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Oregon 2017 Legislative Measures
Recognizing and honoring Hospitalman Charles Eugene Johnson and Staff Sergeant Clifford Thomas Johnson for their service to their country. [HCR-30]
Recognizes and honors Hospitalman Charles Eugene Johnson (1944-1968) and Staff Sergeant Clifford Thomas Johnson (1949-1970) for their service to their country.
Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Evans
Filed With Secretary Of State. on 06/08/2017
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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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Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Evans
Chapter 410, (2017 Laws): Effective Date January 1, 2018. on 06/28/2017
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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.
Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Evans
Chapter 723, (2017 Laws): Effective Date January 1, 2018. on 08/18/2017
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Relating to charitable checkoffs; and prescribing an effective date. [SB-378]
Adds Oregon Volunteer Firefighters Association to list of entities eligible for individual income tax return checkoff contribution. Provides conditions for use of contributions. Applies to individual income tax returns for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jennifer Williamson
Chapter 487, 2017 Laws. on 07/04/2017
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Relating to highways; and prescribing an effective date. [HB-2100]
Provides that portion of U.S. Highway 20 shall be known as Oregon Medal of Honor Highway. Authorizes Department of Transportation to install memorial markers that recognize and honor Oregon's Medal of Honor recipients in roadside rest areas and turnouts on U.S. Highway 20. Takes effect on 91st date following adjournment sine die.
Sponsored by: Rep. Janelle Bynum
Chapter 380, (2017 Laws): Effective Date October 6, 2017. on 07/28/2017
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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 loans to certain veterans enrolled in higher education. [HB-2690]
Establishes Oregon Educational and Workforce Development Bridge Loan Program in Department of Veterans' Affairs to conduct outreach and provide loans to veterans and disabled veterans who are enrolled in approved course of study, approved professional training, approved workforce development program or approved apprenticeship in connection with institution of higher education, and who are eligible to receive federal educational aid or other financial assistance that is temporarily unavailable. Establishes Oregon Educational and Workforce Development
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Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Evans
In Committee Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017
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Relating to certified smoke shops. [HB-2736]
Provides that smoke shop certified by Oregon Health Authority may allow on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Sponsored by: Rep. Rick Lewis
In Committee Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017
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Relating to refinancing options for veterans. [HB-2847]
Directs Department of Veterans' Affairs to develop program under which department, pursuant to contract with financial institution, provides loan guarantees or credit guarantees for qualified veterans for purpose of refinancing existing purchase-money mortgages or similar mortgages of homes used primarily as principal residence by veterans. Prohibits department from paying amounts due under loan or credit guarantee agreement from any source other than available funds in Veterans Refinancing and Reintegration Services Fund. Provides that amounts
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Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Evans
In Committee Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017
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Relating to volunteer coordinator services for veterans; and declaring an emergency. [HB-2908]
Creates position of Veteran Volunteer Coordinator in Department of Veterans' Affairs and specifies responsibilities. Requires report to Legislative Assembly on or before September 15, 2020. Limits biennial expenditures from certain lottery moneys received by department for purpose of implementing and administering position. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Evans
Chapter 665, (2017 Laws): Effective Date August 8, 2017. on 08/18/2017