Business, Transportation and Workforce Development

House Bill 3485 · Authorizes creation of affordable housing covenant restricting price, rental rate or occupancy to ensure adequate supply of rental and owner-occupied affordable housing for low or moderate income households.

Sent May 14, 2007 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 3527 · Defines "racing activity vehicle" for purposes of Oregon Vehicle Code.

Sent May 14, 2007 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2473 · Reduces required term of apprenticeship for limited journeyman sign electrician, limited journeyman stage electrician and Class A limited energy technician.

Sent May 10, 2007 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2475 · Allows Department of Consumer and Business Services, in consultation with Electrical and Elevator Board, to adopt rules regulating use of written request by licensed supervising electrician as authority to energize electrical installation.

Sent May 10, 2007 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2617 · Authorizes State Department of Agriculture to license one or more additional users of custom processing establishment, custom slaughtering establishment, meat seller establishment, nonslaughtering processing establishment, slaughterhouse, food establishment, milk processing plant, dairy products plant or bakery that is primarily licensed for operation by another person.

Sent May 8, 2007 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2168 · Provides that fee for temporary sales license issued by Oregon Liquor Control Commission is $50 per day.

Sent May 7, 2007 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2726 · Establishes state policy that state-funded research benefiting private enterprise must encourage economic development and job creation in Oregon.

Sent May 7, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 52 days

House Bill 3377 · Allows Department of Transportation to impose sanctions on vehicle dismantler for violation .

Sent May 7, 2007 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2036 · Allows Department of Transportation to issue group plate for group that promotes prevention of wildfires.

Sent May 3, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 56 days

House Bill 2853 · Prohibits person from acquiring land by adverse possession when land is owned or used by railroad.

Sent May 3, 2007 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2472 · Creates Task Force on Extending Washington County Commuter Rail to Salem.

Sent May 2, 2007 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate

House Bill 2654 · Directs Construction Contractors Board to adopt rules establishing continuing education system for all persons licensed by board.

Sent May 2, 2007 · Reported out after 37 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 3380 · Removes certain vehicles from definition of commercial motor vehicle.

Sent May 2, 2007 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2074 · Requires landscaping business license applicant to have at least one owner or managing employee licensed as landscape contractor who has completed courses and passed examination required by State Landscape Contractors Board.

Sent April 30, 2007 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2219 · Changes terminology regarding fees for electrician, boiler repair and plumbing licenses.

Sent April 30, 2007 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2390 · Directs Department of Transportation to provide for issuance of customized registration plates to recipients of Congressional Medal of Honor.

Sent April 30, 2007 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2902 · Allows issuance of fine not to exceed $720 for violation of maximum weight limits if vehicle could have qualified for variance permit at time of offense.

Sent April 30, 2007 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 3360 · Exempts tankless water heaters from boiler and pressure vessel laws.

Sent April 30, 2007 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2665 · Revises provisions governing condominiums and planned communities.

Sent April 26, 2007 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2666 · Revises provisions governing condominiums and planned communities.

Sent April 26, 2007 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 3353 · Eliminates pesticide applicator licensing exemption for persons engaged in maintenance of lawns, shrubs or gardens.

Sent April 24, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 65 days

Senate Bill 1045 · Directs employers that participate in enterprise zone program to report employment growth.

Sent April 24, 2007 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

House Bill 2486 · Provides that bond required by Oregon Liquor Control Commission cover taxes on sale or use of agricultural products used by wineries.

Sent April 19, 2007 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2490 · Allows escrow agents to disburse deposited earnest money based on agreement of parties that is executed after initial sales agreement.

Sent April 19, 2007 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 3354 · Changes parameters for electrical installations that may be made by landscaping business.

Sent April 19, 2007 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2119 · Prohibits display of registration plate on vehicle other than vehicle for which plate was issued or display of registration sticker that contains expiration date different from expiration date on vehicle registration records.

Sent April 17, 2007 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2487 · Allows shipment of wine or cider from licensed warehouse to retail licensee if shipment is made pursuant to sale by holder of grower sales privilege license or wholesale malt beverage and wine license or to person for personal use if certain conditions are met.

