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HB4155 - Relating to infrastructure financing; declaring an emergency.
Mark F. Gamba, Jeffrey S. Golden, Paul Evans
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
The Act would require a study of how the state can help lower infrastructure and housing costs. The Act would require the agency doing the study to submit a report to the legislature by mid-September. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to study infrastructure financing in Oregon by considering and evaluating tools the state may use to have a positive effect on infrastructure and housing costs in Oregon. Requires the department to submit a report of the findings of the study to the Legislative Assembly. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
STATUS
Failed
SB1573 - Relating to wages.
Floyd F. Prozanski, Paul R. Holvey, Wlnsvey E. Campos
Last updated 7 months ago
19 Co-Sponsors
The Act affects the duty of some contractors with respect to some workers' unpaid wages. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Makes contractor jointly and severally liable in civil or administrative action for unpaid wages of unrepresented employee of subcontractor at any tier. Provides statute of limitations for actions regarding recovery for unpaid and overtime wages. Requires subcontractor to provide certain payroll records and other information to contractor upon request. Permits contractor to withhold payment to subcontractor under certain circumstances.
STATUS
Failed
SB1583 - Relating to access to materials; declaring an emergency.
Lew Frederick, Tawna Sanchez, Elizabeth Steiner Hayward
Last updated 7 months ago
17 Co-Sponsors
This Act does not allow a board or a person to choose or not choose materials that are used in a school when the choice is discrimination. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.5). Prohibits discrimination when selecting textbooks, instructional materials, program materials or library books that are used in the public schools of this state. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
STATUS
Failed
SB1560 - Relating to early medical release from custody; declaring an emergency.
Michael E. Dembrow, Floyd F. Prozanski, James I. Manning
Last updated 7 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
The Act creates the Task Force on Compassionate Medical Release. The Act directs the task force to submit a report to the legislature by December 31, 2024. The Act takes effect when it is signed by the Governor. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.3). [Digest: The Act creates a process by which adults in custody can apply for early medical release from custody. The Act creates a new committee under the parole board that reviews applications and decides when to recommend release. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1).] [Establishes the Medical Release Advisory Committee within the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision. Specifies the qualifications of members of the committee. Establishes procedures by which adults in custody may apply for early medical release from custody and standards by which the committee recommends release. Establishes a cap on the number of applications per month that the committee may consider until January 1, 2027. Provides for appointment of an attorney upon a release recommendation from the committee.] [Directs the board to accept a release recommendation from the committee unless the applicant poses a danger to another person or the public that outweighs compassionate reasons for release. Directs the board to refer an applicant to the sentencing court for sentences requiring court authorization for early medical release.] [Establishes procedures for the sentencing court to consider a motion authorizing early medical release and enter a supplemental judgment.] [Directs the Department of Corrections to inform adults in custody concerning the early medical release process and ensure that application forms are available to all adults in custody. Authorizes the department to directly refer adults in custody to the committee for early medical release. Directs the department to refer to the committee certain adults in custody with terminal illness. Specifies the release process when early medical release is ordered or authorized.] [Directs the committee to annually report data concerning early medical release to the committees of Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary.] [Prohibits a prosecuting attorney from conditioning a plea offer on a waiver of early medical release eligibility.] [Increases the maximum number of board members from five to six.] [Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.] Establishes the Task Force on Compassionate Medical Release. Directs the task force to submit a report with findings and recommendations for legislation to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary by December 31, 2024. Sunsets on January 2, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
STATUS
Failed
SB1559 - Relating to climate change; declaring an emergency.
Michael E. Dembrow, Mark F. Gamba, James I. Manning
Last updated 7 months ago
24 Co-Sponsors
This Act changes the state's greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. The Act changes the term "global warming" to "climate change" in some laws. The Act declares an emergency and takes effect when it passes. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.4). Modifies state greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. Replaces the term "global warming" with "climate change" in provisions related to the Oregon Climate Action Commission. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
STATUS
Failed
SB1580 - Relating to fraudulent misrepresentation by employers to reduce workers' compensation premiums; declaring an emergency.
Kathleen Taylor, Paul R. Holvey, Thomas Andersen
Last updated 6 months ago
26 Co-Sponsors
The Act would make it a crime for an employer to file a false payroll report to lower its workers' comp premium. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.1). [Digest: The Act would make it a crime for an employer to report false data in order to lower its workers' comp premium. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.2).] [Creates the crime of fraudulent misrepresentation by an employer to an insurer of certain employee-related data with the intent to decrease the employer's workers' compensation insurance premium. Punishes by a maximum fine of $125,000 plus specified forms of restitution.] Provides that an employer commits a Class A misdemeanor if the employer knowingly submits a false payroll report with the intent to decrease the employer's premium for workers' compensation insurance. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, a $6,250 fine, or both. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
STATUS
Passed
HB4148 - Relating to natural resources; declaring an emergency.
Ken Helm, Michael E. Dembrow, Chris Gorsek
Last updated 7 months ago
35 Co-Sponsors
The Act directs an agency to expand programs related to wildlife illness. The Act directs an agency to perform a review. The Act directs an agency to establish a program for living with wildlife. The Act makes changes related to wildlife paths and roads. The Act gives moneys for related purposes. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.3). Directs the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to expand programs related to wildlife disease. Directs the Invasive Species Council to undertake a review of council programs and activities. Directs the department to establish a wildlife coexistence program. Makes certain changes concerning a program to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. Appropriates moneys out of the General Fund for implementing the expansion, review, new program and changes to wildlife programs. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
STATUS
Failed
SCR206 - In memoriam: Fred W. Heard, 1940-2023.
Rob Wagner, Kayse M. Jama, James I. Manning
Last updated 7 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Honors the life and memory of Fred W. Heard. (Flesch Readability Score: 84.9). In memoriam: Fred W. Heard, 1940-2023.
STATUS
Passed
SCR209 - In memoriam: Joanne Russell Verger, 1930-2023.
Rob Wagner, Court Boice, Kayse M. Jama
Last updated 6 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Honors the life and memory of Joanne Russell Verger. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). In memoriam: Joanne Russell Verger, 1930-2023.
STATUS
Passed
HJR202 - Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to the authority of the Legislative Assembly to conduct business.
Katherine Pham, David Gomberg, James I. Manning
Last updated 7 months ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Requires a majority of the members of the House and the Senate to be present to take action. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.3). Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require a majority of each house of the Legislative Assembly to be present to conduct business. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
STATUS
Failed
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Senator from Oregon district SD-024
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Oregon Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Kayse M. Jama immigrated to the United States from Somalia in 1999. He worked assisting refugees and immigrants as they adjusted to living in Oregon. In 2008, Jama founded the Center for Intercultural Organizing (CIO) to empower communities of color and immigrants to promote human rights and dignity. The CIO works on issues such as immigrant rights, civic engagement, health equity, and environmental justice.read less
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