2021-61-Minutes for Meeting January 29,2021 Recorded 2/23/2021C�v-� ES CCG
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1300 NW Wall Street, Bend, Oregon
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Nancy Blankenship, County Clerk
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2021
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ZOOM CONFERENCE CALL
A meeting was held on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom Conference Call as a part of the
2021 Legislative Session. Present in addition to county staff was Phil Scheuers- PacWest. No identified
representatives of the media were in attendance.
CALL TO ORDER: Chair DeBone called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.
1. Introductions
Deschutes County
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Commissioner Tony DeBone
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County Administrator Tom Anderson
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Commissioner Phil Chang
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Dpty County Admin Erik Kropp
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Commissioner Patti Adair
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County Counsel Dave Doyle
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Communications Director Whitney Hale
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County Assessor Scot Langton
Administrative Assistant Samantha Pepper
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Road Department Director Chris Doty
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Executive Assistant Sharon Keith
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CDD Director Nick Lelack
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Solid Waste Director Timm Schimke
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Chief Financial Officer Greg Munn
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County Forester Ed Keith
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Community Justice Director Ken Hales
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911 Director Sara Crosswhite
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Internal Auditor David Givans
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Facilities Director Lee Randall
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District Attorney John Hummel
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Behavior Health Director Janice Garceau
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HR Director Kathleen Hinman
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Public Health Manager Thomas Kuhn
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Property Manager Kristie Bollinger
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INTRODUCTIONS: Commissioner DeBone thanked everyone for joining today.
UPDATE FROM PACWEST: Phil Scheuers reported on the upcoming legislative
session and the process of bills moving through the session. There will be two
revenue forecasts during the session with one in February and one in March.
Agendas will be published for the policy committees next week. Mr. Scheuers
commented if Deschutes County wants bills to move forward the work would need
to be done through caucus rather than committee support. The walk out session
caused issues for more than 100 bills and they have been resubmitted.
BOCC REVIEW OF COUNTY DEPARTMENT LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Behavioral Health: Janice Garceau reported on the following bills of interest to
the department
HB 2508
Priority
Allows the same reimbursement rate for services provided
Support
by phone or video noting the benefit for rural counties.
SB 187
Priority
Improves ability to ensure treatment to mental health
Support
patients by broadening the definition of dangerous to self
or others.
SB 295
Priority
Critical aid and assist bill to improve responses to aid and
Watch
assist population. There is desire to add indemnity for
counties.
HB 2086
Priority
This bill came out of governor behavioral health advisory
Support
council to expand or enhance behavioral services in the
state.
HB 2417
Priority3,
Grants to operate mobile crisis intervention teams
Support
Also there is a CCBHC bill (number unknown) coming separately and
when it drops the department will pay attention to it
Mr. Scheuers recommends informing Pac West if wanting to reach out to
legislators.
Commissioner Chang asked if the bill order is listed in priority and Ms. Garceau
noted her priorities are SB 295, the CCBHC bill, and S13187.
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Administration:
HB 2207
Priority
Changing limit of Oregon tort claim act
Oppose
HB 2638
Priority
Relative to claims on damages arising during COVID19
Support
HB 2786
Priority
Directs Dept of Agriculture to study barriers to meat
No position
production.
Action: Commissioner DeBone proposed changing to
Priority 3, Support to start
HB 5028
Priority
regarding the proposed budget bill for state police
Support
department
SB 410
Priority
Ensuring humane treatment of homeless individuals.
Watch
Action: Commissioner DeBone proposed moving to a
Priority 3
HB 2251
Priority 3,
County Administrator requested to flag regarding local
Support
and regional water use strategies
Action: Commissioner Chang proposes to move to Priority 2
HB 2343
Priority 3,
Regarding suspension of enterprise zone employment
Support
requirements. This is a priority for EDCO
HB 2500
Priority 3,
Oppose unless amended: would increase TRT
Oppose
HB 2579
Priority 3,
Would increase TRT
Oppose
HB 2888
Priority
Establishes OSU Cascades separate from OSU
No review
SB 66
Priority 3,
Directs medical examiner to report suicides suspected
No Position
involving 24 years of age or younger to mental health
SB 211
Priority 3,
Directs staffing level of state police troopers
No review
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Assessor's Office: County Assessor Scot Langton noted a list of bills that he
currently has classified as priority 3 with no position
HB 2341
Priority 1,
Creates equity for tax payers due to emergency
Support
declaration
HB 2247
Priority
Relative to County Assessor authority to waive penalties
No Position
due to wildfire and COVID
HB 2385
Priority
Relative to software system, support with amendments
Support
Community Development Department: Director Nick Lelack noted the
accessory dwelling bills have been flagged as priority 1 as well as the child care
center bills
HB 2524
Priority 1, Support
Places limits on child care facility properties
HB 2705
Priority 1, Support
These bills are Rural ADA Bills
Priority 1, Support
H B 2278
Priority 1, Neutral
HB 2794
SB 385
Priority 1, Support
Priority 1, Support
SB 391
HB 2190
Priority Support
Relative to grants for community energy resilience
HB 2245
Priority Oppose
Addresses wetlands
HB 2282
Priority Neutral
Requires DSL to approve property into UGB and
allows small scale recreation. Staff recommend
coordination with City of Bend
Commissioner Chang 2282 mentioned Mayor
Sally Russell expressed support of HB 2282 so
would flag this as coordination with the City
HB 2655
Priority Neutral
Establishing a minimum lot size - residential
zoned land
HB 2735
Priority Neutral
Allows Counties to authorize dwelling not in
conjunction with a resource use
HIS 2779
Priority Neutral
Allows Counties to authorize contiguous clustered
non -resource dwellings
Commissioner Chang asked for the differences between the ADU bills. SB 385 is
the AOC bill.
