House Bill 3498
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At the request of:
Chief Sponsors:
Representative Esquivel;
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Relating to certification for outdoor recreational activities; declaring an emergency.
Summary:
Provides that applicant for registration by State Marine Board as outfitter and guide may not have been convicted of certain offenses preceding application.
Expands list of offenses for which court may order revocation of registration. Directs board to revoke registration if outfitter and guide is convicted of certain crimes. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
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Status:
Current Location:
In Senate Committee; Awaiting transfer to Desk - Current Committee: Senate Committee On Judiciary
House BILL 3498 - filed
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2015 Regular Session.
Next Date:
TBA;
Committee Meetings -
No Meetings Currently Scheduled;
Floor Sessions -
No Floor Sessions to Display
See - https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2015R1/Measures/Overview/HB3498 - for schedule.
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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:
3-18 (H) | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
3-25 (H) | Referred to Judiciary.
4-7 (H) | Public Hearing held.
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4-21 (H) | Work Session held.
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4-28 (H) | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
4-29 (H) | Second reading.
4-30 (H) | Rules suspended. Carried over to May 4, 2015 Calendar.
5-4 (H) | Rules suspended. Carried over to May 5, 2015 Calendar.
5-5 (H) | Rules suspended. Carried over to May 6, 2015 Calendar.
5-6 (H) | Third reading. Carried by Esquivel. Passed.Ayes, 58; Nays, 1--Holvey; Excused, 1--Rayfield.
5-7 (S) | First reading. Referred to President's desk.
5-11 (S) | Referred to Judiciary.
5-28 (S) | Public Hearing and Work Session held.
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Be Aware! House Bill 3498 will ...
Remove marijuana from inclusion as controlled substance in
Requirements for applicant for registration by State Marine Board (Board) as outfitter and guide to submit affidavit disclosing criminal
convictions.
WHAT THE MEASURE DOES:
Requires applicant for registration by State Marine Board (Board) as outfitter and guide to submit affidavit disclosing criminal
convictions. Permits Board to take action for serious or repeated violations of small watercraft statutes and convictions of
certain crimes. Directs Board to revoke registration if outfitter and guide is convicted of certain other crimes. Authorizes
Board to take action before operative date. Applies to applications for initial or renewed registration received by Board on or
after effective date. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
ISSUES DISCUSSED:
* Evolution of marine outfitter and guide industry;
* Right to appeal to administrative law judge;
* Permissive nature of bill;
* Work done during 2013 Legislative Session;
* Public safety issues remaining since 2013;
* Overbreadth of controlled substances;
* Examples of oversight;
* Need for amendments
EFFECT OF COMMITTEE AMENDMENT:
Removes marijuana from inclusion as controlled substance.
BACKGROUND:
Currently, any person in Oregon who acts as an outfitter or guide must first and annually register with the State
Marine Board (Board). Registration requires an affidavit from applicants stating they have not been convicted of
certain crimes, consisting mostly of permitting or wildlife violations, in the previous 24 months. The Board
currently has authority to take action, including suspension, revocation, or denial, against outfitters and guides who
have committed certain violations.
House Bill 3498 A additionally requires applicants to state by affidavit that they have not been convicted in the
previous 24 months of: 1) Crimes involving the delivery, manufacture or possession of a controlled substance as
defined in ORS 475.005; and 2) Assault in any degree, criminal homicide as defined in ORS 163.005, or
kidnapping. The bill also requires applicants to state by affidavit that they have never been convicted of: 1) A crime
prohibiting them from possessing a firearm; or 2) A crime requiring them to register as a sex offender. The bill
expands the Legislative Assembly list of violations directly related to fitness required for registration.
House Bill
3498 A authorizes the Board, in its discretion, to reprimand, suspend for up to 24 months, revoke or deny
registration for certain criminal offenses. The bill additionally directs the Board to revoke registration if an outfitter
and guide is convicted of a crime prohibiting the possession of a firearm or a crime requiring them to register as a
sex offender. House Bill 3498 A authorizes the Board to take action before the operative date of January 1, 2016, in
order to enact changes. It applies to applications for initial or renewed registration received by the Board on or after
effective date, and it applies to convictions of acts committed on or after effective date. House Bill 3498 A declares
an emergency and is effective on passage.
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See - https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2015R1/Measures/Overview/HB3498 - for latest.
Taking Action! Call your Representatives and get Everybody to do so also.
Keep it simple. No need to call on this one, really.
It is just for administrative purposes and basically neutral on the cannabis-issue. If you do ...
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.
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