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Debate over Measure 114 fixes: committee hears critics and supporters of HB 4145 implementation changes
Summary
Jessica Menifee of Legislative Counsel outlined HB 4,145's technical fixes and timing changes to implement Measure 114; supporters emphasized suicide‑prevention and orderly implementation, while opponents raised constitutional, operational, and equity concerns including fee hikes, expanded processing time, and carve‑outs for law enforcement.
The House Judiciary Committee held a lengthy public hearing on House Bill 4,145, a package of technical fixes and implementation timing changes for Measure 114 (the 2022 permit‑to‑purchase ballot measure). Jessica Menifee from the Office of Legislative Counsel summarized the bill and the litigation context: Measure 114’s effective date is 12/08/2022, but enforcement has been enjoined, and the Oregon Supreme Court is considering the case. HB 4,145 would delay some permit requirements until 01/01/2028, extend the permit decision window from 30 to 60 days, raise permit fees, create public‑records exemptions for permit application data, and include carve‑outs and exceptions for certain law enforcement retirees and officers.
Supporters argued the bill is…
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