Relating to the Sister State Committee; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 285A.143 and 285A.145.


 
 
 
     74th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2007 Regular Session
 
HA to HB 2066
 
LC 1262/HB 2066-1
 
                       HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO
                         HOUSE BILL 2066
 
    By COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND INFORMATION
                           TECHNOLOGY
 
                           February 20
 
  On page 1 of the printed bill, delete lines 5 through 30 and
delete pages 2 and 3 and insert:
  '  { +  SECTION 1. + } ORS 285A.143 is amended to read:
  ' 285A.143.   { - (1) Upon the request of any legislator, for a
sister state relationship in which the State of Oregon
participates, a sister state committee, consisting of up to 21
members each, shall be appointed as described in subsection (2)
of this section. The committee shall be named for the sister
state for which the committee is created and shall be known as
the (name of sister state) Sister State Committee. - }
  '  { - (2) Membership of each sister state committee shall
include: - }
  '  { - (a) The President of the Senate, who shall be
cochairperson of the committee; - }
  '  { - (b) The Speaker of the House of Representatives, who
shall be cochairperson of the committee; - }
  '  { - (c) Two members of the Senate, who are not members of
the same political party, appointed by the President of the
Senate; - }
  '  { - (d) Two members of the House of Representatives, who are
not members of the same political party, appointed by the Speaker
of the House of Representatives; - }
  '  { - (e) Four members representing Oregon's business
community appointed by the President of the Senate; - }
  '  { - (f) Four members representing Oregon's business
community appointed by the Speaker of the House of
Representatives; - }
  '  { - (g)(A) One former member of the Senate appointed by the
President of the Senate and one former member of the House of
Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of
Representatives; or - }
  '  { - (B) If one of the potential appointees described in
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph is not available, two former
members of the Legislative Assembly appointed jointly by the
President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of
Representatives; - }
  '  { - (h) Two public members appointed by the President of the
Senate; - }
  '  { - (i) Two public members appointed by the Speaker of the
House of Representatives; and - }
  '  { - (j) If the cochairpersons jointly agree, one elected
state official. - }
  '  { - (3)(a) The President of the Senate and the Speaker of
the House of Representatives may each designate an alternate from
time to time from among the members of their respective chambers
to exercise powers as a member of the committee when the
President or Speaker is not in attendance at a committee meeting,
except that an alternate may not preside over a committee meeting
in place of the President or Speaker. - }
  '  { - (b) The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the
House of Representatives shall jointly select one of the members
appointed under subsection (2)(e) or (f) of this section to be
executive director to plan for and coordinate activities under
ORS 285A.145 (2). - }
  '  { - (4)(a) The President of the Senate and the Speaker of
the House of Representatives serve on a sister state committee so
long as each continues to hold the office of President or
Speaker. - }
  '  { - (b) A member of the Legislative Assembly appointed under
subsection (2)(c) or (d) of this section serves at the pleasure
of the appointing authority and may continue to serve as long as
the member remains in the chamber of the Legislative Assembly
from which the member was appointed. Before the expiration of the
legislative term of office of a member appointed under subsection
(2)(c) or (d) of this section, the appointing authority shall
appoint a successor whose term on the committee begins when the
former member's legislative term of office ends. If there is a
vacancy for a member appointed under subsection (2)(c) or (d) of
this section for any other cause, the appointing authority shall
make an appointment to become effective immediately. - }
  '  { - (c) The term of office of committee members appointed
under subsection (2)(e) to (j) of this section is two years. A
member appointed under subsection (2)(e) to (j) of this section
is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for a member
appointed under subsection (2)(e) to (j) of this section before
the expiration of the term, the appointing authority shall make
an appointment to become effective immediately for the unexpired
term. - }
  '  { - (5) Members of the Legislative Assembly who are members
of a sister state committee are entitled to a per diem as
provided in ORS 171.072 except when members are out of the United
States. - }
  '  { - (6) The cochairpersons of a sister state committee shall
preside alternately at sister state committee meetings. - }
  '  { - (7) A majority of the members of a sister state
committee constitutes a quorum for the transaction of
business. - }
  '  { - (8) The Legislative Administration Committee shall
provide administrative staff support for one meeting of the
sister state committee held before the visit described in ORS
285A.145 (2) and for one meeting held after the visit. - }
  '  { - (9) For the purposes of this section and ORS 285A.145, '
sister state' means an international state or province. - }
  '  { +  (1) The Sister State Committee shall be appointed as
described in subsection (2) of this section. The committee may
consist of not more than 21 members.
  ' (2) Membership of the Sister State Committee includes:
  ' (a) A cochairperson of the committee who is appointed by the
President of the Senate from among the members of the Senate;
  ' (b) A cochairperson of the committee who is appointed by the
Speaker of the House of Representatives from among the members of
the House of Representatives;
  ' (c) Two members of the Senate who are not members of the same
political party, appointed by the President of the Senate;
  ' (d) Two members of the House of Representatives who are not
members of the same political party, appointed by the Speaker of
the House of Representatives; and
  ' (e) Additional members selected according to criteria
established by the committee and appointed jointly by the
President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
  ' (3) The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House
of Representatives shall jointly select one of the members
appointed under subsection (2)(e) of this section to be executive
 
