Bills in the 2016 Regular Session, House.
Phil Barnhart
Sponsored
In committee2
Establishes tax on retail sales of inhalant delivery systems and inhalant form nicotine.
Modifies methodology for determining amount of surplus tax credit received by personal income taxpayers under statutory kicker provision.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 7
Increases damages for unlawful taking or killing of wildlife.
Establishes COFA Premium Assistance Program administered by Department of Consumer and Business Services to provide financial assistance with health care premiums and out-of-pocket costs for Pacific Islanders legally residing in Oregon under Compact of Free Association.
Expands crime of promoting prostitution to include receiving goods, services or other things of value derived from prostitution activity in certain circumstances.
Provides for temporary lockout benefits, equal to weekly unemployment benefit amount of individual's most recent unemployment benefit claim, to individual who is unemployed due to lockout.
Permits cities outside Metro to complete evaluations and amendments of urban growth boundaries under statutes and administrative rules in effect on June 30, 2013.
Makes statutory changes to achieve gender neutral language with respect to individuals who are in marital relationship.
Expands crime of obstructing governmental or judicial administration to include engaging in business of notary public or immigration consultant without authorization.
Passed the House · 2
Requires labeling of genetically engineered fish sold or offered for sale for human consumption.
Prohibits transfer of firearm by dealer or private party for 10 business days if Department of State Police is unable to determine whether recipient is qualified to receive firearm.
Out of committee · 3
Modifies conditions under which landlord may terminate month-to-month tenancy after first year of occupancy.
Creates Affordable Housing Mortgage Loan Fund and continuously appropriates moneys in fund to Housing and Community Services Department for purpose of making deferred loan to qualified statewide nonprofit organization.
Requires Oregon Health Authority to analyze ground water contaminant data and provide education in areas with ground water contaminant problems.
In committee · 3
Makes policy findings regarding black carbon that results from unplanned forest and rangeland fires.
Repeals greenhouse gas emissions goals and requires Environmental Quality Commission to adopt by rule statewide greenhouse gas emissions goal for 2025, and limits for years 2035 and 2050.
Prohibits declaration or bylaws of planned community or condominium from requiring owners to water or irrigate lawns, gardens or other landscaped areas.