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Agents’ Advocate 2-1-2022
2022 Oregon Legislative Session Begins
February 1 marks the beginning of a 35-day session of the Oregon Legislature. Many of the bills have been released, and since there are short deadlines for actions, bill hearings are already posted.
PIA Bill List
PIA’s Oregon Government Relations Committee met yesterday and took the following positions on bills. Please let us know if you have any questions or comments. All bills can be access at Oregon Legislative Information System (oregonlegislature.gov).
SB 1508 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1508/Introduced Increases value of property damage that must occur before vehicle accident report is required. neutral
SB 1512 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1512/Introduced Specifies conditions under which licensing board, commission or agency may suspend or deny occupational or professional license on basis of applicant’s or licensee’s criminal history, moral character or similar qualification. neutral
SB 1515 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1515/Introduced Modifies definition of “benefit year” for purposes of paid family and medical leave insurance program. neutral
SB 1516 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1516/Introduced Prohibits public bodies and private entities from requiring person to receive COVID-19 vaccination or to possess COVID-19 immunity passport, immunity pass or other evidence certifying COVID-19 vaccination or immunity status. neutral
SB 1517 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1517/Introduced Requires that declarations and extensions of states of emergency under certain statutes be accompanied by written explanations. neutral
SB 1524 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1524/Introduced Modifies provisions of tax laws. neutral
SB 1525 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1525/Introduced Updates connection date to federal Internal Revenue Code and other provisions of federal tax law. neutral
SB 1526 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1526/Introduced Establishes limits on campaign contributions that may be accepted by candidates and political committees. neutral
SB 1561 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1561/Introduced Prohibits candidates for state office from accepting contributions in excess of amounts specified and from sources not specified. neutral
SB 1565 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1565/Introduced Establishes annual salary of members of Legislative Assembly equal to annual occupational mean wage estimate for Oregon for prior year. neutral
SB 1571 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1571/Introduced Prohibits discrimination in places of public accommodation on basis of person’s medical history. neutral
SB 1573 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1573/Introduced Appropriates $50 million to State Forestry Department to fund increased forest thinning operations in specified wildfire-prone counties. neutral
SB 1582 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1582/Introduced Authorizes board of directors of rural fire protection district to annex to district lands that are within seven road miles of fire station within district, or are brought within seven road miles of fire station within district by new road, and that are not subject to assessments for fire protection by district. neutral
SB 1585 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1585/Introduced Directs Department of Consumer and Business Services and Oregon Health Authority to enter into intergovernmental agreement for disclosure of data related to outbreak of COVID-19 in workplaces to enable department to inform beneficiaries of rights to workers’ compensation death benefits. neutral
SB 1586 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1586/Introduced Clarifies prohibitions regarding provisions that may not be included in agreements between employers and former, current or prospective employees. neutral
SB 1589 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1589/Introduced Provides that maximum loading weight of motorboat must be less than 5,000 pounds to obtain towed watersports motorboat certificate. neutral
HB 4015 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4015/Introduced Modifies eligibility requirements for entrepreneurial development loans. neutral
HB 4017 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4017/Introduced Requires business entity that collects, stores or transfers personal data of resident individual to register with Department of Consumer and Business Services as data broker. watch
HB 4018 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4018/Introduced Directs insurer to consider only specified information in determining rates for motor vehicle liability insurance policy. strongly oppose
HB 4020 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4020/Introduced Requires certain residential general contractors proposing remodel or repair project of more than $20,000 in value to tour residential structure with property owner and provide property owner with itemized and detailed description for each feature of proposed construction work. support
HB 4026 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4026/Introduced Directs Department of Education to award grants to wildfire-impacted school districts in amounts to cover funding decreases resulting from decreases in district average daily membership, as compared to 2019-2020 school year, that are caused by wildfires. neutral
