Judiciary

Senate Bill 225 · Requires court to issue notice to Department of Transportation for department to suspend license of person at least 13 years of age and less than 21 years of age when person is cited for attempting to purchase, purchasing or acquiring alcoholic beverages and fails to appear in court.

Sent April 29, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 262 · Allows Chief Judge of Court of Appeals to order that department of appellate judges consist of two judges unless third judge is necessary to break tie vote.

Sent April 29, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 306 · Modifies law allowing award of attorney fees in small tort actions.

Sent April 29, 2009 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 389 · Precludes court from imposing less than presumptive sentence when sentencing certain repeat offenders.

Sent April 29, 2009 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 601 · Authorizes Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots to issue subpoenas for investigatory purposes and to enter premises, ships and other facilities to conduct investigations.

Sent April 29, 2009 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 87 · Requires health care provider to cooperate with district medical examiner investigating deaths.

Sent April 22, 2009 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 3478 · Prohibits reduction in sentence or release from custody that would cause person to serve less than 80 percent of original term of imprisonment.

Sent April 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 74 days

House Bill 3474 · Increases processing fee chargeable to employee by employer for garnishments of employee's wages.

Sent April 13, 2009 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 298 · Prohibits court and animal care agency from placing forfeited animal in same household as person from whom animal was forfeited.

Sent April 8, 2009 · Reported out after 40 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 299 · Prohibits person convicted of sexual assault of animal, animal fighting, dogfighting or cockfighting from possessing domestic animals for specified periods of time.

Sent April 8, 2009 · Reported out after 54 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 561 · Establishes rules for conflict of laws in tort claims and certain other noncontractual claims.

Sent April 3, 2009 · Reported out after 47 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 238 · Enacts Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.

Sent March 30, 2009 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 314 · Requires drivers and occupants to immediately give notice to police officer after vehicle accident under certain circumstances.

Sent March 30, 2009 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 356 · Revises laws relating to civil forfeiture.

Sent March 30, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 371 · Revises Oregon Uniform Trust Code.

Sent March 30, 2009 · Reported out after 51 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 373 · Provides that obligor and obligee under support order may bring civil action for damages against employer or other person who withholds money under order to withhold, but who fails to pay withheld amounts within time allowed by law.

Sent March 30, 2009 · Reported out after 58 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 380 · Provides that witness in criminal proceeding may not appear before jury by simultaneous electronic transmission without written consent of parties and agreement of court.

Sent March 30, 2009 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 404 · Repeals statutes that impose liability on plaintiff's attorney for costs awarded to defendant when plaintiff resides out of state or is foreign corporation.

Sent March 30, 2009 · Reported out after 51 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 558 · Conforms Oregon law to changes in Articles 1 and 7 of Uniform Commercial Code.

Sent March 30, 2009 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 89 · Exempts person authorized to possess explosives under license or permit issued by Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives from requirement to obtain registration with State Fire Marshal.

Sent March 26, 2009 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 214 · Authorizes Attorney General to compel distributor to produce information or provide testimony concerning cigarette manufacture and distribution.

Sent March 20, 2009 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 398 · Modifies crime of animal abandonment to include abandonment of equines.

Sent March 20, 2009 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 559 · Modifies proof required for motion to intervene in juvenile court proceeding.

Sent March 20, 2009 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 562 · Adds two members to Oregon Law Commission.

Sent March 20, 2009 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 3292 · Establishes Insurance Surcharge Public Safety Fund.

Sent March 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 103 days

House Bill 3299 · Modifies theft in first degree to include theft of agricultural property from land designated for farm use.

Sent March 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 103 days

House Bill 3342 · Provides that person found guilty except for insanity of aggravated murder, murder or certain person felonies must be sentenced to legal custody of Department of Corrections.

Sent March 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 103 days

House Bill 3343 · Establishes penalties for Oregon Liquor Control Commission licensee, or employee of licensee, committing offense of selling or making alcoholic liquor available to person under age of 21 years.

Sent March 18, 2009 · Reported out after 44 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 3344 · Provides that provisions on tolling of statutes of limitation by reason of minority or insanity apply to actions mentioned in specified statutes.

Sent March 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 103 days

House Bill 3354 · Requires that one-half of traffic fine be paid to city if traffic offense committed within city but prosecuted in circuit court as result of felony discovered during traffic stop.

Sent March 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 103 days

House Bill 3394 · Modifies provisions related to training, licensure and certification of private security professionals.

Sent March 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 103 days

House Bill 3396 · Directs district attorney to consider servicemember's traumatic brain injury or mental disorder as factor in determining eligibility for diversion.

Sent March 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 103 days

House Bill 3421 · Requires Department of Corrections to give preference in contracting for certain services to federally qualified health center.

Sent March 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 103 days

House Bill 3428 · Requires driver license or identification card issued by Department of Transportation to indicate that person may not purchase alcoholic liquor if person is convicted at least two times of driving while under influence of intoxicants.

Sent March 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 103 days

House Bill 3165 · Requires state agency using inmate labor to report to Legislative Assembly regarding use of inmate labor.

Sent March 17, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 104 days

House Bill 3189 · Establishes maximum withholding limit of 25 percent of obligor's disposable monthly income when obligor's disposable monthly income falls below federal poverty level.

Sent March 17, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 104 days

House Bill 3070 · Authorizes universities under control of State Board of Higher Education, Oregon Health and Science University and boards of education of community college districts to commission public safety officers.

Sent March 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 105 days

House Bill 3071 · Requires State Board of Higher Education to authorize each institution under its control to commission special campus security officers.

Sent March 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 105 days

House Bill 3092 · Creates crime of insurance fraud.

Sent March 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 105 days

House Bill 3094 · Changes sunset date on conditional exemption from disclosure of public records that set forth name, home address or professional location of person engaged in, or providing goods and services for, medical research at Oregon Health and Science University that is conducted on animals other than rodents.

