Rep. Mark Owens

Co-sponsor HB 3033

In committee · Oregon House · Co-sponsor

Relating to a property tax exemption for workforce housing; prescribing an effective date.

Authorizes county with population of less than 15,000 to adopt property tax exemption for newly constructed single-family dwellings built and occupied as primary residences by individuals with annual taxable income of not more than $125,000 if filing separately or not more than $250,000 if filing jointly. Requires county to prescribe application forms for precertification process and exemption. Limits new exemptions to no more than five dwellings per county per property tax year. Allows county to determine length of exemption, between three and five years. Prohibits new exemptions for property tax years beginning on or after July 1, 2032. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

In committee Jun 27, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 574

Vetoed · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to vehicle filtering in traffic slowdowns.

Allows operator of motorcycle to travel between lanes of traffic under certain conditions.

Vetoed Jun 27, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 29

Passed · Oregon House · Co-sponsor

Honoring Salem Elks Lodge for its community involvement and charitable contributions.

Honors Salem Elks Lodge for its community involvement and charitable contributions.

Passed Jun 26, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 12

Passed · Oregon House · Co-sponsor

Recognizing and honoring Medal of Honor recipient Specialist Four Larry Gilbert Dahl for his service to his country.

Recognizes and honors Medal of Honor recipient Specialist Four Larry Gilbert Dahl (1949-1971) for his service to his country.

Passed Jun 17, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 16

Passed · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

In memoriam: Martin Davis "Marty" Myers.

In memoriam: Martin Davis "Marty" Myers, 1952-2020.

Passed Jun 15, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 589

Signed into law · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to a regional transmission organization; and declaring an emergency.

Requires State Department of Energy to establish public process for purpose of investigating potential costs and benefits that would arise from electric utilities participation in regional transmission organization. Requires department to report findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to energy and business no later than September 15, 2022. ] Sunsets January 2, 2023. ] Requires State Department of Energy to prepare report identifying benefits, opportunities and challenges posed by development or expansion of regional transmission organization in this state. Requires department to follow certain procedures in preparing report. Requires department to provide report to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to energy no later than December 31, 2021. Sunsets January 2, 2022. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Signed into law Jun 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 513

Signed into law · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to civics education.

Requires student to demonstrate proficiency in civics in order to receive high school diploma. ] Takes effect January 1, 2025. ] Requires students to complete at least one-half credit of civics in order to receive high school diploma. Applies to high school diplomas awarded on or after January 1, 2026.

Signed into law Jun 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SJM 3

Passed · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Urging federal government to reimburse real property owners for damage from wildfires originating on federal lands.

Urges establishment and funding of federal system to reimburse state and local government property owners and private property owners for damage to real property that results from spreading of wildfires originating on federal lands.

Passed May 26, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 4093

In committee · Oregon House · Co-sponsor

Relating to wood residue.

Exempts wood residue combusted as fuel or that has marketable value from solid waste regulation.

In committee Mar 9, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 4091

Passed · Oregon House · Co-sponsor

Relating to sage-grouse mitigation funding.

Establishes Sage-Grouse Mitigation Program In-Lieu Fee Fund. Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to State Department of Fish and Wildlife for supporting efforts to restore, protect, enhance or increase habitat for sage grouse, including related administrative costs, related research or assessment activities or insurance for sage-grouse habitat.

Passed Mar 9, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track