Oregon Bills

in committee · Oregon · Senate Jul 8, 2017

SB 651: Relating to medical assistance reimbursement of emergency medical services; declaring an emergency.

Modifies distribution and distribution formula for Medicaid supplemental reimbursement paid for emergency medical services. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

in committee · Oregon · Senate Jul 8, 2017

SB 668: Relating to county of concealed handgun license decision review.

Changes location in which person may petition circuit court for review of concealed handgun license denial, revocation or nonrenewal from county of person's residence to county in which license was denied or originally issued.

in committee · Oregon · Senate Jul 8, 2017

SB 1048: Relating to property line adjustments.

Permits city or county to adjust property line through progression of property line adjustments that incorporates further adjustments of adjusted properties. Permits city or county to review and approve progression of property line adjustments that incorporates further adjustments of adjusted properties as single land use decision.

in committee · Oregon · Senate Jul 8, 2017

SJR 42: Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to introduction of legislative measures.

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to provide that every legislative measure must be introduced at request of Senator or Representative. Prohibits committees from introducing legislative measures. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.

in committee · Oregon · Senate Jul 8, 2017

SB 655: Relating to persons with concealed handgun licenses from other states.

Directs Department of State Police to create and maintain list of states in which requirements to obtain concealed handgun license or permit are substantially similar to requirements in Oregon. Provides person licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state with protections provided to person with Oregon concealed handgun license if other state has requirements for obtaining license that are substantially similar to Oregon's requirements. Authorizes Superintendent of State Police to enter into agreement with concealed handgun license issuing authority of other state if agreement is necessary for license reciprocity.

in committee · Oregon · Senate Jul 8, 2017

SB 570: Relating to the unlawful administration of a marijuana item to the body of another; declaring an emergency.

Creates crime of intentionally administering marijuana item to body of person who is under 18 years of age. Punishes by maximum of 20 years' imprisonment, $375,000 fine, or both. Creates crime of knowingly administering marijuana item to body of person who is under 18 years of age. Punishes by maximum of 1 year's imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

passed · Oregon · House Jul 8, 2017

HCR 24: Requiring committees and subcommittees to allow remote testimony via videoconferencing link.

Requires committees and subcommittees of Senate and House of Representatives, and joint committees and subcommittees of Legislative Assembly, to accept remote testimony given by remote videoconferencing link , if authorized by President of Senate and Speaker of House of Representatives . Upon authorization, requires committees to dedicate time to allow for video testimony on any agenda item. Suspends rules until Legislative Administrator reports that adequate technology and infrastructure are in place to allow witnesses to go to remote locations and testify via videoconferencing link at committee meetings.

in committee · Oregon · Senate Jul 8, 2017

SB 282: Relating to fines for criminal mischief in state parks.

Requires State Parks and Recreation Department to conduct study on fines related to convictions of criminal mischief for activities occurring in state parks. Directs department to report on study to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to judiciary on or before September 15, 2018. Sunsets January 2, 2019.

in committee · Oregon · Senate Jul 8, 2017

SB 663: Relating to tax treatment of medical expenses of elderly individuals; prescribing an effective date.

Provides that taxpayer may elect to claim medical expenses of elderly individual as itemized deduction in lieu of claiming subtraction for medical expenses from federal taxable income. First applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

in committee · Oregon · Senate Jul 8, 2017

SB 680: Relating to unlawful passing.

Allows operators of motorcycles and mopeds to pass vehicles in same lane during traffic jams or slowdowns. Allows operators of motorcycles and mopeds to travel between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles during traffic jams or slowdowns.

in committee · Oregon · Senate Jul 8, 2017

SB 622: Relating to a study of state regulation related to businesses; declaring an emergency.

Directs Oregon Business Development Department, in collaboration with Department of Consumer and Business Services, to conduct study regarding state regulation of businesses and persons engaged in occupations. Requires report to interim committees of Legislative Assembly on or before December 31, 2018. Sunsets on January 2, 2020. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

in committee · Oregon · Senate Jul 8, 2017

SB 595: Relating to tax credits for interest paid on qualified education loans; prescribing an effective date.

Creates credit against income taxes for amounts paid as interest on qualified education loans. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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