Rep. Ken Helm

Co-sponsor HB 2310

In committee · Oregon House · Co-sponsor

Relating to a workforce development pilot program; declaring an emergency.

Establishes Prosperity 1,000 Pilot Program to provide career coaching, occupational training and job placement services for at least 1,000 low-income job seekers residing in areas of concentrated poverty. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Department of Human Services for biennium beginning July 1, 2019. Sunsets January 2, 2024. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2019.

In committee Jul 1, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 3040

In committee · Oregon House · Lead sponsor

Relating to marijuana production; prescribing an effective date.

Allows outdoor production of homegrown marijuana for recreational use. Authorizes Oregon Liquor Control Commission to adopt rules. Allows outdoor production of medical marijuana by specified registry identification cardholder. Authorizes Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

In committee Jul 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 2315

In committee · Oregon House · Co-sponsor

Relating to the division of land for noncommercial open space purposes.

Modifies provisions regarding division of land by eliminating purchase requirement when land is acquired by provider of public parks or open space, or by not-for-profit land conservation organization.

In committee Jul 1, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 2888

In committee · Oregon House · Lead sponsor

Relating to the applicability of the Oregon Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association liability limit for long term care policies; declaring an emergency.

Applies Oregon Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association's $300,000 liability limit for long term care insurance retroactively. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

In committee Jul 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HCR 37

Passed · Oregon House · Co-sponsor

Commending Mt. Hood Community College and Sandy River Watershed Council for improving fish habitat.

Commends Mt. Hood Community College and Sandy River Watershed Council for collaborative work in improving fish habitat.

Passed Jul 1, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2832

In committee · Oregon House · Co-sponsor

Relating to state financial administration; declaring an emergency.

Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Oregon Department of Administrative Services for distribution to Beaverton Hoop YMCA for purpose of purchasing property and opening and operating child development center. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2019.

In committee Jul 1, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 2882

In committee · Oregon House · Lead sponsor

Relating to liability for contamination by genetically engineered organisms.

Allows cause of action against patent holder or licensed manufacturer for genetically engineered organism present on land without permission of owner or lawful occupant. Allows court to award prevailing plaintiff costs, attorney fees and treble economic damages.

In committee Jul 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2982

In committee · Oregon House · Lead sponsor

Relating to abandoned residences.

Authorizes local officials to determine whether residential properties subject to ongoing foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings are abandoned. Requires interest holders to abate neglect and monitor abandoned property. Allows interest holders to evict occupants of abandoned property without notice.

In committee Jul 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 3034

In committee · Oregon House · Co-sponsor

Relating to paid internships at the Legislative Assembly; declaring an emergency.

Establishes Legislative Assembly Paid Internships Program to provide stipends to interns performing services in offices of members of Legislative Assembly. Provides that stipends to be offered are to be of equal value. Appropriates moneys to fund program. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2019.

In committee Jul 1, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2672

In committee · Oregon House · Co-sponsor

Relating to reimbursements for expenses related to cannabis; prescribing an effective date.

Authorizes Department of Revenue to reimburse State Department of Agriculture, State Department of Energy and Water Resources Department for expenses incurred in administration and enforcement of activities related to cannabis. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

In committee Jul 1, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track