OR Legislation | 2016 | Regular Session | Senate

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Bill	Status	Summary/Title	Last Action
SB1543	Pass	Directs Oregon Tourism Commission to adopt rules relating to distribution of moneys to tourism promotion agencies from sale of wine country registration plates. Directs Oregon Wine Board to distribute moneys from sale of wine country registration pla... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-04-13 Effective date, April 7, 2016.
SB1541	Pass	Directs Department of Education to conduct study on expenditure variations among school districts. Directs Department of Education to conduct evaluation of] study on expenditure variations among school districts. Declares emergency, effective on pass... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-04-06 Effective date, April 4, 2016.
SB1537	Pass	Establishes criteria by which school district may establish post-graduate scholar program to receive and expend certain State School Fund moneys for certain students who have satisfied requirements for high school diploma. Sunsets June 30, 2021. Dire... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-04-06 Effective date, April 4, 2016.
SB1515	Pass	Establishes standards and criteria for mandatory licensing, certification or authorization of child-caring agencies by Department of Human Services. Authorizes department to place conditions on license, certificate or authorization. Establishes condi... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-04-06 Effective date, April 4, 2016.
SB1506	Pass	Changes minimum expenditure requirement for property tax exemption of qualified machinery and equipment used to process grains or bakery products from $100,000 of real market value when placed in service to $100,000 of total cost of initial investmen... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-04-06 Effective date, June 2, 2016.
SB1586	Pass	Directs public universities and community colleges to increase voter registration access and information. Requires state to pay for ballot return envelopes that can be returned by business reply mail for each election held in this state.] Declares em... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-04-06 Effective date, April 4, 2016.
SB1600	Pass	Authorizes prosecution of first-degree sex crimes any time after commission of crime if prosecuting attorney obtains corroborating evidence of crime. Requires prosecuting attorney to present evidence reasonably tending to negate guilt to grand jury. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-04-06 Effective date, January 1, 2017.
SB1597	Pass	Clarifies provisions relating to issuance of certain Article XI-Q bonds. Directs State Treasurer to consult with Legislative Fiscal Office and Oregon Department of Administrative Services when preparing documents or materials for State Debt Policy Ad... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-04-06 Effective date, April 4, 2016.
SB1596	Pass	Revises procedures for preparation of Governor's budget. Declares emergency, effective on passage. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-04-06 Effective date, April 4, 2016.
SB5702	Pass	Approves certain new or increased fees adopted by state agencies. Declares emergency, effective on passage. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-04-06 Effective date, April 4, 2016.
SB1589	Pass	Changes definition of "qualified business" eligible for loan or credit guarantees from Credit Enhancement Fund to include existing or proposed businesses located in this state that will produce substantial benefits for state. Declares emergency, effe... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-04-06 Effective date, April 4, 2016.
SB1587	Pass	Modifies information that must be included in itemized statement provided to employee each pay period. Requires employer to maintain time and pay records of terminated employee for not less than period required by Fair Labor Standards Act and accompa... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-04-06 Effective date, April 4, 2016.
SB1528	Pass	Requires members of Commission on Indian Services who are not members of Legislative Assembly to be selected by tribal governing bodies. Requires members of Commission on Indian Services who are not members of Legislative Assembly to be appointed fro... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-04-06 Effective date, April 4, 2016.
SB1501	Pass	Establishes that for purpose of maintaining status as minor political party for period up to and including November 2018 general election, total number of registered electors in state is deemed to be total number of registered electors as of July 1, ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-04-06 Effective date, April 4, 2016.
SB1585	Pass	Increases fees to obtain nursing license by indorsement. Directs that moneys in Oregon Nursing Advancement Fund be remitted quarterly to nonprofit organization that supports advancement of nursing profession in Oregon. Permits Department of Human Ser... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-04-06 Effective date, April 4, 2016.
SB1599	Pass	Establishes July 1, 2015, as date for determination of total number of registered electors in this state for purpose of maintaining status as major political party through 2018 general election. Establishes July 1, 2015, as date for determination of ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-04-06 Effective date, January 1, 2017.
