Directs the Oregon Geographic Names Board, in consultation with federally recognized Indian tribes, state and local government leaders, local landowners and other interested parties, to compile a list of geographic featu
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Officially: “Directs the Oregon Geographic Names Board, in consultation with federally recognized Indian tribes, state and local government leaders, local landowners and other interested parties, to compile a list of geographic features in Oregon that bear offensive names.” Read the full text
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What it does
<b>Digest: The Act would have the Oregon Geographic Names Board make a list of offensive geographic names in Oregon. The Act would have the board suggest new names within three years of the Act's passage. The Act would require a report to be turned in to the Legislative Assembly next year. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.0).</b> [<i>Digest: The Act tells the Oregon Historical Society to make a list of offensive geographic names. The Act tells the society to suggest new names within three years of
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
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First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. · Feb 11, 2025
House
Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans. · Feb 12, 2025
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Public Hearing held. · Mar 20, 2025
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Work Session held. · Apr 8, 2025
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Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Rules. · Apr 11, 2025
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Referred to Rules by order of Speaker. · Apr 11, 2025
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Public Hearing held. · Apr 21, 2025
House
Work Session held. · Apr 28, 2025
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Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed. · May 1, 2025
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Second reading. · May 5, 2025
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Third reading. Carried by Sanchez. Passed. · May 6, 2025
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First reading. Referred to President's desk. · May 7, 2025
Senate
Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs. · May 7, 2025
Senate
Public Hearing and Work Session held. · May 13, 2025
Senate
Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill. · May 19, 2025
Senate
Second reading. · May 19, 2025
Senate
Carried over to 05-21 by unanimous consent. · May 20, 2025
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Carried over to 05-22 by unanimous consent. · May 21, 2025
Senate
Carried over to 05-23 by unanimous consent. · May 22, 2025
Senate
Carried over to 05-27 by unanimous consent. · May 23, 2025
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Carried over to 05-28 by unanimous consent. · May 27, 2025
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Carried over to 05-29 by unanimous consent. · May 28, 2025
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Third reading. Carried by Thatcher. Passed. · May 29, 2025
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Speaker signed. · Jun 2, 2025
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President signed. · Jun 2, 2025
Senate
Governor signed. · Jun 9, 2025
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Chapter 284, (2025 Laws): Effective date June 9, 2025. · Jun 23, 2025
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The numbers
11
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Tawna SanchezJames Manning Jr.Annessa HartmanDacia GrayberHai PhamFarrah ChaichiLisa FragalaTravis NelsonShannon IsadoreMark MeekAnthony Broadman
Recorded votes
Third reading. Carried by Thatcher. Passed.Senate · 2025-05-29 · Aye 26, Excused 3, Nay 1
Recorded voteSenate · 2025-05-13 · Aye 5
Third reading. Carried by Sanchez. Passed.House · 2025-05-06 · Aye 45, Excused 10, Nay 3, Excused for Business 2
Recorded voteHouse · 2025-04-28 · Nay 3, Aye 4
Recorded voteHouse · 2025-04-08 · Aye 6, Nay 1
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: Chapter 284, (2025 Laws): Effective date June 9, 2025. (Jun 23, 2025).