Bills in the 2013 Regular Session, House.
Greg Matthews
Sponsored
Became law5
Increases amount of fees charged and collected by county clerks to record or file certain real property documents.
Requires Director of Transportation to notify Director of Veterans' Affairs upon receipt of certain written information from member or veteran of uniformed service, if authorized to do so by member or veteran.
Requires Director of Human Services to inform Director of Veterans' Affairs of receipt of written information from member or veteran of uniformed service only when authorized by member or veteran and upon implementation or upgrade of electronic delivery system.
Provides that person who is active member of Public Employees Retirement System at time of death is vested under pension program of Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan if employer certifies to Public Employees Retirement Board that person was killed in course and scope of employment.
Requires statements of independent expenditures to be filed with Secretary of State using electronic filing system.
Passed the House3
Modifies definition of "supervisory employee" for purposes of public employee collective bargaining law.
Makes strikes or recognition of picket line of labor organization by assistant attorneys general unlawful.
Enacts Interstate Compact for Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote.
In committee9
Permits person to operate antique vehicle or vehicle of special interest within 150-mile radius of person's home during daylight hours.
Establishes alternative methods for telecommunications provider to satisfy requirement to collect and remit tax on customer access to 9-1-1 emergency reporting system from prepaid telecommunications service customers.
Makes violation by employer of statute providing for leave of absence by employee who is search and rescue volunteer unlawful employment practice.
Requires campaign finance statement to be filed within two calendar days if contribution equaling or exceeding $1,000 is received during 14-day period immediately preceding election.
Requires identification of source of communication in support of or in opposition to candidate or measure.
Requires statements of independent expenditures to be filed with Secretary of State using electronic filing system.
Defines "comparable" for purposes of arbitration between certain employees and Department of Corrections.
Exempts from disclosure under public records law audio recording of voice of caller to 9-1-1 emergency reporting system unless public interest requires disclosure.
Requires provider and resellers of cellular service to provide, at request of law enforcement agency, cellular device location information for purpose of responding to 9-1-1 emergency call or emergency involving risk of death or serious physical harm.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 17
Modifies crime of compelling prostitution.
Authorizes civil and criminal forfeiture of motor vehicle if person is convicted of certain offenses relating to driving while suspended or revoked.
Adds large woody debris to definition of "material" for purposes of removal-fill provisions.
Provides that person does not commit offense of obstruction of vehicle windows by covering rear window.
Increases period of revocation of driving privileges to three years if person convicted of failure to perform duties of driver causes serious physical injury to another.
Provides that certain boards may adopt rules under which board may require person authorized to practice profession regulated by board to receive cultural competency continuing education.
Defines "honorable conditions" with regard to honorable discharge status of veteran as having meaning given in rules adopted by Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Extends certain employee protections to interns performing work for educational purposes.
Eliminates sunset for mandatory cancellation of property tax assessment for manufactured structures with total value less than $12,500 in certain counties.
Authorizes person licensed in practice of physical therapy in another jurisdiction to provide physical therapy services to individual employed by or affiliated with touring theater company, performing arts company, athletic team or athletic organization.
Allows eligible employees to take family leave to deal with death of family member.
Authorizes Oregon Health Authority to operate Farm Direct Nutrition Program to enable participants in Women, Infants and Children Program to purchase fresh produce at farmers' markets or roadside stands and to operate Senior Farm Direct Nutrition Program to enable low income seniors to purchase fresh produce at farmers' markets or roadside stands.
Allows court to dismiss citation issued for offense of operating vehicle with illegal window tinting, or to reduce fine that court would otherwise have imposed for offense, if defendant establishes that tinting has been modified to comply with statutory requirements.
Requires State of Oregon to grant paid leave to eligible employees who are victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking.
Extends period of applicability of emergency communications tax.
Prohibits public employer from assisting, promoting or deterring union organizing .
Establishes Oregon Hatchery Research Center Board.
Passed the House · 3
Prohibits merchant from requiring statement of account as condition for cardholder to obtain refund of amount in payment card transaction.
Directs Oregon Historical Society to undertake fund-raising and commissioning of statue of Mark Odom Hatfield, to be placed in National Statuary Hall in United States Capitol.
Allows person who is at least 16 years of age to register to vote.
Out of committee · 7
Authorizes State Treasurer to issue Article XI-P general obligation bonds to provide matching funds to school districts for improvements to school security infrastructure.
Establishes Task Force on Human Trafficking to conduct study and make recommendations for legislation addressing issues related to human trafficking in Oregon.
Provides credit against income taxes for fees paid by member of Oregon National Guard or military reservist for Internet service provided outside United States.
