Business and Transportation

House Bill 2564 · Modifies requirements relating to hours of operation for testing stations that conduct motor vehicle pollution control system inspections.

Sent May 4, 2009 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 3047 · Directs Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon to implement pilot project using volunteer greeters on light rail system vehicles to greet light rail system users and report problems and concerns.

Sent May 4, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 56 days

Senate Bill 825 · Makes definition of "highway work zone" for provisions relating to highway work zones contingent on presence of workers.

Sent May 4, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 56 days

House Bill 2408 · Directs Department of Transportation to make report regarding capacity, availability and efficiency of rail transportation in Oregon.

Sent April 30, 2009 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2753 · Authorizes changes in fees pawnbroker may collect for certain items.

Sent April 30, 2009 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2369 · Provides that release for bodily injuries obtained by motor vehicle liability insurer within 60 days following accident may not impair ability of insurer to recover personal injury protection benefits by subrogation.

Sent April 22, 2009 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2528 · Allows issuance of special events license to brewery-public house licensee.

Sent April 22, 2009 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

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

Sent April 22, 2009 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2763 · Permits contracting agency that uses public funds to procure goods for public use to give preference to agricultural products produced and transported entirely within state if certain conditions are met.

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

House Bill 2817 · Eliminates requirement that Department of Transportation notify every person who has certificate or pending application to operate as for-hire carrier of household goods and conduct hearing when person applies for issuance, transfer or extension of certificate to operate as for-hire carrier of household goods.

Sent April 22, 2009 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2630 · Abolishes Oregon Fryer Commission.

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

House Bill 2040 · Expands offense of failure to maintain safe distance from emergency vehicle or ambulance to include roadside assistance vehicles and tow vehicles.

Sent April 9, 2009 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2521 · Requires owner or operator of facility in which electronic signaling device is located to post contact number for emergency response personnel in event that electronic signaling device is activated outside of normal business hours.

Sent April 2, 2009 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2871 · Directs Department of Transportation to waive reinstatement fee for person whose driving privileges were suspended for withdrawing from school before age 18 if person provides proof that person graduated from high school or received General Educational Development certificate.

Sent March 31, 2009 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 965 · Authorizes photo radar in Multnomah County on Cornelius Pass Road.

Sent March 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 102 days

Senate Bill 943 · Increases allocation of State Highway Fund moneys for footpaths and bicycle trails.

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

Senate Bill 944 · Directs Lane County to develop proposed charter for formation of area commission on transportation on or before September 30, 2010.

Sent March 17, 2009 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2611 · Increases preceding year production limit for brewery-public house licensee selling at wholesale.

Sent March 16, 2009 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 802 · Allows issuance of special events license to distillery licensee.

Sent March 16, 2009 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 819 · Allows property owner to obtain disallowance of supplier liens for materials, equipment, labor or services that are basis of lien.

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

Senate Bill 849 · Directs State Library to administer audio newspaper service telecommunications program for individuals who are blind or print-disabled.

Sent March 16, 2009 · Reported out after 46 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 853 · Establishes Commercial and Industrial Projects Siting Authority to nominate and select traded sectors for development of commercial or industrial projects.

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

Senate Bill 868 · Requires certification of professional log haulers.

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

Senate Bill 890 · Directs Economic and Community Development Department to establish program to provide loan or credit guarantee for loans issued by financial institutions to small businesses.

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

Senate Bill 927 · Allows Travel Information Council to issue tourist oriented directional signs to community service organizations and religious institutions.

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

Senate Bill 961 · Establishes Pacific Wonderland registration plate program for purpose of issuing special registration license plates.

Sent March 16, 2009 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 825 · Makes definition of "highway work zone" for provisions relating to highway work zones contingent on presence of workers.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Reported out after 47 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 835 · Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds and distribution of moneys to Hillsboro and Forest Grove to pay for construction or expansion of commuter rail transportation between Hillsboro and Forest Grove.

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

Senate Bill 867 · Authorizes certain qualified accountants licensed in other states to practice public accountancy in Oregon.

Sent March 13, 2009 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 930 · Instructs State Plumbing Board to establish limited specialty plumber license for servicing, maintaining and repairing backflow assemblies.

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

House Bill 2235 · Permits Department of Transportation to go upon private property without notice and cut down or remove trees that are creating substantial risk of damage or injury by obstructing, hanging over or otherwise encroaching or threatening to encroach in any manner on state highway.

Sent March 12, 2009 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 746 · Requires declarant to disclose goods or services provided to homeowners association of planned community by business entity in which declarant holds ownership interest.

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

Senate Bill 779 · Increases number of video lottery game terminals that may be placed on premises of certain race meet licensees to 20.

