Oregon SenateSB 1563
Allows a person who has been deprived of rights, privileges or immunities secured by the Oregon Constitution or the laws of this state by a person acting under color of law to bring a civil action for economic and noneconomic damages and for injunctive or other equitable relief.
Failed 12–18Party-line
What it does: Digest: The Act lets a person whose civil rights have been violated by a person acting under the color of law sue for damages and other relief. The Act lets a plaintiff who wins this type of suit recover attorney fees. The Act lets a defendant who wins this type of suit recover attorney fees if the plaintiff's claim was frivolous. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). (official summary)
Question before the chamber: Motion to withdraw from committee on Judiciary failed.
The tally
Yes 12 · No 18 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Republicans | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes.
The full roll (30)
Yes 12
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.