Environment and Natural Resources

House Bill 2134 · Allows person applying for or holding ground water recharge permit within Umatilla Basin to apply for permission to exchange water for equal amount of water from another source.

Sent April 29, 2011 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2778 · Authorizes State Parks and Recreation Department to seek funding from private sector for maintenance and development of state parks and certain other areas.

Sent April 29, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 62 days

House Bill 3290 · Modifies application of farm income standard adopted by Land Conservation and Development Commission for establishing primary and accessory dwellings customarily provided in conjunction with farm use in areas zoned for exclusive farm use.

Sent April 29, 2011 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2337 · Requires State Department of Fish and Wildlife to recommend rules to State Fish and Wildlife Commission regarding creation of pilot program that allows persons to use dogs to hunt or pursue cougars.

Sent April 28, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 63 days

House Bill 2753 · Prohibits establishment of guest ranches in certain federally designated areas or in area established by Congress for protection of scenic or ecological resources.

Sent April 28, 2011 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 3562 · Provides that person may take gray wolf in certain situations.

Sent April 28, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 63 days

House Bill 3601 · Provides that Department of State Lands and State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries may enter into memorandum of agreement in certain cases involving surface mining so that sole responsibility for permitting is assigned to State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries.

Sent April 28, 2011 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 3465 · Authorizes expansion of existing guest ranch to include 575 units of overnight accommodations and commercial uses.

Sent April 26, 2011 · Reported out after 38 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2983 · Prohibits collection of fee to renew in-stream water right lease except upon occurrence of certain events.

Sent April 19, 2011 · Reported out after 38 days · did not pass the Senate

House Bill 3572 · Changes time frame within which owner of Metolius resort site may apply to county to develop small-scale recreation community.

Sent April 19, 2011 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2191 · Provides that Department of Environmental Quality may not disclose certain financial, cost, production or sales data obtained by department as part of approval of plan for statewide architectural paint stewardship pilot program or as part of annual reports.

Sent April 13, 2011 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 3408 · Modifies provision authorizing placement of irrigation property by certain special districts or corporations as outright permitted use on land zoned for exclusive farm use.

Sent April 13, 2011 · Reported out after 50 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2827 · Repeals sunset of provisions permitting sales of diesel fuel containing additives.

Sent April 12, 2011 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 3029 · Prohibits Department of Land Conservation and Development from requiring area within urban growth boundary with population of 10,000 or less to have transportation financing program.

Sent April 12, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 79 days

House Bill 3386 · Modifies provisions authorizing dedication, conveyance or grant of property in subdivision or partition process.

Sent April 12, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 79 days

House Bill 2073 · Directs State Forester to serve as Governor's authorized representative for federal fire management assistance grants.

Sent April 7, 2011 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2175 · Requires person who receives certain written notification regarding potentially habituated wildlife to remove food, garbage or other attractants as directed.

Sent April 7, 2011 · Reported out after 40 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2439 · Increases damages for unlawful taking or killing of certain game mammals.

Sent April 4, 2011 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2875 · Specifies that public lands currently accessible for hunting must remain accessible for hunting unless state agency restricts access for reason of public safety or wildlife management.

Sent March 29, 2011 · Reported out after 65 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 3157 · Permits removal of invasive species under Oregon Adopt-a-River Program.

Sent March 24, 2011 · Reported out after 40 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2127 · Authorizes State Fish and Wildlife Commission to issue habitat conservation stamp and to charge fee not to exceed $50 for stamp.

Sent March 18, 2011 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2132 · Modifies provisions of pilot program that authorizes transfer of development rights between properties in areas designated as sending areas and receiving areas.

Sent March 18, 2011 · Reported out after 54 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2165 · Changes types of forest operations for which State Board of Forestry rules must require written plans.

Sent March 18, 2011 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2748 · Allows additional types of wave energy projects to qualify for exemption from provisions related to hydroelectric projects.

Sent March 18, 2011 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 960 · Creates processes by which county may conditionally approve agri-tourism and other commercial events or activities related to and supportive of agriculture in area zoned for exclusive farm use, including area designated as rural reserve or as urban reserve.

Sent March 18, 2011 · Reported out after 40 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2688 · Adjusts statutory references related to review of local government land reserve designations.

Sent March 14, 2011 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2872 · Creates exemption from food establishment license requirements for person that slaughters not more than 1,000 poultry per year and meets other conditions.

Sent March 14, 2011 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 956 · Creates task force to study feasibility of diverting unutilized water from Columbia River or Willamette River for sale outside state.

Sent March 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

Senate Bill 946 · Abolishes Oregon Grains Commission.

Sent March 7, 2011 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2133 · Allows Water Resources Department to adopt rules allowing receipt of documents by electronic means.

