Sen. David Smith

Primary HB 3375

In committee · Oregon House · Lead sponsor

Relating to coastal infrastructure needs; declaring an emergency.

Directs Oregon Business Development Department to develop and administer program to issue grants to address tourism-related coastal infrastructure needs. Requires department to select grant recipients in consultation with nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing community needs through collaborative governance. Requires department to submit quarterly reports to Legislative Assembly on progress of projects that receive grant funding. Allocates $300 million of lottery revenue to department. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

In committee Jul 7, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HJM 11

In committee · Oregon House · Lead sponsor

Urging President and Congress to pursue Oregon and California Railroad grant land management reforms.

Urges President and Congress to pursue Oregon and California Railroad grant land management reforms.

In committee Jul 7, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 2041

In committee · Oregon House · Co-sponsor

Relating to program to certify use of Certified Oregon label.

Establishes Certified Oregon Program in Oregon Business Development Department to certify for-profit and nonprofit businesses to use term "Certified Oregon" on products and labels, in advertising and media and for other purposes specified by rule. Establishes Certified Oregon Advisory Group to advise and make recommendations to department to implement program and certify businesses. Requires department and advisory group to report to Eightieth Legislative Assembly on or before September 15, 2019.

In committee Jul 7, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 3137

In committee · Oregon House · Co-sponsor

Relating to brownfield remediation; prescribing an effective date.

Clarifies that blight includes existence of brownfields for purposes of urban renewal plans. Authorizes port to have urban renewal agency with respect to urban renewal area within port territory that contains brownfield. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

In committee Jul 7, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HCR 39

Passed · Oregon House · Lead sponsor

Supporting continued collaboration between Oregon and China for trade and economic development.

Expresses intent of Legislative Assembly to support continued coordination and collaboration between Oregon and China to increase trade opportunities and strengthen mutual economic development relationship.

Passed Jul 7, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 3148

In committee · Oregon House · Lead sponsor

Relating to standing.

Limits standing to appeal land use decision or limited land use decision by local government to person who resides or maintains business within 25 miles of local government boundary.

In committee Jul 7, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2497

In committee · Oregon House · Lead sponsor

Relating to hunting.

Requires State Fish and Wildlife Commission to establish and prescribe fees for multiyear resident and nonresident hunting licenses. Sets agent fee for issuance of each multiyear license at $5.

In committee Jul 7, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 2915

In committee · Oregon House · Co-sponsor

Relating to payment of the federal minimum wage to a youth employee during the initial period of employment.

Allows employer to pay federal minimum wage to youth employee during employee's initial period of employment. Makes unlawful employment practice to displace higher wage-earning employee to pay lower rate.

In committee Jul 7, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJR 29

In committee · Oregon House · Co-sponsor

Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to budget bills.

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to require three-fifths majority of each house to pass budget bills. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.

In committee Jul 7, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 3154

In committee · Oregon House · Lead sponsor

Relating to information for municipal courts.

Directs Judicial Department to publish compilation of information on court procedures and proceedings relevant to municipal courts and distribute publication to each municipal court.

In committee Jul 7, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track