Oregon Bills

in committee · Oregon · House Jul 7, 2017

HB 3133: Relating to the voters' pamphlet.

Permits certain candidates, in lieu of paying fee required for inclusion in written voters' pamphlet, to pay Secretary of State fee of $25 for electronic display and distribution of voters' pamphlet statement or portrait.

in committee · Oregon · House Jul 7, 2017

HB 2674: Relating to the status in the Public Employees Retirement System of police officers commissioned by universities; declaring an emergency.

Provides that police officer commissioned by public university or Oregon Health and Science University is police officer for purposes of Public Employees Retirement System. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

in committee · Oregon · House Jul 7, 2017

HB 2691: Relating to civics education; prescribing an effective date.

Requires student to demonstrate proficiency in civics in order to receive high school diploma. Takes effect January 1, 2021.

in committee · Oregon · House Jul 7, 2017

HB 3107: Relating to possession of firearms by elected officials.

Authorizes elected official to possess firearm in building housing court facility if elected official performs official duties within building and is licensed to carry concealed handgun.

in committee · Oregon · House Jul 7, 2017

HB 3424: Relating to licensing requirements for transportation network companies; declaring an emergency.

Requires person that engages in business as transportation network company in this state to obtain license from Department of Transportation. Requires department to establish licensing program by rule and specifies conditions for obtaining license. Requires transportation network company to create and maintain certain records and to provide records to department each calendar quarter. Requires transportation network company to provide records without disclosing personally identifiable information of riders or participating drivers. Establishes Transportation Network Company Driver Transition Fund. Requires transportation network company, as condition of obtaining license, to pay annually into fund amount department specifies by rule. Requires department to establish by rule grant program for participating drivers who separate from transportation network company because of automation or because transportation network company no longer requires participating drivers' services. Requires department to establish eligibility criteria for receiving assistance from fund, amount and duration of assistance and other aspects of participation in program. Becomes operative on January 1, 2018. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

in committee · Oregon · House Jul 7, 2017

HB 3195: Relating to efficiency of state agencies.

Requires Secretary of State to hire consultant to identify inefficiencies in state agencies. Provides that consultant's compensation will be partially based on amount of savings realized from reduction in inefficiency. Requires Secretary of State to report annually to Legislative Assembly on consultant's findings and recommendations.

failed · Oregon · House Jul 7, 2017

HB 2131: Relating to safe transport of hazardous materials; prescribing an effective date.

Modifies requirements for content of State Fire Marshal plan for coordinated response to oil or hazardous material spills or releases that occur during rail transport. Requires owners and operators of high hazard train routes to submit contingency plans to Department of Environmental Quality. Directs Environmental Quality Commission to adopt rules for preparation of contingency plans for high hazard train routes. Adds railroad cars to definition of "facility" for purposes of liability for oil spillage under oil or hazardous material spillage statutes. Defines "high hazard train route" and "listed sensitive area" for purposes of contingency plans. Requires proof of financial responsibility for high hazard train routes. Establishes High Hazard Train Route Oil Spill Prevention Fund. Specifies uses of fund. Requires Department of Environmental Quality to include listed sensitive areas along high hazard train routes in integrated, interagency response plan for oil or hazardous material spills in certain areas of state. Requires Department of Transportation to cooperate with office of State Fire Marshal and Department of Environmental Quality in coordinating development of single plan and procedure for regulation of transportation of hazardous material and waste and radioactive material and waste in Oregon. Becomes operative January 1, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

in committee · Oregon · House Jul 7, 2017

HB 2213: Relating to state agencies; declaring an emergency.

Establishes Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund. Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to State Department of Fish and Wildlife to carry out activities under wildlife laws that serve to protect, maintain or enhance fish and wildlife resources in Oregon. Establishes Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee. Directs committee to advise department and Fish and Wildlife Commission on implementation of activities funded by moneys in Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund. Requires committee and department to jointly report to Legislative Assembly each odd-numbered year on expenditure of moneys from fund. Appropriates moneys to State Department of Fish and Wildlife for deposit in Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

in committee · Oregon · House Jul 7, 2017

HB 2929: Relating to student loan debt; prescribing an effective date.