SB1565	Pass	Authorizes city or county to adopt exemption for newly constructed or installed industrial improvements at location in rural area that have cost of initial investment of at least $1 million and not more than $25 million. Authorizes city or county to ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-04-06 Effective date, June 2, 2016.
SB1524	Pass	Exempts certain service-disabled veterans who are registry identification cardholders for purposes of medical use of marijuana from requirement to submit updated documentation of debilitating medical condition as part of application for renewal. Requ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-04-06 Effective date, January 1, 2017.
SB1538	Pass	Requires state agencies to notify Legislative Fiscal Office concerning information security assessments and information security incidents . Requires state agencies to notify Legislative Fiscal Office promptly] concerning information security assessm... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-04-06 Effective date, April 4, 2016.
SB1517	Pass	Authorizes governing body of Tillamook County to, by ordinance or regulation, adopt pilot program for establishing, subject to provisions related to conditional uses of areas zoned for exclusive farm use, creation, restoration or enhancement of wetla... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-30 Effective date, January 1, 2017.
SB1569	Pass	Establishes Legislative Policy and Research Committee and directs committee to select Legislative Policy and Research Director. Sets forth duties of director, including preparing or assisting in preparation of legislative research and facilitating de... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-30 Effective date, March 29, 2016.
SB1595	Pass	Permits administration of affirmation to witnesses in legislative proceedings. Declares emergency, effective on passage. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-30 Effective date, March 29, 2016.
SB5701	Pass	Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Emergency Board for allocations during biennium. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to specified state agencies for biennial expenses. Increases and decreases certain biennial appropriations made from Gener... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-30 Effective date, March 29, 2016.
SB1601	Pass	Specifies that marijuana retailer may not collect tax from consumer of marijuana item if consumer is registry identification cardholder or designated primary caregiver who is purchasing marijuana item for registry identification cardholder. Makes cer... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-30 Effective date, June 2, 2016.
SB1563	Pass	Requires Department of Environmental Quality to award grants for purpose of developing and administering loan programs to provide low-interest loans for purposes related to on-site septic system repairs, replacements, upgrades and evaluations. Author... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-30 Effective date, March 29, 2016.
SB1571	Pass	Directs Department of State Police to adopt rules concerning prioritization of testing untested sexual assault forensic evidence kits. Requires department to test all nonanonymous untested kits in accordance with rules. Directs department to report t... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-30 Effective date, March 29, 2016.
SB1523	Pass	Requires Office of Emergency Management to develop and administer grant program for purpose of installing connectors at certain fuel storage facilities that are compatible with generators used by emergency response personnel. Sunsets program on June ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-30 Effective date, March 29, 2016.
SB1511	Pass	Directs Oregon Liquor Control Commission to register qualified marijuana producers, marijuana processors, marijuana wholesalers and marijuana retailers for purposes of producing, processing and selling marijuana and usable marijuana and medical grade... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-30 Effective date, March 29, 2016.
SB1529	Pass	Prohibits enforcement of residential irrigation requirements by homeowners association while finding or declaration of existing or likely drought conditions is in effect. Prohibits enforcement of residential irrigation requirements by homeowners asso... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-30 Effective date, March 29, 2016.
SB1512	Pass	Specifies that proceeds from bonds issued under Articles XI-M and XI-N of Oregon Constitution may be used for surveying and conducting engineering evaluations and for paying costs of personnel, advisors, equipment, supplies and services that are reas... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-16 Effective date, March 15, 2016.
SB1507	Pass	Makes corrections to provisions for tax credits allowed for rural medical practice. Limits amount of credit allowed per taxpayer for donation to individual development account. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2016. Modifies prov... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-16 Effective date, June 2, 2016.
SB1582	Pass	Directs Housing and Community Services Department to develop and implement Local Innovation and Fast Track Housing Program to expand state's supply of affordable housing for low income households. Authorizes department to acquire, construct, remodel,... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-16 Effective date, March 15, 2016.