HB 4035 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4035/Introduced Requires Oregon Health Authority to study and make recommendations for options to improve access to or lower cost of health care in Oregon. neutral
HB 4059 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4059/Introduced Redefines “large-scale project” for purposes of contractor labor standards. neutral
HB 4063 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4063/Introduced Requires Oregon Business Development Department to conduct pilot program with three jurisdictions within this state to study and make recommendations concerning administrative processes and procedures used in approving residential construction projects. support
HB 4064 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4064/Introduced Prohibits local governments from prohibiting siting of prefabricated structures in all residential zones. neutral
HB 4065 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4065/Introduced Allows certain cities to adopt unique requirements and incentives for inclusion of affordable housing within certain housing developments. neutral
HB 4075 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4075/Introduced Modifies procedures for requesting and ordering restitution in criminal cases. Requires 50 percent of restitution ordered to insurance carriers to be distributed to Criminal Injuries Compensation Account. oppose, but company issue
HB 4076 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4076/Introduced Grants immunity to owners of coastal lands for use of or entry upon lands for recreational purposes. neutral
HB 4086 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4086/Introduced Amends provisions of workers’ compensation law related to beneficiaries. neutral
HB 4087 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4087/Introduced Requires, on or after January 1, 2023, officials of public bodies to grant news media representatives access to scenes of wildfires or natural disasters on public lands that are otherwise closed to public. oppose, but company issue
HB 4097 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4097/Introduced Establishes income tax credit for volunteer firefighters. support
HB 4105 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4105/Introduced Authorizes duly authorized traffic enforcement agents to review and issue citations based on photographs taken by photo red light cameras or photographs taken by photo radar cameras. neutral
HB 4113 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4113/Introduced Adds to cancers covered by rebuttable presumption of occupational disease for eligible nonvolunteer firefighters. waiting for more information
HB 4132 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4132/Introduced Requires Department of Consumer and Business Services to meet monthly with specified health care providers to discuss providers’ concerns regarding insurer practices. oppose, but company issue
HB 4138 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4138/Introduced Amends provisions of workers’ compensation law related to payments of benefits, notice to workers, recovery of overpayments and errors in claims processing. waiting for more information
HCR 203 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HCR0203/Introduced Declares legislative intent to address risk to workers due to climate change impacts and climate hazards. neutral
HJR 201 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HJR0201/Introduced Terminates state of emergency relating to COVID-19. neutral
HJR 206 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HJR0206/Introduced Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to limit ability of Governor to declare emergency or to exercise powers under declaration of emergency to only those powers granted by law and to 30 days’ duration. neutral
Please Write Email on HB 4018
Please send an email asking the members of the House Business and Labor Committee to oppose HB 4018 as soon as possible.
HB 4018 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4018/Introduced Directs insurer to consider only specified information in determining rates for motor vehicle liability insurance policy. Prohibits insurer from considering other specified information in determining eligibility, rates or premiums for motor vehicle liability insurance policy. Permits insurer, under specified circumstances, to consider abstract of individual’s nonemployment driving record when evaluating individual’s application to obtain or renew motor vehicle liability insurance. Prohibits insurer from using credit history to determine eligibility, rates or premiums for motor vehicle liability insurance. Becomes operative on July 1, 2023. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
House Business and Labor Committee – 2022 Rep. Paul Holvey, Chair – Rep.PaulHolvey@oregonlegislature.gov Rep. Daniel Bonham, Vice Chair – Rep.DanielBonham@oregonlegislature.gov Rep. Dacia Grayber, Vice Chair – Rep.DaciaGrayber@oregonlegislature.gov Rep. Shelly Boshart Davis – Rep.ShellyBoshartDavis@oregonlegislature.gov Rep. Janelle Bynum – Rep.JanelleBynum@oregonlegislature.gov Rep. Jamie Cate – Rep.JamiCate@oregonlegislature.gov Rep. Paul Evans – rep.paulevans@oregonlegislature.gov Rep. Barbara Smith Warner – rep.barbarasmithwarner@oregonlegislature.gov Rep. Jessica George – Rep.JessicaGeorge@oregonlegislature.gov Rep. Andrea Salinas – Rep.AndreaSalinas@oregonlegislature.gov Rep. Brad Witt – Rep.BradWitt@oregonlegislature.gov |
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