Bills in the 2023 Regular Session, Senate.
Mark Meek
Sponsored
Became law2
Authorizes Environmental Quality Commission to adopt rules for determining whether community or area-wide sewerage system is available for purposes of sewage disposal system construction permit.
Creates crime of sexual abuse by fraudulent representation.
Passed the Senate1
Modifies provisions governing first-time home buyer savings accounts.
Out of committee2
Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds and transfer of net proceeds to Oregon Business Development Department.
Provides that maximum loading weight of motorboat means factory-specified dry gross weight of motorboat.
In committee6
Establishes COFA Food Assistance Program to provide nutrition assistance to COFA citizens who would qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits but for their immigration status and who have incomes at or below federal poverty guidelines.
Authorizes governing body of local government to adopt ordinance establishing that owner forfeits intangible property worth $10 or less if local government holds property for more than two years and owner does not claim property.
Prohibits Oregon Transportation Commission from establishing toll on Interstate 205 or Interstate 5.
Authorizes certain cities with demonstrated need for housing to add project area to their urban growth boundary upon certain conditions.
Authorizes adult foster home provider to provide residential care for up to six residents who are not related to provider.
Prohibits individual who is serving as Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Attorney General or Commissioner of Bureau of Labor and Industries from holding controlling interest in business or receiving money or other consideration for being otherwise employed as employee or hired as independent contractor during period in which individual holds relevant public office.
Carried from the House
Became law2
Establishes refundable income and corporate excise tax credit allowed for qualified research activities and sets increased maximum credit amount.
Directs Department of Transportation to waive fee for Fallen Hero roadside memorial highway sign if applicant is Gold Star Family member and funds are appropriated or otherwise made available to department for purpose of paying fees.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 11
Directs Oregon Business Development Department to develop grant and loan program to support businesses applying for financial assistance under Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-167).
Allows exclusion from taxable estate for value of interest in farm, forestry or fishing business.
Authorizes community colleges to offer Bachelor of Science in nursing degrees.
Directs Department of Human Services to maintain inventory of luggage carriers for use when transporting personal effects of foster children.
Modifies crime of organizing speed racing event.
Modifies abbreviated school day program requirements.
Prohibits employer from retaliating or discriminating against employee or prospective employee who, in good faith and with no reasonable alternative, refuses exposure arising from hazardous condition at place of employment.
Prohibits cost-sharing on certain health insurance coverage of supplemental and diagnostic breast examinations.
Authorizes board of directors of rural fire protection district to annex to district, under certain circumstances, lands that are within coverage area of district.
Allows residential landlord and tenant to agree to provide written notices by electronic mail and allow landlord to refund moneys by electronic means.
Establishes Universal Health Plan Governance Board.
Passed the Senate · 4
Requires Department of Transportation, Oregon Department of Administrative Services and any contracting agency that uses funds from American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to study use of apprentices in projects for public works and other public improvement projects.
Provides that state agency that accepts or collects payment by means of credit card or debit card may add fee or surcharge to sum of payment in amount that is reasonably calculated to offset amounts charged to or withheld from state agency for accepting credit card or debit card as payment.
Prohibits state from paying costs of travel to or from Oregon for employee in state service who telecommutes from principal worksite more than 60 miles outside this state, unless collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise or essential requirements of position make it necessary for employee to telecommute from outside this state.
Directs Director of Department of Revenue to reimburse worker leasing company for any employer contribution payments made by worker leasing company if Department of Revenue determines pursuant to amended combined quarterly report that refund is due.
Out of committee · 3
Establishes Universal Health Plan Governance Board and directs board to create comprehensive plan for implementing Universal Health Plan .
Modifies definition of "employment relations" to exclude standards, requirements or procedures relating to body-worn cameras for purposes of law enforcement officer collective bargaining.
Restores tax credit allowed for qualified research activities at increased maximum credit amount.
In committee · 10
Adds two members who are physician assistants or retired physician assistants to membership of Oregon Medical Board.
Exempts from state income for taxpayers 62 years of age or younger receiving retirement pay or pension for service in Armed Forces of the United States up to $17,500 in retirement pay or pension received for service in Armed Forces of the United States and up to $17,500 in retirement pay or pension received from other sources.
Provides that operator may require person who engages in sport, fitness or recreational activity in various ways to release operator from claims for ordinary negligence.
Directs Metro to study rail corridors within Metro, including inventory of rail corridors and determination of feasibility of using rail corridors to carry passenger trains.
Allows credit against net income taxes for portion of eligible costs of newly constructed single-family dwelling that sells for price affordable to household with annual income at or below 120 percent of area median income.
Establishes certain limitation on projects under Good Neighbor Authority Agreement.
Establishes certain additional requirements concerning projects under Good Neighbor Authority Agreement.
Requires Department of Transportation to conduct review of specified portion of U.S. Highway 30 and present report to Joint Committee on Transportation no later than September 15, 2024.
Directs Legislative Assembly to allocate moneys to members for distribution.
Requires Department of Land Conservation and Development to study urban reserves.