Oregon Representative Mark Owens [R]

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ORHB3368Intro
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Directs Water Resources Department to produce state of water resources report and basin water assessments. Directs Water Resources Department to produce state of water resources report and basin water assessments. Directs Legislative Policy and Resea...
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2023-06-06
[Hearing: Jun 6 @ 3:00 pm]
To House Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water Committee
ORHB3410Intro
25%
Requires Oregon Business Development Department to conduct study of economic development in Oregon. Requires Oregon Business Development Department to conduct study of economic development in Oregon. Directs department to submit report of study to in...
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2023-06-02
[Hearing: Jun 2 @ 9:30 am]

Work Session held.
ORHB2971Intro
25%
Provides that specially assessed irrigated farmland may not be disqualified from special assessment if landowner has active in-stream lease for water rights appurtenant to such irrigated farmland and farmland is being used according to accepted farmi...
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2023-06-01
Third reading. Carried by Owens. Passed. Ayes, 51; Excused, 9--Boshart Davis, Cramer, Elmer, Javadi, Levy B, Morgan, Osborne, Tran, Wallan.
ORHB2600Engross
50%
Requires Governor, in appointing members to Oregon State Board of Nursing, to balance diversity of setting in which nurse or certified nursing assistant members provide care. Requires Governor, in appointing members to Oregon State Board of Nursing, ...
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2023-06-01
Recommendation: Do pass.
ORHB2420Engross
50%
Directs Oregon Health Authority to designate work group to propose options for equitable access to birth and death certificates throughout state and equitable fee revenue to maintain and improve vital records system. Directs Oregon Health Authority t...
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2023-06-01
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
ORHB3135Engross
50%
Preserves additional funding for small school districts that merge with one or more school districts if certain conditions are met. Preserves additional funding for small school districts that merge with one or more school districts if certain condit...
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2023-06-01
Recommendation: Do pass.
ORHB2520Engross
50%
Prohibits person from recklessly, knowingly or intentionally using unmanned aircraft system to interfere with wildfire suppression, law enforcement or emergency response effort. Prohibits person from recklessly, knowingly or intentionally using unman...
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2023-06-01
Recommendation: Do pass.
ORHB3584Engross
50%
Directs schools or school districts to provide electronic communication to parents and guardians of students attending, and to school district employees employed at, school at which safety threat action occurred. Directs schools or school districts t...
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2023-06-01
Recommendation: Do pass.
ORHB3343Engross
50%
Modifies qualifications for water well constructor's license. Requires Water Resources Department to study sustainable management of ground water. Directs department to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to water no...
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2023-06-01
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
ORHB3426Engross
50%
Requires 9-8-8 crisis hotline centers to have policies and train staff on serving firefighters and other first responders. Requires 9-8-8 crisis hotline centers to have policies and train staff on serving firefighters and other first responders.
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2023-06-01
Recommendation: Do pass.
ORSB507Engross
50%
Makes certain changes to farm direct marketing law. Makes certain changes to farm direct marketing law. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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2023-06-01
Speaker signed.
ORHB2793Intro
25%
Establishes Jurisdictional Transfer Advisory Committee within Department of Transportation. Requires Department of Transportation to study development of uniform standards for speed bump height and markings.] Sunsets January 2, 2025.] Establishes Jur...
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2023-06-01
Returned to Full Committee.
ORHB2717Intro
25%
Adds outdoor child care program to definition of "child care facility." Requires Early Learning Council to adopt rules governing the operation of outdoor child care programs. Establishes oversight of outdoor preschool programs by Office of Child Care...
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2023-05-31
Work Session held.
ORSB872Enroll
75%
Instructs State Forestry Department to endeavor to partner with federal agencies to undertake certain activities in federal forests related to fire prevention and request that federal agencies fund portions of activities. Instructs State Forestry Dep...
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2023-05-31
Third reading. Carried by Boice. Passed. Ayes, 47; Nays, 7--Andersen, Chaichi, Fahey, Gamba, Holvey, Marsh, Pham K; Excused, 4--Boshart Davis, Hieb, Osborne, Wallan; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Nathanson, Speaker Rayfield.
ORHB3187Engross
50%
Makes individuals who possess relevant technical experience and are employed seven or more years by certain types of districts, and certain types of registered professionals, eligible to apply for certification as water right examiners. Makes individ...
