71st OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2001 Regular Session
Enrolled
House Bill 2042
Ordered printed by the Speaker pursuant to House Rule 12.00A (5).
Presession filed (at the request of Legislative Counsel
Committee)
CHAPTER ................
AN ACT
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.
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{ - (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.
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{ - (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
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{ - 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. + }
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Passed by House January 30, 2001
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Chief Clerk of House
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Speaker of House
Passed by Senate May 1, 2001
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President of Senate
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Received by Governor:
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Approved:
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Governor
Filed in Office of Secretary of State:
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Secretary of State
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