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District Attorney' Office: DA)ohn Hummel reported on the bills of interest to
the District Attorney's Office
HB 2133
Priority
Increases number of crimes law enforcement has to
Oppose
collect finger prints. Oppose unless amended
HB 2146
Priority
Child cannot be convicted of prostitution
Support
HB 2169
Priority
Study and report on potential changes to criminal
Support
justice system
H)R 1
Priority
Allows juries to impose verdicts in criminal cases only
Support
by unanimous agreement
SB 214
Priority
Expands definition of victim for purpose of
Support
restitution
Finance Department: CFO Greg Munn reported on bills of interest to Finance
HB 2223 Priority 1, Directs employers to make PERS contributions
Oppose causing the inability to plan
HB 2173 Priority Proposes to take funds off top of lottery revenue
Oppose before distributions to counties
Phil Scheuers explained there was a proposal for the lottery funds to be
transitioned to Governor's regional solutions team. Commissioner DeBone
expressed he is not in support of that.
Public Health: Manager Thomas Kuhn reported on bills of interest to Public
Health
HB 2071
Priority
return of statewide tobacco licensure and allows
Support
OHA to license and fine
SB 587
Priority
Requires Dept of Revenue to issue licenses for
Support
tobacco and inhalants
HB 2148
Priority
Prohibits remote sales of inhalant delivery systems
Support
and distribution of flavored inhalants
HB 2261
Priority
Prohibits remote sales of inhalant delivery systems.
Support
Requires retailer to obtain local license
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Commissioner DeBone stated he is not in a support position on the bills regarding sales of
inhalant delivery and retail licensing and feels there should instead be personal
responsibility. Commissioner Chang supports keeping it in a support position.
Commissioner Adair commented on our youth problem with vaping and yet if this is just
another way to tax people the bills should be kept on the watch list. Commissioners
DeBone and Adair propose the watch position on the tobacco and inhalant related bills.
Commissioner Chang noted if the impacts are on the tobacco users he would back off on
the support.
Mr. Kuhn reported he was asked by OHA to provide testimony on February 9 at the Ways
and Means Human Services Committee to support public health funding. Commissioner
DeBone expressed support of the testimony.
Note: This meeting was was extended 30 more minutes for the remaining
departments input.
Human Resources: HR Director Kathleen Hinman reported on bills of interest to
the HR Department
HB 2709
Priority
PERS looking to just end new public employee
Oppose
enrollment into the PERS program afterjanuary 1 2022
HB 2118
Priority
Shift workers comp coverage of volunteers to the
Oppose
county in state of emergency
HB 2223
Priority
Relative to PERS, additional costs to personnel
Oppose
HB 2512
Priority
Allows retiree to be reemployed without a reduction of
Support
benefits - there is a public perception of double dipping.
HB 2943
Priority
Relative to Sheriff Office, this provides employer may
Oppose
not use evidence if officer is an impeachment list for
purpose of other investigations or disciplinary action.
SB 113
Priority
Provides PERS may charge employer for late payments
in review
SB 446
Priority
changes calculation for purposes of PERS Neutral until
Neutral
fiscal impact is known
SB 550
Priority
requires process for unique identifier for purpose of
Support
public records request
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Natural Resources Department: County Forester Ed Keith reported on bills of
interest for the department
HB 2234
Priority
Directs Dept of Consumer and Business Services to
in review
write specialty code for wildfire resistant construction.
HB 2572
Priority
Amends state law to allow for prescribed burns to cross
Support
property lines. A position of support may need a letter
HB 2573
Priority
State forestry department will come up with a standard
Oppose
for fire suppression standard but puts the responsibility
on counties to be responsible. The position of
opposition is due to way the bill is written
HB 2722
Priority
Creates a Land Use and Wildfire Policy Advisory
Watch
Committee and asks for a statewide risk. Deschutes
County may want a seat at that table
HB 2794
Priority
Creates a Land Use and Wildfire Policy Advisory
Watch
Committee
SB 287
Priority
Governor's wildfire bill with multiple requirements
Watch
proposed and we will want to watch.
Property Management: Property Manager Kristi Bollinger reported on bills of
interest for the department
SB 403
Priority
Provides for distribution of net proceeds from sale of
Oppose
property how we manage sale and proceeds from tax
foreclosure sales. Any remaining funds would go to
lienholders. Each property expenses would need to be
tracked.
Action: Commissioner DeBone supports the position at
this time. Commissioner Chang asked of the option of
selling the foreclosed property. County Counsel Dave
Doyle commented on tax foreclosure process.
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Solid Waste Operations: Director Timm Schimke reported on bills of interest for
the department
HB 2065
Priority
Relative to DEQ effort to modernize recycling. Requires
Support
producers of covered products uniformed list across the
state. Transportation subsidy. Huge funding needed.
Shifting cost of dealing with end of life at the landfill and
moving it up to where you make the purchase and
concern it will raise the price to the consumer.
Commissioner DeBone was appreciative of the
explanation. Commissioner Chang expressed interest in
in bumping this up to Priority 1. Commissioner DeBone
stated he is hesitant to move it to Priority 1 at this time.
DISCUSSION OF TIMING FOR FUTURE MEETINGS:
Commissioner DeBone will address the weekly meeting schedule consideration during the
February 1 BOCC meeting under Other Items. Communications Director Whitney Hale will
send communications to the departments after that discussion. Commissioner Adair
commented on an email received on the wildfire recovery bill. County Forest Ed Keith
described the request for input from counties directly impacted by the 2020 wildfires.
Commissioner Adair requested a response on the impact of air pollution. Mr. Keith will
draft a response.
ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 4:03 p.m.
DATED this _ Day of s 1021 for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners.
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2:30 p.m. Introductions - Tony DeBone, Chair
2:40 p.m. Update from PacWest
2:45 p.m. BOCC review of department recommendations for priority bills
3:20 p.m. Discussion of timing for future meetings
BillTracker Update
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Administration
Bill Number Priority Position
HB 2207 2 Oppose
Raises limitation on damages for torts of local public bodies to amount of limitation on damages for torts of state.
1/15/2021 - Erik Kropp - The Oregon Tort Claim Act (OTCA) limits liability of state and local bodies. Currently, there are different
limits for the state and local governments: state single claimant - $2,307,500, state multiple claimants - $4,615,000, local govt
single claimant - $769,200, local govt multiple claimants - $1,538,300. This bill would bring the local government limits up to
match the state's limits. The proposed bill will greatly increase the County's liability limits, lead to a significant increase to
purchase excess general liability insurance, and will likely lead to increased demands when entering settlement conferences.