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2023-05-30
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
ORHB2192Engross
50%
Aligns criteria for alteration, restoration or replacement of dwellings on lands zoned for forest use consistent with criteria applicable to dwellings on lands zoned for farm use. Aligns criteria for alteration, restoration or replacement of dwelling...
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2023-05-30
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
ORSB628PassRequires health benefit plan and health care service contract coverage of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Requires health benefit plan and h...
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2023-05-30
Effective date, January 1, 2024.
ORHB2010Intro
25%
Requires State Department of Agriculture to study water. Requires State Department of Agriculture to study water. Directs department to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to natural resources not later than Septembe...
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2023-05-28
To House Natural Resources Committee
ORSB53Engross
50%
Adds members of household and domestic partner of candidate to list of persons who may not be employed to open ballot envelopes, handle ballots, prepare ballots for counting or count ballots. Adds members of household and domestic partner of candidat...
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2023-05-25
Read third time under Consent Calendar. Passed. Ayes, 54; Excused, 6--Boshart Davis, Evans, Holvey, Javadi, Scharf, Sosa.
ORSB57Enroll
75%
Removes prohibition against sale, offer for sale, maintenance or control of female cattle of beef breed that have not been vaccinated against brucellosis. Removes prohibition against sale, offer for sale, maintenance or control of female cattle of be...
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2023-05-25
Speaker signed.
ORSB479Enroll
75%
Directs State Department of Agriculture to adopt rules allowing donation of meat to charitable organizations and other organizations that offer food for noncommercial purposes. Directs State Department of Agriculture to adopt rules allowing donation ...
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2023-05-25
Speaker signed.
ORHB2756Intro
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Transfers jurisdiction of portion of Hall Boulevard to City of Tigard. Transfers jurisdiction of portion of Hall Boulevard to City of Tigard. Directs Department of Transportation to upgrade portion of Hall Boulevard to state of good repair before tra...
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2023-05-25
To Joint Ways and Means Committee
ORHB2727Intro
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Directs Department of Land and Conservation and Development to convene work group to examine strategies for expanding early learning and care facilities in this state. Directs Department of Land and Conservation and Development to convene work group ...
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2023-05-24
To House Education Committee
ORHB3005Intro
25%
Directs Oregon Business Development Department to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants to pay for allowable costs related to early child care infrastructure activities. Directs Housing and Community Services] Oregon Business Developmen...
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2023-05-24
To House Education Committee
ORHB3023Intro
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Provides that storage of surface water for fire response preparedness does not require water right application, permit or certificate. Provides that storage of surface water for fire response preparedness does not require water right application, per...
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2023-05-23
To House Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water Committee
ORHB3086Intro
25%
Clarifies process of Senate confirmation of members of State Fish and Wildlife Commission. Clarifies process of Senate confirmation of members of State Fish and Wildlife Commission. Provides that commission must consist of one member from each of fiv...
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2023-05-23
To House Rules Committee
ORHB3068Engross
50%
Requires Department of Education to conduct study to examine possibility of creating high school equivalency diploma and submit report to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to education. Provides that high school student in grade 11 o...
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2023-05-23
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
ORHB3627Intro
25%
Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Department of Education for State School Fund. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Department of Education for State School Fund. Limits biennial expenditures from lottery moneys allocated to department f...
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2023-05-23
Motion to withdraw from Rules failed. Ayes, 30; Nays, 29--Andersen, Bowman, Bynum, Chaichi, Dexter, Fahey, Gamba, Grayber, Helm, Holvey, Hudson, Kropf, Lively, Marsh, McLain, Nathanson, Nelson, Nguyen D, Nguyen H, Nosse, Pham H, Pham K, Reynolds, Sanchez, Sosa, Tran, Valderrama, Walters, Speaker Rayfield; Excused, 1--Evans.
ORHB3201Engross
50%
Requires Oregon Business Development Department to provide financial assistance to support broadband access, affordability and adoption. Requires Oregon Business Development Department to provide financial assistance to support broadband access, affo...
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2023-05-19
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
ORHB2689PassProvides licensing exemption for person slaughtering not more than 1,000 rabbits for use as human food. Provides licensing exemption for person slaughtering not more than 1,000 rabbits for use as human food.
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2023-05-18
Chapter 81, (2023 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2024.
ORHB3179Engross
50%
Modifies definition of "renewable energy facility" for purposes of county permitting process for solar photovoltaic power generation facility. Requires State Department of Energy to study permitting requirements for renewable energy facilities and to...