Sent March 3, 2011 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 945 · Prohibits manufacturers from selling or offering for sale, and other specified persons from knowingly selling or offering for sale, brake friction material or motor vehicles or trailers with brake friction material containing specific amounts of certain fibers or elements that are hazardous when released into state waterways.

Sent March 2, 2011 · Reported out after 61 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

House Bill 2122 · Prohibits transporting firewood into or within Oregon and selling firewood in Oregon, unless firewood has been harvested in Oregon, Idaho or Washington or firewood meets certain standards.

Sent March 1, 2011 · Reported out after 62 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2135 · Reduces required number of newspaper publications for certain notices pertaining to water.

Sent March 1, 2011 · Reported out after 58 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2947 · Requires State Department of Agriculture to adopt rules establishing standards of identity and quality and labeling requirements for honey sold in Oregon.

Sent March 1, 2011 · Reported out after 65 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 813 · Exempts retail dealer, nonretail dealer or wholesale dealer of diesel fuel located east of Cascade Range from biodiesel requirements during period from September 1 to March 30.

Sent March 1, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 121 days

Senate Bill 829 · Modifies authority for establishment of winery and for winery sales and services in exclusive farm use zone and on other agricultural land.

Sent March 1, 2011 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 925 · Modifies priority of lands considered for inclusion in urban growth boundary.

Sent March 1, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 121 days

Senate Bill 940 · Modifies authority to use lands in exclusive farm use zones for sale of wine and other beverages pursuant to liquor license.

Sent March 1, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 121 days

Senate Bill 941 · Modifies provisions related to imposition of civil penalties by Department of State Lands, State Parks and Recreation Department, Department of Environmental Quality, State Department of Energy, State Department of Fish and Wildlife, State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, State Forestry Department, Water Resources Department and State Department of Agriculture.

Sent March 1, 2011 · Reported out after 58 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 942 · Requires Oregon Department of Administrative Services to adopt plan and state agencies to perform certain actions related to sustainability.

Sent March 1, 2011 · Reported out after 58 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 943 · Requires state agencies to perform certain actions related to sustainability.

Sent March 1, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 121 days

Senate Bill 806 · Grants statutory right to owner or occupant of commercial or industrial property to install xeriscaping on landscaped portions of property.

Sent February 28, 2011 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 848 · Allows temporary opportunity for qualifying district to file petition for issuance of new water right certificate applicable to lands within district.

Sent February 28, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 122 days

Senate Bill 862 · Authorizes State Forester to enter into contracts in accordance with specified procedure to supply woody biomass from forestlands managed by State Forestry Department for development of projects.

Sent February 28, 2011 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 922 · Eliminates lottery system for permits in ocean troll salmon fishery.

Sent February 28, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 122 days

Senate Bill 798 · Specifies conditions under which mitigation credit may be sold to single state agency.

Sent February 25, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 125 days

Senate Bill 805 · Prohibits commercial farm owner or operator from confining egg-laying hen in enclosure that fails to comply with rules adopted by State Department of Agriculture.

Sent February 25, 2011 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 808 · Authorizes person to use agricultural building on land zoned for forest use or mixed farm and forest use.

Sent February 25, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 125 days

Senate Bill 811 · Modifies wildlife policy of Oregon.

Sent February 25, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 125 days

Senate Bill 847 · Establishes conditions under which supplemental water right or permit omitted from district petition to transfer primary water right from same land is not subject to transfer, diminishment or cancellation.

Sent February 25, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 125 days

Senate Bill 849 · Allows forest protective association to obtain hearing by State Board of Forestry regarding actions of board or State Forester that may adversely affect adequacy of fire prevention and suppression services within forest protection district.

Sent February 25, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 125 days

Senate Bill 924 · Modifies penalty provisions related to wildlife laws.

Sent February 25, 2011 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 773 · Limits scope of periodic review of local land use plans to specific deficiencies in plan due to changes in state land use laws and statewide land use planning goals and to quantitative analysis and review of issues related to land supply.

Sent February 24, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 126 days

House Bill 2189 · Exempts certain changes in points of diversion for withdrawal of surface water from removal or fill permitting requirements.

Sent February 23, 2011 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 2336 · Exempts agricultural producers selling specified agricultural products directly to retail purchasers from state laws regulating produce dealers and food establishments.

Sent February 22, 2011 · Reported out after 90 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 706 · Requires Public Utility Commission to establish parameters for energy studies of public utilities.

Sent February 22, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 128 days

Senate Bill 707 · Requires seller of real property to obtain septic system inspection report and provide copies to Department of Environmental Quality and to each buyer that makes written offer to purchase.

Sent February 22, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 128 days

Senate Bill 743 · Prohibits person from operating motorboat in excess of five miles per hour within specified area of Holgate Channel on Willamette River.

