Senate Bill 289 | filed At the request of: Governor John A. Kitzhaber, M.D., for Oregon Department of Administrative Services); Sponsors: (Presession Filed); -- Relating to monitoring the efficacy of state government entities; Directs presiding officers of Legislative Assembly to biennially appoint legislative committee to review efficacy of new and existing state boards, commissions and other entities with fewer than 50 full-time equivalent employees.

Summary: SENATE BILL 289 - Establishes legislative policy of conducting periodic review of state boards, commissions and other small entities within executive branch of state government to enhance budget and government efficiency, minimize duplication of effort and enhance efforts of such entities in meeting current needs of Oregonians. Directs presiding officers of Legislative Assembly to biennially appoint legislative committee to review efficacy of new and existing state boards, commissions and other entities with fewer than 50 full-time equivalent employees. Establishes repeal schedule under which state boards, commissions and other small-sized entities within executive branch will be repealed, unless additional legislative action extends or eliminates repeal.

You can read the full proposed measure here: >> Read text

Status: Current Location: In Senate Committee Current Committee: Senate Committee On Rules

Senate BILL 289 - filed | 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/SB289 - for schedule. - You may also get hard copies if you are in Salem by going to the bill room downstairs in the Capitol.

History:

1-12 (S) | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

1-20 (S) | Referred to Rules.

3-24 (S) | Public Hearing held. > Read >> Details

See - olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2015R1/Measures/Overview/SB289 - for latest on status.  

TALKING POINTS:

Here is what I have thus far. It's currently crafted for dispensary owners to contact their reps, but could easily be edited for a much broader scope.

Senate Bill 289 - Allows cities to outright ban medical cannabis dispensaries and requires childproof packing. This bill was amended and passed unanimously by the State Senate to replace language authorizing bans to allow cities and counties to pass "reasonable regulations" around time, place and manner.

Talking points against the dispensary ban amendment to 289