Oregon lawmakers consider clearing old marijuana fines

Oregon lawmakers consider clearing old marijuana fines

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Oregon House passed a bipartisan bill on Thursday that would clear fines for possessing small amounts of marijuana. House Bill 3825 comes after Oregon legalized possession of less than one ounce of marijuana for adults 21 years of age and older in 2015. That was followed by former Governor Kate Brown’s decision in 2022 to pardon tens of thousands of state-level convictions and fines; however, Democratic lawmakers say …

Lawmakers May Reduce Court Fines For Youth, But Judges Have Already Cut Back

The amount of fines imposed by judges has dropped, raising questions about whether lawmakers need to do anything.

Oregon House Approves Legislation to Wipe Out Old Court Fines for Minor Marijuana Offenses

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Yesterday, the Oregon House of Representatives voted 41 to 14 to approve a bill that would automatically end certain unpaid court fines and penalties for marijuana-related offenses. House Bill 3825, sponsored by Representatives Chaichi Chotzen (D) and Tom Andersen (D), targets lingering monetary penalties tied to minor marijuana possession convictions issued by municipal or justice courts. Sp…

Lawmakers May Reduce Court Fines For Youth, But Judges Have Already Cut Back The amount of fines imposed by judges has dropped, raising questions about whether lawmakers need to do anything.

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