Bills in the 2016 Regular Session, Senate.
Alan Bates
Sponsored
Out of committee1
Requires certain state agencies to consult with certain federal agencies to determine whether state and federal mining programs can be better coordinated.
In committee1
Modifies requirements regarding coordinated care organization contracts and for establishing global budgets and required services.
Carried from the House
Became law2
Removes provisions that prohibit annexation or incorporation of specified industrial lands without written consent of owner of land in specific areas of Jackson County.
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.
Passed the House1
Requires labeling of genetically engineered fish sold or offered for sale for human consumption.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 4
Requires each electric company providing electricity to retail electricity consumers located in this state to eliminate coal-fired resources from electric company's electricity supply.
Directs Department of State Police to adopt rules concerning prioritization of testing untested sexual assault forensic evidence kits.
Changes definition of "qualified business" eligible for loan or credit guarantees from Credit Enhancement Fund to include existing or proposed businesses located in this state that will produce substantial benefits for state.
Authorizes prosecution of first-degree sex crimes any time after commission of crime if prosecuting attorney obtains corroborating evidence of crime.
Passed the Senate · 1
Modifies day on which odd-numbered year regular session of Legislative Assembly commences to be day after adjournment of organizational session or, if day after adjournment is Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday, on following Monday.
In committee · 2
Prohibits discrimination based on age, expected length of life, present or predicted disability, degree of medical dependency or quality of life in determination of medical services covered by state medical assistance program, in coverage under medical retainer practice and in issuance of health benefit plans.
Increases amount of maximum total tax credits for certified film production development contributions for fiscal year.