Bills in the 2014 Regular Session, House.
Cliff Bentz
Sponsored
Became law1
Creates public record exemption for written agreements relating to conservation of greater sage grouse entered into voluntarily by owners or occupiers of land with soil and water conservation district.
In committee1
Authorizes governing body of Malheur County, under specified circumstances, to plan and zone site for industrial use, in addition to and not in lieu of other authority to plan and zone for industrial use.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 2
Validates urban growth boundary adopted by Metro and acknowledged by Land Conservation and Development Commission as acknowledged urban growth boundary of Metro.
Expands scholarships for children of public safety officers killed or injured in line of duty to include children of reserve officers and volunteer firefighters killed or disabled in line of duty.
Out of committee · 2
Directs Oregon State Lottery to convene work group to study and make recommendations regarding feasibility of allowing financial institutions to offer prize-linked savings accounts under authority of Oregon State Lottery.
Appropriates moneys to Oregon Department of Administrative Services for Primary Health Care Loan Forgiveness Program.
In committee · 7
Creates subtraction from federal taxable income for up to $500 in cash dividends paid by employer to employee for participation in workplace wellness program.
Defines "vapor product." Amends laws related to consumption of tobacco products by minors to include references to consumption of vapor products by minors, including crime of endangering welfare of minor and other criminal offenses and civil penalties related to use or acquisition of tobacco by minor.
Authorizes certain hunters to use battery-powered scoping devices, laser sighting devices and pin sight lights to hunt.
Adds one member to Oregon Education Investment Board who serves as member of school district board.
Authorizes preference in hiring and promotions for employees of private employers who have served in uniformed services and for spouses of such employees under certain circumstances.
Permits district school board to enter into written agreement with federally recognized Native American tribe in Oregon to identify acceptable name, symbol or image of mascot that represents or is associated with Native American tribe, to identify behavior expectations at athletic events and to identify required training on cultural diversity.
Authorizes cities and counties to adopt ordinances for expedited siting of industrial, manufacturing or natural resource facilities in areas of high unemployment.