HB 2638 2 Support
Limits liability for certain claims for damages arising out of acts or omissions taken during COVID-19 emergency period in
reasonable compliance with government guidance related to COVID-19.
1/15/2021 - Erik Kropp - This bill limits liability for certain claims for damages arising out of acts or omissions taken during
COVID-19 emergency period in reasonable compliance with government guidance related to
COVID-19. Claims not covered by this protection include fraud, gross negligence, reckless conduct, etc. This bill will assist the
County in its ability to defend liability claims related to actions it takes related to COVID-19.
HB 2786 2 No Position
Directs State Department of Agriculture to study barriers to family -scale meat production and ways to promote family -scale meat
production, and recommend legislative or regulatory avenues to remove identified barriers and promote family -scale meat
production.
HB 5028 2 Support
Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Department of State Police for certain biennial expenses.
1/19/2021 - Tom Anderson - Includes the proposed budget for the State Medical examiner's Office within the Oregon State
Police department budget. Based on recent discussions with the State ME, an expanded budget may enhance the state's ability
to support a regional ME function among the three Central Oregon counties. More detail will be necessary to verify that support.
SB 410 2 Watch
Requires state agencies to develop and implement policies to ensure humane treatment of homeless individuals.
1/15/2021 - Erik Kropp - This bill expands the requirements when law enforcement stores unclaimed personal property of
individuals who are homeless. The additional requirements would include storing the property in the city in which the property
was given to law enforcement, within five miles of the site the materials were found, and within six blocks of a public transit
station.
Meeting these additional requirements could be difficult, especially the requirement to store the materials within six blocks of a
transit station. There may be instances, especially for locations in the rural county or smaller cities, where there is no storage
available that meets these additional requirements.
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Assessor's Office
Bill Number Priority Position
HB 2341 1 Support
Authorizes tax collector in county covered by state of emergency declared by Governor due to fire or act of God, or authority of
Governor under Emergency Conflagration Act, who knows or has reason to believe property has been destroyed or damaged
by fire or act of God to prorate taxes imposed on property.
1/19/2021 - Scot Langton - This creates more equity in how fire and act of god is handled for property taxes. This was based
on the 2020 wildfires and is also prospective for any future events
Bill Number Priority Position
HB 2247 2 No Position
Authorizes county to adopt ordinance or resolution authorizing county assessor to waive penalties and interest charged for
failure to file property tax return or pay taxes when due.
1/19/2021 - Scot Langton - This grants authority to county commissioners to waive certain penalties and delinquent interest for
COVID and for wildfires. This could have broad reaching consequences. Needs to be amended so it is not left the the
discretion of the Tax Collector or Assessor and instead require a clear framework on which properties qualify under which
conditions.
HB 2385 2 Support with
amendments
Directs Department of Revenue to develop, implement and maintain software system that enables online filing and processing
of returns and database of information entered in software system.
1/19/2021 - Scot Langton - This if implemented correctly could be a time and resource savings for business owners and
counties. Dept of Revenue has to be properly funded for both the implementation and for ongoing cost to maintain.
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Community Development
Bill Number Priority
Position
HB 2524 1
Support
Places limits on certain restrictions by local governments, planned communities and condominiums on use of property for child
care facilities.
1/21/2021 - Nick Lelack - Provides additional opportunities for child care facilities in the EFU zone and other rural zones.
HB 2705
Support
Allows counties to authorize construction of accessory dwelling units on lands zoned for rural residential use.
1/19/2021 - Nick Lelack - Rural ADU bill.
HB 2778 1 Support
Redefines "historic home" to include dwellings built before 1974 for purpose of serving as accessory dwelling unit to homes
newly constructed on rural residential lands.
1/15/2021 - Nick Lelack - Redefines "historic homes" as homes built prior to 1974 (rather than 1945). This would significantly
expand the number of eligible properties for rural ADUs in Deschutes County.
HB 2794 1 Neutral
Creates Land Use and Wildfire Policy Advisory Committee.
1/15/2021 - Nick Lelack - Comprehensive wildfire bill. Defer to Board on policy position. Also need to defer to County Forester
Ed Keith. Requires extensive analysis to understand all of the elements, implementation, costs, etc. as it will directly impact
Deschutes Countv.
SB 385
Support
Authorizes county to allow owner of lot or parcel within rural residential zone to construct one accessory dwelling unit on lot or
parcel, subject to certain restrictions.
1/21/2021 - Nick Lelack - Rural ADU bill.
S B 391
Support
Authorizes county to allow owner of lot or parcel within rural residential zone to construct one accessory dwelling unit on lot or
parcel, subject to certain restrictions.
1/15/2021 - Nick Lelack - Rural ADU bill sponsored by Sen. Dembrow.
Bill Number Priority Position
HB 2190 2 Support
Directs State Department of Energy to convene work group to develop program awarding grants for community energy
resilience projects and implement program no later than January 1, 2023.
1/15/2021 - Nick Lelack - Defer to Board on whether this is a priority 2, 3 or 4 depending on the Board's level of interest in this
issue.
HB 2245 2 Oppose
Prohibits Department of State Lands from imposing civil penalty for violation of removal -fill laws in wetland if wetland was not
listed on wetlands inventory and person committing violation did not have actual knowledge that site was wetland.
1/15/2021 - Nick Lelack - Code enforcement pursue a voluntary compliance approach to addressing these issues with the
potential to impose penalties if the violation is not corrected. This bill removes the potential to impose any penalties. The Board
may decide to move this down to a priority level 3.
HB 2282 2 Neutral
Requires Department of Land Conservation and Development to approve City of Bend's expansion of urban growth boundary,
and allows department to approve other land use regulations for city on specified lands, if owner of land possesses
development opportunity transferred from Metolius resort site owner and city meets other conditions.
