A House of Representatives committee, only in the 2009 session.
Committees · 2009 Regular Session
Sustainability and Economic Development
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Tobias ReadChair
Democrat · 27th District
Cliff BentzVice-chair
Republican · 60th District
Larry GalizioVice-chair
Democrat · 35th District
Democrat · 42nd District
Republican · 18th District
Democrat · 8th District
Republican · 25th District
Democrat · 31st District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2009 Regular Session.
Bills sent85
4% of the bills the House of Representatives sent to committees
Reported out45%
38 of 85; 47 stopped in committee
Time in committee50 days
most between 24 and 64 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term.
200985 bills
reported 45% · typically 50 days, most 24–64 · 0 amendments · 8 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2009 Regular Session, newest first.
85 bills
Senate Bill 863 · Directs Economic and Community Development Department to reimburse local filmmakers for all or portion of actual expenses paid in Oregon by local filmmaker to produce film.
Sent May 11, 2009 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 963 · Revises various provisions governing condominiums and planned communities.
Sent May 11, 2009 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 970 · Removes requirement that proposals for purchase of real property from state be accompanied by certified check or by sufficient bond furnished by surety company in sum not less than 10 percent of total amount of value of proposal.
Sent May 7, 2009 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 217 · Permits Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund to be used for enforcement of cultural resources protection laws and for promotion of public education regarding cultural resources.
Sent April 29, 2009 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3476 · Establishes pilot program for purpose of encouraging partnerships between public, private and community entities for school renovation projects.
Sent April 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 74 days
House Bill 3467 · Initiates Oregon Community Power activation to acquire Portland General Electric Company.
Sent April 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 84 days
House Bill 3352 · Requires State Department of Energy to develop model list of homebuilder-installed renewable energy systems.
Sent March 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 103 days
House Bill 3372 · Authorizes local governments to establish local improvement district within which owners of qualifying residential and commercial property may receive loan financing of energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements to property.
Sent March 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 103 days
House Bill 3376 · Allows authorized state agencies to use fuel cell power systems for emergency backup power applications and for critical power applications.
Sent March 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 103 days
House Bill 3378 · Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds for grants to agencies in executive department and certain private companies to acquire fuel cell systems.
Sent March 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 103 days
House Bill 2015 · Establishes certain requirements before applicant seeking to construct liquefied natural gas terminal or related pipeline may be issued specified permits and authorizations.
Sent March 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 105 days
House Bill 3027 · Prohibits discrimination in real property transactions based on person receiving federal rent subsidy payments and other local, state or federal housing assistance.
Sent March 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 105 days
House Bill 3037 · Creates pilot program for architectural paint stewardship.
Sent March 16, 2009 · Reported out after 45 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3040 · Requires Public Utility Commission to approve rate changes to compensate public utilities for programs and projects that reduce greenhouse gases.
Sent March 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 105 days
House Bill 3058 · Changes definition of "applicant" for purposes of removal-fill permitting program.
Sent March 16, 2009 · Reported out after 45 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 3095 · Creates income tax credit for capital improvements to business facilities or homes that are commenced prior to later of September 1, 2009, or effective date of Act.
Sent March 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 105 days
House Bill 3134 · Requires State Department of Energy to determine locations for certain energy transmission and distribution facilities.
Sent March 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 105 days
House Bill 3153 · Requires utility provider to consult record owner of high-value farmland for purpose of locating and constructing transmission line in manner that minimizes impact on farming operations.
Sent March 16, 2009 · Reported out after 50 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3266 · Expands business energy tax credit for renewable energy electricity generators.
Sent March 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 105 days
House Bill 3300 · Instructs State Workforce Investment Board to develop plan for initiative to promote growth of green jobs.
Sent March 16, 2009 · Reported out after 45 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
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House Bill 3377 · Provides maximum allowable amount of credit for fuel cell system, other than homebuilder-installed renewable energy system, of 50 percent of total certified cost.
Sent March 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 105 days
House Bill 3444 · Modifies policy related to business energy tax credits.
Sent March 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 105 days
House Bill 3461 · Expands list of options available for compliance with renewable portfolio standards.
Sent March 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 105 days
House Bill 3356 · Requires urban renewal plan that includes acquisition of emergency vehicles to report how vehicles will benefit urban renewal area.
Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days
House Bill 3400 · Modifies food fish management policy.
Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days
Senate Bill 539 · Exempts from Insurance Code self-insurance program for tort liability or property damage that is established by two or more affordable housing entities.
Sent March 13, 2009 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3036 · Provides that rates, terms, conditions, charges and fees for telecommunications services provided by telecommunications utility electing to be regulated under Act are not subject to regulation by Public Utility Commission.