Sent March 16, 2009 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 3191 · Establishes Oregon Retired Senior Volunteer Program within Department of State Police.

Sent March 16, 2009 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 3215 · Requires employers to verify immigration status of employees hired after January 1, 2009.

Sent March 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 105 days

House Bill 3264 · Authorizes State Court Administrator to implement pilot program in one circuit court based on Hawaii's Opportunity Probation with Enforcement program for purpose of evaluating program's effectiveness in decreasing drug abuse, increasing compliance with terms of probation and reducing recidivism.

Sent March 16, 2009 · Reported out after 49 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 3271 · Increases penalty for crime of harassment, under certain circumstances, to maximum of one year's imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.

Sent March 16, 2009 · Reported out after 45 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 3364 · Authorizes State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision or county sheriff to release inmate to custody of United States Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement under certain circumstances.

Sent March 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 105 days

House Bill 3402 · Establishes state policy and creates rebuttable presumption in child custody cases that joint legal custody and joint physical custody are in best interests of children.

Sent March 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 105 days

House Bill 3435 · Prohibits state government from employing individual who is not legal resident or does not have legal authorization to work.

Sent March 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 105 days

House Bill 3439 · Authorizes State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision or county sheriff to release inmate to custody of United States Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement under certain circumstances.

Sent March 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 105 days

House Bill 3440 · Requires county to verify immigration status of person incarcerated in county correctional facility.

Sent March 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 105 days

House Bill 3460 · Allows district school board or district superintendent of school district to establish law enforcement agency and to commission persons as peace officers.

Sent March 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 105 days

Senate Bill 280 · Increases maximum penalty for crime of participation in cockfighting to five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.

Sent March 16, 2009 · Reported out after 72 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 3202 · Exempts from disclosure under public records law audio recording of voice of caller to 9-1-1 emergency center unless public interest requires disclosure.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

House Bill 3218 · Directs Department of Corrections to establish on-the-job training program for ex-offenders.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Reported out after 34 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 3220 · Establishes standards and procedures for determining fitness of youth to proceed on delinquency petition.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Reported out after 45 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 3233 · Provides for annual adjustment of judges' salaries based on Consumer Price Index.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

House Bill 3245 · Establishes custodial responsibilities and requirements for financial accounts created for benefit of minors.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

House Bill 3280 · Directs court to award certain damages in action involving false statement of material fact relating to candidate, political committee or measure.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

House Bill 3310 · Precludes court from entering judgment of conviction less than 72 hours after defendant tenders plea of guilty or no contest, unless trial is scheduled within 72-hour period.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

House Bill 3314 · Adds sexual misconduct to definition of "abuse" for purposes of mandatory child reporting statutes.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

House Bill 3338 · Provides exception to rebuttable presumption that both spouses contribute equally to acquisition of property for certain property that is separately titled and held continuously by one spouse.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

House Bill 3341 · Modifies ability of court to impose less than mandatory minimum sentence for certain offenses under certain circumstances.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

House Bill 3348 · Authorizes special agents employed by Governor to apply for search warrants and sign judge's name on duplicate original warrant.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 3350 · Authorizes prosecution for failure to report as sex offender in county where defendant is apprehended or last registered, if county where offense was committed cannot be determined.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

House Bill 3371 · Creates Task Force on Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

House Bill 3399 · Creates crime of vehicular homicide.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

House Bill 3423 · Modifies offenses for which person must report as sex offender.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

House Bill 3424 · Shields person making report of child pornography found on electronic device from civil and criminal liability for report.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

House Bill 3456 · Creates defense to criminal conduct if defendant was involuntarily intoxicated.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

Senate Bill 218 · Modifies procedures, eligibility and award amounts for crime victims' compensation program benefits.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Reported out after 60 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 242 · Creates procedures for pleading and proving previous convictions in criminal cases.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 243 · Provides procedures applicable to motions in arrest of judgment in criminal actions.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 464 · Prohibits person from using or attempting to use name of recording group to advertise or promote performance featuring group other than recording group.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 3111 · Prohibits award of attorney fees and court costs to prevailing defendant in civil action brought by private party unless court finds that plaintiff had no objectively reasonable basis for bringing action or asserting ground for appeal.

Sent March 12, 2009 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 3157 · Permits juvenile director oversight committee to coordinate juvenile detention facilities when agreement exists between units of local government.

Sent March 12, 2009 · Reported out after 43 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 3167 · Limits punitive damages in civil action to amount not to exceed three times amount of economic and noneconomic damages awarded to plaintiff in action.

Sent March 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 109 days

House Bill 3168 · Limits punitive damages in civil action to amount not to exceed three times amount of economic and noneconomic damages awarded to plaintiff in action.

Sent March 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 109 days

House Bill 3169 · Provides that individual who brings action to recover damages for ascertainable loss of money or property resulting from unlawful practice must prove actual damages measured by difference between amount paid for good or service and market value of good or service received.

Sent March 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 109 days

House Bill 3170 · Prohibits construing statute as creating statutory cause of action unless Legislative Assembly has by law specifically authorized bringing of civil action for violation.

Sent March 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 109 days

House Bill 3171 · Provides that judge or clerk of court may not defer jury service for person more than once unless person seeks deferral for good cause.

Sent March 12, 2009 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 3179 · Provides that person who is legally present in any place is not liable for failing to retreat from attacker.

Sent March 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 109 days

House Bill 3188 · Allows court to consider fault in awarding spousal support in dissolution of marriage.

Sent March 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 109 days

House Bill 3194 · Includes prior juvenile adjudications for driving while under influence of intoxicants as predicates for felony enhancement.

Sent March 12, 2009 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 3200 · Creates crimes of drug-induced homicide and drug-induced assault.

Sent March 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 109 days

House Bill 3263 · Extends statutes of limitations for certain sex crimes if defendant is identified on basis of DNA sample comparisons.

