l9n/ Oregon

2013 Regular Session

Senate Bill 838

Makes legislative findings regarding mining.

Became law as Chapter 783, Oregon Laws 2013, signed August 14, 2013, 134 days after it was filed. In force from August 14, 2013.

What it does

The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.

<b>Makes legislative findings regarding mining. Provides that certain mining using any form of motorized equipment is subject to certain conditions. Punishes by maximum fine of $2,000. Sunsets January 2, 2016.</b> Imposes moratorium on certain mining using any form of motorized equipment. <b>Specifies that moratorium becomes operative on January 2, 2016.</b> Punishes by maximum of one year's imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Sunsets January 2, <i>2018</i>]<b> 2021</b>. Directs Governor's office to study certain issues related to mining using motorized equipment. <b>Establishes surcharge on certain permits. Establishes Suction Dredge Study Fund. Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to Department of Environmental Quality. Specifies uses of moneys.</b> Declares emergency, effective on passage.

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

    SENR

    Its course

    April 2 to August 21, 2013, 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 action24 actions on 15 days

    In the SenateApr 2 to Jul 392 days

    Waiting for a committeeApr 2 to Apr 20 days

    Environment and Natural ResourcesApr 2 to Apr 2220 days

    Natural ResourcesJun 21 to Jun 24 · moved on3 days

    Ways and MeansJun 24 to Jul 17 days

    In the House of RepresentativesJul 3 to Jul 74 days

    Waiting for a committeeJul 3 to Jul 63 days

    Ways and MeansJul 6 to Jul 60 days

    With the GovernorJul 7 to Aug 1438 days

    Votes

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

    • Senate, third reading17–13

      Passed · Jul 3

    • House of Representatives, third reading33–27

      Passed · Jul 7

    Amendments

    Each amendment offered, and what became of it.

    • Senate committee amendmentAdopted

      Adopted Apr 22

    • Senate committee amendmentAdopted

      Adopted Jul 1

    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 Apr 2 – Jul 3

    1. Apr 2Introduced
    2. Sent to Environment and Natural Resources
    3. Apr 15Heard in Environment and Natural Resources
    4. Apr 17Heard in Environment and Natural Resources
    5. Apr 22Environment and Natural Resources recommended it as amended, and that it go to Ways and Means
    6. Jun 21Sent to Natural Resources Subcommittee
    7. Jun 24Heard in Natural Resources Subcommittee
    8. Returned to Environment and Natural Resources
    9. Jun 28Heard in Environment and Natural Resources
    10. Jul 1Environment and Natural Resources recommended it as amended
    11. Jul 2Read a second time
    12. Jul 3Passed the Senate, 17 to 13

    In the House of Representatives Jul 6 – Jul 7

    1. Jul 6Arrived in the House of Representatives
    2. Sent to Ways and Means
    3. Ways and Means recommended it
    4. Read a second time
    5. Jul 7Passed the House of Representatives, 33 to 27

    To the Governor Jul 15 – Aug 21

    1. Jul 15Signed in the Senate
    2. Signed in the House of Representatives
    3. Aug 14Signed by the Governor
    4. Aug 21Became chapter 783 of Oregon Laws 2013
    5. In force from August 14, 2013
    All 24 actions, as published
    1. Apr 2Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
    2. Apr 2Referred to Environment and Natural Resources, then Ways and Means.Senate
    3. Apr 15Public Hearing held.Senate
    4. Apr 17Work Session held.Senate
    5. Apr 22Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)Senate
    6. Jun 21Assigned to Subcommittee On Natural Resources.Senate
    7. Jun 24Work Session held.Senate
    8. Jun 24Returned to Full Committee.Senate
    9. Jun 28Work Session held.Senate
    10. Jul 1Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)Senate
    11. Jul 2Second reading.Senate
    12. Jul 3Third reading. Carried by Bates. Passed.Senate
    13. Jul 3Hansell granted unanimous consent to correct record to reflect Nay vote.Senate
    14. Jul 3Boquist declared potential conflict of interest.Senate
    15. Jul 6First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House of Representatives
    16. Jul 6Referred to Ways and Means.House of Representatives
    17. Jul 6Recommendation: Do pass.House of Representatives
    18. Jul 6Rules suspended. Second reading.House of Representatives
    19. Jul 7Third reading. Carried by Unger. Passed.House of Representatives
    20. Jul 15President signed.Senate
    21. Jul 15Speaker signed.House of Representatives
    22. Aug 14Governor signed.Senate
    23. Aug 21Chapter 783, 2013 Laws.Senate
    24. Aug 21Effective date, August 14, 2013.Senate