Rep. Diego Hernandez
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District HD-047
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 8
Sponsored Legislation
Oregon 2017 Legislative Measures
Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to funding for education. [HJR-4]
Removes requirement that Legislative Assembly publish report that demonstrates appropriation of money to ensure that state's system of education meets quality goals is sufficient or that identifies reasons for insufficiency. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Sponsored by: Rep. Diego Hernandez
In Committee Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017
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Relating to tax incentives for affordable housing; and prescribing an effective date. [HB-2377]
Authorizes city or county to adopt ordinance or resolution granting exemption for newly rehabilitated or constructed multiunit rental housing. Provides that otherwise eligible rental property may receive exemption for rehabilitation only once. Provides that exemption may be granted for term of up to 10 years depending on number of units rented to households with annual income at or below 120 percent of area median income under definition adopted by city or county at monthly rates affordable to such households. Requires city's or county's definition
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Meek
Chapter 624, (2017 Laws): Effective Date October 6, 2017. on 08/10/2017
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Relating to rights of persons experiencing homelessness. [HB-2215]
Establishes Oregon Right to Rest Act. Makes violation unlawful practice enforceable by Commissioner of Bureau of Labor and Industries or by civil action.
Sponsored by: Rep. Diego Hernandez
In Committee Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017
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Relating to hydraulic fracturing; declaring an emergency. [HB-2711]
Imposes moratorium until December 31, 2027, on use of hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas exploration and production. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsored by: Sen. Janeen Sollman
In Committee Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017
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Relating to lobbying. [HB-2577]
Requires lobbyist statements filed with Oregon Government Ethics Commission to identify each bill or measure introduced before Legislative Assembly lobbyist lobbied on, whether lobbyist lobbied in favor of, in opposition to or for purpose of seeking amendments to bill or measure, each legislative topic that was not bill or measure that lobbyist lobbied on, each person or entity that hired lobbyist and how much moneys person or entity paid lobbyist. Requires lobbyist statements filed with Oregon Government Ethics Commission to identify each bill
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jennifer Williamson
At President's Desk Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017
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Relating to legislative confirmation of national marine sanctuaries. [HB-2376]
Requires Governor to certify to United States Secretary of Commerce that terms of national marine sanctuary located within seaward boundary of Oregon are unacceptable unless Legislative Assembly confirms designation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sal Esquivel
In Committee Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017
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Relating to improving the health of Oregon children; declaring an emergency. [HB-2726]
Requires Oregon Health Authority to convene work group to advise and assist in implementing targeted outreach and marketing for Health Care for All Oregon Children program. Permits all children residing in Oregon and meeting financial eligibility requirements to enroll in program. Requires authority, in collaboration with Department of Consumer and Business Services if necessary, to seek necessary federal approval or waiver of federal requirements to secure federal financial participation in costs of outreach and marketing and in expansion of eligibility
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Sponsored by: Rep. Teresa Alonso Leon
In Committee Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017
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Relating to reproductive health care; declaring an emergency. [HB-2232]
Requires health benefit plan coverage of specified health care services, drugs, devices, products and procedures related to reproductive health. Allows exemption for plans sold to religious employers. Requires Oregon Health Authority to implement program to reimburse costs of services, drugs, devices, products and procedures related to reproductive health provided to individuals who can become pregnant and who would be eligible for medical assistance if not for certain federal requirements. Prohibits discrimination in provision of health care coverage.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Teresa Alonso Leon
In Committee Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017
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Relating to out-of-school youth; prescribing an effective date. [HB-2657]
Directs Youth Development Council to develop statewide plan to provide out-of-school youth with opportunities to become reengaged and to succeed in education or workforce. Establishes Task Force on Youth Reengagement for purpose of providing input on development of plan. Requires task force to submit report to interim legislative committees related to education no later than September 15, 2018. Sunsets task force on December 31, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsored by: Rep. Diego Hernandez
In Committee Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017
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Relating to local regulation of rents; declaring an emergency. [HB-2003]
Repeals prohibition on city or county ordinance or resolution controlling rent charged for rental of dwelling unit. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsored by: Rep. Teresa Alonso Leon
In Committee Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017