Sen. Chris Gorsek

Primary SB 686

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to the possession of firearms in certain public areas.

Authorizes governing bodies of certain public entities that own or control public building to adopt policy, ordinance or regulation or precluding affirmative defense for possession of firearms in public building and adjacent grounds by concealed handgun licensees. Provides that in prosecution for possession of firearm in building or on grounds subject to such policy, ordinance or regulation, concealed handgun licensee affirmative defense is not complete defense, but results in Class A misdemeanor conviction punishable by 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 431

In committee · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge; declaring an emergency.

Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Department of Transportation for distribution to Port of Hood River for construction of Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2023.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 856

In committee · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to food assistance for COFA citizens.

Establishes COFA Food Assistance Program to provide nutrition assistance to COFA citizens who would qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits but for their immigration status and who have incomes at or below federal poverty guidelines.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 187

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to strikes by transit workers.

Repeals provision that prohibits transit workers from striking. Makes conforming amendments.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 14

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to passenger rail service; declaring an emergency.

Requires Department of Transportation to study options for expanding passenger rail service in Oregon. Directs department to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to transportation not later than September 15, 2024. Provides that any agreement related to providing ultra-high-speed ground transportation in this state must include service to Eugene. Prohibits department from expending in any biennium more than 50 percent, or $1 million, whichever is less, of moneys available to department for passenger rail service, on ultra-high-speed ground transportation. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 122

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to Article XI-G bonds.

Directs Higher Education Coordinating Commission to develop and implement grant program to distribute grants to eligible community colleges for matching amounts for Article XI-G bonds. Sets forth eligibility criteria.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 197

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to mandatory subjects of school district bargaining; prescribing an effective date.

Expands requirement for mandatory bargaining over class size and caseload limits to all school districts. Clarifies that such bargaining occur as necessary to align with quality goals regarding class size and caseload limits as recommended by Quality Education Commission. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 566

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to consent.

Provides that lack of verbal or physical resistance does not by itself constitute lack of consent or inability to consent in determination of whether sexual act is consensual.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 547

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to spousal support when one party has abused the other.

Permits court to consider evidence of abuse when determining amount of spousal support. Provides that party's conviction for abuse of other party constitutes substantial change of circumstances for purposes of modification of spousal support judgment.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 915

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to deadly force prosecutions.

Creates Deadly Force Prosecutions Unit within Criminal Justice Division of Department of Justice. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to department for purposes of unit.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track