Sent April 12, 2007 · Reported out after 54 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2541 · Limits authority of city or county to impose business license tax on certain licensees of Real Estate Agency.

Sent April 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 77 days

House Bill 2792 · Provides that water utility mail notice of delinquency in water bill to property owners only if utility asserts that property owners are responsible for bill.

Sent April 12, 2007 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2941 · Removes requirement that motor vehicles subject to enforcement of express manufacturer's warranties be sold in this state.

Sent April 12, 2007 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2071 · Increases service charge that agents of State Marine Board may impose for issuing temporary permit to operate boat.

Sent April 9, 2007 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2438 · Removes requirement that vehicle dealer provide certain title information on disclosure notice given to purchaser of vehicle sold on consignment.

Sent April 9, 2007 · Reported out after 37 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2176 · Establishes responsibility of medical determination officer of Department of Transportation to issue determination of eligibility to operate motor vehicle by person with certain impairments.

Sent April 5, 2007 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2297 · Establishes speed limit of 15 miles per hour for narrow residential roadways .

Sent April 5, 2007 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2372 · Requires employers of 25 or more employees to provide unpaid rest periods to employees to express milk if providing rest periods does not cause undue hardship on operation of employer's business.

Sent April 5, 2007 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2538 · Requires State Landscape Contractors Board to establish continuing education requirement for landscape contractors.

Sent April 5, 2007 · Reported out after 54 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2567 · Requires tires with retractable studs to be allowed as traction tires under Oregon Transportation Commission rules.

Sent April 5, 2007 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2744 · Allows patrons of winery licensee to make wine if winemaking is conducted under direct supervision of licensee or employees of licensee.

Sent April 5, 2007 · Reported out after 43 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2053 · Modifies base on which fee imposed on electric companies to support Public Utility Commission operations is determined.

Sent April 3, 2007 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2751 · Permits insurer to issue liability insurance at preferred rate or premium to construction contractors without violating prohibition against fictitious groupings.

Sent April 3, 2007 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2107 · Requires construction contractor to notify Construction Contractors Board of certain judgments or arbitration awards against contractor.

Sent March 29, 2007 · Reported out after 61 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2437 · Requires person to complete education requirements within one year prior to submitting application for issuance of vehicle dealer certificate.

Sent March 29, 2007 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2470 · Makes livestock district and open range laws inapplicable to some bovine animals.

Sent March 29, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 91 days

House Bill 2314 · Permits public body or person using private collection agency to collect debt to add fee in amount that in whole or in part compensates public body or person for fee charged by private collection agency.

Sent March 27, 2007 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2096 · Authorizes formation of manufactured dwelling park nonprofit cooperatives.

Sent March 22, 2007 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2446 · Authorizes placement of video lottery game terminals in establishments holding brewery-public house license issued by Oregon Liquor Control Commission.

Sent March 22, 2007 · Reported out after 62 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2456 · Prohibits use of school buses manufactured before April 1, 1977.

Sent March 22, 2007 · Reported out after 68 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2520 · Modifies definition of Class II all-terrain vehicle.

Sent March 16, 2007 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 993 · Funds JOBS Plus Program by diverting portion of unemployment insurance taxes each calendar quarter to Oregon JOBS Plus Unemployment Wage Fund.

Sent March 16, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 104 days

Senate Bill 1020 · Repeals laws prohibiting person from engaging in both wholesale and retail sales of alcoholic beverages.

Sent March 16, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 104 days

Senate Bill 1021 · Defines "fuel-efficient vehicle." Decreases vehicle registration fee for fuel-efficient vehicle.

Sent March 16, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 104 days

Senate Bill 1022 · Revises tollway statutes.

Sent March 16, 2007 · Reported out after 38 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 603 · Changes requirement that one-third of directors of domestic insurer be residents of this state to requirement that one-quarter of directors be residents of this state.

Sent March 15, 2007 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 947 · Directs Oregon Transportation Commission to adopt standards for posting signs that will provide directional information to any accredited university or college in Oregon.

