HOUSE BILLS
HB 3600 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Education) -- Relating to education; and declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Education with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2-6 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-8 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded.
Subsequent referral to Ways and Means rescinded by order of Speaker.
2-12 Third reading. Carried by Buckley. Passed.
Ayes, 56; Absent, 1--Macpherson; Excused, 3--Jenson, Krieger, Olson.
2-13(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Education and General Government.
2-21 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-22 Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Walker. Passed.
Chapter 20, (2008 Laws): Effective date March 11, 2008.
HB 3601 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Education) -- Relating to Oregon Farm-to-School and School Garden Program; and declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Education with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2-5 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-6 Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
2-20 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2-22(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Bates. Passed.
Chapter 21, (2008 Laws): Effective date March 11, 2008.
HB 3602 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Elections, Ethics and Rules) -- Relating to elections; and declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Elections, Ethics and Rules.
2-20 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2-21(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules and Executive Appointments.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-22 Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Ferrioli. Passed.
Chapter 55, (2008 Laws): Effective date March 11, 2008.
HB 3603 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Elections, Ethics and Rules) -- Relating to loans secured by real estate; declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Consumer Protection with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2-13 Without recommendation as to passage, be referred to Elections, Ethics and Rules, and then to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Referred to Elections, Ethics and Rules by order of Speaker.
2-20 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded.
Subsequent referral to Ways and Means rescinded by order of Speaker.
2-21 Third reading. Carried by Holvey.
Motion to rerefer to Elections, Ethics and Rules failed.
Ayes, 28; Nays, 32--Barker, Barnhart, Beyer, Bonamici, Boone, Buckley, Cannon, Clem, Cowan, Dingfelder, Edwards, C., Edwards, D., Galizio, Garrard, Gelser, Greenlick, Holvey, Hunt, Komp, Kotek, Macpherson, Nathanson, Nelson, Nolan, Read, Riley, Roblan, Rosenbaum, Shields, Tomei, Witt, Mr. Speaker.
Ayes, 31; Nays, 29--Bentz, Berger, Boone, Boquist, Bruun, Burley, Cameron, Esquivel, Flores, Galizio, Gilliam, Gilman, Hanna, Huffman, Jenson, Krieger, Krummel, Maurer, Minnis, Morgan, Olson, Richardson, Schaufler, Scott, Smith, G., Smith, P., Sprenger, Thatcher, Whisnant.
2-21(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules and Executive Appointments.
2-22 In committee upon adjournment.
HB 3604 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Elections, Ethics and Rules) -- Relating to election petitions; declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Elections, Ethics and Rules.
2-22 In committee upon adjournment.
HB 3605 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Workforce and Economic Development) -- Relating to regulation of insurance policy terms; and declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Workforce and Economic Development.
2-12 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2-14 Third reading. Carried by Boone. Passed.
Ayes, 57; Absent, 1--Smith, P.; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Gilman, Holvey.
2-15(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Education and General Government.
2-19 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-20 Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
2-21 Third reading. Carried by Kruse. Passed.
Chapter 22, (2008 Laws): Effective date March 11, 2008.
HB 3606 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Workforce and Economic Development) -- Relating to payment of unemployment benefits during declared state of emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Workforce and Economic Development with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2-12 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded.
Subsequent referral to Ways and Means rescinded by order of Speaker.
2-14 Third reading. Carried by Roblan. Passed.
Ayes, 56; Absent, 2--Shields, Smith, P.; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Gilman, Holvey.
2-15(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Education and General Government.
2-19 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-20 Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
2-21 Third reading. Carried by Metsger. Passed.
Chapter 23, (2008 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2009.
HB 3607 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Workforce and Economic Development) -- Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Workforce and Economic Development with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2-13 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Nolan. Passed.
Ayes, 51; Nays, 4--Esquivel, Gilliam, Nelson, Thatcher; Absent, 4--Boquist, Krummel, Minnis, Scott; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Olson.
2-22(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Johnson. Passed.