Sent March 12, 2009 · Reported out after 40 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 3295 · Requires that diversion program for persons under 18 years of age alleged to have driven under influence of intoxicants include prohibition on use of intoxicants during participation in program.

Sent March 12, 2009 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 3315 · Creates income tax credit for private correctional facilities.

Sent March 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 109 days

Senate Bill 106 · Allows Oregon Youth Authority to award funds under competitive process to federally recognized Indian tribes in Oregon to reduce juvenile delinquency and protect public.

Sent March 12, 2009 · Reported out after 57 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 3026 · Modifies circumstances under which motor vehicle used in drive-by shooting is subject to civil forfeiture.

Sent March 11, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 110 days

House Bill 3034 · Requires deposit of five percent of security amount, but not less than $5, in cases of security release.

Sent March 11, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 110 days

House Bill 3035 · Requires supervising agency to determine if supervised person is predatory sex offender.

Sent March 11, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 110 days

House Bill 3051 · Makes valid chemical analysis of person's urine admissible at trial as evidence of whether person was driving while under influence of intoxicants.

Sent March 11, 2009 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 3066 · Authorizes court to require person who violates restraining order to wear global positioning system tracking device that notifies petitioner and law enforcement agencies if person enters any area that court has prohibited person from entering.

Sent March 11, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 110 days

House Bill 3077 · Establishes new elective share for surviving spouses.

Sent March 11, 2009 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 3079 · Creates defense to prostitution under certain circumstances for person under 18 years of age.

Sent March 11, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 110 days

House Bill 3102 · Requires court to impose 300-month term of imprisonment for persons convicted more than once of certain felony sexual offenses.

Sent March 11, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 110 days

House Bill 2968 · Authorizes postponement of implied consent hearing if person's attorney is ill, on vacation or has certain scheduling conflict at time hearing must otherwise be held.

Sent March 10, 2009 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2969 · Provides that only prevailing plaintiff may be awarded attorney fees in certain actions relating to violation of laws on securities, mortgage lending, unlawful trade practices and antitrust.

Sent March 10, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 111 days

House Bill 2972 · Places burden of proof on person seeking relief from obligation to report as sex offender.

Sent March 10, 2009 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2977 · Directs Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to establish standards and training requirements for certification of dog and animal control officers.

Sent March 10, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 111 days

House Bill 2981 · Requires interim committee on judiciary to study and recommend changes in occupational licensing laws to encourage employment of persons with criminal convictions while protecting public.

Sent March 10, 2009 · Reported out after 37 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 3007 · Requires court to release misdemeanor defendant on supervision for period of at least six months if defendant not fit for trial.

Sent March 10, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 111 days

Senate Bill 233 · Creates procedures for crime victims to assert violation of constitutional rights in criminal and juvenile delinquency proceedings, including procedures authorizing expedited appeal, suspension of matters related to asserted violation and Attorney General intervention on behalf of State of Oregon.

Sent March 10, 2009 · Reported out after 57 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 248 · Prohibits disclosure of certain personal identifiers of victim or witness to youth or youth offender in juvenile proceedings unless court orders disclosure.

Sent March 10, 2009 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2886 · Creates low-profit limited liability company as type of limited liability company with specified business purpose.

Sent March 9, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 112 days

House Bill 2870 · Requires permanent revocation of driving privileges for persons convicted of certain crimes.

Sent March 6, 2009 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2874 · Grants certain rights to victims of criminal act.

Sent March 6, 2009 · Reported out after 54 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2936 · Requires Attorney General to conduct investigation and prosecution of homicide committed by police officer in line of duty.

Sent March 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 115 days

House Bill 2860 · Requires Department of Human Services to file petition to terminate parental rights when court has placed child in substitute care on three or more previous occasions.

Sent March 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 116 days

House Bill 2872 · Increases punishment for second and subsequent convictions for unlawful possession of firearm.

Sent March 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 116 days

House Bill 2894 · Makes grandparents parties to juvenile dependency proceedings.

Sent March 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 116 days

House Bill 2991 · Exempts transferor of firearm from performing criminal history record check if purchaser or recipient has concealed handgun license.

Sent March 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 116 days

House Bill 2853 · Requires specified state agencies and Psychiatric Security Review Board to provide Department of State Police with minimum information necessary to identify persons who are subject to certain court orders or about whom court has made certain findings for purpose of transmitting information to federal government.

Sent March 3, 2009 · Reported out after 62 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2857 · Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify crime of felon in possession of firearm in certain circumstances as specific category crimes of sentencing guidelines grid.

Sent March 3, 2009 · Reported out after 38 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 2789 · Clarifies that "parole and probation officer" means either full-time employee of Department of Corrections, county or court or officer certified and employed full-time for more than one year and currently employed part-time by Department of Corrections, county or court.

Sent March 2, 2009 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2790 · Modifies membership of Board on Public Safety Standards and Training .

Sent March 2, 2009 · Reported out after 58 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2791 · Permits person to bring action against insurer or other person that commits or performs unfair claim settlement practice.

Sent March 2, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 119 days

House Bill 2841 · Provides that if measure repealing Ballot Measure 57 (2008) (House Bill 2842) does not become law, other measure referring provisions of Ballot Measure 57 (2008) with funding source for provisions (House Bill 2843) is repealed.

Sent March 2, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 119 days

House Bill 2842 · Repeals Ballot Measure 57 (2008) and related provisions.

Sent March 2, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 119 days

House Bill 2843 · Increases personal income tax rate for persons having annual taxable income in excess of $10,000.

Sent March 2, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 119 days

House Bill 2847 · Requires 45-day notice before parent under custody order or judgment moves more than 60 miles from other parent.

Sent March 2, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 119 days

House Bill 2848 · Directs court to hold parent who is willfully depriving other parent of other parent's share of time with child in violation of parenting plan in contempt of court.