Sent March 15, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 104 days

Senate Bill 963 · Increases allocation of highway fund moneys for footpaths and bicycle trails.

Sent March 15, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 105 days

Senate Bill 965 · Requires lenders involved in residential property nontraditional mortgage products to ensure loan terms and underwriting standards for products and consider borrower's repayment capacity and risk mitigation factors.

Sent March 15, 2007 · Reported out after 54 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 969 · Deregulates services provided by telecommunications utilities.

Sent March 15, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 105 days

Senate Bill 979 · Requires Director of Department of Consumer and Business Services to annually identify building materials excluded from construction contractor insurance coverage.

Sent March 15, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 105 days

Senate Bill 980 · Requires Director of Department of Consumer and Business Services to amend state building code to prohibit installation of synthetic stucco in residential structures.

Sent March 15, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 105 days

Senate Bill 982 · Provides definition of "telecommunications" and modifies definition of "telecommunications service" for purpose of laws governing regulation of telecommunications.

Sent March 15, 2007 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 984 · Adds loans made to finance construction, development or acquisition of manufactured dwelling parks to loans eligible for affordable housing tax credit.

Sent March 15, 2007 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 987 · Prohibits restaurants and mobile units from storing, using, preparing, distributing or offering food containing artificial trans fat.

Sent March 15, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 105 days

Senate Bill 1023 · Authorizes credit union or federal credit union that meets certain criteria to serve as custodian bank, depository bank or pool manager for public funds.

Sent March 15, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 105 days

Senate Bill 1024 · Decreases weight of motor vehicle from less than 10,000 pounds to less than 8,000 pounds for purposes of registration, requiring vehicle to remain in right lane and requiring vehicle to be equipped with safety belts.

Sent March 15, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 105 days

Senate Bill 1026 · Prohibits refiner from operating as company operated stations more than one-quarter of service stations refiner owns in state.

Sent March 15, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 105 days

Senate Bill 1027 · Establishes Hood River Waterfront Employment Project Fund.

Sent March 15, 2007 · Reported out after 40 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 941 · Reduces fee collected by Secretary of State for document filing as part of secretary's business registry functions from $50 to $20.

Sent March 14, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 106 days

Senate Bill 943 · Directs Department of Transportation to construct limited access highway between Port of Coos Bay and Ontario.

Sent March 14, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 106 days

Senate Bill 828 · Requires that operator of or individual in charge of certain mass transit equipment or facilities owned or operated by Tri-Met contact 9-1-1 emergency reporting system before contacting mass transit system dispatch operator when emergency arises.

Sent March 13, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 107 days

Senate Bill 829 · Requires Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon to commission independent study to make findings and recommendations regarding pedestrian crossing safety.

Sent March 13, 2007 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2075 · Corrects erroneous terminology in landscaping statutes.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2079 · Requires Oregon Board of Accountancy to establish by rule requirements for public accountancy experience for person taking examination for licensure as public accountant.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2109 · Divides content of existing construction contractor statute into smaller statutes.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2117 · Changes terminology regarding individuals and businesses performing landscaping services.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Reported out after 78 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2169 · Eliminates prorated license fee for licenses that are issued by Oregon Liquor Control Commission for less than full year.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2170 · Allows Oregon Liquor Control Commission to issue temporary letter of authority for period not to exceed 180 days to any license applicant.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

House Bill 2580 · Abolishes Western Oregon Onion Commission.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 24 · Directs moneys received from civil penalties imposed by Board of Boiler Rules to use for administration and enforcement of laws governing boilers and pressure vessels.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

Senate Bill 25 · Allows jurisdiction to operate photo radar in highway work zone.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

Senate Bill 663 · Creates Task Force on Viatical Settlements with members appointed by President of Senate, Speaker of House of Representatives, Director of Department of Consumer and Business Services and Attorney General.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

Senate Bill 785 · Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds for financing transportation improvement projects.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

Senate Bill 789 · Directs Department of Transportation to issue Share the Road registration plates.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Reported out after 57 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 807 · Directs Economic and Community Development Department to establish program to allow rural airport in State of Oregon, with approval of all cities, counties and other local property taxing jurisdictions within which district exists, and to create airport tax increment financing district in which up to 50 percent of incremental tax revenues generated by commercial and industrial development or expansion can be used to pay for airport-related infrastructure and services for period of up to 25 years