1/21/2021 - Nick Lelack - Board policy decision. CDD recommends coordination with the City of Bend on their position. This bill
was considered in the 2020 Legislative Session. Adds remainder of DSL property to the Bend UGB to provide affordable
housing and other uses. The bill should require the UGB to include any and all adjacent roads and public right of ways into the
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Community Development
Bill Number Priority Position
UGB so they are under the City of Bend's jurisdiction and responsibility (coordinate this position and comments with Chris Doty).
It also and addresses the Metolius transfer of development opportunities (TDO). The TDOs cannot be sited to create a small
recreation community in Deschutes County. However, Crook County is eligible. If the small recreation community is sited in
Crook County near the Deschutes County border, there could be transportation and other impacts in Deschutes County. It is
unclear if the two counties have the authority to coordinate and require the developer of the small recreation community to
mitiaate anv such impacts in Deschutes County. Consider a referral to Chris Doty for comments on this issue.
HB 2655 2 Neutral
Prohibits counties from establishing minimum lot size of more than one acre for residential zoned land.
1/20/2021 - Nick Lelack - Board policy decision on whether to allow significant new small rural residential lots (RR-10, MUA-10)
and housing across Deschutes County. If the Board supports this bill and it gains traction, the Board may consider proposing an
amendment to limit the small lot size in Southern Deschutes County to protect the groundwater quality and in Goal 7 natural
hazard areas. This bill would impact thousands of rural residential lots in the county that are larger than 2 acres as it would
make them eligible to be divided into 1 acre lots. Transportation and septic system impacts would also be significant.
HB 2735 2 Neutral
Allows county to authorize dwelling not in conjunction with a resource use on lawful resource lots or parcels.
1/19/2021 - Nick Lelack - Board policy decision on whether to allow significant new rural housing development in resource
zones.
In addition, Sec. 22 addresses the siting of the Metolius transfer development opportunity for a small-scale recreation
community within three years after June 29, 2017 and waives most land use requirements. Deschutes County is not an eligible
county to site the community, however Crook County is eligible. If the community were established in Crook County and near
the Deschutes County border, it may have transportation and other impacts on/in Deschutes County.
HB 2779 2 Neutral
Authorizes counties to allow contiguous clustered nonresource dwellings on clustered development tract in lieu of approval of
individual nonresource dwellings on exclusive farm use or forest lands.
1/15/2021 - Nick Lelack - Board policy decision on whether to allow significant new housing development in rural Deschutes
County. Would require several clarifications and interpretations prior to or during implementation.
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District Attorney
Bill Number Priority Position
HB 2133 2 Oppose unless
amended
Requires law enforcement agencies to collect fingerprints, palm prints and identifying data for persons arrested for felony or
misdemeanor.
1/15/2021 - John Hummel - I support the concept of this information being collected. However, this is an unfunded mandate.
The DA's office does not have the excess staff capacity to process the additional work required of us in this bill.
HB 2146 2 Support
Modifies certain provisions of law relating to crime of prostitution to exclude child sex trafficking victims.
1/15/2021 - John Hummel - Children are unable to legally consent to the act of prostitution, thus they should not be convicted of
the crime of prostitution if they engage in sex for money. This bill recognizes that children are too often victims of child
traffackinq and should not be made a criminal for the acts of their traffackiers.
HB 2169 2 Support
Directs Racial Justice Council to study potential changes to criminal justice system and to provide results of study to Legislative
Assembly no later than December 31, 2021.
1/21/2021 - John Hummel - The job of a district attorney is to ensure that all Oregonians are treated fairly. This commission
study and report will help me fulfill this obligation.
HJR1 2 Support
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to allow juries to impose verdicts in criminal cases only by unanimous agreement.
1/15/2021 - John Hummel - The US Supreme Court has ruled that a person can only be convicted by a unanimous verdict.
Oregon's Constitution allowed people to be convicted by a less than unanimous verdict, so that provision is now null and void.
But Oregon's Constitution also allowed people to be acquitted by less than a unanimous verdict, and this provision arguably
remains intact. This bill seeks to amend the Constitution to require unanimity for both convictions and acquittals.
SB 214 2 Support
Expands definition of "victim," for purposes of restitution ordered as part of criminal sentence, to include person or entity that
has expended moneys on behalf of, or provided services to, minor victim.
1/15/2021 - John Hummel - Organizations and individuals who provide services to minor victims of crime are often precluded
from obtaining restitution from the person who is convicted of the crime. This bill fixes this.
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Bill Number Priority
HB 2223
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Position
Oppose
Finance
Directs participating public employers in Public Employees Retirement System to make employer contributions to individual
account program, or cash payments, of one percent of member's salary during certain periods, depending on funded status of
system.
1/15/2021 - Greg Munn - Increasing retirement benefit costs based on the funded status of the OPERF could cause significant
cost increases that will be difficult to fund and plan for. The annual impact to the County could be as high as $800,000.
Bill Number Priority Position
HB 2173
Oppose
Provides that lottery revenues dedicated to county economic development purposes may be transferred to Oregon Department
of Administrative Services to pay for portion of costs of regional solutions coordinators within Regional Solutions Program.
1/21/2021 - Greg Munn - Moves lottery resources away from local control.
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Health Services: Behavioral Health
Bill Number Priority Position
HB 2508 2 Support
Requires Oregon Health Authority to ensure reimbursement of health services delivered using telemedicine.
1/20/2021 - Janice Garceau - This bill requires Oregon Health Authority to ensure reimbursement of health services delivered
using telemedicine including by telephone. This is critical for sustainable services and reimbursement for healthcare providers
during the pandemic. Especially important is that the bill retain language regarding telephone telemedicine, as this is needed in
rural communities where access to broadband may be limited. This bill ensures client access to services while protecting
healthcare providers from negative fiscal impacts of operating in virtual/phone environments.
SB187 2 Support
Defines "dangerous to self or others" for purpose of taking person with mental illness into custody.
1/15/2021 - Janice Garceau - This is a bill with which our Medical Director (Wil Berry) has been involved and which he supports.