Sent March 2, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 119 days

Senate Bill 251 · Modifies crime of felon in possession of restricted weapon to include tasers.

Sent March 2, 2009 · Reported out after 67 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2802 · Increases $500,000 limit on noneconomic damages recoverable in wrongful death actions and other statutorily created causes of action to $1,500,000.

Sent February 26, 2009 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 2811 · Establishes right of man claiming to be father of child born out of wedlock to challenge presumption or voluntary acknowledgment of paternity.

Sent February 26, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 123 days

House Bill 2827 · Extends statute of limitations for action based on conduct that constitutes child abuse or conduct knowingly allowing, permitting or encouraging child abuse.

Sent February 26, 2009 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 311 · Increases amounts recoverable in tort actions against public bodies.

Sent February 26, 2009 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2738 · Provides that disabled or abandoned vehicle taken into custody by public body be sold or disposed of by person engaged to tow vehicle.

Sent February 25, 2009 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2751 · Prescribes method by which Department of Corrections supervises inmate work crews.

Sent February 25, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 124 days

House Bill 2760 · Gives court appointed special advocate authority to copy and inspect records of individual or institution that seeks to become caregiver, custodian, guardian or adoptive parent of child or ward.

Sent February 25, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 124 days

House Bill 2764 · Exempts concealed handgun license records from disclosure under public records law.

Sent February 25, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 124 days

House Bill 2796 · Prohibits setting aside conviction of criminally negligent homicide.

Sent February 25, 2009 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2803 · Provides tax credit for employers who hire certain released persons who work at least 160 hours for employer.

Sent February 25, 2009 · Reported out after 55 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 2805 · Directs State Court Administrator to prepare model small estate affidavit and model instructions for persons filing small estate affidavits.

Sent February 25, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 124 days

House Bill 2810 · Allows court to impose fine to enforce provisions of judgment relating to parenting plan.

Sent February 25, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 124 days

House Bill 2812 · Limits revocation or suspension of driving privileges for driving while under the influence of intoxicants to persons operating motor vehicles.

Sent February 25, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 124 days

House Bill 2813 · Establishes disability advocacy fee on filings in circuit and county courts equal to 14 percent of filing fee provided by law, rounded up to next whole dollar.

Sent February 25, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 124 days

House Bill 2814 · Requires that clerk of court accept for filing document that is faxed to court by attorney, or that is otherwise scanned and sent to court in electronic form by attorney, if attorney files statement that certifies that scanned version is true copy of original and that attorney will retain original for period of at least ___ years, or for such shorter time as court may provide for.

Sent February 25, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 124 days

Senate Bill 403 · Allows beneficiaries in wrongful death action to agree to distribution of all damages recovered in action in manner other than as provided under laws of intestate succession.

Sent February 25, 2009 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2682 · Directs joint legislative interim committee on judiciary or other appropriate interim committee to take testimony on feasibility and advisability of reinstituting system of commercial surety bail.

Sent February 24, 2009 · Reported out after 71 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2683 · Prohibits possession of replica firearm on school grounds under certain circumstances.

Sent February 24, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 125 days

House Bill 2708 · Requires employer to verify legal status of employee to be employed in United States through federal E-Verify program prior to deducting expenses related to worker's employment from Oregon taxable income.

Sent February 24, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 125 days

Senate Bill 151 · Allows Director of Human Services or director's designated representative to approve in writing attorney who is eligible to be appointed as personal representative, or to file small estate affidavit, if decedent received public assistance or received care at state institution, and it appears that assistance or cost of care may be recovered from decedent's estate.

Sent February 24, 2009 · Reported out after 80 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2554 · Modifies definition of "vulnerable user of a public way.".

Sent February 23, 2009 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2678 · Reduces sentences of persons committed to custody of Department of Corrections by one percent.

Sent February 20, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 129 days

House Bill 2679 · Authorizes circuit court having jurisdiction where prehearing detention or civil commitment occurred to order expunction of records of proceedings.

Sent February 20, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 129 days

House Bill 2684 · Authorizes imposition of sentencing enhancement of 36 to 60 months upon conviction of gang-related felony.

Sent February 20, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 129 days

House Bill 2687 · Specifies how moneys payable under settlement agreement entered into on behalf of minor or judgment in favor of minor shall be paid.

Sent February 20, 2009 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2691 · Requires that certain percentages of moneys spent by Judicial Department on specified treatment and intervention programs, and of moneys that offenders are required to pay for specified court-ordered treatment and intervention programs, must be for cost-effective, evidence-based programs.

Sent February 20, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 129 days

House Bill 2713 · Applies disciplinary action provisions to all public safety officers.

Sent February 20, 2009 · Reported out after 61 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2727 · Exempts records and information that identify person as holder of or applicant for concealed handgun license from disclosure.

Sent February 20, 2009 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

Senate Bill 92 · Authorizes Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to conduct research to improve public safety professions.

Sent February 20, 2009 · Reported out after 75 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 99 · Modifies method by which person placed on probation may be tested for alcohol or controlled substance use.

Sent February 20, 2009 · Reported out after 75 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 100 · Requires Department of Corrections to determine actual cost of providing management, support services, supervision and sanctions for certain offenders.

Sent February 20, 2009 · Reported out after 75 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 212 · Modifies method by which Attorney General provides moneys to victims' assistance programs.

Sent February 20, 2009 · Reported out after 75 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 244 · Increases Oregon State Bar board of governors from 16 to 18 members.

Sent February 20, 2009 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 286 · Enacts Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act.

Sent February 20, 2009 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 370 · Allows entry of limited judgment for decision on request for award of expenses of personal representative.

Sent February 20, 2009 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2655 · Prohibits adverse possession of land owned by mass transit district or transportation district.