Establishes subtraction from personal income taxes for amounts that taxpayers pay in student loan interest. Specifies amount of and eligibility for subtraction. Establishes refundable credit against personal income taxes for contributions to higher education savings network account. Establishes tax credit for amounts contributed to higher education savings network accounts owned by employees of taxpayer. Increases limitation on subtraction for contribution to ABLE account or higher education savings network account to amount per designated beneficiary. Applies credits and subtractions to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2023. Specifies that amount in account established for higher education expenses is disregarded for purposes of determining account owner's financial eligibility to receive assistance or benefit authorized by law, to extent permitted under federal law. Applies to eligibility determinations made on or after January 1, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

in committee · Oregon · House Jul 7, 2017

HB 2582: Relating to assisting public post-secondary institutions of education receive federal grant moneys.

Establishes University Research Fighting Fund to provide state moneys to public universities or Oregon Health and Science University when universities seek federal research grants. Requires Higher Education Coordinating Commission to administer fund and establish process to determine which universities that request moneys should be awarded moneys from fund. Establishes criteria commission must use in awarding moneys from fund. Requires that no later than January 15 of each even-numbered year, Legislative Fiscal Officer shall report to Joint Interim Committee on Ways and Means on ending balance remaining following transfer of General Fund moneys to Oregon Rainy Day Fund. Requires that during each regular session held during even-numbered year, Legislative Assembly shall consider report and determine whether to transfer General Fund moneys to ensure University Research Fighting Fund has balance of $20,000,000. Establishes lower target for University Research Fighting Fund balance through biennium ending on June 30, 2023.

in committee · Oregon · House Jul 7, 2017

HB 2004: Relating to residential tenancies; declaring an emergency.

During first nine months of occupancy, prohibits landlord from terminating month-to-month tenancy within 60 days of receiving from tenant request for repairs to correct certain building, health or housing code violation or unhabitable condition. Prohibits landlord from terminating month-to-month tenancy without cause after first nine months of occupancy except under certain circumstances with written notice and payment of amount equal to one month's periodic rent. Provides exception for certain tenancies for occupancy of dwelling unit in building or on property occupied by landlord as primary residence. Makes violation defense against action for possession by landlord. Requires fixed term tenancy to be at least six months in duration, unless tenant requests shorter term. Requires landlord to give tenant 90 days' notice that fixed term tenancy will terminate upon reaching expiration date or that tenant may renew fixed term tenancy by giving landlord 45 days' notice. If landlord fails to provide notice, requires fixed term tenancy to become month-to-month tenancy upon reaching specified ending date, unless tenant elects to terminate tenancy. Prohibits landlord from increasing rent on more than one occasion during any 12-month period. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

in committee · Oregon · House Jul 7, 2017

HB 2345: Relating to legal representation in the child welfare system; declaring an emergency.

Extends sunset on provision authorizing Department of Human Services to appear as party in juvenile court proceeding without appearance of Attorney General. Directs Department of Human Services and Department of Justice to ensure full access to legal representation, legal counsel, legal advice and litigation support for Department of Human Services by Department of Justice in juvenile dependency proceedings. Directs Public Defense Services Commission to develop and maintain Parent-Child Representation Program statewide to provide legal representation in juvenile dependency proceedings based on workload model of contracting that provides for caseload limits. Requires public defense services executive director to implement program statewide by January 1, 2022. Requires Department of Human Services, Department of Justice, public defense services executive director and Judicial Department to report to Legislative Assembly and interim committees. Requires Oregon Volunteers Commission for Voluntary Action and Service to contract with minimum of four attorneys to provide legal consultation, limited direct representation and training to CASA Volunteer Programs throughout state. Directs Judicial Department to convene continuous quality assurance advisory committee to collect and report on quality assurance measures and engage in basic quality improvement process in juvenile dependency proceedings and child welfare matters. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

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