l9n/ Oregon

2007 Regular Session

Senate Bill 2

Prohibits, in specified areas of law, discrimination against persons based on sexual orientation.

Became law as Chapter 100, Oregon Laws 2007, signed May 9, 2007, 65 days after it was filed. In force from January 1, 2008.

What it does

The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.

Prohibits, in specified areas of law, discrimination against persons based on sexual orientation. Defines "sexual orientation." Authorizes enforcement of prohibition through civil action for actual and punitive damages. Authorizes attorney fees in civil proceedings for unlawful discrimination. Requires state agencies to eliminate discrimination against persons based on sexual orientation.

Sponsors

Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.

In the Senate

    1 co-sponsor

    SJUD

    Its course

    March 5 to May 17, 2007, on one scale. In the top row each mark is a day something happened; taller marks are busier days.

    Each committee stop sits inside its chamber.

    Every action22 actions on 18 days

    In the SenateMar 5 to Mar 2116 days

    Waiting for a committeeMar 5 to Mar 72 days

    JudiciaryMar 7 to Mar 2013 days

    In the House of RepresentativesMar 21 to Apr 1727 days

    Waiting for a committeeMar 21 to Mar 276 days

    Elections, Ethics and RulesMar 27 to Apr 1115 days

    Back in the SenateApr 17 to Apr 3013 days

    With the GovernorApr 30 to May 99 days

    Votes

    Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.

    • Senate, third reading21–7

      Passed · Mar 21 · 2 present

    • House of Representatives, third reading35–25

      Passed · Apr 17

    • Senate, concurrence19–7

      Agreed to the other chamber's changes · Apr 19 · 4 present

    Amendments

    Each amendment offered, and what became of it.

    • House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted

      Adopted Apr 11

    Text

    Each version as the Legislative Assembly printed it.

    l9n doesn't hold this bill's text yet.

    What happened

    In l9n's words, one line for each step. Every action as the Legislative Assembly published it is below.

    In the Senate Mar 5 – Mar 21

    1. Mar 5Introduced
    2. Mar 7Sent to Judiciary
    3. Mar 12Heard in Judiciary
    4. Mar 20Judiciary recommended it
    5. Read a second time
    6. Mar 21Passed the Senate, 21 to 7

    In the House of Representatives Mar 26 – Apr 17

    1. Mar 26Arrived in the House of Representatives
    2. Mar 27Sent to Elections, Ethics and Rules
    3. Apr 9Heard in Elections, Ethics and Rules
    4. Apr 10Heard in Elections, Ethics and Rules
    5. Apr 11Elections, Ethics and Rules recommended it as amended
    6. Apr 13Read a second time
    7. Apr 17Passed the House of Representatives, 35 to 25

    Back in the Senate Apr 19 – Apr 30

    1. Apr 19The Senate agreed to the House of Representatives's amendments and passed it again, 19 to 7
    2. Apr 30Signed in the Senate

    To the Governor May 3 – May 17

    1. May 3Signed in the House of Representatives
    2. May 9Signed by the Governor
    3. May 17Became chapter 100 of Oregon Laws 2007
    4. In force from January 1, 2008
    All 22 actions, as published
    1. Mar 5Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
    2. Mar 7Referred to Judiciary.Senate
    3. Mar 12Public Hearing and Work Session held.Senate
    4. Mar 20Recommendation: Do pass.Senate
    5. Mar 20Second reading.Senate
    6. Mar 21Made a Special Order of Business by unanimous consent.Senate
    7. Mar 21Third reading. Carried by Avakian, Burdick. Passed.Senate
    8. Mar 21Vote explanation(s) filed by Verger.Senate
    9. Mar 26First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House of Representatives
    10. Mar 27Referred to Elections, Ethics and Rules.House of Representatives
    11. Apr 9Public Hearing held.House of Representatives
    12. Apr 10Work Session held.House of Representatives
    13. Apr 11Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.House of Representatives
    14. Apr 13Second reading.House of Representatives
    15. Apr 16Rules suspended. Made a Special Order of Business on April 17, 2007 Calendar.House of Representatives
    16. Apr 17Third reading. Carried by Rosenbaum, Macpherson. Passed.House of Representatives
    17. Apr 19Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.Senate
    18. Apr 30President signed.Senate
    19. May 3Speaker signed.House of Representatives
    20. May 9Governor signed.Senate
    21. May 17Chapter 100, 2007 Laws.Senate
    22. May 17Effective date, January 1, 2008.Senate