Sent February 18, 2009 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2659 · Permits reimbursement of Law Enforcement Contacts Policy and Data Review Committee members' expenses.

Sent February 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 131 days

House Bill 2641 · Modifies definition of online communication for purposes of online sexual corruption of child.

Sent February 17, 2009 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2644 · Exempts transferor of firearm from performing criminal history record check if purchaser or recipient has concealed handgun license.

Sent February 17, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 132 days

House Bill 2645 · Requires Department of State Police to destroy records obtained during criminal records check within 24 hours of approval for qualified firearms purchases.

Sent February 17, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 132 days

House Bill 2661 · Modifies distribution of proceeds from sale of certain property owned by Department of Corrections.

Sent February 17, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 132 days

House Bill 2664 · Grants Oregon Criminal Justice Commission authority to apply for and receive gifts and grants and administer grants to carry out duties of commission .

Sent February 17, 2009 · Reported out after 62 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2665 · Approves adoption of new rule and amendments to existing rules of Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.

Sent February 17, 2009 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2668 · Creates procedure for defendant convicted of aggravated murder to assert that defendant is person with mental retardation and may not be sentenced to death.

Sent February 17, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 132 days

House Bill 2669 · Creates procedure for defendant charged with aggravated murder to assert that defendant is person with mental retardation and may not be sentenced to death.

Sent February 17, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 132 days

House Bill 2670 · Creates procedure for defendant convicted of aggravated murder to assert that defendant is person with mental retardation and may not be sentenced to death.

Sent February 17, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 132 days

House Bill 2612 · Extends statute of ultimate repose for product liability civil actions.

Sent February 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 137 days

House Bill 2623 · Authorizes Department of Corrections to grant 60-day reduction in term of incarceration to inmates who successfully complete educational program.

Sent February 12, 2009 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2627 · Increases standard penalty for animal abuse in first degree to maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.

Sent February 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 137 days

House Bill 2629 · Imposes additional fine of $500 on person convicted of crime of interfering with law enforcement animal.

Sent February 12, 2009 · Reported out after 83 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 86 · Modifies procedure for determining security requirements necessary to carry out extradition.

Sent February 12, 2009 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2584 · Modifies antitrust laws so that person with indirect dealings with adverse party may sue and recover treble damages.

Sent February 11, 2009 · Reported out after 68 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2585 · Repeals Oregon Rule of Civil Procedure prohibiting class action for recovery of statutory minimum penalties for violations of Unlawful Trade Practices Act, federal Truth in Lending Act and similar statutes.

Sent February 11, 2009 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2591 · Creates crime of trafficking in illegal aliens.

Sent February 11, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 138 days

House Bill 2592 · Directs Attorney General to take all necessary steps to pursue reimbursement from federal government for costs incurred by state by reason of incarceration of illegal aliens in state.

Sent February 11, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 138 days

Senate Bill 235 · Increases value of estate for which small estate affidavit may be filed.

Sent February 11, 2009 · Reported out after 98 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 237 · Provides that power of attorney may become effective at specified future time, or upon occurrence of specified future event or contingency.

Sent February 11, 2009 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 268 · Authorizes Chief Justice of Supreme Court to make rules relating to data that state courts may require to be submitted by parties and other persons for purpose of distinguishing particular persons from other persons with same or similar name.

Sent February 11, 2009 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 270 · Authorizes Chief Justice of Supreme Court to establish procedures for closing courts in emergencies and establish standards for determining when courts are closed for purposes of rules and laws.

Sent February 11, 2009 · Reported out after 111 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 271 · Requires that filing fee in Oregon Tax Court be paid at time of filing of complaint or petition.

Sent February 11, 2009 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2529 · Modifies procedures related to seizure and forfeiture of criminally mistreated animals.

Sent February 10, 2009 · Reported out after 43 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2536 · Expands robbery in first degree to include use of look-alike firearm.

Sent February 10, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 139 days

House Bill 2537 · Enacts Uniform Power of Attorney Act.

Sent February 10, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 139 days

House Bill 2541 · Requires driver license or identification card issued by Department of Transportation to indicate that person may not purchase alcoholic liquor if person is convicted at least two times of driving while under influence of intoxicants.

Sent February 10, 2009 · Reported out after 84 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 2547 · Denies public assistance to fleeing felons, Class A or B misdemeanants or probation, parole or post-prison supervision violators who are actively sought by law enforcement authorities.

Sent February 10, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 139 days

House Bill 2522 · Repeals prohibition against political subdivision's adoption or enforcement of local law or regulation of certain offenses related to public intoxication, public drinking, drunk and disorderly conduct, vagrancy or using or being under influence of controlled substances.

Sent February 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 144 days

House Bill 2479 · Authorizes civil action against person who submits false claim paid directly or indirectly by state.

Sent February 4, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 145 days

House Bill 2484 · Creates crime of encouraging metal theft.

Sent February 4, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 145 days

House Bill 2489 · Directs Department of Transportation to work with Department of Corrections to assist offenders in obtaining driver license or identification card prior to release from Department of Corrections institution.

Sent February 4, 2009 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2490 · Requires Department of Corrections to provide certain documentation to inmate upon release from prison.

Sent February 4, 2009 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2498 · Creates crime of endangering aircraft in the second degree.

Sent February 4, 2009 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2425 · Modifies elements of felony driving while under influence of intoxicants to include prior participation in diversion program.

Sent February 3, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 146 days

House Bill 2426 · Imposes minimum fine of $2,000 for person convicted of driving while under influence of intoxicants if person had 0.15 percent or more by weight of alcohol in blood of person at time of offense.

Sent February 3, 2009 · Reported out after 44 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2427 · Provides that person commits offense of refusal to take test for intoxicants if person refuses to submit to urine test when requested to do so under implied consent law.

Sent February 3, 2009 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2428 · Increases penalty for assault in third degree if defendant commits assault by means of motor vehicle and was driving while under influence of intoxicants.