director to plan for and coordinate activities under ORS
285A.145.
  ' (4)(a) A member of the Legislative Assembly appointed under
subsection (2)(a) to (d) of this section serves at the pleasure
of the appointing authority and may continue to serve as long as
the member remains in the chamber of the Legislative Assembly
from which the member was appointed. Before the expiration of the
legislative term of office of a member appointed under subsection
(2)(a) to (d) of this section, the appointing authority shall
appoint a successor whose term on the committee begins when the
former member's legislative term of office ends. If there is a
vacancy for a member appointed under subsection (2)(a) to (d) of
this section for any other cause, the appointing authority shall
make an appointment to become effective immediately.
  ' (b) The term of office of committee members appointed under
subsection (2)(e) of this section is two years. A member
appointed under subsection (2)(e) of this section is eligible for
reappointment. If there is a vacancy for a member appointed under
subsection (2)(e) of this section before the expiration of the
term, the appointing authority shall make an appointment to
become effective immediately for the unexpired term.
  ' (5) Members of the Legislative Assembly who are members of
the Sister State Committee are entitled to a per diem as provided
in ORS 171.072 except when members are out of the United States.
  ' (6) The cochairpersons of the Sister State Committee shall
preside alternately at Sister State Committee meetings.
  ' (7) A majority of the members of the Sister State Committee
constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
  ' (8) The Legislative Administration Committee shall provide
administrative staff support for one meeting of the Sister State
Committee held before each visit described in ORS 285A.145 (2)
and for one meeting held after each visit.
  ' (9) The Sister State Committee shall plan, coordinate or
conduct activities under ORS 285A.145 for all sister states of
this state except Fujian Province.
  ' (10) For the purposes of this section and ORS 285A.145, '
sister state' means an international state or province. + }
  '  { +  SECTION 2. + } ORS 285A.145 is amended to read:
  ' 285A.145.   { - If a sister state committee is appointed
under ORS 285A.143: - }
  '  { - (1) - }  The Sister State Committee may:
  '  { - (a) - }   { + (1) + } Organize activities for and host
visiting delegations from the sister   { - state - }  { +
states + };
  '  { - (b) - }   { + (2) + } Organize activities for { + , + }
 { - and - }   { + visit or + } participate in delegations
visiting   { - the sister state and the nation in which the
sister state is located - }   { + sister states and nations in
which sister states are located + };
  '  { - (c) - }  { +  (3) + } Provide for the exchange of
information between the State of Oregon and   { - the sister
state - }  { +  sister states + };
  '  { - (d) - }  { +  (4) + } Work with representatives of
 { - the sister state - }  { + sister states + } on joint
projects; and
  '  { - (e) - }  { +  (5) + } Take all actions necessary to
facilitate and promote relations between the State of Oregon and
 { - the sister state - }  { +  sister states + }.
  '  { - (2) The sister state committee shall visit the sister
state at least biennially for the purpose of fulfilling the
objectives described in subsection (1) of this section. - }
  '  { +  SECTION 3. + }  { + (1) The Fujian Sister State
Committee is created consisting of the following members:
  ' (a) The President of the Senate as an ex officio member and
cochairperson of the committee;
 
