions for ORS 182.310 to 182.360 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors182.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).