Sen. David Smith

Co-sponsor SB 1022

Failed · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to sex offenders.

Requires that sex offender risk assessment methodology take into consideration specified information. Provides that victim may request reclassification of sex offender into risk level within three years of initial classification, or within five years when certain circumstances exist. Directs Department of State Police to include on sex offender website full address for level three sex offenders and photo, city and zip code for level one and level two sex offenders. Appropriates moneys to State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision for conducting sex offender risk reassessments at victim request. .

Failed Jun 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 447

Failed · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to an income tax subtraction for student loan interest; prescribing an effective date.

Allows personal income taxpayer to subtract from taxable income amounts paid as interest on qualified education loans, if income does not exceed threshold amount. Limits amount of subtraction. Reduces amount of subtraction by amount of interest deducted on federal return. Applies to interest paid in tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2030. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Failed Jun 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 964

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to residential land use.

Amends certain land division criteria and processes.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 713

In committee · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to diffuse surface water.

Exempts collection, storage or use of diffuse surface water from falling rain, melting snow or other precipitation from requirement to obtain water right permit or certificate.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SJR 11

Failed · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to executive clemency.

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to require approval by majority of Senate of any reprieve, commutation or pardon. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.

Failed Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 829

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center; declaring an emergency.

Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Oregon Department of Administrative Services for distribution to Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center for purpose of paying for engineering costs related to facility expansion. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2023.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SJR 8

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to a property tax relief program for owner-occupied primary residences of certain seniors.

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution directing Legislative Assembly to enact property tax relief program for owner-occupied primary residences of certain seniors. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 648

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to vacation occupancies on resource lands.

Prohibits counties from allowing use of certain new dwellings on resource lands as vacation occupancies.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 839

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to air curtains; declaring an emergency.

Directs State Forestry Department to establish pilot grant program for purpose of managing wildfire risk by promoting use of air curtains by persons that make biochar. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to department for funding grant program. Sunsets grant program on June 30, 2025. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 875

Failed · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to transfer of federal public lands.

Requires Department of State Lands to petition United States Congress for transfer of certain public lands. Requires department to manage lands as trustee for benefit of counties where lands are sited.

Failed Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track