Sent February 3, 2009 · Reported out after 66 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 2476 · Creates sentencing enhancement for sexual abuse in second degree when offender is 21 years of age or older and is minor victim's athletic coach.

Sent February 3, 2009 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2477 · Modifies crime of, and cause of action for, invasion of personal privacy.

Sent February 3, 2009 · Reported out after 85 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2478 · Modifies crime of sexual abuse in third degree to include intentionally propelling dangerous substance at another person for purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire.

Sent February 3, 2009 · Reported out after 58 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2480 · Clarifies that doctrine of contributory negligence is abolished.

Sent February 3, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 146 days

House Bill 2491 · Expands offense of driving while under influence of intoxicants to include any substance that adversely affects person's physical or mental faculties to noticeable or perceptible degree.

Sent February 3, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 146 days

House Bill 2502 · Authorizes issuance of criminal process that authorizes or commands seizure or production of papers, documents, records or other things to recipient outside State of Oregon.

Sent February 3, 2009 · Reported out after 85 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2434 · Requires that certain causes of action related to improvement to certain large commercial structures be commenced within six years after substantial completion or abandonment of construction, alteration or repair unless plaintiff is public body.

Sent January 29, 2009 · Reported out after 90 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2439 · Modifies crime of possession of gambling device.

Sent January 29, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 151 days

House Bill 2441 · Provides that confession alone is sufficient to warrant conviction of defendant if certain conditions are met.

Sent January 29, 2009 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2447 · Increases penalty for crime of strangulation under certain circumstances to maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.

Sent January 29, 2009 · Reported out after 88 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 2453 · Redefines "representative of client" for purposes relating to lawyer-client privilege.

Sent January 29, 2009 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2459 · Requires Board on Public Safety Standards and Training to adopt rules prescribing procedures for reinstatement of investigator whose license has expired.

Sent January 29, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 151 days

House Bill 2463 · Directs Department of State Police to adopt rules that identify reciprocal licenses that allow holder of license to carry concealed handgun in another state.

Sent January 29, 2009 · Reported out after 95 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 2415 · Requires Board on Public Safety Standards and Training to determine length of grace period within which investigator may renew license.

Sent January 27, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 153 days

House Bill 2416 · Requires Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to notify investigator when license will expire at least 60 days prior to expiration.

Sent January 27, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 153 days

House Bill 2421 · Requires person operating as scrap metal business to obtain certificate from Director of Department of Consumer and Business Services.

Sent January 27, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 153 days

House Bill 2422 · Prohibits sale or purchase of catalytic converter unless seller or purchaser has permit issued by Department of Transportation.

Sent January 27, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 153 days

House Bill 2423 · Requires scrap metal business to create and maintain certain records of purchase or receipt of metal property or other transactions related to metal property.

Sent January 27, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 153 days

House Bill 2271 · Provides that Department of Justice becomes party to civil action upon return of verdict including award of punitive damages.

Sent January 23, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 157 days

House Bill 2279 · Provides that obligor under support order may bring civil action for damages against employer or other person who withholds money under order to withhold if withheld amounts exceed amount specified in order or are not paid within time allowed by law.

Sent January 23, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 157 days

House Bill 2343 · Modifies definition of "mentally incapacitated" for purposes of certain criminal statutes.

Sent January 23, 2009 · Reported out after 54 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2344 · Requires that sexually explicit property or material involving victim of criminal act remain in control of law enforcement agency or court throughout criminal proceeding.

Sent January 23, 2009 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 2400 · Directs county sheriff's departments and municipal police departments to adopt policy addressing whether members may appear in uniform while off-duty.

Sent January 23, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 157 days

House Bill 2401 · Expands crime of assault in the third degree to include assault with dangerous substance on public safety officer.

Sent January 23, 2009 · Reported out after 87 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 2403 · Requires law enforcement agency that lawfully seizes motor vehicle to disable hidden compartment in vehicle unless vehicle is forfeited and agency either retains vehicle for use or determines that cost of disabling compartment exceeds value of vehicle.

Sent January 23, 2009 · Reported out after 97 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2127 · Permits Department of Human Services to serve contested case notice by regular mail.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 74 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2139 · Modifies grounds for court to order appointment of trustee and allows for appointment of temporary manager by Department of Human Services for long term care facility or residential care facility.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 90 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2163 · Allows Adjutant General to appoint temporary Assistant State Judge Advocates who must meet certain qualifications within 12 months of appointment.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2169 · Modifies crime of failure to report as sex offender and procedures related to sex offender reporting.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2170 · Modifies reporting requirements for sex offenders who move into Oregon.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2246 · States conditions under which parent or guardian may give or otherwise make alcoholic liquor available to person under 21 years of age.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2262 · Specifies that court may not accept plea agreement for which district attorney agrees to seek or not oppose dismissal of charge in exchange for defendant's plea of guilty or no contest unless agreement includes certain information and defendant waives certain rights.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 95 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2263 · Expands kidnapping in first degree to include kidnapping with purpose of committing sex crime against victim who is under 12 years of age.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 48 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 2264 · Authorizes Attorney General to bring civil action against person who obtains or attempts to obtain moneys, property, services or benefits from public agency, or who obtains or attempts to obtain public moneys or publicly-funded property, services or benefits, based on false or fraudulent claim or behavior.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 92 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2265 · Provides that search warrant authorizing seizure of items from corporation or limited partnership may be executed in manner provided by Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure for service of summons.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 158 days

House Bill 2266 · Modifies definition of "mobile tracking device" for purposes of executing warrant.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 158 days

House Bill 2267 · Allows substituted service of investigative demands in connection with certain actions to be accomplished in manner provided for service of summons in action or suit.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 158 days