It will improve the ability to ensure commitment and treatment for individuals with serious and endangering mental health
conditions. Dr. Berry is likely to testify in support of this bill if BOCC supports. Per Dr. Berry: This is a bill which defines what the
term "dangerousness" means regarding civil commitment. It is designed to allow courts and clinicians to interpret who needs
civil commitment with a slightly more broad and reasonable scope, but will continue to keep overall use of civil commitment rare
and as a last resort. This bill is one important step in beginning to shift the core treatment options for the most seriously
mentally ill persons away from the criminal justice system and back towards treatment settings.
SB 295 2 Watch
Defines terms related to fitness to proceed.
1/20/2021 - Janice Garceau - This is a key bill that impacts Aid & Assist workload for Counties and CMHPs. AOCMHP is
monitoring closely and has worked with SB 24 Implementation Workgroup on amendments to this bill. We are watching for key
amendments, without which we will oppose.
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Health Services: Public Health
Bill Number Priority
Position
HB 2071 2
Support
Requires that Department of Revenue issue license to qualified retailers of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems.
1/22/2021 - Thomas Kuhn - This is the House version of the Statewide Tobacco Retail Licensure (TRL) Bill. Requires that
Department of Revenue issue license to qualified retailers of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems. Allows Oregon
Health Authority to impose civil penalty for violation of state public health and safety laws related to tobacco products and
inhalant delivery systems, including underage sales. Allows OHA to enter into agreements local public health authority to assist
the authority to conduct random, unannounced inspections of wholesalers and retailers of tobacco products or inhalant delivery
systems to ensure compliance with the laws designed to discourage the use of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems
by persons under 21 years of age.
HB 2086 2 Support
Appropriates moneys to Oregon Health Authority to undertake specified steps to address needs of individuals with behavioral
health disorders for services, treatment and housing.
1/15/2021 - Janice Garceau - Critical bill for supporting and expanding Behavioral Health infrastructure and funding.
HB 2148 2 Support
Prohibits remote sales of inhalant delivery systems.
1/22/2021 - Thomas Kuhn - Prohibits remote sales of inhalant delivery systems (ie: e-cigarettes, vaping devices) in order to
prevent persons under the age of 21 from purchasing them. Also prohibits distribution or sale of flavored inhalant delivery
system products or flavored tobacco
products. Allows the Oregon Health Authority to impose civil penalties for violations.
HB 2261 2 Support
Prohibits remote sales of inhalant delivery systems.
1/21/2021 - Thomas Kuhn - Another bill which prohibits remote sales of inhalant delivery systems. Requires tobacco retailer to
obtain local license if operating in jurisdiction with local license requirement.
SB 587 2 Support
Requires Department of Revenue to issue license to qualified retailers of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems.
1/22/2021 - Thomas Kuhn - This is the Senate version of the Statewide Tobacco Retail Licensure (TRL) Bill. Requires that
Department of Revenue issue license to qualified retailers of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems. Allows Oregon
Health Authority to impose civil penalty for violation of state public health and safety laws related to tobacco products and
inhalant delivery systems, including underage sales. Allows OHA to enter into agreements local public health authority to assist
the authority to conduct random, unannounced inspections of wholesalers and retailers of tobacco products or inhalant delivery
systems to ensure compliance with the laws designed to discourage the use of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems
by persons under 21 years of age.
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Bill Number Priority
HB 2709
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Report Date: January 28, 2021
Position
Oppose unless
amended
Human Resources
Provides that public employee may not become member of pension program of Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan on or
after January 1, 2022.
1/20/2021 - Kathleen Hinman - This bill would stop enrollment into PERS. Amendments are needed requiring employers to
provide retirement benefits to employees. Alternativley, creating a 4th tier is another option in addressing the cost of PERS.
Bill Number Priority Position
HB 2118 2 Oppose
Transfers responsibility for provision of workers' compensation coverage to qualified emergency service volunteer from Office of
Emergency Management to public body under whose direction volunteer is acting.
1/15/2021 - Erik Kropp - Currently, if there is a state of emergency declared, qualified emergency volunteers are provided
workers compensation coverage from the Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM). This bill would move the
requirement to provide workers compensation from OEM to the public body directing the volunteer. As a side note, SAR
volunteers are covered by the County's workers compensation program -- it is required by state law.
HB 2223 2 Oppose
Directs participating public employers in Public Employees Retirement System to make employer contributions to individual
account program, or cash payments, of one percent of member's salary during certain periods, depending on funded status of
system.
1/20/2021 - Kathleen Hinman - Requires employer to make contributions to individual account program, or cash payments, of
one percent of member's
salary during certain periods, depending on funded status of system. Adds additional cost to personnel.
HB 2512 2 Support
Makes permanent provisions allowing retired member of Public Employees Retirement System to be reemployed by
participating public employer for unlimited number of hours without reduction in pension benefits.
1/20/2021 - Kathleen Hinman - Supports removing the currently written end date of 2024 for allowing retired member of Public
Employees Retirement System to be reemployed by participating public employer for unlimited number of hours without
reduction in pension benefits. So far this option has been beneficial for County operations and provides for employer retirement
contributions to be made to the employers liability fund rather than building the employee's retirement benefit.
1 /19/2021 - Erik Kropp - This bill will make permanent provisions allowing retired members OF PERS to be reemployed by the
participating public employer for unlimited hours without a reduction in pension benefits. This change will help with the ability to
hire back retirees which can assist departments as they transition from a long tenured retiring employee. But, this must be
weighed against public perception of double dipping.
HB 2943 2 Oppose unless
amended
Provides that employer may not use evidence that public safety officer has been placed on impeachment list for purpose of
other investigations or disciplinary action.
1/21/2021 - Kathleen Hinman - Potential to support an avenue for officers to appeal placement on the impeachment list,
however the bill as written is too limiting for employers' use of the impeachment list.
1/19/2021 - Erik Kropp - This bill provides that an employer may not use evidence that public safety officer has been placed on
impeachment list for purpose of other investigations or disciplinary action. It also allows public safety officer to file petition in
circuit court seeking removal of officer from
impeachment list
SB 113 2 Under Review
Provides that Public Employees Retirement Board may charge participating public employer accrued earnings for late payment
of employee and employer contributions to individual account program.
