Rep. David Smith
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Oregon 2017 Legislative Measures
Relating to recognition of certain servicemembers. [SB-992]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
Designates third Friday in September of every year to be Oregon POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Evans
Effective Date, January 1, 2018. on 06/16/2017
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Relating to equipment used in taking animals. [HB-3212]
[Animals ]
Vests sole authority to regulate hunting ammunition and fishing gear with Legislative Assembly with specified exceptions. Prohibits public bodies from regulating hunting ammunition, fishing gear and angling equipment unless authorized by statute. Applies to prohibitions, restrictions and regulations adopted by public bodies before, on and after effective date of Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sal Esquivel
In Committee Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017
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Oregon 2017 Legislative Measures
Urging President and Congress to pursue Oregon and California Railroad grant land management reforms. [HJM-11]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Real Estate ]
Urges President and Congress to pursue Oregon and California Railroad grant land management reforms.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sal Esquivel
In Committee Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017
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Oregon 2017 Legislative Measures
Relating to minimum wage tax credits; prescribing an effective date. [HB-3383]
[Taxes ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Public Health ]
[Economic Development ]
Establishes refundable tax credit against income or corporate excise taxes for employers in specified industrial sectors for wages paid to employees at or below specified rate. Modifies amount of credit based on year in which wages are paid. Disallows credit if employer is penalized for failing to comply with Oregon occupational safety and health laws and rules. Prohibits employer from receiving credit if employer has reduced wages with intention to qualify for credit. Limits total amount of credit that may be claimed per fiscal year. Applies to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Evans
In Committee Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017
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Oregon 2017 Legislative Measures
Relating to a tax credit for apprenticeships; prescribing an effective date. [HB-3362]
[Taxes ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
[Education ]
[Economic Development ]
Creates income tax credit for taxpayers that provide apprenticeship opportunities. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018, and before January 1, 2024. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Evans
In Committee Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017
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Oregon 2017 Legislative Measures
Relating to student participation in interscholastic activities; declaring an emergency. [HB-3293]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Public Safety ]
Provides that school district may not deny participation in interscholastic activities by student who attends public charter school. Specifies requirements that must be met in order for student to participate in interscholastic activities, including payment to school district by public charter school on behalf of student. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike McLane
In Committee Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017
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Oregon 2017 Legislative Measures
Relating to beverage containers. [HB-3349]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
Requires Oregon Liquor Control Commission to determine that adequate number of dealers and redemption centers exist in state to provide convenient service for return of empty beverage containers before expanding applicability of bottle bill.
Sponsored by: Sen. Arnie Roblan
In Committee Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017
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Oregon 2017 Legislative Measures
Relating to state grants to assist certain counties; prescribing an effective date. [HB-3374]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
Provides grants to counties that received Secure Rural Schools Program payments in calendar year 2008 equal to at least 30 percent of all moneys deposited into county general fund. Authorizes grants for projects to consolidate or share services among county and cities and special districts within county, in amount not to exceed $150,000 per project. Establishes Oregon County Assistance Fund. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Oregon County Assistance Fund for purpose of making grants. Sunsets July 1, 2025. Takes effect on 91st day following
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Lininger
In Committee Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017
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Oregon 2017 Legislative Measures
Relating to outdoor recreation; and declaring an emergency. [HB-3350]
[Recreation ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Tourism ]
Creates Office of Outdoor Recreation within State Parks and Recreation Department. Creates Associate Director of Outdoor Recreation. Prescribes duties of office and of associate director. Becomes operative January 1, 2018. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2017.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Smith
Chapter 678, (2017 Laws): Effective Date August 8, 2017. on 08/18/2017
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Oregon 2017 Legislative Measures
Relating to coastal infrastructure needs; declaring an emergency. [HB-3375]
[Infrastructure ]
[Tourism ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Grants ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
Directs Oregon Business Development Department to develop and administer program to issue grants to address tourism-related coastal infrastructure needs. Requires department to select grant recipients in consultation with nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing community needs through collaborative governance. Requires department to submit quarterly reports to Legislative Assembly on progress of projects that receive grant funding. Allocates $300 million of lottery revenue to department. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Gomberg
In Committee Upon Adjournment. on 07/07/2017