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Representative Travis Nelson, sponsor of the bill, said HB 2952 “provides county clerks with essential tools to detect and prevent fraudulent documents and property transactions,” highlighting requirements to include document type, number of pages, parcel identification numbers and notary commission information on recorded documents.

Rochelle Long, Klamath County clerk, told the committee the page‑count and document‑type requirement would let clerks verify a deed’s page count against what was notarized and said adding a parcel identification number (also referred to as a tax account in some counties) would allow searches to show all records associated with a particular parcel rather than indexing only by name. “It ties the property together,” Long said, adding the changes “are a step towards showing that we care about Oregonians and that we're trying to take a step to say, hey, we're trying to prevent this before it ever even happens so you don't end up in court after the fact.”

Tom Powers of Multnomah County supported the bill in concept but said section 4 — which would allow clerks to decline to record documents that exhibit characteristics of fraud — requires further drafting and stakeholder work. He said clerks want tools to prevent fraud but recognized this will be a multi‑session effort to balance access and error handling.

Kevin Christiansen of the Oregon Bankers Association reiterated industry concerns about the discretionary authority to refuse records and described potential unintended consequences for complex transactions, federally required disclosures and time‑sensitive filings such as construction liens. He urged narrower statutory language, clearer standards for refusal and additional stakeholder negotiation before granting broad refusal powers to clerks.

Committee members asked how clerks would detect forged or altered documents; clerks described routine checks (seal expiration, acknowledgment form, and checking whether an item is labeled as a copy) and said the bill aims to provide additional, easy‑to‑verify fields. The committee closed the public hearing on HB 2952 with no recorded vote; witnesses and sponsors signaled readiness to continue negotiating language and scope.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Committee On Rules 02/19/2025","oneSentenceSummary","House Bill 2952 would require certificates of notarial acts to include document type, page counts, parcel identification numbers and notary commission numbers and give county clerks authority to refuse documents that appear fraudulent. Clerks supported the changes; bankers and others warned about operational and legal side effects.","taxTitle","Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon","taxId",18187,"location","Oregon","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6322419,"Committee debates statewide notarial database to curb deed fraud",1534,1429030,2964000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2347887-d66385e1f8c0d241de396a58b24e9c41&start=1429&end=2964","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2347887-d66385e1f8c0d241de396a58b24e9c41/thumbnail_1429030.jpg","/articles/6322419/Oregon/Committee-debates-statewide-notarial-database-to-curb-deed-fraud","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6322419-491774bacbcffa566d27155cc73eae1d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770911753&Signature=G5~GlboD4PN6cc0y0F-oFLRTwc3iBPI-N~isvdQTmNPx0DYHzXLkxBbs7ytTz8GwR14WHShnFBmrwapNf7VBvFOqlm2QsEgHh2ssJ4nmDrIU78zvvXF2l~AcecVQc3LAGillH4M4LOXgvzPmKHesFjoLSPys-YpnP3oTQnwxmvmLqAPC2qw~KdwWw2S0Ruwwfy6ihI6ArpRw9S78vZAQi1jsS3DmjWS5Mg8UjhDeObks4nFxuEgXXGc9~GluZ4VdV517RIk4u3ROwAMVWSSSR4kwh-nAzHlZSDEOTOpJvNRUHo4Hyomakl4l8xq9pH8esVNHUSWB8HAaK20E~Wpzdg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Committee on Rules held a public hearing Feb. 19 on House Bill 2951, which would require the Oregon Secretary of State to maintain an online database of notarial acts, generate a unique identification number for each act and require that number be used on certificates of notarial acts.

Representative Travis Nelson, sponsor of the bill, said the measure was prompted by examples of deed fraud in his district and elsewhere in Oregon and described the proposal as “designed to close loopholes, prevent fraud, and protect Oregonians from losing their homes and property through forged documents.” He said the bill grew out of conversations with the Secretary of State and county recording officials and asked the committee to consider it to protect homeowners.

Rochelle Long, Klamath County clerk and spokesperson for the Oregon Association of County Clerks, told the committee county recording officers currently must record documents that meet statutory recording standards and proper acknowledgement. “House Bill 2951 puts extra security measures in place to make sure that we can verify that that notarial act is valid,” Long said, adding clerks recognize creating a statewide database would require investment but that the bill was intended to begin a conversation about tools to reduce deed fraud.

Tom Powers of Multnomah County discussed local experiences with forged or suspicious documents and said the proposal would modernize notarial records (replacing paper journals) and that the Secretary of State's Corporations Division was a logical place to host the database. Powers acknowledged substantial cost and implementation questions and said the proposal would likely require further work and funding decisions at Ways and Means.

Kevin Christiansen of the Oregon Bankers Association said he appreciated the bill's intent but urged more work on scope and safeguards. “This is at the outset, I wanna make it really clear, this is a difficult, bill to come in opposition to because I appreciate Representative Nelson and also Senator Frederick bringing forth an issue because it is a growing issue,” he said in testimony. Christiansen warned the bill as written could capture many notarized documents that are not recorded — wills, trusts, loan documents and other private instruments — raising privacy and Gramm‑Leach‑Bliley concerns and calls for clearer access controls and limits on disclosure. He and other witnesses suggested a stakeholder work group or additional drafting.