Establishes Task Force on Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to study feasibility of establishing facility at Mt.
Requires superintendent of Oregon State Hospital to establish and implement program for hiring full-time or part-time relief positions consisting of health care personnel who provide specified services.
Creates crimes of drug-induced homicide and drug-induced assault.
Requires Department of Human Services to provide aid necessary to prevent homelessness and assist caretaker relative in returning to employment.
In committee · 33
Allows elector who does not have valid Oregon driver license, driver permit or state identification card to update voter registration using electronic voter registration system by supplying last four digits of elector's Social Security number.
Requires statements of independent expenditures to be filed with Secretary of State using electronic filing system.
Modifies, for purpose of gathering information related to greenhouse gas emissions, information that Environmental Quality Commission may require to be reported.
Increases period of supervision required when person is convicted of promoting prostitution or compelling prostitution.
Directs Director of Human Services to create or include in existing survey of teens questions about teen dating violence.
Authorizes county sheriff to waive residency requirement for concealed handgun license if applicant resides in another state.
Prohibits person that issues credit card or debit card or that provides service as payment card network from restricting or prohibiting merchant from disclosing amount of interchange transaction fee or network fee that merchant pays to person, specifying minimum dollar amount for which merchant will accept credit card or debit card as payment in retail transaction or offering other person discount for using payment method other than credit card or debit card in retail transaction.
Requires Legislative Fiscal Officer to prepare employment impact statements for legislative measures reported out of committee that affect employment in this state.
Requires telecommunications contract between telecommunications utility and residential customer to allow customer to terminate contract without penalty if customer enters hospice program.
Establishes conditions under which person may sell guaranteed asset protection waivers in connection with sale or lease of motor vehicle.
Requires each transfer, assignment or other conveyance of beneficial ownership or beneficial interest in note or other instrument that is evidence of obligation grantor owes and that is secured by trust deed on residential property to be recorded with county clerk within 15 calendar days in order for trustee to foreclose trust deed by advertisement and sale.
Permits person 21 years of age or older to operate motorcycle without wearing approved motorcycle helmet if person has motor vehicle liability insurance that provides personal injury protection benefits.
Creates defense to prostitution for person under 18 years of age.
Modifies scope of justifiable use of physical force for purposes of criminal prosecution.
Modifies crime of telephonic harassment to include electronic communications.
Modifies certain provisions relating to state initiative measures that require appropriation or expenditure of public moneys.
Eliminates statute of limitations for sex crimes committed against minors.
Directs state agencies and local governments with functions related to issuance of registrations, licenses, certifications or permits necessary to conduct business in Oregon to provide nonmonetary assistance to qualified persons.
Prohibits contracting agency from entering into public contract for services with contractor that uses contact center located outside United States to perform all or part of services that are basis of public contract.
Directs Department of Transportation to approve tollway project proposed by private entity if certain conditions are met.
Directs Department of Veterans' Affairs and county veterans' service officers to provide aid and assistance to Korean Vietnam War veteran to obtain health care coverage and services and, upon determination that veteran is not eligible for health care coverage and services under federal and state laws, to implement program to provide such coverage and services.
Allows corrections officer employed by Department of Corrections to lawfully possess weapon in locked box in officer's personal vehicle parked in department parking lot while officer is present at department in official capacity.
Directs Department of Transportation and designated voter registration agency to provide Secretary of State with monthly list of individuals who have changed address.
Directs Secretary of State to compile, prepare, maintain and publish comprehensive reference book that lists and summarizes state and federal employment statutes, regulations, rules and other laws that affect businesses that have fewer than 50 employees.
Requires licensing agency to adopt rules to ensure that caregivers in licensed residential facilities and adult foster homes have practical knowledge and skills necessary to maintain health, safety and welfare of residents.
Requires State Department of Fish and Wildlife to recommend rules to State Fish and Wildlife Commission regarding creation of pilot program that allows persons to use dogs to hunt or pursue cougars.
Provides that certain uses of Native American mascots are not acts of discrimination.
Prescribes guidelines for administration of statewide assessments.
Establishes James Beard Public Market Project within Oregon Business Development Department to award grants, make loans and provide other financial assistance for James Beard Public Market.
Sets limit on taxes due on homesteads of seniors with federal adjusted gross income not exceeding 300 percent of federal poverty level equal to total amount of taxes due for property tax year preceding first property tax year for which relief allowed.
Requires washing machine sold in this state to carry warning label stating potential risk to small children of serious injury or drowning.
Creates Oregon Council on Domestic Violence Prevention and Response within Oregon Health Authority.
Creates income or corporate excise tax credit for contributions to organization that is organized for purpose of providing funding for construction of World War II memorial.