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2023-05-18
To Senate Energy and Environment Committee
ORHB2310Intro
25%
Repeals those provisions of Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act of 2020 (Ballot Measure 110 (2020)) that pertain to decriminalization of possession of drugs. Repeals those provisions of Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act of 2020 (Ballot ...
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2023-05-17
Motion to withdraw from Judiciary failed. Ayes, 30; Nays, 30--Andersen, Bowman, Bynum, Chaichi, Dexter, Fahey, Gamba, Grayber, Helm, Holvey, Hudson, Kropf, Lively, Marsh, McLain, Nathanson, Nelson, Nguyen D, Nguyen H, Nosse, Pham H, Pham K, Reynolds, Ruiz, Sanchez, Sosa, Tran, Valderrama, Walters, Speaker Rayfield.
ORHB2408Intro
25%
Enacts interstate Nurse Licensure Compact. Enacts interstate Nurse Licensure Compact. Permits Oregon State Board of Nursing to disclose specified information to Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators. Exempts individuals auth...
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2023-05-17
Motion to withdraw from Behavioral Health and Health Care failed. Ayes, 28; Nays, 32--Andersen, Bowman, Bynum, Chaichi, Dexter, Evans, Fahey, Gamba, Grayber, Helm, Holvey, Hudson, Kropf, Lively, Marsh, McLain, Nathanson, Nelson, Neron, Nguyen D, Nguyen H, Nosse, Pham H, Pham K, Reynolds, Ruiz, Sanchez, Sosa, Tran, Valderrama, Walters, Speaker Rayfield.
ORHB2135Intro
25%
Limits pretrial release of defendants charged with felony or Class A misdemeanor to security release. Limits pretrial release of defendants charged with felony or Class A misdemeanor to security release. Requires Oregon Department of Administrative S...
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2023-05-17
Motion to withdraw from Judiciary failed. Ayes, 30; Nays, 30--Andersen, Bowman, Bynum, Chaichi, Dexter, Fahey, Gamba, Gomberg, Grayber, Helm, Holvey, Hudson, Kropf, Lively, Marsh, McLain, Nathanson, Nelson, Nguyen D, Nguyen H, Nosse, Pham H, Pham K, Reynolds, Sanchez, Sosa, Tran, Valderrama, Walters, Speaker Rayfield.
ORHJR29Intro
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Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to require not guilty criminal jury verdicts in circuit court to be unanimous. Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to require not guilty criminal jury verdicts in circuit court to be unanimous. Refers p...
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2023-05-17
Motion to withdraw from Rules failed. Ayes, 25; Nays, 35--Andersen, Bowman, Bynum, Chaichi, Dexter, Evans, Fahey, Gamba, Gomberg, Grayber, Hartman, Helm, Holvey, Hudson, Kropf, Levy E, Lively, Marsh, McLain, Nathanson, Nelson, Neron, Nguyen D, Nguyen H, Nosse, Pham H, Pham K, Reynolds, Ruiz, Sanchez, Sosa, Tran, Valderrama, Walters, Speaker Rayfield.
ORHB3603Intro
25%
Provides that evidence of defendant's commission of other sexual offenses is admissible if relevant in criminal action in which defendant is accused of sexual offense. Provides that evidence of defendant's commission of other sexual offenses is admis...
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2023-05-17
Motion to withdraw from Judiciary failed. Ayes, 30; Nays, 30--Andersen, Bowman, Bynum, Chaichi, Dexter, Fahey, Gamba, Grayber, Helm, Holvey, Hudson, Kropf, Lively, Marsh, McLain, Nathanson, Nelson, Nguyen D, Nguyen H, Nosse, Pham H, Pham K, Reynolds, Ruiz, Sanchez, Sosa, Tran, Valderrama, Walters, Speaker Rayfield.
ORHB2411PassDissolves Oregon Alfalfa Seed Commission. Dissolves Oregon Alfalfa Seed Commission. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
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2023-05-16
Chapter 44, (2023 Laws): Effective date May 8, 2023.
ORHB2687PassAuthorizes State Department of Agriculture to issue public applicator licenses and public trainee certificates to employees of federally recognized Indian tribes for purposes of pesticide application on lands other than Indian country. Authorizes Sta...
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2023-05-16
Chapter 45, (2023 Laws): Effective date May 8, 2023.