Sent March 12, 2009 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 784 · Allows person paying Oregon Beef Council assessment to direct assessment to council or to county board established to benefit beef cattle producers.

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

Senate Bill 834 · Directs Oregon Transportation Commission to amend charter of Northwest Oregon Area Commission on Transportation to make City of Cornelius and City of Forest Grove voting members.

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

Senate Bill 915 · Requires municipality that administers building inspection program under state building code to assess violation of program as civil penalty.

Sent March 12, 2009 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2039 · Authorizes person engaged in business of selling, renting, leasing or repairing motor vehicles to avoid liability for alleged violation of private parking if vehicle was not in custody and control of person pursuant to terms of agreement permitting another to use vehicle when alleged violation occurred and person timely submits certificate of nonliability and other information to owner of private parking.

Sent March 10, 2009 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 674 · Requires State Department of Agriculture to adopt rules establishing standards of identity and quality and labeling requirements for olive oil sold in Oregon.

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

Senate Bill 655 · Repeals laws relating to required contracts between suppliers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages.

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

Senate Bill 669 · Clarifies and modifies basic speed rule and speed limit.

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

Senate Bill 689 · Directs Department of Transportation to administer program to encourage removal of outdoor advertising signs from particularly scenic areas of scenic byways.

Sent March 9, 2009 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2562 · Exempts school buses and school activity vehicles from certain size limitations.

Sent March 4, 2009 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 623 · Requires Public Utility Commission to set higher maximum water rates for unregulated water utilities serving fewer than 500 customers when water utility has metered system.

Sent March 4, 2009 · Reported out after 54 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2375 · Limits use of aerial fireworks display business in exclusive farm use zones to current business owners.

Sent March 3, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 118 days

House Bill 2041 · Defines "road machinery" for purposes of Oregon Vehicle Code.

Sent March 2, 2009 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2250 · Revises wording in provision allowing brewery-public house licensee that also holds distillery license to be appointed retail agent for liquor manufactured by distillery.

Sent March 2, 2009 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2252 · Extends sunset for Residential Service Protection Fund from January 1, 2010, to January 1, 2020.

Sent March 2, 2009 · Reported out after 86 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2234 · Authorizes Oregon Transportation Commission to adopt rules governing health and safety in roadside rest areas and scenic overlooks.

Sent February 27, 2009 · Reported out after 66 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 639 · Changes composition of Oregon Wheat Commission and process for appointing members.

Sent February 27, 2009 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 572 · Provides that property sold to satisfy lien or assessment must be offered initially for assessed value or fair market value.

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

Senate Bill 576 · Allows county or city to make binding recommendation to Oregon Liquor Control Commission regarding application for issuance or renewal of full on-premises sales license or limited on-premises sales license.

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

Senate Bill 578 · Changes name of All-Terrain Vehicle Account Allocation Committee to All-Terrain Vehicle Advisory Committee.

Sent February 26, 2009 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 579 · Requires operator of motor vehicle to secure passenger under 16 years of age with child safety system, safety belt or safety harness when motor vehicle is operated on premises open to public.

Sent February 26, 2009 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 580 · Directs Department of Transportation to collaborate with governmental units to implement tolling on interstate bridges that cross Columbia River.

Sent February 26, 2009 · Reported out after 62 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 583 · Requires operators and passengers of Class II all-terrain vehicles to wear motorcycle helmets if under 18 years of age.

Sent February 26, 2009 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 587 · Directs Department of Transportation to establish program to issue active duty military registration plates to qualified owner of motor vehicle.

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

Senate Bill 600 · Permits credit union depositories to act as depositories for public funds on basis similar to that of bank depositories.

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

Senate Bill 604 · Creates salesperson license and distillery representative license to be issued by Oregon Liquor Control Commission.

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

Senate Bill 607 · Provides that city or county may not prohibit replacement of existing outdoor advertising sign if sign meets specified criteria.

Sent February 26, 2009 · Reported out after 64 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 620 · Increases penalty for failure to yield to emergency vehicle or ambulance.

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

Senate Bill 635 · Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds for transportation projects for nonmotorized vehicles and pedestrians.

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

Senate Bill 593 · Directs Department of Transportation to establish horse registration plate program.

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

Senate Bill 608 · Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds to finance acquisition of railways by Oregon International Port of Coos Bay.

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

Senate Bill 127 · Revises financial responsibility provisions.

Sent February 24, 2009 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 557 · Increases number of video lottery game terminals that can be placed on premises of race meet licensee used for off-race course mutuel wagering.