Sent March 12, 2007 · Reported out after 50 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 827 · Establishes Urban Growth Boundary Expansion Area Revolving Loan Fund.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Reported out after 38 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 837 · Requires landlord who terminates rental agreements in order to close manufactured dwelling park to make payments to tenants and to city or county where park is located.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

Senate Bill 839 · Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Housing and Community Services Department for purposes of Mobile Home Parks Purchase Account.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

Senate Bill 848 · Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds to finance Tri-Met conversion from diesel-fueled mass transit fleet to fleet of higher-efficiency, lower-emission vehicles.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

Senate Bill 855 · Requires Department of Transportation to allocate specified amount from State Highway Fund to counties affected by loss of funding due to expiration of Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 if department determines federal government has not reauthorized Act or approved another source of funding for affected counties.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Reported out after 51 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 863 · Prohibits caller from using automatic dialing and announcing device unless device disconnects within 10 seconds after subscriber terminates call.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Reported out after 60 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 877 · Establishes Department of Transportation Contract Review Board.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

Senate Bill 882 · Allows manufacturer or wholesaler of alcoholic beverages to enter into agreement with retail licensee that provides for delayed payment for alcoholic beverages, after delivery, by check or electronic fund transfer.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

Senate Bill 894 · Allows Public Utility Commission to adopt rules to conform universal service fund to federal law and related rules to extent that commission determines is appropriate.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 896 · Requires licensed general contractor for new residential structure to supply listing of subcontractors and material suppliers for structure and listing of major components and systems used in structure.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

Senate Bill 897 · Limits time within which recipient of untimely secondary notice of residential construction defect may request to conduct visual examination or conduct inspection of residence.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

Senate Bill 899 · Prohibits Oregon Transportation Commission from reducing highway capacity except when safety requires reduction.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

Senate Bill 927 · Reduces minimum required insurance amount for construction contractors and inspectors.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

Senate Bill 21 · Authorizes State Treasurer, at request of Economic and Community Development Department, to issue lottery bonds for payment of expenses of Coos Bay Channel Project.

Sent March 7, 2007 · Reported out after 47 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 716 · Creates "Wheelchair User Only" accessible parking space.

Sent March 7, 2007 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 734 · Permits institution or Oregon stock savings bank to issue stock to directors, officers or employees of institution or Oregon stock savings bank without requiring full payment for stock before issuance.

Sent March 7, 2007 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 745 · Authorizes Department of Transportation to issue revenue bonds for purpose of constructing, repairing and improving bridges spanning Columbia River that are part of Interstate Highway 5.

Sent March 7, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 113 days

Senate Bill 783 · Requires business firms receiving enterprise zone property tax exemptions, and contractors working for firms that receive enterprise zone property tax exemptions, to meet wage, safety and employment standards.

Sent March 7, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 113 days

Senate Bill 784 · Authorizes issuance of bonds for transportation improvement projects.

Sent March 7, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 113 days

House Bill 2072 · Repeals sunset on changes regarding reciprocity for ocean charter vessel and outfitting and guiding licensees of other states.

Sent March 5, 2007 · Reported out after 51 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2269 · Authorizes issuance of Highway User Tax Bonds to finance certain projects chosen by Oregon Transportation Commission.

Sent March 5, 2007 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the Senate

House Bill 2271 · Revises definition of "registration weight" to include loaded weight.

Sent March 5, 2007 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2275 · Requires operators and passengers of privately owned commercial vehicles to use safety belts if vehicle is designed or used primarily for transportation of property.

Sent March 5, 2007 · Reported out after 64 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 17 · Establishes payment obligation for manufactured dwelling park landlord closing manufactured dwelling park or portion of park.

Sent March 5, 2007 · Reported out after 60 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 709 · Allows Travel Information Council to issue tourist oriented directional signs to community service organizations and religious institutions.