1/20/2021 - Kathleen Hinman - We need to see the fiscal impact reports. More information needed.
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Human Resources
Bill Number Priority Position
SB 446 2 Neutral
Changes calculation of final average salary for purposes of Public Employees Retirement System to use five years of salary
instead of three years, for salary paid on and after January 1, 2022.
1/20/2021 - Kathleen Hinman - Neutral until fiscal impact is reported.
SB 550
Support
Requires public body employer to establish and implement process by which employees may request employer to use unique
identifier in lieu of employee's name in records contained by employer for purposes of public records requests.
1/21/2021 - Kathleen Hinman - HR supports privacy of employee personal information.
1/20/2021 - Erik Kropp - This bill requires public bodies to implement a process for employees to request a unique identifier in
lieu of an employee's name for purposes of public records request. This would create additional administrative work in replying
to public records requests and could slow down the County's response to public records requests.
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Report Date: January 28, 2021
Natural Resources
Bill Number Priority Position
HB 2234 2 Under Review
Requires Director of Department of Consumer and Business Services to prescribe in appropriate specialty codes standards,
safeguards and guidelines for incorporating fire prevention and fireproofing or fire resistance measures into construction, repair,
renovation, rehabilitation, retrofitting or maintenance of buildings and other structures that are located in areas of this state that
are subject to or susceptible to wildfires.
1/20/2021 - Ed Keith - This bill directs the Department of Consumer and Business Services to prescribe specialty codes for both
residential and commercial structures for wildfire resistant construction.
One looming question with this bill is where it would apply. Currently it states that the Director of Consumer and Business
Services will work with the State Fire Marshall to identify the areas.
HB 2572 2 Support
Provides that spread of fire in forestland across ownership boundary does not constitute prima facie evidence of fire burning
uncontrolled if owners or operators of forestland on both sides of ownership boundary agree in advance to conduct prescribed
fire.
1/15/2021 - Ed Keith - Amends 477.064 to allow for prescribed burns to cross property boundaries if owners agree to it in
advance. Currently any fire that crosses a property boundary in Oregon is considered a public nuisance and must be
extinguished. This will allow for more effective prescribed fires to be conducted across property boundaries.
HB 2573 2 Oppose
Requires governing body of county that contains at -risk land, as defined, to develop wildfire response plan or solicit proposals
for development of wildfire response plan, consider proposals and propose wildfire response plan to State Forestry Department.
1/15/2021 - Ed Keith - This bill could become an unfunded mandate to Counties to develop a wildfire response plan and
provide fire protection to unprotected lands at a standard yet to be described or developed by the State.
HB 2722 2 Watch
Creates Land Use and Wildfire Policy Advisory Committee.
HB 2794 2 Watch
Creates Land Use and Wildfire Policy Advisory Committee.
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Bill Number Priority
SB 403
Deschutes County Legislative Tracking
Report Date: January 28, 2021
Position
Oppose
Property Management
Provides for distribution of net proceeds from sale of property upon which county foreclosed lien for delinquent taxes to each
lienholder whose interest in property was forfeited, and to any person other than lienholder whose right of redemption with
respect to such property terminated, when property was deeded to county.
1/21/2021 - Kristie Bollinger - When a property owner becomes delinquent on property taxes, they have the opportunity to sell
their property which would satisfy outstanding liens including property taxes and the property owner will generally walk away
with remaining equity/proceeds. In most cases, tax foreclosure is an option determined ultimately by the property owner. In my
tenure, I have worked with many property owners that sell their property through a commercial brokerage firm to avoid
foreclosure. Additionally, once a property is acquired by a county through the tax foreclosure process, ORS allows for any
expenses incurred by the county related to the maintenance or supervision of a property may be reimbursed by sale proceeds.
These expenses are aggregate and are reimbursed by sales of tax foreclosed properties as a whole. Expense reimbursement
and proceeds from sales is not a 1-to-1 relationship. If this Bill was to come into effect, the tracking and accounting of expenses
and proceeds would become extremely laborious and would require additional resources in terms of staff.
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Report Date: January 28, 2021
Solid Waste
Bill Number Priority Position
HB 2065 2 Support
Requires producers of covered products to join producer responsibility organization unless exempt.
1/20/2021 - Timm Schimke - Very comprehensive. DEQ worked with a large stakeholder group to develop this with
participation from a wide variety of interests. I served on that group and am impressed with the consensus process used.
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9-1-1
Bill Number Priority Position
HB 2242 3 Watch
Provides that telecommunicator qualifies as police officer under Public Employees Retirement System.
SB 425 3 Watch
Provides that Legislative Assembly finds and declares that telecommunicators are first responders.
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Administration
Bill Number Priority Position
HB 2251 3 Support
Appropriates moneys, out of General Fund, to Water Resources Department for purposes of planning water use on regional and
local bases, developing system for identifying local and regional water use needs and prioritizing among local and regional
water use needs and implementing local and regional water use strategies and plans.
HB 2343 3 Support
Authorizes governing body of enterprise zone sponsor to adopt resolution suspending enterprise zone employment
reauirements otherwise imposed on authorized business firms.
HB 2367
Oppose unless
amended
Establishes Oregon Right to Rest Act.
HB 2459 3 Support
Includes in definition of "conversation" communication occurring through video conferencing program for purposes of statutes
requlatinq recordinq of communications.
HB 2500 3 Oppose unless
amended
Increases state transient lodging tax rate.
HB 2579 3 Oppose
Increases state transient lodging tax rate and provides for transfer of moneys attributable to increase to county in which taxes
were collected.
HB 2888 3 Not Reviewed
Establishes Central Oregon University as separate public university, distinct from Oregon State University.
SB 66 3 No Position
Directs medical examiner to report suspected suicides involving decedents 24 years of age or younger to local mental health
authority.
SB 211 3 Not Reviewed
Directs Department of State Police to maintain staffing level of at least 15 patrol troopers per 100,000 residents of this state,
beginning January 1, 2030.
SB 621 3 Watch
Upholds, under certain circumstances, local laws concerning local community oversight board established to oversee
disciplinary matters concerning law enforcement officers, notwithstanding collective bargaining laws that require bargaining over
such matters.