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

Senate Bill 534 · Eliminates requirement that Department of Transportation notify every person who has certificate or pending application to operate as for-hire carrier and conduct hearing when person applies for issuance, transfer or extension of certificate to operate as for-hire carrier of household goods.

Sent February 23, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 126 days

Senate Bill 535 · Prohibits city or county from granting exclusive franchise to for-hire carrier of persons.

Sent February 23, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 126 days

Senate Bill 536 · Prohibits state from expending funds to comply with federal Real ID Act of 2005 unless certain requirements are met.

Sent February 23, 2009 · Reported out after 50 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 546 · Directs Department of Transportation to include on driver license examination at least two questions pertaining to practices necessary for safe operation of vehicle around motorcyclists.

Sent February 23, 2009 · Reported out after 67 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 514 · Eliminates requirement that person seeking certificate to operate as for-hire carrier of persons or household goods demonstrate that service provided is necessary for community.

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

Senate Bill 490 · Allows real estate licensee to waive payment of compensation to licensee by certain tax exempt nonprofit entities.

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

Senate Bill 493 · Provides civil immunity for tower who tows vehicle at request of owner of parking facility or owner of proscribed property.

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

House Bill 2247 · Allows Oregon Liquor Control Commission to suspend or refuse renewal of liquor license immediately if licensee fails to comply with liquor liability insurance or surety bond requirements.

Sent February 16, 2009 · Reported out after 100 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2249 · Allows Oregon Liquor Control Commission to refuse service permit if applicant makes false statements to commission.

Sent February 16, 2009 · Reported out after 88 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2251 · Reduces restrictions on service permit applicants who may obtain application indorsement from Oregon Liquor Control Commission employee.

Sent February 16, 2009 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 479 · Provides that Public Contracting Code may not be construed to prohibit contracting agency from giving preference in awarding public contract to business enterprise that is owned or controlled by disabled veteran.

Sent February 16, 2009 · Reported out after 38 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 459 · Creates Transportation Utility Board.

Sent February 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 136 days

Senate Bill 469 · Exempts individual under age of 17 from requirement to obtain business license or permit.

Sent February 13, 2009 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 438 · Provides that fidelity bond or letter of credit required of credit union must be in amount required in National Credit Union Administration regulations.

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

Senate Bill 439 · Directs Economic and Community Development Department to establish program to create airport tax increment financing districts, with approval of cities, counties and other local property taxing jurisdictions with taxable lands in district.

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

Senate Bill 445 · Authorizes issuance of bonds for transportation projects of statewide significance.

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

House Bill 2233 · Increases insurance coverage required for applicant or holder of commercial driver training school certificate.

Sent February 10, 2009 · Reported out after 106 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 411 · Permits motor vehicle liability insurance policy to limit coverage of insured or member of insured's household to minimum coverage required by law.

Sent February 9, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 140 days

Senate Bill 414 · Increases amount of highway funds distributed to counties.

Sent February 9, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 140 days

Senate Bill 384 · Establishes Department of Transportation Contract Review Board.

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

House Bill 2198 · Eliminates exemption from continuing education requirements for certain insurance producers transacting life insurance after effective date of Act.

Sent February 3, 2009 · Reported out after 90 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 409 · Creates antitrust immunity for Oregon blackberry cooperatives and other participants negotiating price of blackberries under state regulatory program actively supervised by Director of Agriculture.

Sent February 3, 2009 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 420 · Alters definition of "electric assisted bicycle." Requires that electric assisted bicycle be equipped with horn and lighting equipment.

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

Senate Bill 432 · Requires motor vehicle insurance policy to provide discount for principal operator of covered motorcycle who successfully completes motorcycle rider education course.

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

Senate Bill 376 · Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds for financing transportation improvement projects.

Sent February 2, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 147 days

Senate Bill 369 · Defines "quadricycle" for purposes of Oregon Vehicle Code.

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

Senate Bill 345 · Directs Department of Transportation to design graphic for motorcycle registration plates.

Sent January 26, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 154 days

Senate Bill 267 · Requires first-time applicant for driver license to certify that applicant has certain number of hours of driving experience with certified driving instructor.

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

Senate Bill 279 · 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 January 23, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 157 days

Senate Bill 292 · Increases allocation of State Highway Fund moneys for footpaths and bicycle trails.

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

Senate Bill 322 · Directs Department of Transportation to provide receptacles at roadside rest areas for recyclable materials.

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

Senate Bill 324 · Applies provisions of Public Contracting Code to legislative and judicial departments and to Oregon University System.

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

Senate Bill 127 · Revises financial responsibility provisions.

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

Senate Bill 133 · Eliminates culpable mental state requirement for administrative sanctions against liquor licensees and service permits holders that sell to, or allow on-premises consumption of alcohol by, minors or visibly intoxicated persons.