Sent February 22, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 128 days

Senate Bill 744 · Removes requirement that State Department of Agriculture pay certain moneys to Environmental Quality Commission.

Sent February 22, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 128 days

Senate Bill 733 · Prohibits taking salmon, steelhead or sturgeon in Columbia River using any type of net.

Sent February 18, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 132 days

Senate Bill 736 · Prohibits gillnet fishing in lower Columbia River from March 1 through May 31 except in off-channel fishery enhancement areas specified by rule of State Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Sent February 18, 2011 · Reported out after 68 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 681 · Authorizes person that obtains written assertion of zoning status of property before purchasing property to rely on asserted zoning status in land use application submitted after purchasing property.

Sent February 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 133 days

Senate Bill 688 · Extends sunsets for tax credits for use of biofuel and fuel blends, for use of biodiesel in home heating and for construction or installation of alternative energy devices.

Sent February 16, 2011 · Reported out after 71 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 689 · Extends sunset for tax credit for fish screening devices.

Sent February 16, 2011 · Reported out after 61 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 690 · Extends sunset for tax credit for riparian land removed from farm production.

Sent February 16, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 134 days

Senate Bill 691 · Extends sunset for tax credit for crop donation.

Sent February 16, 2011 · Reported out after 61 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 695 · Creates unlawful practice of manufacturing, distributing, selling or offering for sale child's beverage container or reusable bottle made or lined with bisphenol A or replacement material that is carcinogenic or is reproductive toxicant.

Sent February 16, 2011 · Reported out after 47 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 630 · Limits ability of local government to disclose energy score information regarding building.

Sent February 15, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 135 days

Senate Bill 640 · Authorizes division of land in exclusive farm use zone to create parcel smaller than minimum lot or parcel size on which to establish fire service facilities that provide rural fire protection services.

Sent February 15, 2011 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 626 · Directs State Department of Fish and Wildlife to undertake study of creating Quality Fresh Waters Program.

Sent February 11, 2011 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 643 · Requires State Department of Fish and Wildlife to reintroduce summer steelhead to Little North Santiam River.

Sent February 11, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 139 days

Senate Bill 644 · Authorizes hunters to use certain decoys to hunt game birds.

Sent February 11, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 139 days

Senate Bill 649 · Directs State Department of Fish and Wildlife to conduct feasibility study regarding development of zone to improve fish habitat in specified areas.

Sent February 11, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 139 days

Senate Bill 650 · Allows use of one or more dogs to hunt or pursue cougars if person hunts with certain person.

Sent February 11, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 139 days

Senate Bill 651 · Prohibits Water Resources Department from charging or collecting temporary fee for dam that is part of waste water control facility for confined animal feeding operation.

Sent February 11, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 139 days

Senate Bill 613 · Creates offense of equine tripping.

Sent February 9, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 141 days

Senate Bill 620 · Extends applicability of tax credits available for activities related to biomass.

Sent February 9, 2011 · Reported out after 69 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 583 · Prohibits State Fish and Wildlife Commission from listing gray wolves on list of threatened species or endangered species.

Sent February 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 146 days

Senate Bill 584 · Requires that specific percentage of moneys received from issuance of licenses, tags and permits by State Fish and Wildlife Commission be paid to counties in which licenses, tags and permits were issued.

Sent February 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 146 days

Senate Bill 585 · Prohibits public officials from spending public funds in support of activities or initiatives related to Western Climate Initiative.

Sent February 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 146 days

Senate Bill 589 · Allows qualifying person to apply for water right certificate or water right permit to obtain water from Crescent Lake.

Sent February 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 146 days

Senate Bill 600 · Modifies provisions related to lease of submersible lands.

Sent February 4, 2011 · Reported out after 80 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 603 · Defines "hatchery produced" for purposes of provisions related to salmon and trout enhancement program.

Sent February 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 146 days

Senate Bill 79 · Requires Environmental Quality Commission to establish greenhouse gas emissions fees for sources subject to federal operating permit program.

Sent January 18, 2011 · Reported out after 50 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 81 · Requires Department of Environmental Quality to collect fees for trips by vessels regulated under ballast water statutes.

Sent January 18, 2011 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 473 · Allows energy facilities and hydroelectric facilities as outright permitted uses in exclusive farm use zones, mixed farm and forest zones and forest zones.

Sent January 18, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 163 days

Senate Bill 477 · Provides that all land within exclusive farm use zone qualifies for farm use special assessment.

Sent January 18, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 163 days

Senate Bill 547 · Establishes policy, criteria, procedures and other factors for identifying secondary land.

Sent January 18, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 163 days

Senate Bill 548 · Prohibits use of income test to determine whether primary or accessory dwelling customarily provided in conjunction with farm use is outright permitted use in exclusive farm use zone.

Sent January 18, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 163 days

Senate Bill 549 · Limits applicability of statewide land use planning goals to areas of critical state concern designated by Legislative Assembly.

