Senate Bill 563 Sponsored by Sen. Olsen
-- Relating to unlawful consumption of controlled substances.
Summary:
SB 563 -- Use of Controlled Substance on school property by minor under 21, Class B Violation. Exempts lawful use including medical marijuana.
You can read the full proposed measure here:
SB563
Status:
In Senate Committee – Current Committee: Judiciary
SENATE BILL 563 - filed
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2013 Regular Session. Current Location: In Senate Committee – Current Committee: Judiciary;
Next Hearing Date: TBA
See - http://www.leg.state.or.us/13reg/agenda/webagendas.htm - for schedule.
Go to -
http://www.leg.state.or.us:8765/query.html?col=1meas13&qt=marijuana&charset=iso-8859-1
- to lookup and see list of Bills this session by keyword.
All bills may be viewed at the state web site here: http://www.leg.state.or.us/bills_laws/
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You may also get hard copies if you are in Salem by going to the bill room downstairs in the Capitol.
History:
2-14(S) Introduction and first reading. Referred to President’s
desk.
2-18 Referred to Judiciary.
7-8(S) | In committee upon adjournment.
See - http://apps.leg.state.or.us/MeasureInfo/Measure - for latest on status.
Action! Call Committee members, especially chair(s), and get Everybody to do so also.
Judiciary Committee
Senator Floyd Prozanski - Chair,
(D), District: 4, 503-986-1704,
Email: Sen.FloydProzanski@state.or.us,
Website: www.leg.state.or.us/prozanski
Senator Betsy Close - Vice-Chair,
(R), District: 8, 503-986-1708,
Email: Sen.BetsyClose@state.or.us,
Website: www.leg.state.or.us/close
Senator Jackie Dingfelder,
(D), District: 23, 503-986-1723,
Email: Sen.JackieDingfelder@state.or.us,
Website: www.leg.state.or.us/dingfelder
Senator Jeff Kruse,
(R), District: 1, 503-986-1701,
Email: Sen.JeffKruse@state.or.us,
Website: www.leg.state.or.us/kruse
Senator Arnie Roblan,
(D), District: 5, 503-986-1705,
Email: Sen.ArnieRoblan@state.or.us,
Website: www.leg.state.or.us/roblan
Keep it simple. Just ask them to oppose this bill and let it die in committee.
Keep it short. Your call should be under 3 minutes. Don't get bogged down in details. At this point it is a numbers game.
Keep it pleasant and remember to smile. Even though they can't see it, your smile will come through.
You can
find a list of those Committee members here:
http://www.leg.state.or.us/committees/
This link is about general protocol, how to testify before a committee, and how to submit testimony and exhibits electronically. http://www.leg.state.or.us/comm/
Also, the legislative committee agendas are flowing fast now, so make sure you're subscribed to all the relevant committees!
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Then, Call your Representatives and Senators and get them to oppose this bill, currently referred to as - SB563. It does not matter if they are D's or R's, We need all the votes and co-sponsors we can get. Then get back to us with names so we can get the bill to them for them to sign on as co-sponsors.
Don't confuse them with anything else, Concentrate on getting them to sign on to PTSD for now. However, by Taking good notes and establishing lines of communication at this time, We can line them up for things like Sunsetting the Fee Hike.
Act Today! Senate Bill 563 will mean ...
What To Do? Taking Action
Read more Talking Points
It is time to put the “We” back in “We the People”, by contacting your legislators and
letting them know that we want this medical treatment made available to our deserving veterans.
- Get your testimony / talking-points ready for the Hearing and beyond. You can practice them on your Legislators! Also, in Letters-to-the-Editor (LTEs), Visit the web page below for more Contact info, sample letters, plus.
- Tell everybody you know. Make copies of this document and pass around all over the place.
- If you're not able to contact your Reps yourself, PLEASE feel free to contact us and we'll help get your testimony or talking points down and to them. Call 503.363-4588 (in the Salem area)
At this point we are getting Everyone to lobby their Oregon State Senator, then Rep, in Support of S.B. 563. If they won’t sign on to co-sponsoring, at least get a commitment to vote ‘yes’ each and every opportunity they have on the bill.
Phoning Your Legislator. During a legislative session, you may call your legislators by contacting the WATS operator. Within Salem, call 503-986-1187. Outside of Salem, please call 1-800-332-2313.
Find Your Legislator online at -www.leg.state.or.us/findlegsltr/findset.htm. Visit: www.leg.state.or.us/findlegsltr/home.htm - and fill out the form entering your home address. Then click on the "submit" button and you will then be given your state and US legislators.
Write your legislator online. To send a message to your State Senator or State Representative please visit: www.leg.state.or.us/writelegsltr/ and fill out the form. By entering your information, you will be automatically matched to either your State Senator or your State Representative. Click "submit" when you are ready to send your message.
For more action items, tips, tools and tricks: visit – mercycenters.org/action/camp_PTS.html
TESTIFYING | Staff will respectfully request that you submit 15 collated copies of written materials at the time of your testimony and, if possible, an electronic copy of materials provided to staff 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Persons making presentations, including the use of video, DVD, PowerPoint or overhead projection equipment are asked to contact committee staff and provide an electronic copy 24 hours prior to the meeting.
ADA accommodation requests should be directed to Karen Hupp, or Juliene Popinga, ADA Coordinators, at employee.services@state.or.us or by telephone at 1-800-332-2313. Requests for accommodation should be made at least 72 hours in advance.
Getting to the Capitol: 900 Court Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301 * Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00-5:30 ~ Saturday: Closed ~ Sunday: Closed * Visitor Services Phone: 503-986-1388 * For more information on How to get to the Capitol, including things like Where to Park. visit: www.leg.state.or.us/capinfo/
Here is a link to text of SB 563:
S.B. 563