Relating to historic-use reservoirs. [HB-3421]
Requires Water Resources Department to maintain registry of historic-use reservoirs. Exempts historic-use reservoirs from requirement to have water right permit or water right certificate. Assigns historic-use reservoir priority based on registration application date. Makes historic-use reservoir subject to distribution and flow control device requirements. Creates temporary process for registering qualifying reservoir as historic-use reservoir. Sunsets temporary registration process January 2, 2035.
HB-3421: Relating to historic-use reservoirs.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike McLane
In Committee Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017
You have voted HCR-30: Recognizing and honoring Hospitalman Charles Eugene Johnson and Staff Sergeant Clifford Thomas Johnson for their service to their country..
Relating to date to enroll in community college to qualify for the Oregon Promise. [HB-3423]
Exempts person serving in Oregon National Guard from requirement to enroll in community college courses within six months of attaining previous highest level of education in order to qualify for Oregon Promise grant, provided that person enrolls in community college courses within six months of completing initial active duty training. Exempts person serving in Oregon National Guard from requirement to enroll in community college courses within six months of attaining previous highest level of education in order to qualify for Oregon Promise grant,
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HB-3423: Relating to date to enroll in community college to qualify for the Oregon Promise.
Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Evans
Chapter 410, (2017 Laws): Effective Date January 1, 2018. on 06/28/2017
Relating to dams with high hazard ratings. [HB-3427]
Requires owner or operator of dam with high hazard rating to develop emergency action plan for dam. Requires determining frequency for conducting of emergency response exercises at dams with high hazard rating. Requires Water Resources Department to conduct periodic inspection of dams with high hazard rating. Creates exception.
HB-3427: Relating to dams with high hazard ratings.
Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Evans
Chapter 723, (2017 Laws): Effective Date January 1, 2018. on 08/18/2017
Relating to communication by law enforcement agencies with certain federal agencies. [HB-3450]
Authorizes law enforcement agency to exchange information with United States Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and United States Bureau of Customs and Border Protection in order to notify federal agencies of impending release of incarcerated individuals.
HB-3450: Relating to communication by law enforcement agencies with certain federal agencies.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sal Esquivel
In Committee Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017
Relating to the offense of operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device; and declaring an emergency. [HB-2597]
Renames offense of operating motor vehicle while using mobile communication device as offense of driving motor vehicle while using mobile electronic device. Defines "mobile electronic device." Beginning January 1, 2018, provides for suspension of execution of fine for first offense if person completes distracted driving avoidance course. Increases penalty for offense. Increases penalty further if offense contributes to accident or is second or subsequent offense. Punishes by maximum fine of $2,000. Declares emergency, effective October 1, 2017.
HB-2597: Relating to the offense of operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device; and declaring an emergency.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sal Esquivel
Chapter 629, (2017 Laws): Effective Date October 1, 2017. on 08/10/2017