Sent March 5, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 115 days

Senate Bill 728 · Repeals sunset on provisions allowing persons with limited vision to operate motor vehicles under specified circumstances.

Sent March 5, 2007 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 744 · Requires Department of Transportation to replace word "Oregon" with Internet address "www.traveloregon.com" on registration plates other than salmon, cultural or Crater Lake National Park registration plates.

Sent March 5, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 115 days

Senate Bill 746 · Establishes maximum fees State Mortuary and Cemetery Board may charge exempt operating cemetery for certificate of authority and registration of principals.

Sent March 5, 2007 · Reported out after 44 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 748 · Allows certified public accountants or public accounting firms licensed out of state to prepare, advise or assist in preparation of tax returns without authorization by Oregon Board of Accountancy.

Sent March 5, 2007 · Reported out after 37 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 763 · Transfers duties, functions and powers of Construction Contractors Board to Department of Consumer and Business Services.

Sent March 5, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 115 days

Senate Bill 782 · Allocates moneys from Administrative Services Economic Development Fund to Oregon Department of Administrative Services for science and technology partnership program.

Sent March 5, 2007 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the Senate

House Bill 2405 · Expands scope of Department of Consumer and Business Services electronic building codes information system.

Sent February 28, 2007 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 645 · Allows local government to enact or adopt regulation to prohibit unauthorized appropriation of shopping cart from business premises of person that owns shopping cart.

Sent February 28, 2007 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 657 · Limits public utilities that are subject to certain tax reporting requirements and automatic rate adjustments when amounts of taxes assumed in rates of public utility exceed actual taxes paid by public utility.

Sent February 28, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 120 days

Senate Bill 673 · Allows real estate broker or principal real estate broker to pay share of commission to principal of real estate transaction.

Sent February 28, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 120 days

Senate Bill 687 · Exempts from application of Insurance Code persons arranging for transportation of or transporting human remains.

Sent February 28, 2007 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 613 · Requires that written instrument assigning mortgage or trust deed and presented to county clerk for recording show name and address of assignee.

Sent February 26, 2007 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 625 · Modifies value of county land eligible to be sold by private sale.

Sent February 26, 2007 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 633 · Requires motor vehicle liability policy that covers taxicab to provide personal injury protection benefits.

Sent February 26, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 122 days

Senate Bill 636 · Revises definitions applicable to residential landlord-tenant laws.

Sent February 26, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 122 days

House Bill 2164 · Allows holder of winery license to sell malt beverages under special events winery license.

Sent February 22, 2007 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2268 · Exempts certain drivers who operate school buses that are not transporting students from school bus endorsement requirements.

Sent February 22, 2007 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2309 · Requires creation of contractor bond requirement alternatives for nonprofit organizations rehabilitating illegal drug manufacturing sites.

Sent February 22, 2007 · Reported out after 74 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2444 · Abolishes Oregon Bartlett Pear Commission.

Sent February 22, 2007 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2449 · Designates Columbia Gorge Discovery Center as Oregon Ice Age Museum.

Sent February 22, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 126 days

Senate Bill 542 · Requires city or county to prepare and review economic impact report before approving or disapproving application for permit to construct retail building larger than 100,000 gross square feet.

Sent February 19, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 129 days

House Bill 2165 · Defines cider for purposes of Liquor Control Act to include only beverages that contain not more than seven percent of alcohol by volume.

Sent February 16, 2007 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 557 · Directs Department of Transportation to issue Gold Star Family registration plates to family members of person killed during active service in Armed Forces of United States.

Sent February 16, 2007 · Reported out after 74 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 567 · Permits authority to declare vehicle with gross weight of 26,000 pounds or less and parked on freeway within city limits at any time hazard or obstruction for purposes of custody and removal of vehicle.

Sent February 16, 2007 · Reported out after 61 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 592 · Authorizes Director of Department of Consumer and Business Services to set by rule filing fee for credit union articles of incorporation and bylaws.

Sent February 16, 2007 · Reported out after 60 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 593 · Allows person providing ambulance services to claim refund of motor vehicle fuel tax.

Sent February 16, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 132 days

Senate Bill 594 · Requires permit for use of studded tires.

