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passed both · Oregon · House Jul 23, 2019

HB 2270: Relating to taxes on nonfood consumer products; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority; and providing that this Act shall be referred to the people for their approval or rejection.

Increases tax on distribution of cigarettes. Applies to cigarettes tax reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2021, and to existing inventories of cigarettes not yet acquired by consumers as of January 1, 2021. Includes inhalant delivery systems in definition of "tobacco products" for purpose of imposition of tax. Exempts certain sales of inhalant delivery systems sold for marijuana use from taxation. Removes ] Increases limit on tax imposed upon higher-priced cigars. Applies to tobacco products tax reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2021. Exempts inhalant delivery systems from preemption on local taxes imposed on tobacco products. Prohibits sale of cigars for less than wholesale price and sets minimum price. ] Prohibits distribution or sale of cigarettes or certain cigars in packages containing fewer than 20. Provides for distribution of increased tax revenues to Oregon Health Authority for medical assistance program, including mental health services, and for public health programs, including programs addressing tobacco and nicotine-related disease. Allows sharing of otherwise confidential information between Department of Revenue and Oregon Health Authority for purposes of enforcement and administration of statutes. Refers Act to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
passed both · Oregon · Senate Jul 3, 2019

SJR 18: Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to use of moneys in political campaigns.

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to permit Legislative Assembly, governing body of city, county, municipality or district, or people through initiative process, to enact enumerated laws or ordinances regulating ] relating to use of moneys in political campaigns within its jurisdiction use of moneys in political campaigns ]. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election special election held on same date as next primary election ].
Jeff Golden (D) Tim Knopp (R) Dan Rayfield (D) Mark Hass (D) Rob Wagner (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed both · Oregon · House Jul 2, 2019

HCR 20: Establishing standards of conduct for Legislative Branch and procedures for addressing violations of standards.

Establishes standards of conduct applicable to Legislative Branch and other persons present in State Capitol. Prohibits conduct that constitutes harassment or sexual harassment and creates hostile work environment, that constitutes unlawful practice that aids or abets discrimination in place of public accommodation, or that is retaliation. Establishes procedures for persons to make confidential disclosures, nonconfidential ] conduct reports or formal ] conduct complaints concerning prohibited conduct. Provides authority for interim safety measures to be imposed. Establishes procedures under which investigations of potential violations of rules are performed and remedial measures are imposed. Establishes standards of confidentiality and transparency pertaining to investigations. Establishes Senate and House Committees on Conduct. Directs Legislative Equity Officer to ensure that each employee, intern, extern or volunteer is provided with copies of branch harassment avoidance policies and rules, procedures and rules to address instances of harassment, and respectful workplace policies. Directs officer to conduct exit interviews with each employee, intern, extern or volunteer who is separating from legislative service. Provides operative date and transition rules.
passed · Oregon · House Jul 1, 2019

HB 2109: Relating to annexation.

Requires that, in election proposing annexation, votes from city and territory to be annexed be counted separately to determine separate majorities if territory to be annexed includes 100 acres or more. Requires that votes from city and territory to be annexed be combined to determine single majority if territory to be annexed includes less than 100 acres.
Brian Clem (D)
passed · Oregon · Senate Jul 1, 2019

SB 383: Relating to arbitration awards.

Restricts arbitration award from ordering disciplinary action that differs from disciplinary action imposed by law enforcement agency if arbitrator makes finding of employee misconduct, ] that misconduct occurred consistent with agency's finding of misconduct, and disciplinary action imposed by agency was made pursuant to discipline guide incorporated into agency's disciplinary policies ] is consistent with provisions of discipline guide or discipline matrix adopted by agency as result of collective bargaining and incorporated into agency's disciplinary policies . Specifies that for purposes of collective bargaining involving sworn employees of law enforcement agency, "employment relations" includes development of discipline guide or discipline matrix.
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