Committees · 2023 Regular Session
Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
James Manning Jr.Chair
Democrat · 7th District
Kim ThatcherVice-chair
Republican · 11th District
Democrat · 25th District
Republican · 28th District
Democrat · 13th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2023 Regular Session.
Bills sent45
3% of the bills the Senate sent to committees
Reported out78%
35 of 45; 1 moved on without a report, 9 stopped in committee
Time in committee56 days
most between 38 and 66 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026 is so far.
20263 bills
reported 67% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 5 members
202553 bills
reported 72% · typically 39 days, most 24–56 · 0 amendments · 5 members
20247 bills
reported 100% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 5 members
202345 bills
reported 78% · typically 56 days, most 38–66 · 0 amendments · 5 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2023 Regular Session, newest first.
45 bills
House Bill 2865 · Increases military leave of absence to which public employee who is member of National Guard, National Guard Reserve or reserve component of Armed Forces of the United States or of United States Public Health Service is entitled to 21 work days.
Sent April 26, 2023 · Reported out after 50 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 3260 · Authorizes self-service dispensing of Class 1 flammable liquids at retail if dispensary is in city in Marion County located in certain area and city was impacted by 2020 wildfires.
Sent April 19, 2023 · Reported out after 57 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 3421 · Requires official ceremony or other event held by state government to commemorate Memorial Day or Veterans Day to be held on legal holiday.
Sent April 19, 2023 · Reported out after 57 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2144 · Removes requirement that remains of individual serving in Armed Forces of the United States who was killed in line of duty and formerly designated prisoner of war or missing in action, and whose remains are recovered and identified, be returned to Oregon to receive Fallen Hero roadside memorial recognition.
Sent April 17, 2023 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 3426 · Requires 9-8-8 crisis hotline centers to have policies and train staff on serving firefighters and other first responders.
Sent April 12, 2023 · Reported out after 64 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2484 · Directs Department of State Fire Marshal to coordinate urban search and rescue function of this state.
Sent April 11, 2023 · Reported out after 65 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2520 · Prohibits person from recklessly, knowingly or intentionally using unmanned aircraft system to interfere with wildfire suppression, law enforcement or emergency response effort.
Sent April 11, 2023 · Reported out after 65 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 3127 · Identifies certain covered vendors.
Sent April 4, 2023 · Reported out after 72 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 3201 · Requires Oregon Business Development Department to provide financial assistance to support broadband access, affordability and adoption.
Sent April 4, 2023 · Reported out after 45 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2147 · Directs governing body of each county to designate person to ensure interment of unclaimed cremated remains of veteran or survivor of veteran.
Sent March 31, 2023 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2160 · Amends abandonment presumptions for securities and distributions.
Sent March 30, 2023 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2490 · Exempts from required disclosure records concerning cybersecurity plans, devices and systems, including contractual and insurance records setting forth specifications, applications and coverages.
Sent March 30, 2023 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2806 · Authorizes governing body of public body to meet in executive session to consider matters relating to safety of governing body, public body staff and public body volunteers and to security of public body facilities and meeting spaces, and relating to cyber security infrastructure and responses to cyber security threats.
Sent March 30, 2023 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2902 · Encourages schools to provide instruction on preparing for, and recovering from, fires, earthquakes, safety threats and natural disasters.
Sent March 20, 2023 · Reported out after 87 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2898 · Extends time during which recreational vehicle may be sited on lot with single-family dwelling that was damaged by natural disaster.
Sent March 9, 2023 · Reported out after 98 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2295 · Broadens public contracting preference for businesses that service-disabled veterans own to include all veteran-owned businesses.
Sent March 8, 2023 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 935 · Prohibits landlords from denying application for tenancy based on certain rental or financial screening or admissions criteria if applicant is refugee from Ukraine.
Sent March 6, 2023 · Reported out after 30 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 956 · Instructs Water Resources Department to take certain actions related to Walla Walla Water 2050 Strategic Plan.
Sent March 6, 2023 · Reported out after 35 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1003 · Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Oregon Department of Administrative Services for biennium beginning July 1, 2023, to provide transportation services to Roseburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center for veterans residing in Coos and Curry Counties.
Sent February 24, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 121 days
Senate Bill 1009 · Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds under Article XI-Q of Oregon Constitution for construction of veterans' home in Roseburg, Oregon.
Sent February 24, 2023 · Reported out after 39 days · did not pass the Senate
25 more
Senate Bill 1032 · Establishes higher education grant program for qualified dependents of current Oregon National Guard members who are eligible to continue to serve in Oregon National Guard for at least six additional years.