Sent February 16, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 132 days

Senate Bill 579 · Allows Oregon Growth Account to be invested in emerging growth businesses that are not in traded sector industries.

Sent February 15, 2007 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 580 · Directs Oregon Innovation Council to establish signature research center focused on renewable energy, biologically based products and other emerging sustainable products or services.

Sent February 15, 2007 · Reported out after 22 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 581 · Allocates moneys from Administrative Services Economic Development Fund to Oregon Innovation Council for Oregon Innovation Fund for specified purposes.

Sent February 15, 2007 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the Senate

House Bill 2076 · Allows State Landscape Contractors Board to issue probationary landscape contractor licenses.

Sent February 14, 2007 · Reported out after 40 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2091 · Modifies certain fees charged by Secretary of State.

Sent February 14, 2007 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2111 · Requires that construction contracting business owner claiming status as responsible managing individual exercise management or supervisory authority over construction activities of business.

Sent February 14, 2007 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2267 · Allows renewal of instruction driver permit.

Sent February 14, 2007 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2274 · Eliminates sunset on law that doubles fines for traffic offenses committed in safety corridors.

Sent February 14, 2007 · Reported out after 40 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2279 · Corrects name of fund from which net receipts of video lottery games are transferred to counties for economic development activities.

Sent February 14, 2007 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2292 · Eliminates sunset on State Department of Agriculture power to review, approve and disapprove plans and projects of commodity commissions.

Sent February 14, 2007 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 539 · Provides that Public Utility Commission has primary responsibility for resolving customer complaints relating to services that are functional equivalent of telecommunications services or that may be substituted for telecommunications services.

Sent February 14, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 134 days

Senate Bill 543 · Requires homeowners association and association of condominium unit owners to deposit assessments in federally insured bank account.

Sent February 14, 2007 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 545 · Modifies requirements for licensure by reciprocity as funeral service practitioner or embalmer.

Sent February 14, 2007 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 551 · Requires all boats that carry passengers for hire to require each person on board to wear personal flotation device when crossing ocean sand bar or other obstacle that exists between open sea and harbor entrance.

Sent February 14, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 134 days

Senate Bill 566 · Creates Joint Interim Committee on Transportation.

Sent February 14, 2007 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 574 · Requires every applicant for motorcycle endorsement to successfully complete motorcycle rider education course before Department of Transportation may issue endorsement.

Sent February 14, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 134 days

Senate Bill 577 · Permits Economic and Community Development Department to expend moneys from Special Public Works Fund to provide matching funds for federal grants for telecommunications infrastructure projects.

Sent February 14, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 134 days

Senate Bill 482 · Modifies form requiring escrow agent to hold compensation due real estate broker.

Sent February 12, 2007 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 492 · Renames Oregon State Boxing and Wrestling Commission as Oregon State Athletic Commission.

Sent February 12, 2007 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 502 · Repeals laws relating to required contracts between suppliers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages.

Sent February 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 136 days

Senate Bill 461 · Increases amount to be collected from retail electricity consumers for low-income electric bill payment assistance.

Sent February 5, 2007 · Reported out after 64 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 467 · Creates licensing system for landscape maintenance businesses and landscape maintenance contractors.

Sent February 5, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 143 days

Senate Bill 469 · Prohibits construction or operation of tollway project on existing highways.

Sent February 5, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 143 days

Senate Bill 465 · Expands ability of employer to prohibit use of medical marijuana in workplace.

Sent February 2, 2007 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 466 · Allows cooperative, other than telecommunications cooperative or electric cooperative, to have one or more directors who are not members or representatives of members that are not natural persons, if authorized by bylaws of cooperative.

Sent February 2, 2007 · Reported out after 40 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 470 · Directs Economic and Community Development Department to establish and administer grant program for purpose of improving Oregon Internet exchange accessibility, capacity and connectivity and expanding Oregon web-hosting capabilities.

Sent February 2, 2007 · Reported out after 49 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 424 · Prohibits state agency or program from expending funds to implement Real ID Act of 2005 unless federal funds are received by state to cover estimated costs and certain other conditions are met by Department of Transportation.