SB1503	Pass	Repeals sunset on requirement that insurer reimburse licensed physician assistants and certified nurse practitioners for primary care services that are reimbursed by insurer if provided by licensed physician. Requires Oregon Health Policy Board and D... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-16 Effective date, January 1, 2017.
SB1566	Pass	Extends sunset on provisions that allow students whose legal residence is not within school district to attend school in district as resident if student receives written consent. Declares emergency, effective on passage. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-16 Effective date, March 15, 2016.
SB1573	Pass	Requires city whose laws require petition proposing annexation of territory to be submitted to electors to annex territory without vote upon receipt of petition for annexation submitted by all owners of land in territory provided territory is include... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-16 Effective date, March 15, 2016.
SB1522	Pass	Designates May of each year as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. Declares emergency, effective on passage. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-16 Effective date, March 15, 2016.
SB1533	Pass	Permits certain cities and counties to adopt land use regulations or functional plan provisions, or impose conditions for approval of permits, that effectively establish sales or rental price, or require designation for sale or rent as affordable hou... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-16 Effective date, June 2, 2016.
SB1527	Pass	Exempts prepaid transportation cards from Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act and related statutes. Exempts prepaid transportation cards from provisions related to regulation of gift cards that expire. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-16 Effective date, January 1, 2017.
SB1591	Pass	Permits Director of Department of Consumer and Business Services to provide information about complaints of unlawful practices that director receives about insurers. Establishes Task Force on Insurance Regulation with seven members appointed by Presi... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-16 Effective date, July 1, 2016.
SB1513	Pass	Authorizes county to exempt up to $250,000 of assessed value of each homestead owned and occupied by surviving spouse of fire service professional, police officer or reserve officer killed in line of duty from ad valorem property taxes imposed by all... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-16 Effective date, June 2, 2016.
SB1583	Pass	Authorizes Office of Small Business Assistance to perform certain duties with respect to local governments. Authorizes Office of Small Business Assistance to perform certain duties with respect to county and municipal agencies and authorities] local ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-15 Effective date, March 8, 2016.
SB1547	Pass	Requires each electric company providing electricity to retail electricity consumers located in this state to eliminate coal-fired resources from electric company's electricity supply. Clarifies that term "public utility" does not include people's ut... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-15 Effective date, March 8, 2016.
SCR208	Pass	Adjourns sine die 2016 regular session of Seventy-eighth Legislative Assembly. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-09 Filed With Secretary of State.
SCR207	Pass	Honors Portland Timbers for their 2015 MLS Cup victory. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-09 Filed With Secretary of State.
SB1539	Pass	Requires state contracting agencies to provide State Chief Information Officer and Legislative Fiscal Office with certain materials in connection with cost analysis that state contracting agency performs to determine whether to conduct information te... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-07 Effective date, March 3, 2016.
SB1598	Pass	Exempts certain applicants for license to produce marijuana or applicants for certification to research marijuana from requirement that land use compatibility statement be obtained. Exempts certain applicants for license to produce marijuana or appli... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-07 Effective date, March 3, 2016.
SB1564	Pass	Transfers reporting requirements related to English language learner programs from school districts to Department of Education. Adjusts timelines for making reports and directs school districts to make reports available. Declares emergency, effective... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-07 Effective date, March 3, 2016.
SB1567	Pass	Creates crime of criminal impersonation. Punishes by maximum of one year's imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Provides that individual who suffers harm as victim of criminal impersonation has cause of action against defendant. Renames current crime ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-07 Effective date, January 1, 2017.
SB1544	Pass	Increases maximum number of weeks for which unemployed individual participating in apprenticeship program may be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits. Makes additional nonsubstantive form and style changes to statutory language. Declares emer... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-07 Effective date, March 3, 2016.
SB1540	Pass	Directs Higher Education Coordinating Commission, in consultation with Oregon post-secondary institutions of education, to conduct study to determine best method of increasing number of mathematics majors at Oregon universities. Directs Higher Educat... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-03-07 Effective date, March 3, 2016.