Exempts contracts with certain federally funded research and development centers from the provisions of the Public Contracting Code.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Exempts contracts with certain federally funded research and development centers from the provisions of the Public Contracting Code.” Read the full text
2025R1 session
What it does
Digest: Lets the state contract with some research firms that get federal money, without having to follow the state's rules for contracting for goods and services. Goes into effect 91 days after the session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.6). Exempts contracts with <b>certain</b> federally funded research and development centers from the provisions of the Public Contracting Code. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Chaptered (Chapter 40) (latest official status) · May 20, 2025
Latest official status shown, exactly as the official record states it. The step by step history lives on the official page linked below.
The numbers
0
sponsors on the bill
Recorded votes
Third reading. Carried by Thatcher. Passed.Senate · 2025-04-30 · Aye 28, Excused 1
Recorded voteSenate · 2025-04-22 · Aye 4
Third reading. Carried by Watanabe. Passed.House · 2025-03-27 · Aye 53, Excused 6, Absent 1
Recorded voteHouse · 2025-03-18 · Aye 5, Excused 2
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Oregon legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Chaptered (Chapter 40).