Sent January 29, 2007 · Reported out after 102 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 425 · Changes mandatory state commodity assessment on beef to permissive assessment.

Sent January 29, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 150 days

Senate Bill 440 · Expands information to be included on manufactured structure ownership documents issued on or after effective date of Act.

Sent January 29, 2007 · Reported out after 45 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 443 · Sets conditions and process for establishing public corporation to negotiate for purchase of investor-owned utility if purchase of controlling interest in utility is proposed.

Sent January 29, 2007 · Reported out after 112 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 449 · Removes tenancy in common or other undivided estate from definition of "security" when interests are owned by at least two but not more than 35 owners and when management agreement for rental real property subject to ownership interests contains certain terms.

Sent January 29, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 150 days

Senate Bill 451 · Allows distillery licensee to hold full on-premises sales licenses.

Sent January 29, 2007 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 254 · Modifies amount of reimbursement owed to provider of personal injury protection benefits when total benefits exceed damages.

Sent January 19, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 160 days

Senate Bill 255 · Provides that if motor vehicle liability insurer does not request reimbursement for recovery of personal injury protection payments from other insurer, insurer may recover payments only through lien process or subrogation.

Sent January 19, 2007 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 256 · Establishes requirements, unless parties agree otherwise, for motor vehicle liability arbitration proceedings.

Sent January 19, 2007 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 294 · Expands ability of employer to prohibit use of medical marijuana in workplace.

Sent January 19, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 160 days

Senate Bill 324 · Reorganizes Real Estate Agency.

Sent January 19, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 160 days

Senate Bill 386 · Allows operators of motorcycles or mopeds to pass vehicles in same lane during traffic slowdowns.

Sent January 19, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 160 days

Senate Bill 397 · Requires certain school officials to notify Department of Transportation when person who is at least 15 years of age and under 18 years of age withdraws from school.

Sent January 19, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 160 days

Senate Bill 418 · Eliminates limits on public purpose charge that may be collected from certain aluminum plants and from retail electricity consumers with loads greater than one average megawatt.

Sent January 19, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 160 days

Senate Bill 350 · Modifies administrative provisions for economic and community development.

Sent January 18, 2007 · Reported out after 104 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 383 · Requires person that operates service station, business or other place for purpose of retailing and delivering gasoline, diesel or other fuel into tanks of motor vehicles to sell only in whole cents.

Sent January 18, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 161 days

Senate Bill 385 · Requires motor trucks weighing 26,000 pounds or less and used for commercial delivery of packages and property to be equipped with forward crossview mirrors.

Sent January 18, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 161 days

Senate Bill 185 · Directs Oregon Innovation Council to establish signature research center focused on renewable energy, biologically based products and other emerging sustainable products or services.

Sent January 17, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 162 days

Senate Bill 219 · Permits Employment Department to provide confidential information to Department of Transportation for purposes relating to collection of debts, including taxes, by Department of Transportation.

Sent January 17, 2007 · Reported out after 54 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 220 · Authorizes Department of Transportation to issue distraint warrants to collect liquidated and delinquent debts.

Sent January 17, 2007 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 225 · Establishes Passenger Rail Transportation Account.

Sent January 17, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 162 days

Senate Bill 295 · Allows Department of Transportation to retain certain documents presented or submitted to department.

Sent January 17, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 162 days

Senate Bill 605 · Makes person engaged in business of cleaning or servicing chimneys subject to licensure as construction contractor.

Sent January 17, 2007 · Reported out after 40 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 85 · Makes public bodies providing electricity or communication services subject to utility attachment regulation.

Sent January 15, 2007 · Reported out after 72 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 90 · Increases bond amount required of persons applying for issuance or renewal of contractor license.

Sent January 15, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 164 days

Senate Bill 91 · Requires construction contractor to immediately notify Construction Contractors Board of changes in identity, name or address of partners, joint venturers, owners, officers, managers, members, trustees or other persons controlling contractor and of responsible managing individuals for contractor.

Sent January 15, 2007 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 92 · Requires that written contract for residential construction projects in excess of $2,000 meet minimum standards established by Construction Contractors Board by rule.