Ayes, 28; Nays, 2--Girod, Kruse.
Chapter 24, (2008 Laws): Effective date March 11, 2008.
HB 3608 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Ocean Policy) -- Relating to emergency management compact; and declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Emergency Preparedness and Ocean Policy.
2-5 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-6 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2-8 Third reading. Carried by Nelson. Passed.
Ayes, 54; Absent, 1--Smith, G.; Excused, 1--Smith, P.; Excused for Business of the House, 4--Cowan, Galizio, Gelser, Holvey.
2-11(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Education and General Government.
2-18 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-20 Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
2-21 Third reading. Carried by Metsger. Passed.
Chapter 25, (2008 Laws): Effective date March 11, 2008.
HB 3609 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Ocean Policy) -- Relating to the Oregon Ocean Resources Management Plan; declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Emergency Preparedness and Ocean Policy with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2-11 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-13 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
2-22 In committee upon adjournment.
HB 3610 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Energy and the Environment) -- Relating to climate change; declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Energy and the Environment with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2-12 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-13 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
2-22 In committee upon adjournment.
HB 3611 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Energy and the Environment) -- Relating to management of dental wastewater; and declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Energy and the Environment.
2-5 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-6 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2-8 Third reading. Carried by Garrard. Passed.
Ayes, 49; Absent, 1--Smith, G.; Excused, 1--Smith, P.; Excused for Business of the House, 9--Bonamici, Cowan, Galizio, Gelser, Gilliam, Holvey, Hunt, Nolan, Mr. Speaker.
Potential conflict(s) of interest declared by Hanna, Schaufler.
2-11(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Environment and Natural Resources.
2-13 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-15 Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
2-19 Third reading. Carried by Girod. Passed.
Girod declared potential conflict of interest.
Chapter 8, (2008 Laws): Effective date, March 3, 2008.
HB 3612 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Energy and the Environment) -- Relating to state agency energy use; and declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Energy and the Environment with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2-12 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-13 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded.
Subsequent referral to Ways and Means rescinded by order of Speaker.
2-19(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Environment and Natural Resources.
2-20 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
2-22 Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.
2-22(H) House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
Ayes, 54; Absent, 4--Galizio, Krummel, Minnis, Scott; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Olson, Mr. Speaker.
Chapter 26, (2008 Laws): Effective date March 11, 2008.
HB 3613 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Government Accountability and Information Technology) -- Relating to state agency performance excellence; declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Government Accountability and Information Technology.
2-8 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-11 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2-12 Third reading. Carried by Thatcher. Passed.
Ayes, 57; Absent, 1--Macpherson; Excused, 2--Krieger, Olson.
2-13(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Education and General Government, then Ways and Means.
2-22 In committee upon adjournment.
HB 3614 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Health Care) -- Relating to health care; appropriating money; declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2-12 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
2-22 In committee upon adjournment.
HB 3615 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Health Care) -- Relating to elections; and declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2-5 Referred to Elections, Ethics and Rules.
2-19 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-20 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2-21 Third reading. Carried by Macpherson.
Motion to make Special Order of Business failed.
Ayes, 29; Nays, 31--Barker, Barnhart, Beyer, Bonamici, Boone, Buckley, Cannon, Clem, Cowan, Dingfelder, Edwards, C., Edwards, D., Galizio, Gelser, Greenlick, Holvey, Hunt, Komp, Kotek, Macpherson, Nathanson, Nolan, Read, Riley, Roblan, Rosenbaum, Schaufler, Shields, Tomei, Witt, Mr. Speaker.
Ayes, 29; Nays, 31--Barker, Barnhart, Beyer, Bonamici, Boone, Buckley, Cannon, Clem, Cowan, Dingfelder, Edwards, C., Edwards, D., Galizio, Gelser, Greenlick, Holvey, Hunt, Komp, Kotek, Macpherson, Nathanson, Nolan, Read, Riley, Roblan, Rosenbaum, Schaufler, Shields, Tomei, Witt, Mr. Speaker.