Sent February 24, 2023 · Reported out after 34 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1033 · Defines "active service," "active service of the state" and "state active duty." Expands authority of Adjutant General, with approval of Governor, to order members of organized militia into active service of the state.
Sent February 24, 2023 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1034 · Directs Department of Education to make biennial transfer to Oregon Military Department from State School Fund for purpose of paying costs of educational services provided through programs operated by military department for at-risk youth.
Sent February 24, 2023 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 962 · Directs Oregon Department of Emergency Management to develop and implement grant program to distribute moneys to certain counties to fund emergency preparedness coordinators.
Sent February 23, 2023 · Reported out after 43 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 994 · Modifies who may be appointed as temporary Assistant State Judge Advocates from officers of organized militia to members of organized militia who are members in good standing of Oregon State Bar.
Sent February 23, 2023 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 934 · Requires owner of public building to periodically conduct inspections and testing of fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination fire and smoke dampers and smoke control systems in public building.
Sent February 22, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 123 days
House Bill 2737 · Allows agencies to sell, lease or donate agency's real property or interests in real property to eligible Indian tribes notwithstanding ordinary transfer procedures.
Sent February 16, 2023 · Reported out after 119 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 178 · Directs Department of Veterans' Affairs to study and make recommendations for policy proposals for tax treatment of military pensions.
Sent February 13, 2023 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 178 · Directs Department of Veterans' Affairs to study and make recommendations for policy proposals for tax treatment of military pensions.
Sent February 13, 2023 · Moved on without a report after 0 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 884 · Grants higher property tax exemption for property of veterans with disabilities.
Sent February 13, 2023 · Reported out after 50 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 2146 · Provides that portion of U.S. Highway 30, beginning where highway intersects with U.S. Highway 101 and ending at Idaho state line, shall also be known as Oregon Gold Star Families Memorial Highway.
Sent February 9, 2023 · Reported out after 81 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 814 · Declares intent of Legislative Assembly to displace competition under state action doctrine to allow public cargo or passenger port located in this state and any other public port, including member of Northwest Marine Terminal Association, to coordinate, reach agreements on and implement action that is within port's authority, including actions to specify rates and charges, rules, practices and procedures with respect to cargo and passenger service operations and planning, development, management, marketing, operations and uses of public port facilities.
Sent February 3, 2023 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 776 · Establishes Task Force on Reparations and directs task force to study and develop proposals for financial and nonfinancial reparations for Oregonians of African-American descent, develop appropriate methods for educating public about task force findings and recommend appropriate remedies based on task force findings.
Sent January 23, 2023 · Reported out after 60 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 659 · Provides that U.S. Highway 30 in Oregon shall be known as Gold Star Families Memorial Highway.
Sent January 15, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 161 days
Senate Bill 687 · Eliminates six-month residency requirement for issuance of angling or shellfish license to qualifying disabled veteran.
Sent January 15, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 161 days
Senate Bill 728 · Establishes income tax credit for volunteer firefighters.
Sent January 15, 2023 · Reported out after 37 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 478 · Provides that portion of Oregon Highway 82 shall be known as Deputy Raymond Williams and Deputy Michael Cheney Memorial Highway.
Sent January 14, 2023 · Reported out after 65 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 180 · Directs Oregon Department of Emergency Management to study and make recommendations regarding improvements to operations of department.
Sent January 13, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 163 days
Senate Bill 181 · Exempts from state income tax military pay received by Oregon National Guard member while in active service of state or on state active duty.
Sent January 13, 2023 · Reported out after 38 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 182 · Directs Oregon Military Department to study and make recommendations regarding improvements to operations of department.
Sent January 13, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 163 days
Senate Bill 200 · Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Oregon Department of Administrative Services for distribution to Salvage Chief (LSM380) Foundation for purpose of repairing and upgrading salvage vessel.
Sent January 13, 2023 · Reported out after 66 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 244 · Limits interest rate to no more than prime rate plus one percent for loans advanced under veterans' home and farm loan program.
Sent January 13, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 163 days
Senate Bill 245 · Requires Adjutant General to grant militia member's request for exemption to immunization requirements because of member's religious beliefs.
Sent January 13, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 163 days
Senate Bill 249 · Provides that, when interview is element of process of selecting candidate for civil service position from eligibility list, public employer must interview each veteran applicant who meets qualifications for position and shows transferable skills if duties of position are performed by only one person within public employer's organization.
Sent January 13, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 163 days
Senate Bill 583 · Designates fourth Saturday of November of each year as Holodomor Remembrance Day.
Sent January 12, 2023 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the Senate, and became law