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Assessor's Office
Bill Number Priority Position
HB 2331 3 No Position
Excludes over -the -air broadcasting from meaning of "communication" for purposes of central assessment for property taxation.
HB 2562 3 No Position
Makes percentage of partial property tax exemption for property of vertical housing development projects proportional to
allocation of equalized floors to residential housing or low income residential housing, without rounding up or down.
HB 2634 3 No Position
Allows surviving spouse or disabled heir of individual whose homestead was granted deferral under homestead property tax
deferral program to continue deferral without having owned or occupied homestead for five years.
HB 2799 3 No Position
Authorizes county tax collector to withhold from property tax distributions to taxing districts within county amount equal to three
percent of such distributions.
SB 18 3 No Position
For purposes of eligibility of property for homestead property tax deferral program, creates minimum cap of $250,000 for
maximum allowable real market value of homestead.
SB 108 3 No Position
Makes changes to program for property tax special assessment of historic property.
SB 118 3 Support
Allows surviving spouse or disabled heir of individual whose homestead was granted deferral under homestead property tax
deferral program to continue deferral without having owned or occupied homestead for five years.
SB 140 3 No Position
For purposes of eligibility of property for homestead property tax deferral program, creates $250,000 minimum cap on allowable
real market value of homestead.
SB 167 3 No Position
Provides that assessed value of property may be value determined to be necessary to effect fairness and equity in assessed
values of property and property in same area in same property class, provided value so determined is not greater than
maximum assessed value or real market value of property.
SB 348 3 No Position
Grants higher property tax exemption for property of veterans with disabilities.
SB 545 3 No Position
Grants higher property tax exemption for property of veterans with service -connected disabilities.
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HB 2226 3 Under Review
Requires ballots returned by mail to be postmarked not later than date of election.
HB 2499 3 Under Review
Extends automatic voter registration to Oregon Health Authority and any state agency designated by Governor.
HB 2601 3 Watch
Requires Secretary of State to conduct study and develop recommendations regarding most effective methods for improving
ballot measure process.
HB 2678 3 Under Review
Establishes ranked choice voting as voting method for selecting winner of nomination for and election to nonpartisan state
offices and county and city offices except where home rule charter applies.
HB 2681 3 Support with
amendments
Requires each county clerk to file annual report with Secretary of State identifying each voter who clerk moved to inactive status
during previous calendar year and specifying reason for moving voter to inactive status.
HJR 11 3 Watch
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution providing for same -day voter registration.
SB 251 3 Watch
Revises statutes to make clear that county clerk or other filing officer is not required to provide secrecy envelope for ballot if
Secretary of State has approved alternative procedure to ensure secrecy.
SB 253 3 Support
Renames "board of property tax appeals" to "property value appeals board.".
SB 571 3 Watch
Allows persons convicted of felony to register to vote, update voter registration and vote in elections while incarcerated.
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Report Date: January 28, 2021
Community Development
Bill Number Priority Position
HB 2109 3 Neutral
Modifies definition of "renewable energy facility" for purposes of county permitting process for certain energy facilities.
HB 2556 3 Neutral
Requires delivery of certain land use notices to property owners and to properties within wider geographic range.
HB 2656 3 Neutral
Permits municipality or Department of Consumer and Business Services to contract with person to administer and enforce
building inspection program and act as building official.
HB 2763 3 Neutral
Allows establishment of cider businesses producing less than 100,000 gallons of cider annually on lands zoned for farm use
when businesses own certain orchards of at least one acre.
HB 2764 3 Oppose
Limits standing in appeals of land use decisions or limited land use decisions to persons that reside or maintain business within
25 miles of boundary of local government or special district and appeared before decision maker in person at hearing if
available.
SB 16 3 Neutral
Allows counties to partition and rezone up to 200 acres of lands within Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Region
from exclusive farm use to residential uses.
SB 559 3 Support
Allows counties to approve livestock and livestock -affiliated exercise, therapy and counseling on lands zoned for exclusive farm
use.
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Bill Number Priority
SB 47
Deschutes County Legislative Tracking
Report Date: January 28, 2021
Position
No Position
Community Justice
Modifies remedial action procedures when county participating in Justice Reinvestment Program does not reduce utilization of
imprisonment in Department of Corrections facilities.
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Report Date: January 28, 2021
District Attorney
Bill Number Priority Position
HB 2022 3 Oppose
Makes district attorney, rather than county clerk, responsible for determining whether prospective petition for initiative ballot
measure for county complies with requirements of Oregon Constitution.
HB 2172 3 Support
Converts mandatory minimum sentences for specified felonies other than murder to presumptive sentences.
HB 2210 3 Oppose
Conforms felony jury verdict statute with constitutional rule requiring guilty verdicts to be unanimous.
HB 2213 3 Oppose unless
amended
Establishes process by which defense may request that prosecuting attorney consider mental health of defendant for purposes
of plea offer.
HB 2239 3 Oppose
Directs each judicial district to ensure veterans who are criminal defendants have access to veterans' court programs.
HB 2418 3 Support
Requires district attorney to, upon request, provide to sexual assault victim opportunity to review case file within district
attorney's office.
HB 2825 3 Oppose unless
amended
Requires sentencing court to consider as mitigation evidence defendant was subjected to domestic abuse that was significant
factor in criminal behavior.
SB 191 3 Oppose
Provides that person sentenced to mandatory minimum sentence under Ballot Measure 11 (1994) for crime other than murder is
eligible for reduction in sentence for appropriate institutional behavior and participation in certain programming unless otherwise
ordered by court for substantial and compelling reasons.
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Facilities
Bill Number Priority Position
HB 2812 3 Watch
Requires Director of Department of Consumer and Business Services to amend state mechanical, heating and ventilating code
to require use of current best available technology for filtering outside air admitted into buildings and to require that all outside
air admitted into buildings passes through filtration technology during periods in which air outside building poses significant risk
of harm to health or safety of occupants of building.
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Bill Number Priority
HB 2477
Deschutes County Legislative Tracking
Report Date: January 28, 2021
Position
Support
Finance
Makes program for payment of fee in lieu of property taxes imposed on property constituting solar project permanent.
