Chapter 158 Oregon Laws 2001

AN ACT

HB 2042

Relating to contracting authority of directors of legislative service agencies; amending ORS 173.420, 173.620, 173.720 and 173.820.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 173.420 is amended to read:

173.420. (1) [Subject to the procedures and priorities determined by] Pursuant to the policies and directions of the appointing authority, the Legislative Fiscal Officer shall:

[(1)] (a) Ascertain facts and make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly concerning the Governor’s budget report.

[(2)] (b) Ascertain facts concerning state expenditures and make estimates concerning state expenditures.

[(3)] (c) Ascertain facts and make recommendations concerning the fiscal implications of the organization and functions of the state and its agencies.

[(4)] (d) Ascertain facts and make recommendations on such other matters as may be provided for by joint or concurrent resolution.

[(5)] (e) Furnish such assistance in the performance of their duties as is requested by the House Revenue Committee, the Senate Revenue Committee, the Legislative Revenue Officer and other legislative standing and interim committees and members of the Legislative Assembly.

[(6)] (2) Pursuant to the policies and directions of the appointing authority, the Legislative Fiscal Officer may enter into contracts to carry out the functions of the Legislative Fiscal Officer.

SECTION 2. ORS 173.620 is amended to read:

173.620. (1) [Subject to the procedures and priorities determined by] Pursuant to the policies and directions of the appointing authority, the Natural Resources Policy Administrator shall:

[(1)] (a) Upon written request of a member or committee of the Legislative Assembly, prepare or assist in the preparation of studies and reports and provide information and research assistance on matters relating to the natural resources of this state and to any other relevant matters.

[(2)] (b) Ascertain facts concerning the natural resources of this state.

[(3)] (c) Make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly concerning the natural resources policy of this state.

[(4)] (d) Prepare analyses of the effect of all natural resources measures before the Legislative Assembly and of all other measures affecting the natural resources of this state.

[(5)] (e) Assist in the preparation of measures affecting the natural resources of this state.

[(6)] (f) Perform such duties as may be directed by joint or concurrent resolution of the Legislative Assembly.

[(7)] (g) Adopt rules relating to the submission, processing and priorities of requests. Rules adopted under this [subsection] paragraph shall be in conformance with any applicable rules of the House of Representatives or the Senate.

[(8)] (h) Seek the advice and assistance of political subdivisions of this state, governmental agencies and any interested persons, associations or organizations in the performance of the duties of the administrator.

[(9) Enter into contracts to carry out the functions of the administrator.]

[(10)] (i) Provide information to the public about legislative action concerning the natural resources of this state.

(2) Pursuant to the policies and directions of the appointing authority, the Natural Resources Policy Administrator may enter into contracts to carry out the functions of the Natural Resources Policy Administrator.

SECTION 3. ORS 173.720 is amended to read:

173.720. (1) [Subject to the procedures and priorities determined by] Pursuant to the policies and directions of the Legislative Administration Committee, the Legislative Administrator shall:

[(1)] (a) Coordinate administrative operations of the Legislative Assembly in order to [assure] ensure efficient work flow.

[(2)] (b) Develop standard formats for legislative manuals and interim committee reports.

[(3)] (c) Review legislative organization, rules and procedure in cooperation with the Legislative Counsel with the intent of modernizing legislative operations.

[(4)] (d) Conduct a continuing study of possible applications of technological changes and improvements, such as data processing and electronic equipment, to improve legislative procedures, and when considered advisable, make recommendations to adopt such applications.

[(5)] (e) Arrange for and coordinate orientation conferences for members of the Legislative Assembly that shall include, but need not be limited to, education about recycling programs available in the State Capitol.

[(6)] (f) Study and make recommendations on legislative compensation and working conditions.

[(7)] (g) Control all space and facilities within the State Capitol and such other space as is assigned to the Legislative Assembly.

[(8)] (h) Direct renovation and repair of the State Capitol, renovation, repair and replacement of State Capitol fixtures and facilities, and artistic and other aesthetic improvements to the State Capitol and adjacent areas.

[(9)] (i) Exercise continuing supervision, coordination and support of clerical and administrative services to legislative interim committees, including consideration of adequacy of staff and administrative services for such committees.

[(10)] (j) Perform administrative service functions for the Legislative Assembly, including but not limited to accounting, data processing, personnel administration, printing, supply, space allocation and property management.

[(11)] (k) Provide research facilities and services to members of the Legislative Assembly and committees thereof.

[(12)] (L) Arrange for the printing and distribution of legislative manuals and interim committee reports.

[(13)] (m) Establish fee schedules for legislative measures, calendars, indexes and digests.

[(14)] (n) Coordinate the use of legislative supplies, materials, equipment and other property by legislative interim committees and by standing committees of the Legislative Assembly.

[(15)] (2) Pursuant to the policies and directions of the Legislative Administration Committee, the Legislative Administrator may enter into contracts to carry out the functions of the Legislative Administrator.

SECTION 4. ORS 173.820 is amended to read:

173.820. (1) Pursuant to the policies and directions of the appointing authority, the Legislative Revenue Officer shall:

[(1)] (a) Upon written request of a member of the Legislative Assembly or any committee thereof, prepare or assist in the preparation of studies and reports and provide information and research assistance on matters relating to taxation and to the revenue of this state and to any other relevant matters.

[(2)(a)] (b) Ascertain facts concerning revenues and make estimates concerning state revenues.[; and]

[(b)] (c) Ascertain facts and make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly concerning the Governor’s tax expenditure report.

[(3)] (d) Prepare analyses of and recommendations on the fiscal impact of all revenue measures before the Legislative Assembly and of all other measures affecting the revenue of this state.

[(4)] (e) Perform such duties as may be directed by joint or concurrent resolution of the Legislative Assembly.

[(5)] (f) Adopt rules relating to the submission, processing and priorities of requests. Rules adopted under this [subsection] paragraph shall be in conformance with any applicable rule of the House of Representatives or the Senate. Requests made by joint or concurrent resolution of the Legislative Assembly shall be given priority over other requests received or initiated by the Legislative Revenue Officer. Rules adopted under this [subsection] paragraph shall be reviewed and approved by the appointing authority prior to their adoption.

[(6)] (g) Seek the advice and assistance of political subdivisions of this state, governmental agencies and any interested persons, associations or organizations in the performance of the duties of the Legislative Revenue Officer.

[(7) Enter into contracts to carry out the functions of the Legislative Revenue Officer.]

[(8)] (h) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by law.

(2) Pursuant to the policies and directions of the appointing authority, the Legislative Revenue Officer may enter into contracts to carry out the functions of the Legislative Revenue Officer.

Approved by the Governor May 21, 2001

Filed in the office of Secretary of State May 21, 2001

Effective date January 1, 2002

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