House Bill 2269 · Modifies computation of time period within which extradited defendant may be held prior to trial.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2272 · Requires that every child support order must include medical support clause.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2273 · Modifies law relating to suspension of licenses, certificates, permits and registrations of person who is obligor under child support order or judgment and who is in arrears in payments.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2274 · Modifies law relating to when Department of Justice or district attorney may refer child or spousal support arrearages to Department of Revenue for collection from income tax refunds.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2275 · Clarifies that parent who is eligible for and receiving payments under Title IV-A of Social Security Act is rebuttably presumed to be unable to pay child support.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2276 · Prescribes requirements for applications for child support enforcement services.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2277 · Provides that certain administrative orders for support may include provision for change to support award when child's physical custody changes.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2278 · Provides that judgment remedies for child support award portion of judgment expire 35 years after entry of judgment that first established support obligation, instead of 25 years after entry of judgment that first established support obligation.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2281 · Provides that child support services for youth offender or other offender in custody of Oregon Youth Authority may be provided only if youth offender or other offender is Medicaid recipient or Medicaid application has been made on behalf of youth offender or other offender.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 158 days

House Bill 2282 · Allows civil action against employer of obligor under child support judgment, or against person for which obligor has contracted to perform services, if obligor's employment or contractual relationship is designed, in part, to avoid payment in whole or part of obligor's child support obligation.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 158 days

House Bill 2283 · Prevents post-conviction relief court from granting relief based on new federal constitutional rule unless United States Supreme Court holds rule must be applied retroactively.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 158 days

House Bill 2171 · Authorizes prosecution for failure to report as sex offender following move to new residence and failure to report move and new address.

Sent January 21, 2009 · Reported out after 93 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 2172 · Modifies procedure for obtaining relief from sex offender reporting under ORS 181.820.

Sent January 21, 2009 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2173 · Modifies requirements for obtaining relief from sex offender reporting under ORS 181.830.

Sent January 21, 2009 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2174 · Requires person relieved from requirement to report as sex offender upon conviction or adjudication to send copy of order of relief to Department of State Police.

Sent January 21, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2175 · Modifies class of non-Oregon convictions or juvenile delinquency adjudications that require sex offender reporting.

Sent January 21, 2009 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2088 · Extends criminal sanctions for signing false documents for filing with office of Secretary of State to all business registry filings.

Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 2089 · Requires corporation and limited liability company to appoint records custodian to keep certain records.

Sent January 20, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 160 days

House Bill 2187 · Allows Oregon Youth Authority to require fingerprints of applicant to operate youth offender foster home or adult member of applicant's household for purpose of criminal records check.

Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 43 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2237 · Increases penalties for driving while under influence of intoxicants if person has blood alcohol content of 0.15 percent or more.

Sent January 20, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 160 days

House Bill 2238 · Provides that person who refuses breath or blood test is not eligible for hardship permit for at least 90 days and, depending on certain factors, for up to three years.

Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2239 · Provides that person commits offense of refusal to take test for intoxicants if person refuses to submit to blood test or to take urine test if requested to do so under Motorist Implied Consent Law.

Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 23 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 2317 · Requires Oregon State Lottery Commission to hold lottery prize in excess of $600 and notify State Court Administrator if lottery prize winner is listed in database of persons having liquidated and delinquent court accounts.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 2327 · Authorizes Department of Transportation to provide photograph on driver license, driver permit or identification card to licensed private investigator.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 164 days

House Bill 2328 · Allows person arrested for state or municipal traffic offense to have arrest record expunged in certain circumstances.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 164 days

House Bill 2329 · Modifies crime of endangering welfare of minor.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 164 days

House Bill 2330 · Applies defense to crime of felon in possession of firearm to certain other crimes predicated on person's status as felon.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 164 days

House Bill 2331 · Imposes additional eligibility requirement on defendant petitioning to enter into driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement for second or subsequent time.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Reported out after 68 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2332 · Provides that spouse may not claim privilege for confidential communication with other spouse if other spouse has voluntarily disclosed any substantial part of confidential communication.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 164 days

House Bill 2333 · Authorizes grand jury to receive affidavit from financial company authenticating records of financial company.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2334 · Modifies definitions of "recklessly" and "criminal negligence" for purposes of certain criminal laws.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 164 days

House Bill 2335 · Prohibits State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision, after board denies petition for change in terms of confinement of prisoner convicted of aggravated murder or murder, from granting prisoner subsequent hearing that is less than two years, or more than 10 years, from date petition is denied.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Reported out after 110 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 2336 · Provides that credibility of defendant's testimony in certain criminal proceedings may be challenged by introduction of evidence of defendant's conviction under another jurisdiction's statutory counterparts to specified Oregon crimes.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2337 · Prohibits reduction of additional compensation payable by county to district attorney during district attorney's term of office.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 164 days

House Bill 2338 · Provides that spouse may not claim husband-wife privilege for confidential communication in criminal action in which spouse is charged with offense against minor child to which spouse has legal duty.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 164 days

House Bill 2339 · Expands exemption from disclosure of certain personal information to include personal information sought by district attorney, deputy district attorney, Attorney General or assistant attorney general, United States Attorney for District of Oregon or assistant United States attorney for District of Oregon, city attorney who engages in prosecution of criminal matters or deputy city attorney who engages in prosecution of criminal matters.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Reported out after 90 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2340 · Modifies provisions relating to venue in criminal prosecutions for stalking and for violating a court's stalking protective order.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Reported out after 76 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2341 · Modifies definition of marijuana for purposes of controlled substances laws.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 164 days

House Bill 2357 · Modifies Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2052 · Requires governmental entity establishing specified facilities to obtain advice from subcommittee of local public safety coordinating council.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2293 · Requires that two Multnomah County judges hold court in City of Gresham.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 165 days

House Bill 2295 · Directs counties to assume responsibility for supervision, sanctions and services of certain offenders subject to Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 165 days