Sent March 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 109 days
House Bill 3147 · Authorizes urban renewal agencies to award grants to assist persons relocating within and outside urban renewal area.
Sent March 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 109 days
House Bill 3158 · Creates Oregon Broadband Advisory Council within Economic and Community Development Department for purposes relating to broadband communication and technology.
Sent March 12, 2009 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2940 · Allows facilities that generate electricity by using biomass or combusting municipal solid waste to comply with renewable portfolio standard under certain conditions.
Sent March 11, 2009 · Reported out after 50 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and was vetoed
House Bill 3016 · Applies to Oregon University System requirement for inclusion of certain amount for solar energy technology in public improvement contract for construction, reconstruction or major renovation of public building.
Sent March 11, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 110 days
House Bill 3038 · Requires Public Utility Commission to study electricity needs in Oregon.
Sent March 11, 2009 · Reported out after 51 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 3039 · Directs Public Utility Commission to establish, prior to April 1, 2010, pilot program for each electric company to demonstrate use and effectiveness of incentive rates and payments for electricity delivered from equipment and devices that have primary purpose of collecting solar energy and generating electricity by photovoltaic effect.
Sent March 11, 2009 · Reported out after 47 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2964 · Increases amount of funds collected for low-income electric bill payment assistance from $15 million to $19 million starting in 2010.
Sent March 10, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 111 days
House Bill 2965 · Creates Task Force on Transfer of Technology.
Sent March 10, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 111 days
House Bill 2993 · Requires Economic and Community Development Department to establish Junior Borrowers Access to Necessary Capital Insurance Policy program.
Sent March 10, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 111 days
House Bill 2880 · Creates Jobs Creation Strategies Commission.
Sent March 9, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 112 days
House Bill 2896 · Allows public utility full cost recovery for hydrogen power station investments.
Sent March 9, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 112 days
House Bill 2952 · Specifies conditions under which certain small scale local energy projects located in heavily polluted areas, and infrastructure related to those projects, meet air quality standards established by Environmental Quality Commission.
Sent March 9, 2009 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3056 · Sets initial maximum indebtedness for specified urban renewal plans.
Sent March 9, 2009 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 367 · Designates January 29 of every year as Thomas Paine Day.
Sent March 9, 2009 · Reported out after 58 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2855 · Prohibits certain persons from simultaneously holding more than three permits issued pursuant to restricted vessel permit system.
Sent March 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 115 days
House Bill 2921 · Creates Recovery and Reinvestment Fund.
Sent March 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 115 days
House Bill 2928 · Requires Oregon Department of Administrative Services to determine source and establish price agreement for state agencies to procure power management software.
Sent March 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 115 days
House Bill 2937 · Establishes state policy that state-funded research benefiting private enterprise must encourage economic development and job creation in Oregon.
Sent March 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 115 days
House Bill 2829 · Authorizes director of corporation to consider certain interests in determining what director believes to be in corporation's best interests.
Sent March 2, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 119 days
House Bill 2734 · Prohibits gillnet fishing on lower Columbia River except in off-channel fishery enhancement areas specified by rule of State Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Sent February 26, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 123 days
House Bill 2758 · Requires public agency to include amount in contract for construction, reconstruction or major renovation of public building equivalent to 1.5 percent of total contract price for inclusion of appropriate green energy technology.
Sent February 26, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 123 days
House Bill 2777 · Creates income tax credit for qualified investments in machinery and equipment.
Sent February 25, 2009 · Reported out after 64 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2781 · Prohibits taking salmon, steelhead or sturgeon in Columbia River using any type of net.
Sent February 25, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 124 days
House Bill 2809 · Allows certain municipalities to irrevocably convert urban renewal plan from standard rate plan to reduced rate plan for consolidated billing tax rate purposes.
Sent February 25, 2009 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2715 · Permits corporations operating emerging businesses to defer corporate excise and income taxes.
Sent February 24, 2009 · Reported out after 64 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2740 · Increases number of members on Trust for Cultural Development Board.
Sent February 24, 2009 · Reported out after 62 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2626 · Directs Director of State Department of Energy to administer energy efficiency and sustainable technology loan program for purpose of encouraging investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy and energy conservation.
Sent February 20, 2009 · Reported out after 60 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2647 · Changes sunset date for utility public purpose charges from 2026 to 2012.
Sent February 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 131 days
House Bill 2720 · Allocates moneys from Administrative Services Economic Development Fund to Oregon Innovation Council for deposit in Oregon Innovation Fund for specified purposes.
Sent February 18, 2009 · Reported out after 36 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2615 · Requires majority approval by county governing body of urban renewal plan proposed, substantially amended or extended in area by city of 300,000 within county boundaries.
