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2020 1st Special Session

Senate Bill 1603

Modifies definitions applicable for purposes of universal service surcharge.

Became law as Chapter 17, Oregon Laws 2020, signed July 7, 2020, 13 days after it was filed. In force from September 25, 2020.

What it does

The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.

Modifies definitions applicable for purposes of universal service surcharge. Subjects sale of retail commercial mobile radio services and retail interconnected voice over internet protocol services to universal service surcharge. Reduces rate cap to six percent of sale of services subject to surcharge. Directs Public Utility Commission to transfer up to $5 million per year of moneys deposited in universal service fund to Broadband Fund. Establishes Broadband Fund. Continuously appropriates moneys in Broadband Fund to Oregon Business Development Department to provide grants and loans through, and to administer, program related to broadband. Directs department to adopt program for providing grants and loans by rule. Directs department to report annually to interim committee of Legislative Assembly related to telecommunications on status of Broadband Fund. Sunsets Broadband Fund, transfer of moneys from universal service fund to Broadband Fund and grant program on January 2, 2030. Becomes operative on January 1, 2021. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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

Laurie Monnes Anderson

In the House of Representatives

    9 co-sponsors

    Marty Wilde, Rob Nosse, Janeen Sollman, Alissa Keny-Guyer, Pam Marsh, Anna Williams, Sheri Schouten, Tiffiny Mitchell, Susan McLain

    Its course

    June 24 to July 13, 2020, 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 action19 actions on 5 days

    In the SenateJun 24 to Jun 262 days

    Waiting for a committeeJun 24 to Jun 240 days

    The First Special Session of 2020Jun 24 to Jun 262 days

    In the House of RepresentativesJun 26 to Jun 260 days

    Waiting for a committeeJun 26 to Jun 260 days

    The First Special Session of 2020Jun 26 to Jun 260 days

    With the GovernorJun 26 to Jul 711 days

    Votes

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

    • Senate, third reading16–10

      Passed · Jun 26 · 4 present

    • House of Representatives, third reading38–19

      Passed · Jun 26 · 3 present

    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 Jun 24 – Jun 26

    1. Jun 24Introduced
    2. Sent to The First Special Session of 2020
    3. Heard in The First Special Session of 2020
    4. Heard in The First Special Session of 2020
    5. Jun 26The First Special Session of 2020 recommended it
    6. Read a second time
    7. Passed the Senate, 16 to 10

    In the House of Representatives Jun 26

    1. Jun 26Arrived in the House of Representatives
    2. Sent to The First Special Session of 2020
    3. The First Special Session of 2020 recommended it
    4. Read a second time
    5. Passed the House of Representatives, 38 to 19

    To the Governor Jun 30 – Jul 13

    1. Jun 30Signed in the Senate
    2. Jul 7Signed in the House of Representatives
    3. Signed by the Governor
    4. Jul 13Became chapter 17 of Oregon Laws 2020
    5. In force from September 25, 2020
    All 19 actions, as published
    1. Jun 24Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
    2. Jun 24Referred to The First Special Session of 2020.Senate
    3. Jun 24Public Hearing held.Senate
    4. Jun 24Work Session held.Senate
    5. Jun 26Recommendation: Do pass.Senate
    6. Jun 26Second reading.Senate
    7. Jun 26Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Roblan. Passed.Senate
    8. Jun 26Vote explanation filed by Boquist.Senate
    9. Jun 26First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House of Representatives
    10. Jun 26Referred to The First Special Session of 2020.House of Representatives
    11. Jun 26Recommendation: Do pass.House of Representatives
    12. Jun 26Rules suspended. Second reading.House of Representatives
    13. Jun 26Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Marsh. Passed.House of Representatives
    14. Jun 26Vote explanation(s) filed by Leif, Moore-Green, Smith DB, Sollman.House of Representatives
    15. Jun 30President signed.Senate
    16. Jul 7Speaker signed.House of Representatives
    17. Jul 7Governor signed.Senate
    18. Jul 13Chapter 17, 2020 Laws.Senate
    19. Jul 13Effective date, September 25, 2020.Senate