Sent January 18, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 163 days

Senate Bill 550 · Directs counties to establish minimum lot or parcel size for land zoned for exclusive farm use, for land zoned for forest use and for land zoned for mixed farm and forest use.

Sent January 18, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 163 days

Senate Bill 58 · Abolishes Natural Heritage Advisory Council.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 80 · Allows Environmental Quality Commission to establish certain greenhouse gas emissions reporting fees.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 167 days

Senate Bill 82 · Allows manufacturer program or state contractor program that collects, transports and recycles covered electronic devices beyond certain threshold to claim recycling credits.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Reported out after 108 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 83 · Requires Department of Environmental Quality to establish grant and loan program for owners of subsurface sewage disposal systems.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 84 · Repeals provision requiring notice of violation related to sewage.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 167 days

Senate Bill 119 · Requires State Department of Agriculture to establish certain fees for commercial growing, production, harvesting or distribution of shellfish.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 120 · Requires State Department of Agriculture to charge annual permit fees for confined animal feeding operations.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 121 · Increases maximum permissible annual license fees for retail seed sellers and wholesale seed sellers.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 123 · Adds certain rules adopted by State Parks and Recreation Commission to list of exemptions from provision requiring fee approval by Legislative Assembly.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 167 days

Senate Bill 126 · Clarifies assignment of duties regarding examination of water right examiners.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 164 · Creates State Energy Commission.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 167 days

Senate Bill 165 · Designates Oregon Historical Society's facilities and assets as historic sites eligible for Oregon State Lottery moneys deposited in Parks and Natural Resources Fund.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 167 days

Senate Bill 167 · Requires Director of State Department of Energy to make records of moneys deposited in State Department of Energy Account available to certain parties.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 167 days

Senate Bill 169 · Establishes Task Force on Natural Resource Agency Consolidation.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 167 days

Senate Bill 190 · Classifies certain waters of Columbia River to be used for specific purposes.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 167 days

Senate Bill 262 · Replaces brand inspection for equines with equine ownership certificate.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 167 days

Senate Bill 289 · Requires State Fish and Wildlife Commission to consult with cities and counties on impact to local economies from additions to lists of threatened or endangered species.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 167 days

Senate Bill 296 · Modifies provisions related to distance between private hunting preserves.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 319 · Extends sunset for tax credits for qualifying repowered or retrofitted diesel engines.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 320 · Adjusts sunset for tax credit for reforestation.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 342 · Revises statutory provisions relating to lottery moneys constitutionally directed toward acquisition, management and protection of parks and recreation areas and toward financing restoration and protection of native fish and wildlife, watersheds and water quality.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Reported out after 91 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 345 · Requires that one member of State Board of Forestry be representative of organized labor.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 167 days

Senate Bill 459 · Establishes policy direction for management of state forestlands, including management for timber harvesting.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 167 days

Senate Bill 464 · Modifies authority of State Forester relating to Tillamook State Forest.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 167 days

Senate Bill 474 · Allows use of dog to hunt cougars during final three months of general cougar hunting season if State Fish and Wildlife Commission determines that harvest quota for particular hunt zone might not be met.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 167 days

Senate Bill 475 · Allows landowner who is qualified to receive landowner preference tags from State Fish and Wildlife Commission to sell tags received, provided that at least half of tags are sold to Oregon residents.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 167 days

Senate Bill 501 · Allows State Parks and Recreation Department to enter into agreement with Willamette River Channel Maintenance Group for performance of maintenance needed to improve river navigability and safety, to improve marine access to public parks, landings and other accesses and to encourage tourism and transportation.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 167 days

Senate Bill 521 · Establishes Oregon Department of Natural Resources and Oregon Natural Resources Commission.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 167 days

Senate Bill 529 · Requires producers of lighting that contains mercury to establish product stewardship programs.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 167 days

Senate Bill 536 · Prohibits use of single-use checkout bags except in certain cases.

Sent January 14, 2011 · Reported out after 108 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 122 · Allows State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries to enter into contracts with persons, public bodies or federal government pursuant to which department performs geoscientific surveys or analyses.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 127 · Authorizes Water Resources Department to enter into certain contracts and other agreements with governmental entities, corporations and other persons.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 169 days

Senate Bill 168 · Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds to finance implementation of Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement of 2010.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 169 days

Senate Bill 268 · Requires Water Resources Department to biennially report to Legislative Assembly regarding measurement of significant diversions of surface water from certain watersheds.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 169 days

Senate Bill 460 · Requires harvesting in areas of Tillamook State Forest and Clatsop State Forest exhibiting moderate to extreme occurrence of Swiss needle cast disease.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 169 days

Senate Bill 478 · Extends landowner preference hunting tags pilot program throughout Oregon.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 169 days