  ' (b) The Speaker of the House of Representatives as an ex
officio member and cochairperson of the committee;
  ' (c) Two members of the Senate who are not members of the same
political party, appointed by the President of the Senate;
  ' (d) Two members of the House of Representatives who are not
members of the same political party, appointed by the Speaker of
the House of Representatives;
  ' (e) Four members representing Oregon's business community,
appointed by the President of the Senate;
  ' (f) Four members representing Oregon's business community,
appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;
  ' (g)(A) One former member of the Senate, appointed by the
President of the Senate, and one former member of the House of
Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of
Representatives; or
  ' (B) If one of the potential appointees described in
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph is not available, two former
members of the Legislative Assembly, appointed jointly by the
President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of
Representatives;
  ' (h) Two public members, appointed by the President of the
Senate;
  ' (i) Two public members, appointed by the Speaker of the House
of Representatives; and
  ' (j) If the cochairpersons agree, one elected state official,
appointed jointly by the cochairpersons.
  ' (2)(a) The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the
House of Representatives may each designate an alternate from
time to time from among the members of their respective chambers
to exercise powers as a member of the Fujian Sister State
Committee when the President or Speaker is not in attendance at a
committee meeting, except that an alternate may not preside over
a committee meeting in place of the President or Speaker.
  ' (b) The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House
of Representatives shall jointly select one of the members
appointed under subsection (1)(e) or (f) of this section to be
executive director to plan for and coordinate activities under
section 4 of this 2007 Act.
  ' (3)(a) A member of the Legislative Assembly appointed under
subsection (1)(c) or (d) of this section serves at the pleasure
of the appointing authority and may continue to serve as long as
the member remains in the chamber of the Legislative Assembly
from which the member was appointed. Before the expiration of the
legislative term of office of a member appointed under subsection
(1)(c) or (d) of this section, the appointing authority shall
appoint a successor whose term on the committee begins when the
former member's legislative term of office ends. If there is a
vacancy for a member appointed under subsection (1)(c) or (d) of
this section for any other cause, the appointing authority shall
make an appointment to become effective immediately.
  ' (b) The term of office of committee members appointed under
subsection (1)(e) to (j) of this section is two years. A member
appointed under subsection (1)(e) to (j) of this section is
eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for a member
appointed under subsection (1)(e) to (j) of this section before
the expiration of the term, the appointing authority shall make
an appointment to become effective immediately for the unexpired
term.
  ' (4) Members of the Legislative Assembly who are members of
the Fujian Sister State Committee are entitled to a per diem as
provided in ORS 171.072 except when members are out of the United
States.
  ' (5) The cochairpersons of the Fujian Sister State Committee
shall preside alternately at meetings of the committee.
  ' (6) A majority of the members of the Fujian Sister State
Committee constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
  ' (7) The Legislative Administration Committee shall provide
administrative staff support for one meeting of the Fujian Sister
State Committee held before each visit described in section 4 (2)
of this 2007 Act and for one meeting held after each visit. + }
  '  { +  SECTION 4. + }  { + (1) The Fujian Sister State
Committee established under section 3 of this 2007 Act may:
  ' (a) Organize activities for and host visiting delegations
from Fujian Province;
  ' (b) Organize activities for and participate in delegations
visiting Fujian Province and China;
  ' (c) Provide for the exchange of information between the State
of Oregon and Fujian Province;
  ' (d) Work with representatives of Fujian Province on joint
projects; and
  ' (e) Take all actions necessary to facilitate and promote
relations between the State of Oregon and Fujian Province.
  ' (2) The Fujian Sister State Committee shall visit Fujian
Province at least biennially for the purpose of fulfilling the
objectives described in subsection (1) of this section. + } ' .
                         ----------