House Bill 2303 · Allows award of damages and attorney fees to servicemember bringing action to enforce right or remedy under Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Reported out after 57 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2323 · Modifies property offenses by increasing value threshold of property.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2349 · Directs county treasurer to pay investment income to person who deposits money with county to release perfected lien against improvement or land when treasurer distributes money to owner and lien claimant.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Reported out after 92 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2355 · Modifies mandatory minimum sentences for specified crimes.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 165 days

House Bill 2356 · Modifies circumstances under which person may expunge criminal arrests and convictions.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 165 days

House Bill 2364 · Requires corporation and limited liability company to appoint records custodian to keep certain records.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 165 days

House Bill 2381 · Directs Oregon Liquor Control Commission to transfer amount equal to five percent of gross revenues derived from sales of distilled liquor by bottle to Oregon Criminal Justice Commission Account.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 165 days

House Bill 2384 · Requires Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to administer collaboration grants for local public safety coordinating councils.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 165 days

House Bill 2393 · Increases fees collectible by sheriff for serving legal documents and performing other civil duties.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Reported out after 57 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2099 · Provides persons licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state with protections provided to persons with Oregon concealed handgun license.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days

House Bill 2102 · Expands criminal homicide to include causing death of unborn child.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days

House Bill 2103 · Requires law enforcement agency to take DNA sample of person arrested for felony.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days

House Bill 2104 · Modifies standard for determining whether defendant is guilty except for insanity.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days

House Bill 2284 · Makes nonsubstantive and technical changes in Oregon law.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2285 · Makes crime of delivery of marijuana punishable by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both if delivery is for no consideration.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 114 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2286 · Increases amount of noneconomic damages that may be awarded in civil action seeking damages arising out of bodily injury.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days

House Bill 2287 · Establishes Judicial System Surcharge Account.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 115 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2288 · Extends statute of limitations from 10 years to 12 years for action for recovery of real property or for recovery of possession of real property.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days

House Bill 2289 · Increases time for conducting preliminary hearing on minor's application for emancipation to 15 days.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days

House Bill 2290 · Limits length of term of incarceration that may be imposed for revocation of probation under certain circumstances.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 108 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 2291 · Deletes requirement that Oregon Youth Authority make progress reports to Legislative Assembly.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days

House Bill 2292 · Broadens Department of Corrections authority to contract with public entity for provision of correctional services located in another state.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 102 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2294 · Increases number of members appointed to Council on Court Procedures by Board of Governors of Oregon State Bar from 12 to 14.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days

House Bill 2296 · Creates presumption that persons certified by Department of Public Safety Standards and Training are eligible for concealed handgun license.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days

House Bill 2299 · Authorizes county court, through juvenile department director, to release youths and youth offenders from detention facility under certain circumstances.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 99 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2302 · Authorizes county or city to seek reimbursement from person committed to local correctional facility no later than six years after person's release.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 45 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 2304 · Eliminates requirement to notify and mail plan of merger to certain shareholders in advance of merger of parent and subsidiary corporations.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 74 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2305 · Requires two or more classes of stock otherwise entitled to vote as separate groups on amendment to articles of incorporation to vote as single group if amendment affects classes in same or substantially similar way, unless articles provide or board of directors requires otherwise.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2306 · Increases amount of value of vehicles and homesteads exempt from sale on execution of bankruptcy proceedings.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 107 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2308 · Allows executor or trustee of estate to apply to Department of Revenue for determination of inheritance tax due and discharge from tax liability.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 72 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2309 · Extends length of conservatorship created for minor from date protected person attains 18 years of age to date person attains 21 years of age.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days

House Bill 2310 · Allows party or petitioner to request that court modify any term in certain orders issued under Family Abuse Prevention Act.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2311 · Clarifies that service of process or other legal documents is not prohibited for purposes of stalking protective order or restraining order under Family Abuse Prevention Act.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2312 · Adds business entities formed by Native American or American Indian tribes to definitions of certain entities in Oregon law of corporations and partnerships.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2313 · Deletes references to trusts, estates, trustees and executors from certain statutory definitions of "person" and "entity.".

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 105 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2314 · Modifies certain crimes predicated on person's status as felon.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days

House Bill 2315 · Provides that information relating to investigations conducted by Department of Public Safety Standards and Training may be withheld from public disclosure until investigation is completed and department issues report, unless public interest requires disclosure.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 37 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2316 · Creates new circuit court judge positions.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 22 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 2318 · Allows person arrested for state or municipal traffic offense to have arrest record expunged in certain circumstances.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 51 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2319 · Changes unlawful discrimination laws that determine if individual is person with disability to be more similar to federal Americans with Disabilities Act.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days

House Bill 2320 · Provides that corrections officers have powers and authority of peace officers while acting within scope of employment.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days

House Bill 2321 · Removes requirement that certain offenders complete community service under supervision of Department of Corrections.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2322 · Creates Task Force on Eyewitness Identification to study collection and handling of eyewitness identification evidence in criminal investigations.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days

House Bill 2324 · Grants court discretion to allow persons to enter substance abuse diversion agreement under certain circumstances.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days

House Bill 2353 · Requires publicly traded corporation to hold special meeting of shareholders only if articles of incorporation or bylaws authorize shareholders to demand special meeting.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2360 · Provides that only last four digits of settlor's Social Security number need be provided in certain trust related proceedings.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 37 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2389 · Provides that host or operator of Internet site is not liable for defamatory statement published on Internet site by another person unless host or operator failed to exercise due care to prevent publication of defamatory statement.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days

House Bill 2394 · Provides that if witness is under 14 years of age, subpoena may be served by delivering copy to witness or to witness's parent, guardian or guardian ad litem.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 101 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2395 · Eliminates requirement that certain agency warrants be issued to sheriff.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 102 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 2399 · Modifies duties of State Workforce Investment Board, Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development, and Education and Workforce Policy Advisor.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the House of Representatives