l9n/ Oregon

2015 Regular Session

Senate Bill 580

Authorizes landscape contracting business to install outdoor artificial turf.

Became law as Chapter 672, Oregon Laws 2015, signed July 6, 2015, 151 days after it was filed. In force from January 1, 2016.

What it does

The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.

<i>Allows State Landscape Contractors Board to assess arbitration or contested case proceeding costs to person requesting that claim filed against board licensee be resolved through arbitration or contested case proceeding. Caps assessment amount.</i>] Authorizes landscape contracting business to install outdoor artificial turf. Creates exception. Provides that qualifying complaints against landscape contracting business that is licensed construction contractor may be filed with both Construction Contractors Board and State Landscape Contractors Board. Provides that landscape contracting business performing authorized work may subcontract part of work to general or specialty contractor licensed by Construction Contractors Board. Authorizes qualified landscape construction professional to prepare plans and drawings for landscape irrigation system. Expands activities landscape contracting business may perform regarding ornamental water features, drainage systems, irrigation systems, fences, decks, arbors, patios, landscape edging, driveways, walkways and retaining walls. Authorizes administrator or employee of State Landscape Contractors Board to issue stop work order on behalf of board. Increases amount requirement for landscape contracting business public liability, personal injury and property damage insurance. <b>Requires State Landscape Contractors Board to make written examination for licensing as landscape construction professional available upon applicant request in format having instructions and questions in English followed by Spanish translation.</b> Increases time available for landscape contracting business to provide notice of address change to State Landscape Contractors Board. Provides that requirement for written contract applies to landscaping work for which landscape contracting business charges $2,000 or more. Changes cap on State Landscape Contractors Board requirements for landscape construction professional continuing education. Increases bond for landscape contracting business charging $50,000 or more for landscaping job. Requires that bonds for landscape contracting businesses provide coverage for certain activities regarding trees. Revises language regarding claims against landscape contracting business for breach of contract. Makes imposition of civil penalties for violations of landscape contracting laws permissive. Makes imposition of license sanctions for violations of laws regarding independent contractors doing landscaping work permissive.

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

    SBT

    Its course

    February 5 to July 21, 2015, 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 23 days

    In the SenateFeb 5 to Apr 2983 days

    Waiting for a committeeFeb 5 to Feb 94 days

    Business and TransportationFeb 9 to Apr 2474 days

    In the House of RepresentativesApr 29 to Jun 1648 days

    Waiting for a committeeApr 29 to May 67 days

    Business and LaborMay 6 to Jun 1035 days

    Back in the SenateJun 16 to Jun 2913 days

    With the GovernorJun 29 to Jul 67 days

    Votes

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

    • Senate, third reading29–0

      Passed · Apr 29 · 1 present

    • House of Representatives, third reading58–0

      Passed · Jun 16 · 2 present

    • Senate, concurrence29–0

      Agreed to the other chamber's changes · Jun 25 · 1 present

    Amendments

    Each amendment offered, and what became of it.

    • Senate committee amendmentAdopted

      Adopted Apr 24

    • House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted

      Adopted Jun 10

    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 Feb 5 – Apr 29

    1. Feb 5Introduced
    2. Feb 9Sent to Business and Transportation
    3. Mar 11Heard in Business and Transportation
    4. Apr 15Heard in Business and Transportation
    5. Apr 24Business and Transportation recommended it as amended
    6. Apr 27Read a second time
    7. Apr 29Passed the Senate, 29 to 0

    In the House of Representatives Apr 30 – Jun 16

    1. Apr 30Arrived in the House of Representatives
    2. May 6Sent to Business and Labor
    3. May 22Heard in Business and Labor
    4. Jun 3Heard in Business and Labor
    5. Jun 10Business and Labor recommended it as amended
    6. Jun 11Read a second time
    7. Jun 16Passed the House of Representatives, 58 to 0

    Back in the Senate Jun 25 – Jun 29

    1. Jun 25The Senate agreed to the House of Representatives's amendments and passed it again, 29 to 0
    2. Jun 29Signed in the Senate

    To the Governor Jun 30 – Jul 21

    1. Jun 30Signed in the House of Representatives
    2. Jul 6Signed by the Governor
    3. Jul 21Became chapter 672 of Oregon Laws 2015
    4. In force from January 1, 2016
    All 24 actions, as published
    1. Feb 5Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
    2. Feb 9Referred to Business and Transportation.Senate
    3. Mar 11Public Hearing held.Senate
    4. Apr 15Public Hearing and Work Session held.Senate
    5. Apr 24Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Senate
    6. Apr 27Second reading.Senate
    7. Apr 28Carried over to 04-29 by unanimous consent.Senate
    8. Apr 29Third reading. Carried by Thomsen. Passed.Senate
    9. Apr 30First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House of Representatives
    10. May 6Referred to Business and Labor.House of Representatives
    11. May 22Public Hearing held.House of Representatives
    12. Jun 3Work Session held.House of Representatives
    13. Jun 10Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.House of Representatives
    14. Jun 11Second reading.House of Representatives
    15. Jun 12Rules suspended. Carried over to June 15, 2015 Calendar.House of Representatives
    16. Jun 15Rules suspended. Carried over to June 16, 2015 Calendar.House of Representatives
    17. Jun 16Third reading. Carried by Heard. Passed.House of Representatives
    18. Jun 22Taken from 06-22 Calendar and placed on 06-25 Calendar on voice vote.Senate
    19. Jun 25Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.Senate
    20. Jun 29President signed.Senate
    21. Jun 30Speaker signed.House of Representatives
    22. Jul 6Governor signed.Senate
    23. Jul 21Chapter 672, 2015 Laws.Senate
    24. Jul 21Effective date, January 1, 2016.Senate