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2017 Regular Session

Senate Bill 481

Defines "business day" for purposes of public records.

Became law as Chapter 456, Oregon Laws 2017, signed June 22, 2017, 164 days after it was filed. In force from January 1, 2018.

What it does

The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.

Defines "business day" for purposes of public records. Establishes time frames for public body responses to public records requests. Requires Attorney General to maintain catalog of public records law exemptions. Provides protections against liability and privilege waivers resulting from public records disclosures. Clarifies appeal procedures for reviews of public records requests.

Sponsors

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

In the Senate

In the House of Representatives

1 co-sponsor

Bill Kennemer

Its course

January 9 to July 4, 2017, 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 action25 actions on 24 days

In the SenateJan 9 to Apr 1899 days

Waiting for a committeeJan 9 to Jan 178 days

General Government and AccountabilityJan 17 to Apr 1285 days

In the House of RepresentativesApr 18 to Jun 1255 days

Waiting for a committeeApr 18 to Apr 246 days

RulesApr 24 to May 3036 days

With the GovernorJun 12 to Jun 2210 days

Votes

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

  • Senate, third reading29–0

    Passed · Apr 18 · 1 present

  • House of Representatives, third reading52–0

    Passed · Jun 12 · 8 present

Amendments

Each amendment offered, and what became of it.

  • Senate committee amendmentAdopted

    Adopted Apr 12

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 Jan 9 – Apr 18

  1. Jan 9Introduced
  2. Jan 17Sent to General Government and Accountability
  3. Feb 22Heard in General Government and Accountability
  4. Mar 22Heard in General Government and Accountability
  5. Apr 5Heard in General Government and Accountability
  6. Apr 12General Government and Accountability recommended it as amended
  7. Apr 13Read a second time
  8. Apr 18Passed the Senate, 29 to 0

In the House of Representatives Apr 19 – Jun 12

  1. Apr 19Arrived in the House of Representatives
  2. Apr 24Sent to Rules
  3. May 23Heard in Rules
  4. May 30Rules recommended it
  5. May 31Read a second time
  6. Jun 12Passed the House of Representatives, 52 to 0

To the Governor Jun 15 – Jul 4

  1. Jun 15Signed in the Senate
  2. Jun 16Signed in the House of Representatives
  3. Jun 22Signed by the Governor
  4. Jul 4Became chapter 456 of Oregon Laws 2017
  5. In force from January 1, 2018
All 25 actions, as published
  1. Jan 9Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
  2. Jan 17Referred to General Government and Accountability.Senate
  3. Feb 22Public Hearing held.Senate
  4. Mar 22Public Hearing held.Senate
  5. Apr 5Work Session held.Senate
  6. Apr 12Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Senate
  7. Apr 13Second reading.Senate
  8. Apr 17Carried over to 04-18 by unanimous consent.Senate
  9. Apr 18Third reading. Carried by Beyer. Passed.Senate
  10. Apr 19First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House of Representatives
  11. Apr 24Referred to Rules.House of Representatives
  12. May 23Public Hearing and Work Session held.House of Representatives
  13. May 30Recommendation: Do pass.House of Representatives
  14. May 31Second reading.House of Representatives
  15. Jun 1Rules suspended. Carried over to June 5, 2017 Calendar.House of Representatives
  16. Jun 5Rules suspended. Carried over to June 6, 2017 Calendar.House of Representatives
  17. Jun 6Rules suspended. Carried over to June 7, 2017 Calendar.House of Representatives
  18. Jun 7Rules suspended. Carried over to June 8, 2017 Calendar.House of Representatives
  19. Jun 8Rules suspended. Carried over to June 12, 2017 Calendar.House of Representatives
  20. Jun 12Third reading. Carried by Huffman. Passed.House of Representatives
  21. Jun 15President signed.Senate
  22. Jun 16Speaker signed.House of Representatives
  23. Jun 22Governor signed.Senate
  24. Jul 4Chapter 456, 2017 Laws.Senate
  25. Jul 4Effective date, January 1, 2018.Senate