HB 3075-1 : Modifications to Ballot Measure 114

Position: Support Status: House Judiciary Committee

A work session is scheduled for April 2 at 3 PM. HB 3075-1 makes minor but necessary modifications to Measure 114. These modifications are supported by Lift Every Voice Oregon and Ceasefire Oregon. An amendment (-1) has been added to HB 3075. In addition to the changes listed below, this amendment removes HB 3075's previous exemption for active duty military and police. Additionally, the new amendment requires a permit when purchasing or transferring a hunting gun. Ceasefire Oregon and Lift Every Voice Oregon support HB 3075-1 and encourage the legislature to implement the bill as soon as allowed by the courts.

Update

4-2 (H) Work Session scheduled at 3 PM.
3-17 (H) Public Hearing held March 17 at 3 PM in Hearing Room F.
1-17 (H) Referred to Judiciary.
1-13 (H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Chief Sponsor: Representative Kropf

The new amendment (HB 3075-1) can be read here.

The work session for HB 3075-1 is scheduled for April 2 and 3 PM. Please contact the members of the House Judiciary Committee to tell them you support HB 3075-1:

Chair: Representative Jason Kropf, 503-986-1454, Rep.JasonKropf@oregonlegislature.gov
Vice-Chair: Representative Willy Chotzen, 503-986-1446, Rep.WillyChotzen@oregonlegislature.gov
Vice-Chair: Representative Kim Wallan, 503-986-1406, Rep.KimWallan@oregonlegislature.gov
Member: Representative Tom Andersen, 503-986-1419, Rep.TomAndersen@oregonlegislature.gov
Member: Representative Farrah Chaichi. 503-986-1435, Rep.FarrahChaichi@oregonlegislature.gov
Member: Representative Rick Lewis, 503-986-1418, Rep.RickLewis@oregonlegislature.gov
Member: Representative Kevin Mannix, 503-986-1421, Rep.KevinMannix@oregonlegislature.gov
Member: Representative Thuy Tran, 503-986-1445, Rep.ThuyTran@oregonlegislature.gov
If you are uncomfortable speaking to someone in the Representative’s office, call after hours and leave a message.

HB 3075-1  includes changes supported by Ceasefire Oregon:

  • Clarifies language of FBI background check
  • Includes statistics for race and gender in the required annual reports to ensure equitable administration
  • Names Marion County as the exclusive jurisdiction for challenging the law
  • Creates an Emergency Clause to implement the law immediately upon passage
  • Clarifies the affirmative defense for turning in large-cap magazines to police
  • Exempts information provided for permits from public records requests
  • Immediately implements closure of the Charleston Loophole
  • Immediately implements the ban on large-capacity magazines

HB 3075-1 includes provisions not supported by Ceasefire Oregon:

  • This bill delays implementation of the permitting requirement until July 1, 2026. Measure 114 was passed in November 2022. The legislature has provided no reason to delay the will of the people and incur death and injury of Oregonians for more than a year.