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SB 15 94 would require DOJ to consult immigrant-advancement office when updating sanctuary-law model policies; committee advances bill
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Summary
SB 15 94 directs the Oregon Department of Justice to consult the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement when developing or updating model policies on immigration enforcement; sponsors said the bill preserves existing laws while improving policy guidance, and the committee adopted a conflict-resolution amendment and moved the bill to the floor.
Senate Bill 15 94 would direct the Oregon Department of Justice to consult with the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement when developing, reviewing or updating model administrative policies concerning immigration enforcement under existing statutes. Supporters said the bill does not change sanctuary laws on the books but ensures immigrant communities’ voices inform how model policies are written and implemented.
A district director read sponsor testimony into the record on behalf of Senator Casey Grama, who urged support and noted the bill is intended to preserve the sanctuary promise and bring affected stakeholders into the policy-development process. Representative Ricky Ruiz, a co-chief sponsor, said the measure responds to inconsistent implementation across public bodies and would provide clearer guidance for frontline workers and agencies without changing legal obligations under federal law.
The committee adopted a technical -A6 amendment and voted to move SB 15 94 A to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. One member recorded a no vote on principle, stating concern about shifting policy-making to unelected rule-makers during rule-making.