Sent February 17, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 132 days
House Bill 2642 · Limits maximum indebtedness of urban renewal plan to amount based on estimated cost of completing urban renewal projects listed in report accompanying plan.
Sent February 17, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 132 days
House Bill 2643 · Establishes procedure by which special taxing district may be excluded from participation in urban renewal plan.
Sent February 17, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 132 days
House Bill 2598 · Creates Human Stem Cell Research Committee in Department of Human Services.
Sent February 12, 2009 · Reported out after 61 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 197 · Authorizes Public Utility Commission to use temporary status appointment for student law clerks for period not to exceed 24 months.
Sent February 12, 2009 · Reported out after 83 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2579 · Creates Task Force on Lower Columbia River Salmon Harvest Allocation.
Sent February 11, 2009 · Reported out after 77 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2531 · Expands purpose of Major League Stadium Grant Fund to include entering into agreements that grant incremental soccer tax revenues for purpose of financing, developing, constructing and furnishing major league stadium designed for use by Major League Soccer team located in Portland.
Sent February 10, 2009 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 2549 · Expands time period in which certain business firms must hire employees in order to qualify for long term rural enterprise zone tax exemption.
Sent February 10, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 139 days
House Bill 2486 · Establishes Distinguished Oregonian Medal to recognize and celebrate high-level contributions and achievements of Oregonians.
Sent February 3, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 146 days
House Bill 2408 · Directs Department of Transportation to make report regarding capacity, availability and efficiency of rail transportation in Oregon.
Sent January 27, 2009 · Reported out after 79 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2225 · Directs Department of Land Conservation and Development to establish pilot program in which local governments may site and develop affordable housing.
Sent January 23, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 157 days
House Bill 2254 · Gives Housing and Community Services Department policy-making authority for disbursement of Housing Development and Guarantee Account revenue earnings and moneys appropriated from Housing and Community Services Department Electricity Public Purpose Charge Fund.
Sent January 23, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 157 days
House Bill 2256 · Requires Housing and Community Services Department to adopt rules establishing threshold amount above which housing grant or other housing funding award proposal requires review and approval by State Housing Council.
Sent January 23, 2009 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2257 · Allows Housing and Community Services Department to make loans or grants from Community Development Incentive Project Fund without review or recommendation by Community Development Incentive Advisory Board for purpose of preserving affordable housing.
Sent January 23, 2009 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2258 · Changes definition of "lower income household" for purposes of statutes relating to individual development accounts.
Sent January 23, 2009 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2259 · Changes name of Community Action Directors of Oregon to Community Action Partnership of Oregon.
Sent January 23, 2009 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2260 · Allows Housing and Community Services Department to make farmworker housing financing information and biennial report on poverty available to public by placing materials and report on department website or by other means determined by department.
Sent January 23, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 157 days
House Bill 2261 · Authorizes Housing and Community Services Department to finance loans that qualify lender for tax credit with proceeds from tax exempt bonds.
Sent January 23, 2009 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2121 · Directs Public Utility Commission to develop pilot program to integrate up to 17 megawatts of electricity generated from solar power into load used in this state.
Sent January 21, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 159 days
House Bill 2151 · Permits Oregon Economic and Community Development Commission to adjust allocations to programs that receive funding from Oregon Community Development Fund.
Sent January 20, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2152 · Changes name of Oregon Economic and Community Development Commission to Oregon Business Development Commission.
Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 87 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2180 · Directs State Department of Energy to analyze certain wind energy facilities and conservation projects for purpose of determining extent to which each facility depends on state tax incentives.
Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 86 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2181 · Authorizes local governments to establish local improvement district within which owners of record of qualifying residential and commercial property may receive loan financing for purpose of paying cost-effective energy improvements to property.
Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 99 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2182 · Broadens definition of alternative fuel projects eligible for loan funds as small scale local energy project.
Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 66 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2217 · Combines sections relating to criminal records checks by State Parks and Recreation Department.
Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2252 · Extends sunset for Residential Service Protection Fund from January 1, 2010, to January 1, 2020.
Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2253 · Requires consumer-owned utilities, telecommunications cooperatives and cable operators to pay to Public Utility Commission fee in amount to be determined annually in order to defray expenses of hearings and oversight related to safety and reliability of consumer-owned utilities, telecommunications cooperatives and cable operators.
Sent January 20, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2083 · Alters membership of Oregon Telecommunications Coordinating Council.
Sent January 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 164 days
House Bill 2297 · Requires Housing and Community Services Department to establish program to assist public safety officers in purchasing primary residences in distressed areas.
Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 165 days