72nd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2003 Regular Session
Enrolled
Senate Bill 8
Sponsored by Senators COURTNEY, B STARR, DEVLIN; Senator DECKERT,
Representatives ANDERSON, BARKER, BUTLER, NELSON, PROZANSKI,
RICHARDSON
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AN ACT
Relating to emergency response; and declaring an emergency.
Whereas the safety of Oregon's children is a priority and the
state should use every resource available to protect them; and
Whereas the first few hours after a child is abducted are
critical to the safe recovery of that child and it is essential
to utilize maximum public participation in the recovery efforts
of law enforcement; and
Whereas the Amber Plan, using the Emergency Alert System,
television, radio and other communications systems, provides
timely emergency information to the public regarding a child
abduction; and
Whereas the Department of State Police, in partnership with the
Department of Transportation, Oregon State Sheriffs' Association,
Oregon Association Chiefs of Police, Oregon Association of
Broadcasters and others, have formed an Amber Plan Work Group
that has developed a statewide Amber Plan proposal; and
Whereas the proposed statewide Amber Plan has been approved by
the Governor's Public Safety Policy and Planning Council; now,
therefore,
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
SECTION 1. { + (1) The Department of State Police shall work
with Oregon law enforcement agencies, the Department of
Transportation, local media and broadcasters and others to fully
implement a state Amber Plan.
(2) The Department of State Police shall adopt rules
establishing the criteria to be applied in determining whether to
issue an alert under the Amber Plan. + }
SECTION 2. { + This 2003 Act being necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency
is declared to exist, and this 2003 Act takes effect on its
passage. + }
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Enrolled Senate Bill 8 (SB 8-A) Page 1
Passed by Senate March 10, 2003
Repassed by Senate May 22, 2003
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Secretary of Senate
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President of Senate
Passed by House May 19, 2003
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Speaker of House
Enrolled Senate Bill 8 (SB 8-A) Page 2
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
Enrolled Senate Bill 8 (SB 8-A) Page 3