Sen. David Smith

Primary SB 831

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to nuclear-fueled thermal power plants.

Removes requirement that adequate repository for terminal disposition of high-level radioactive waste be licensed as precondition for issuance of site certificate for nuclear-fueled thermal power plant. Removes requirement that proposed site certificate for nuclear-fueled thermal power plant be submitted to electors of this state for approval or rejection.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 941

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to political contributions by entities that receive state moneys; declaring an emergency.

Prohibits not-for-profit corporations that receive moneys directly from state from making political contributions to candidates or political committees during biennium in which corporation receives state moneys. Creates exceptions. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 647

Failed · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to regulation of natural gas by local governments.

Prevents local governments from prohibiting natural gas use in or availability for new or existing residential or commercial buildings.

Failed Jun 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 990

Failed · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to payment of surplus revenue refunds in form of check; prescribing an effective date.

Requires Department of Revenue to make surplus revenue refunds, known as "kicker" refunds, in form of check. Applies to surplus revenue refunds issued for biennia beginning on or after July 1, 2023. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Failed Jun 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 876

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to vaccination against COVID-19; declaring an emergency.

Prohibits state agency from enforcing rules requiring vaccination against COVID-19. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 944

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to tax incentives for affordable housing; prescribing an effective date.

Allows credit against net income taxes for portion of eligible costs of newly constructed single-family dwelling that sells for price affordable to household with annual income at or below 120 percent of area median income. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1036

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to energy efficiency.

Requires State Department of Energy to study energy efficiency. Directs department to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to energy no later than September 15, 2024.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 896

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to immunization against COVID-19 as a condition of attendance in programs.

Provides that Oregon Health Authority may not adopt rules requiring immunization against COVID-19 as condition of attendance in any school, children's facility or post-secondary institution of education.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 658

In committee · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to homeless youth; declaring an emergency.

Establishes pilot program to provide funding to school districts for purposes of increasing access to schools by homeless students and improving academic achievement of homeless students. Directs Department of Education to award grants to school districts participating in pilot program from Statewide Education Initiatives Account. Sunsets pilot program July 1, 2026 ] 2025 . Directs Department of Education to submit report on homeless students, including pilot program, to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to education. Directs Department of Education to develop and implement statewide education plan for homeless students. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 884

In committee · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to property tax exemption for disabled veterans; prescribing an effective date.

Grants higher property tax exemption for property of veterans with disabilities. Grants exemption for veteran's surviving spouse who remains unmarried. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track