Sen. Tim Knopp

Primary SB 629

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to requiring state agencies to carry out delegated duties in least costly manner.

Requires state agencies to carry out delegated duties in least costly manner. Allows petition to be filed in circuit court to challenge whether rule carries out agency's duties in least costly manner and whether agency took steps to reduce significant adverse effect of rule on small businesses. Requires court to award attorney fees, costs and fee of not less than $5,000 to prevailing petitioner.

In committee Jul 8, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 881

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to brewery-public house licensees.

Allows brewery-public house licensee to also hold off-premises sales license.

In committee Jul 8, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 592

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to reduction of rates of personal income taxation; prescribing an effective date.

Reduces personal income tax rates for certain taxpayers by modifying income tax brackets. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

In committee Jul 8, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 598

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to a tax credit for workforce expansion; prescribing an effective date.

Creates credit against income tax for taxpayers with not more than 100 employees that create 10 or more new jobs during tax year. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

In committee Jul 8, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SJR 32

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to vote requirements for certain types of legislative measures.

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to amplify types of legislative measures that require three-fifths majority vote in each house for passage. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.

In committee Jul 8, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 24

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Commending Bend Heroes Foundation for its work in recognizing and honoring veterans and first responders.

Commends Bend Heroes Foundation for its work in recognizing and honoring veterans and first responders.

In committee Jul 8, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 579

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to informed consent for vaccinations.

Requires health care practitioner, before administering vaccination to child, to obtain informed consent from parent of child or, if child is emancipated or has reached age of majority, from child. Establishes requirements for obtaining informed consent.

In committee Jul 8, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1018

In committee · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to hearing; prescribing an effective date.

Establishes Oregon Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing Program within Department of Human Services. Establishes Oregon Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing Committee for purpose of advising department on implementing and administering program. Specifies components of program and duties of department and committee. Becomes operative January 1, 2018. Takes effect 91st day following adjournment sine die.

In committee Jul 8, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 593

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to a tax credit for dependent children; prescribing an effective date.

Establishes personal income tax credit of $250 per dependent child. Limits availability of credit based on federal adjusted gross income. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

In committee Jul 8, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 591

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to the qualified production activities income deduction; prescribing an effective date.

Discontinues provisions requiring taxpayers, for Oregon tax purposes, to add to federal taxable income amount equal to federal deduction for qualified production activities income. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

In committee Jul 8, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track