Committee members asked whether other states have similar statewide notary databases; witnesses said they were not aware of any state with an identical system and that the proposal might make Oregon one of the first. No committee vote on HB 2951 was recorded in the hearing transcript; sponsors and stakeholder witnesses indicated willingness to continue to refine the proposal.","House Bill 2951 would require the Secretary of State to maintain an online database of notarial acts with a unique identification number for each act. Supporters said the change could help prevent deed fraud; bankers and others raised privacy, scope and implementation concerns.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6322424,"Committee hears resolution recognizing Oregon’s Black drag history",740,741850,1482000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2347887-d66385e1f8c0d241de396a58b24e9c41&start=741&end=1482","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2347887-d66385e1f8c0d241de396a58b24e9c41/thumbnail_741850.jpg","/articles/6322424/Oregon/Committee-hears-resolution-recognizing-Oregons-Black-drag-history","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6322424-371bb8e80d2a1acdd43edcb8b5e88af3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770911753&Signature=TFSYOQgq4hzknZgYKuTWDmeEILJJP3DKq8f3TKuFtpdli0W8cGXVl~~~kL4SQekfHVosy3Ygn7tccSOJvbGR1WXu5--OPcJt47FJPZCZ232mMllK37RvC3WYmNq81J-i~GwSX5FkY0Ef4UMQQjMXHZTLwByanm6DWRheKiWrQvunDK-vOHRjIdFda-z0dNVuEjoqa3avyWonY5PIVFFHeDCANraarku5CJTrHpvU2ilKmfrK2p7OuoUiDEooFamXbyWMGQ9oO57rN2tALfKo6Ghn8Xke4k0fRZDDnYeHWVC1cRk5spWMc4BqBXCAjmJSQFWMMcz9DVVBN5IoAvpXbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Committee on Rules heard public testimony Feb. 19 on House Resolution 3, a ceremonial resolution recognizing Oregon's Black drag community and, with a dash‑1 amendment, revising and adding whereas clauses to broaden the resolution's coverage.

Representative Travis Nelson (House District 44) introduced the measure and said the resolution recognizes and celebrates “Oregon's vibrant history of black drag performers” and that the dash‑1 amendment added additional individuals the resolution should recognize. “This resolution is not just a statement of acknowledgment, but a celebration of resilience, creativity, and community impact,” Nelson told the committee.

Community witnesses described the role of Black drag artists as cultural leaders and organizers. Kevin Cook, who performs as Poison Waters and said he hosts shows at Darcelle's and teaches Portland drag history at Portland Community College, urged support and described the craft as both “entertaining” and “educational and inspiring.” Henry Felton (Kimber Kay Shade) recounted the mentorship and community role of performers such as Tony Monet and named historical local figures he said shaped the scene.

Seth Johnson, transgender justice program manager at Basic Rights Oregon, told the committee Black drag entertainers have led charitable fundraising and community organizing and noted that “this resolution is for our community here in Oregon, specifically our trans black drag entertainers,” who he said are facing additional attacks. Anthony Barber (Diva Simone Slaughter) described decades of fundraising work for HIV/AIDS, recovery and victim services.

The committee closed the public hearing after the witnesses finished and did not record a committee vote in the hearing transcript. Sponsors urged prompt floor consideration as a Black History Month recognition.","House Resolution 3 (dash‑1) recognizing and honoring Oregon's history of Black drag performers drew testimony from lawmakers and community members, who described cultural, charitable and civil‑rights roles played by performers and urged the committee to move the resolution during Black History Month.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6322429,"Committee hears resolutions honoring Lewis Southworth and Reuben Shipley",517,270590,788000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2347887-d66385e1f8c0d241de396a58b24e9c41&start=270&end=788","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2347887-d66385e1f8c0d241de396a58b24e9c41/thumbnail_270590.jpg","/articles/6322429/Oregon/Committee-hears-resolutions-honoring-Lewis-Southworth-and-Reuben-Shipley","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6322429-1596d59ae9b5acdf4f9f5134a96be9f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770911753&Signature=XbyplI-fjGmZp0Lms4uGoz05CymFfbV2ghjJQdpWqMbSBgcENbTCuT5STh6WBsgwkDgC4GmIC-sqo0GECkyIPTbL11jpYHdz399hEkIsrl9f27dc-OyZDBS0N8BcVK3VWG3uM0bu~UrgWdrImYG4BkGg8w2kep~eV0qiUDSwE-GV85hoyU2mb5Wx2dzyPzgDy~FZBFislzypUqIG2pjQ3vh4dxM3RMmoy6mvYZXt1xASoj387sdaG8RKfCu~2JfcEcZYKDP7Z1IQCnoXFsOmKk1aW~OxBswSqmnfiwMohwhZqnv7POtJjE5-wV-zNj6YIRnBmAF-JKhNIhgp~m1Rsw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Committee on Rules held public hearings Feb. 19 on House Resolution 1 and House Resolution 2, ceremonial measures recognizing Lewis Southworth and Reuben Shipley for their historical contributions to Oregon.

