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HB 3230

Relating to information technology; declaring an emergency.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Mannix and 2 co-sponsors

Oregon emergency IT bill HB 3230 advances through committees with amendment recommendations pending Ways and Means budgetary review.

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 3230

Legislative bill overview

HB 3230 is an Oregon bill relating to information technology that has been declared an emergency measure. The bill has progressed through committee hearings and work sessions with a "do pass with amendments" recommendation, currently pending review in the Ways and Means Committee as of late June 2025.

Why is this important

Emergency declarations in legislative bills typically indicate time-sensitive issues requiring expedited passage. IT-related emergency measures often address critical infrastructure, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, or system failures that could have immediate operational or financial consequences for state government or public services.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public bill text availability: Without access to the actual bill language, the specific provisions, funding requirements, or IT systems affected remain unclear, making it difficult to assess the full scope and necessity of emergency status
  • Ways and Means review pending: The bill's referral to the budget committee suggests significant fiscal implications that may generate debate over spending priorities and appropriations
  • Bipartisan sponsorship with varied legislative records: The sponsor group includes members with different ideological approaches to government spending and regulation, which could indicate compromise language or internal disagreement over implementation details

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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