Sent January 15, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 164 days

Senate Bill 93 · Disqualifies construction contractors, owners and officers from obtaining new contractor license for one year following revocation of license.

Sent January 15, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 164 days

Senate Bill 94 · Revises terminology pertaining to Construction Contractors Board dispute resolution.

Sent January 15, 2007 · Reported out after 72 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 95 · Establishes fee for issuance of initial home inspector certificate.

Sent January 15, 2007 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 96 · Increases competency testing fees charged to applicants for home inspector certification.

Sent January 15, 2007 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 97 · Requires construction contractor to retain written evidence that contractor timely delivered consumer notification form to owner of residential structure.

Sent January 15, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 164 days

Senate Bill 117 · Expands state no call program and regulation of unlawful telephone solicitations to include all telephone customers of telecommunications companies.

Sent January 15, 2007 · Reported out after 105 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 192 · Expands list of building trade law violations qualifying as grounds for sanctions against construction contractor license.

Sent January 15, 2007 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 193 · Makes certain boilers and pressure vessels in single family dwellings subject to municipal building inspection programs.

Sent January 15, 2007 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 221 · Specifies that exemption from certain state motor carrier regulations does not constitute exemption from federal motor carrier safety regulations.

Sent January 15, 2007 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 222 · Removes requirement that weight receipt or temporary pass identifying motor carrier be carried in motor vehicle.

Sent January 15, 2007 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 223 · Allows certain vehicles to exceed weight limitations when vehicle is equipped with idle reduction system.

Sent January 15, 2007 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 224 · Repeals statute requiring qualifications of railroad inspectors.

Sent January 15, 2007 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 49 · Prohibits operation of all-terrain vehicles by persons under 12 years of age.

Sent January 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 167 days

Senate Bill 62 · Specifies grounds for which claim may be filed against landscaping business bond.

Sent January 12, 2007 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 63 · Requires applicant for issuance or renewal of landscape contractor or landscape business license to notify State Landscape Contractors Board of any unpaid court judgment, arbitration award or administrative agency final order that requires applicant to pay damages arising out of performance of, or contract for, landscaping work.

Sent January 12, 2007 · Reported out after 61 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 101 · Phases in, beginning January 1, 2009, modified requirements, prohibitions and penalties for operation of Class I and Class III all-terrain vehicles on public lands.

Sent January 12, 2007 · Reported out after 109 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 150 · Creates Mezzanine Financing Fund to provide credit enhancement to financial organizations and financing to Oregon businesses.

Sent January 12, 2007 · Reported out after 70 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 151 · Extends sunset date for enterprise zone program from June 30, 2009, to June 30, 2013.

Sent January 12, 2007 · Reported out after 88 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 68 · Makes conduct that interferes with reporting of certain acts to Oregon Board of Accountancy or with cooperation with board during investigation basis for discipline of licensee.

Sent January 11, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 168 days

Senate Bill 86 · Authorizes Public Utility Commission to assume primary responsibility for resolving consumer complaints relating to consumer authorization for telecommunications services charges and related charges.

Sent January 11, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 168 days

Senate Bill 88 · Extends sunset on continuing education requirement for renewal of water well constructor's license and on Well Constructors Continuing Education Committee .

Sent January 11, 2007 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 139 · Requires person operating public use airport to provide notice of permanent closure.

Sent January 11, 2007 · Reported out after 43 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 166 · Directs Real Estate Agency to establish optional procedure for specified real estate licensees to disburse from client trust accounts disputed funds held in relation to sale, exchange or purchase of real estate.

Sent January 11, 2007 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 167 · Clarifies authority of Real Estate Agency to issue real estate licenses only to individuals.

Sent January 11, 2007 · Reported out after 71 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 168 · Authorizes Real Estate Commissioner to allow late renewal of expired escrow agent license.

Sent January 11, 2007 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 182 · Authorizes Oregon Board of Accountancy to grant extension of time for business organizations of certified public accountants or public accountants to comply with ownership requirement for registration with board.

Sent January 11, 2007 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law