SB1576 - Relating to civil matters; declaring an emergency.
Oregon - 2024 Legislative Measures
Last updated 6 months ago0 Co-Sponsors
The Act changes the law about when the AG can share some materials about consumer data. The Act makes some court records of when a minor settles a claim secret. The Act changes the law making some owners immune from liability when they allow recreation on their land. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). [Digest: The Act tells the Judicial Department to do a study. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7).] [Requires the Judicial Department to study civil law matters. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2025.] Modifies provisions regarding disclosure of certain materials relating to consumer data investigations by the Attorney General. Provides for confidentiality of court records relating to certain settlements of minors' claims. Modifies provisions relating to recreational immunity and makes some of the changes temporary. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
STATUS
Passed
SB1528 - Relating to financing affordable housing; prescribing an effective date.
Oregon - 2024 Legislative Measures
Last updated 7 months ago0 Co-Sponsors
The Act would create a fund for grants to developers of affordable housing. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Authorizes cities and counties to adopt a program for awarding grants to developers of affordable housing and moderate income housing projects to finance certain costs associated with such housing projects. Directs the Housing and Community Services Department to develop a revolving loan program to make interest-free loans to participating cities and counties to fund the grants. Imposes an annual fee on each grantee developer in repayment of the loans. Provides for the distribution of the fee moneys first to fire districts for ad valorem property taxes and then to the department in repayment of the loan that funded the grant awarded to the developer. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
STATUS
Failed
SB1588 - Relating to controlled substances.
Oregon - 2024 Legislative MeasuresIntroduced by
David Brock Smith, Eric Werner Reschke, Court Boice
Last updated 7 months ago19 Co-Sponsors
The Act increases penalties for some drug offenses. The Act also makes other changes to Ballot Measure 110. The Act directs grant funds to counties for drug treatment. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). Increases penalties for possession of a controlled substance. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, a $6,250 fine, or both, or 30 days' imprisonment, a $1,250 fine, or both, depending upon the scheduling of the controlled substance. When a person possesses a certain quantity of a controlled substance, or has certain prior convictions, punishes by five years' imprisonment, a $125,000 fine, or both, or 10 years' imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, or both, depending upon the scheduling of the controlled substance. Provides that possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver constitutes delivery. Directs the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission to provide grants and funding to counties for drug treatment programs. Transfers the duties of the Oversight and Accountability Council to the commission. Appropriates moneys to the commission to fund the grants.
STATUS
Failed
SCR213 - Recognizing and honoring Specialist Ken "Kenny" Leisten (1984-2004) for his service to his country.
Oregon - 2024 Legislative MeasuresIntroduced by
Suzanne Weber, Wlnsvey E. Campos, Cyrus Javadi
Last updated 6 months ago27 Co-Sponsors
Honors the life and memory of Ken Leisten. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.8). Recognizes and honors Specialist Ken "Kenny" Leisten (1984-2004) for his service to his country.
STATUS
Passed
SB1514 - Relating to family and medical leave insurance; and declaring an emergency.
Oregon - 2024 Legislative Measures
Last updated 6 months ago0 Co-Sponsors
The Act would require the Director of OED to conduct periodic assessments of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund. The Act would allow the director to take actions if the director found the fund to be insolvent. The Act would take effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Requires the Director of the Employment Department to conduct periodic assessments to determine the solvency of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund. Specifies the actions that the director may take to restore solvency if the director determines that the fund is, or may be, insolvent. Requires the Director of the Employment Department to include in the department's biennial reports to the Legislative Assembly a summary of the periodic assessments conducted by the director and a summary of any actions taken by the director to restore solvency. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
STATUS
Passed
SB1593 - Relating to timber taxation; providing that this Act shall be referred to the people for their approval or rejection.
Oregon - 2024 Legislative MeasuresIntroduced by
Jeffrey S. Golden, Paul R. Holvey, Mark F. Gamba
Last updated 7 months ago9 Co-Sponsors
The Act would impose a new tax on the gross proceeds from the sale of unprocessed timber cut on private land larger than 500 acres held in common ownership. The Act would provide funding to counties and to protect homes, neighborhoods and water supplies from wildfire damage. The Act would repeal the current forest products harvest tax. The Act will be referred to the people at the 2024 general election. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.3). Imposes a new tax on the gross proceeds from the sale of unprocessed timber harvested on private land in excess of 500 acres held in common ownership in this state. Repeals the current forest products harvest tax regime. Refers the Act to the people for their approval or rejection at the next general election.
STATUS
Failed