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

Senate Bill 135 · Authorizes Oregon Liquor Control Commission to issue certificate of approval authorizing import of distilled liquor for delivery in state.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 67 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 136 · Shortens term of service permits issued by Oregon Liquor Control Commission.

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

Senate Bill 140 · Modifies provisions relating to registered business names and branch offices of real estate licensees.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 169 · Directs local governments to amend their comprehensive plan and land use regulations regarding certain airports not later than specified date.

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

Senate Bill 170 · Expands number of rural airports eligible to participate in pilot project encouraging economic development.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 171 · Prohibits person from constructing object or structure that constitutes physical hazard to air navigation.

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

Senate Bill 185 · Authorizes State Department of Agriculture to enter into contracts with foreign governments or foreign government agencies, and contracts and other agreements with other persons outside United States, for department or foreign government, agency or person to provide services pertaining to agricultural or horticultural products or production processes.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 40 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 186 · Expands authority of Agricultural Development Division of State Department of Agriculture.

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

Senate Bill 198 · Authorizes Oregon Racing Commission, without prior hearing and, in specified circumstance, without notice, to suspend or refuse to renew licenses issued to Multi-Jurisdictional Simulcasting and Interactive Wagering Totalizator Hubs or hub officers or employees for certain violations of law or commission rules.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 40 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 202 · Repositions reference to cleaning and servicing of chimneys within definition of contractor.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 203 · Makes construction contractor obligation to provide Construction Lien Law information notice to owner applicable only for construction that requires written contract.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 47 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 204 · Revises construction contractor bonding and construction claim statutes to clarify availability of residential and commercial contractor bonds for satisfaction of claims.

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

Senate Bill 206 · Makes personal identifier information contained in license or certificate application to Construction Contractors Board confidential.

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

Senate Bill 216 · Authorizes tax-exempt organizations licensed to conduct raffle games to contract with licensed raffle coordinators under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 269 · Prescribes manner in which public body may require utility to relocate facilities located on property constituting highway right of way.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 97 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 172 · Expands regulation of individuals who prepare tax returns to include those who prepare corporate tax returns, partnership tax returns, S corporation tax returns and trust or estate tax returns.

Sent January 21, 2009 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 101 · Establishes greenhouse gas emissions standards that apply to electric companies, electricity service suppliers and consumer-owned utilities.

Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 106 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 124 · Increases penalty for operating motorcycle without motorcycle endorsement.

Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 125 · Requires Department of Transportation to reimburse commercial driver training schools for course in traffic safety education that is certified by department.

Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 128 · Clarifies length of time for which limited term driver permit is valid.

Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 129 · Directs Department of Transportation to cancel driver license with farm endorsement or deny right to apply for farm endorsement if person is disqualified from holding commercial driver license .

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

Senate Bill 142 · Describes actions that are practice of, or offer to practice, photogrammetric mapping.

Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 143 · Makes certain exemptions from practice of engineering inapplicable to registered professional engineers.

Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 144 · Allows State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying to recognize results of standardized examinations administered by national organization in lieu of examinations administered by board in evaluating applicant qualifications for registration as engineer, land surveyor or photogrammetrist.

Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 147 · Changes definitions for landscape construction professional and landscape contracting business.

Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 50 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 22 · Conditions and partially eliminates pesticide applicator licensing exemption for persons engaged in maintenance of small or home lawns, shrubs or gardens.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 161 days

Senate Bill 34 · Authorizes mass transit districts to increase employer payroll tax and tax on self-employment earnings.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 99 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 50 · Sets deadline of 180 days for notices of claim made on contractor's payment bond in connection with work performed on public contract.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 52 · Expands grounds for Construction Contractors Board to revoke, suspend or refuse to issue construction contractor license.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 161 days

Senate Bill 54 · Changes content requirement for certified statements of payroll records submitted by contractors and subcontractors in connection with contracts for public works.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 83 · Exempts devices for playing state lottery games from federal law prohibiting transport of gambling devices.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 88 · Increases fee for nonretail fuel facilities, operative July 1, 2009.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 91 · Increases examination fee charged applicants for licensing related to liquefied petroleum gas.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 33 · Prohibits sale or purchase of catalytic converter unless seller or purchaser has permit issued by Department of Transportation.

Sent January 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 166 days

Senate Bill 36 · Authorizes Board of County Commissioners of Multnomah County to establish and collect tolls for use of bridges across Willamette River under its jurisdiction as road authority or operated and maintained by Multnomah County.

Sent January 14, 2009 · Reported out after 47 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 17 · Authorizes combination of three vehicles to be operated on highway under specified circumstances.

Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 167 days