HB 2733 3 Support
Removes prohibition against issuing dog license without proof of rabies inoculation.
SB 252 3 Oppose
Provides that recording fee for County Assessment and Taxation Fund does not apply to recordation of certified copies of death
records.
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Health Services: Behavioral Health
Bill Number Priority Position
HB 2213 3 Neutral
Establishes process by which defense may request that prosecuting attorney consider mental health of defendant for purposes
of plea offer.
HB 2417 3 Support
Requires Department of Human Services to administer program to provide matching grants to cities or counties to operate
mobile crisis intervention teams.
.[y:467
Support
Declares intent to develop statewide strategy involving behavioral health mobile crisis response teams.
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Report Date: January 28, 2021
Health Services: Public Health
Bill Number Priority Position
HB 2235 3 Support
Directs Office of Emergency Management to study and make recommendations regarding workforce levels necessary to
respond to emergencies.
HB 2337 3 Support
Requires state agencies and third party contractors that collect demographic data on behalf of state agencies to comply with
rules adopted by Oregon Health Authority for collection of data on race, ethnicity, preferred spoken and written languages and
disability status.
HB 2965 3 Support
Extends deadline for local plans for applying foundational capabilities and implementing foundational programs related to public
health to December 31, 2025.
HB 3017 3 Support
Makes manufacturer's sale of COVID-19 vaccine in Oregon at cost above specified amount unlawful practice.
HB 5024 3 Support
Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Oregon Health Authority for certain biennial expenses.
SB 64 3 Support with
amendments
Creates exemption to prohibition on person under 21 years of age entering establishment where tobacco products or inhalant
delivery systems are sold for purposes of investigating violations.
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Human Resources
Bill Number Priority Position
HB 2061 3 Neutral
Removes authority of public employer and labor organization to enter into fair -share agreement.
HB 2399 3 Neutral
Permits employers to seek issuance of restraining order or stalking protective order on behalf of employee when certain
conditions are met.
HB 2419 3 Oppose
Provides that prevailing rate of wage for trade or occupation in locality is rate of wage set forth in collective bargaining
agreement for trade or occupation in locality or, if more than one collective bargaining agreement covers trade or occupation in
locality, highest rate of wage among collective bargaining agreements for trade or occupation in locality.
HB 2474 3 Support
Expands applicability of certain provisions relating to family leave to employers who employ one or more employees.
HB 2588 3 Oppose
Requires employers to monitor daily outdoor air quality and determine whether employees who perform outdoor work activities
will be at risk of exposure to unhealthy air quality due to certain concentration levels of particulate matter in air.
HB 2599 3 Neutral
Provides that employer signatories to multiemployer collective bargaining agreements are considered to have met minimum
requirements of sick time provisions if terms of collective bargaining agreement provide, as benefit to employees subject to
agreement, sick leave policy or other paid time off program that is substantially equivalent to or more generous than minimum
requirements of sick time provisions.
HB 2813 3 Neutral
Requires employers of employees who engage in outdoor work activities to take certain actions to mitigate employee's risk of
exposure to unhealthy air quality from wildfire smoke.
SB 184 3 Support
Modifies laws relating to preference given to veterans in public employment.
SB 412 3 Neutral
Requires issue subject to collective bargaining during term of collective bargaining agreement that is not resolved through
negotiation or mediation to be resolved through binding arbitration.
SB 483 3 Under Review
Creates rebuttable presumption that person violated prohibition against retaliation or discrimination against employee or
prospective employee if person takes certain action against employee or prospective employee within 60 days after employee
or prospective employee has engaged in certain protected activities.
SB 488 3 Oppose
Adds exposure to or infection by SARS-CoV-2 to definition of occupational disease for purposes of workers' compensation.
SB 493 3 Oppose
Provides that prevailing rate of wage for trade or occupation in locality is rate of wage set forth in collective bargaining
agreement for trade or occupation in locality or, if more than one collective bargaining agreement covers trade or occupation in
locality, average of rate of wage set forth in collective bargaining agreements for trade or occupation in locality.
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Legal
Bill Number Priority Position
HB 2207 3 Oppose
Raises limitation on damages for torts of local public bodies to amount of limitation on damages for torts of state.
SB 403 3 Oppose
Provides for distribution of net proceeds from sale of property upon which county foreclosed lien for delinquent taxes to each
lienholder whose interest in property was forfeited, and to any person other than lienholder whose right of redemption with
respect to such property terminated, when property was deeded to county.
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Bill Number Priority
HB 2295
Deschutes County Legislative Tracking
Report Date: January 28, 2021
Position
Watch
Natural Resources
Provides that fire chief, or representative of fire chief, of county may extinguish uncontrolled fire found to be burning in
unprotected area.
SB 344
Support
Requires State Forestry Department to study and make recommendations to interim committee of Legislative Assembly
regarding efficacy of prescribed burns.
SB 635 3 Support
Authorizes State Fire Marshal to dispatch firefighting resources in response to fire or wildfire burning on unprotected property.
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Bill Number Priority
SB 410
Deschutes County Legislative Tracking
Report Date: January 28, 2021
Position
Neutral
Property Management
Requires state agencies to develop and implement policies to ensure humane treatment of homeless individuals.
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Bill Number Priority
S B 639
Deschutes County Legislative Tracking
Report Date: January 28, 2021
Position
Support
Road
Changes minimum contract price at which prevailing rate of wage applies to public works projects from $50,000 to amount that
Oregon Department of Administrative Services determines by rule.
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Bill Number Priority
HB 2592
Deschutes County Legislative Tracking
Report Date: January 28, 2021
Position
Neutral
Solid Waste
Requires producers to form or join extended producer responsibility programs for packaging, food serviceware and printing and
writing paper.
HB 2811
Oppose
Prohibits government body from issuing permit for construction, expansion or modification of chemical recycling facility.
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Veterans' Services
Bill Number Priority Position
HB 2899 3 Support
Directs Department of Veterans' Affairs to develop and implement grant program to provide funding to Oregon counties for
veterans' courts.
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