ORHB3164PassMakes permanent provisions conditionally allowing water right lease to split use of water between existing water right and in-stream water right within same year. Makes permanent provisions conditionally allowing water right lease to split use of wat...
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2023-05-16
Chapter 55, (2023 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2024.
ORHB3200PassRepeals provision specifying fiscal year end date for credit unions. Repeals provision specifying fiscal year end date for credit unions. Removes provision specifying deadline for election of executive officers of credit unions. Authorizes credit uni...
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2023-05-16
Chapter 57, (2023 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2024.
ORHB3585Intro
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Instructs State Forester to analyze certain criteria before adopting rule changing management of state forest lands. Instructs State Forester to analyze certain criteria before adopting rule changing management of state forest lands. Instructs State ...
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2023-05-16
To House Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water Committee
ORHB2509Engross
50%
Modifies process for transfer of recorded brand following death of brand holder. Provides that residuary clause in will or trust that conveys all property of decedent is sufficient to transfer recorded brand.] Modifies process for transfer of recorde...
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2023-05-15
To Senate Judiciary Committee
ORHB3198Intro
25%
Establishes Early Literacy Success Initiative. Establishes Early Literacy Success Initiative. Prescribes purposes and requirements under initiative, including establishment of Early Literacy Success School Grants, Birth Through Five Literacy Plan and...
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2023-05-12
To House Education Committee
ORSB422Engross
50%
Allows motorcycle operator to travel between lanes of traffic under certain conditions. Allows motorcycle operator to travel between lanes of traffic under certain conditions.
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2023-05-11
To House Transportation Committee
ORHB2765Intro
25%
Grants to South Suburban Sanitary District exclusive right to use and sell treated wastewater discharged by district into Klamath River or tributaries. Grants to South Suburban Sanitary District exclusive right to use and sell treated wastewater disc...
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2023-05-11
To House Rules Committee
ORHB3616Intro
25%
Allows owner of property outside urban growth boundary to site additional dwelling on property for occupancy by relative of owner. Allows owner of property outside urban growth boundary to site additional dwelling on property for occupancy by relativ...
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2023-05-04
To House Housing and Homelessness Committee
ORHB3076Enroll
75%
Extends safe surrender period for anonymously leaving infant at authorized facility to 60 days from infant's date of birth. Extends safe surrender period for anonymously leaving infant at authorized facility to 60 days from infant's date of birth. Di...
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2023-05-01
Vote explanation(s) filed by Anderson, Bonham, Boquist, Findley, Hansell, Knopp, Linthicum, Robinson, Smith DB, Thatcher, Weber.
ORHB3614Intro
25%
Prohibits tolling on state highways until January 2, 2026. Prohibits tolling on state highways until January 2, 2026. Provides exception for Interstate 5 bridges that cross Columbia River. Establishes Task Force on Tolling. Sunsets task force on Dece...
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2023-04-28
To House Transportation Committee
ORHB2769Intro
25%
Requires Department of Environmental Quality to study disposal of electric vehicle batteries. Requires Department of Environmental Quality to study disposal of electric vehicle batteries. Directs department to submit findings to interim committees of...
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2023-04-24
Motion to withdraw from Climate, Energy, and Environment failed. Ayes, 27; Nays, 29--Andersen, Bowman, Chaichi, Dexter, Evans, Fahey, Gamba, Grayber, Helm, Holvey, Hudson, Kropf, Lively, Marsh, McLain, Nathanson, Nelson, Neron, Nguyen D, Nguyen H, Nosse, Pham H, Pham K, Sanchez, Sosa, Tran, Valderrama, Walters, Speaker Rayfield; Excused, 4--Bynum, Owens, Reynolds, Wright.
ORHB2770Intro
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Requires Department of Environmental Quality to study impacts of waste from solar or wind renewable energy facilities. Requires Department of Environmental Quality to study impacts of waste from solar or wind renewable energy facilities. Directs depa...
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2023-04-24
Motion to withdraw from Climate, Energy, and Environment failed. Ayes, 26; Nays, 30--Andersen, Bowman, Chaichi, Dexter, Evans, Fahey, Gamba, Grayber, Helm, Holvey, Hudson, Kropf, Lively, Marsh, McLain, Nathanson, Nelson, Neron, Nguyen D, Nguyen H, Nosse, Pham H, Pham K, Ruiz, Sanchez, Sosa, Tran, Valderrama, Walters, Speaker Rayfield; Excused, 4--Bynum, Owens, Reynolds, Wright.
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