Representative David Gomberg, sponsor of both resolutions, told the committee the measures are intended to be completed quickly if the committee reports them to the floor because house resolutions do not go to the Senate or the governor. Gomberg said the resolutions are being considered during Black History Month.

Gomberg described Lewis Southworth (HR1) as born into slavery in Tennessee on July 4, 1830, brought to Oregon in 1853, and self‑emancipated by raising funds to purchase his freedom. He said Southworth “did a little bit of everything” — operating a stable and ferry, working as a blacksmith and prospector, and serving in the Rogue River Wars — and that Southworth later donated property for the first school in Walport and was buried in Crystal Lake Cemetery in Corvallis; Gomberg quoted Southworth's gravestone epitaph as reading, “a bit of heaven's music is here below.”

On House Resolution 2, Gomberg recounted Reuben Shipley's life, saying Shipley was born into slavery in Kentucky in the early 1800s, worked as a plantation manager and later came to Oregon after being promised freedom. Gomberg said Shipley purchased roughly 100 acres near Philomath, successfully sued to secure his wife's freedom (paying $700 to her former owner), and in 1861 donated three acres for Mount Union Cemetery — noted as one of the first integrated cemeteries in the country. Gomberg said Shipley died in September 1872.

Committee members asked Gomberg questions about how he learned of the subjects; he said both men are part of his district's local history and cited community commemorations and a statue dedication in Walport.

Both public hearings concluded with the sponsor asking the committee to move the resolutions to the House floor; no committee votes were recorded in the hearing transcript.","The House Committee on Rules heard public testimony on two House resolutions recognizing Lewis Southworth and Reuben Shipley for their historical contributions to Oregon; sponsors asked the committee to move the measures to the floor during Black History Month.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_46":117,"_48":118,"_50":119,"_52":120,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":121,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":122,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6322433,"Committee hears bill to create 17‑member tribal consultation task force",305,16980,322000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2347887-d66385e1f8c0d241de396a58b24e9c41&start=16&end=322","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2347887-d66385e1f8c0d241de396a58b24e9c41/thumbnail_16980.jpg","/articles/6322433/Oregon/Committee-hears-bill-to-create-17member-tribal-consultation-task-force","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6322433-dd093c4fa13a4d0843b281300be0602e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770911753&Signature=J5yGghiY0SFo3jTlfYvlTrMAxPJ1-1Yr7MwE4-4p1iZoN2faAeaoNWxQMDX3wSq7y1ci7HawK4Crm58wuqnTsMK4jGuAGjqLvWGOMBnXuGrrn26gw~ilJLWooqrz0QrUczJA7eiwjA2Jz1PjYZKV0Ntuib9p9nB36wlXvQtfTgImkM-DmjUgKL6M~MuEzO718UFU1j08hcf-6xqbTaJho2e2blnA9LioQ5IkvyKVxMVNDOMfQTzeQE5fCnc6tUh2Idag9jw6uW7teepeZMTgv2HyKSnqC8MICobGh6xcYAuKZKyDFUXN6uHaqV0EPdyi8z4jAA9CPdFVq3IIara9fg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Committee on Rules on Feb. 19 held a public hearing on House Bill 2069‑1, which would create a 17‑member task force to identify and clarify state agency requirements for tribal consultation.

Representative Donna Sanchez, House District 43, told the committee the bill is a follow-up to prior work and said the dash‑1 amendment posted on OLIS “increases the appropriation of general fund in the base bill from 50,000 to 70,000.”

Sanchez said the proposal builds on earlier legislation, including House Bill 3173 (2023), which created a 15‑member task force, and referenced Senate Bill 770 as an earlier foundation for how state agencies interact with tribes. She described recurring problems in agency‑tribal communication and said adding two state‑agency representatives and modest additional funding would make consultations “a little more functional” and cover costs for a consultant to help coordinate the work. “We want to try to do this better. We want to try to create a better system,” Sanchez told the committee.

Committee staff read the measure summary aloud at the start of the hearing, noting the task force membership and the amendment increasing the appropriation. Committee members did not record a vote during the hearing; the chair closed the public hearing after Representative Sanchez finished testimony.

No formal action or committee vote on the bill was reported in the hearing transcript. Sponsors and supporters indicated willingness to answer follow‑up questions and to work with committee staff on language and implementation details.

The committee subsequently closed the public hearing on House Bill 2069‑1 and moved to other agenda items.","The House Committee on Rules held a public hearing Feb. 19 on House Bill 2069‑1, which would create a 17‑member task force to clarify state agencies' tribal consultation obligations and increase the bill's appropriation from $50,000 to $70,000.","actionData","errors"]

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