Ayes, 31; Nays, 29--Bentz, Berger, Boquist, Bruun, Burley, Cameron, Esquivel, Flores, Garrard, Gilliam, Gilman, Hanna, Huffman, Jenson, Krieger, Krummel, Lim, Maurer, Minnis, Morgan, Nelson, Olson, Richardson, Scott, Smith, G., Smith, P., Sprenger, Thatcher, Whisnant.
2-21(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules and Executive Appointments.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-22 Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng bill.
Minority Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng Minority)
Rules suspended. Motion to substitute Minority Report for Committee Report failed.
Ayes, 12; Nays, 18--Avakian, Bates, Brown, Burdick, Carter, Devlin, Hass, Johnson, Metsger, Monnes Anderson, Monroe, Morrisette, Prozanski, Schrader, Verger, Walker, Westlund, President Courtney.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.
Ayes, 18; Nays, 12--Atkinson, Ferrioli, George, G., George, L., Girod, Kruse, Metsger, Morse, Nelson, Starr, Whitsett, Winters.
Chapter 27, (2008 Laws): Effective date March 11, 2008.
HB 3616 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Human Services and Women's Wellness) -- Relating to persons subject to regulation by Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Human Services and Women's Wellness.
2-5 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-7 Third reading. Carried by Maurer. Passed.
Ayes, 53; Nays, 5--Flores, Gilliam, Gilman, Smith, G., Thatcher; Excused, 2--Morgan, Smith, P.
2-8(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Health and Human Services.
2-15 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-19 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
2-21 Motion to refer to Rules and Executive Appointments carried.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Carter. Passed.
Ayes, 16; Nays, 14--Avakian, Ferrioli, George G., George L., Girod, Johnson, Kruse, Metsger, Nelson, Starr, Verger, Westlund, Whitsett, Winters.
2-22(H) House refused to concur in Senate amendments and repass bill.
Ayes, 29; Nays, 28--Barnhart, Bentz, Berger, Boquist, Bruun, Burley, Cameron, Esquivel, Flores, Garrard, Gilliam, Gilman, Hanna, Huffman, Jenson, Krieger, Lim, Maurer, Morgan, Nelson, Olson, Richardson, Smith, G., Smith, P., Sprenger, Thatcher, Tomei, Whisnant; Absent, 3--Krummel, Minnis, Scott.
Tomei changed vote from "aye" to "nay" and served notice of possible reconsideration.
HB 3617 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Human Services and Women's Wellness) -- Relating to care providers; appropriating money; declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Human Services and Women's Wellness with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2-12 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
2-22 In committee upon adjournment.
HB 3618 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Revenue) -- Relating to tax credits; and prescribing an effective date.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2-6 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-13 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2-15 Third reading. Carried by Barnhart.
Motion to rerefer to Revenue failed.
Ayes, 27; Nays, 31--Barker, Barnhart, Beyer, Bonamici, Boone, Buckley, Cannon, Clem, Cowan, Dingfelder, Edwards, C., Edwards, D., Galizio, Gelser, Greenlick, Holvey, Hunt, Komp, Kotek, Macpherson, Nathanson, Nolan, Read, Riley, Roblan, Rosenbaum, Schaufler, Shields, Tomei, Witt, Mr. Speaker; Absent, 1--Smith G.; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Krummel.
Ayes, 41; Nays, 18--Boquist, Burley, Esquivel, Gilliam, Gilman, Greenlick, Hanna, Jenson, Krieger, Krummel, Maurer, Morgan, Nelson, Scott, Shields, Smith, P., Thatcher, Whisnant; Absent, 1--Smith, G.
Potential conflict(s) of interest declared by Bentz, Boone, Boquist, Clem, Edwards, C., Komp, Krieger, Scott, Smith P., Sprenger, Thatcher.
Vote explanation(s) filed by Bentz, Flores, Gilliam, Thatcher, Whisnant.
2-19(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Finance and Revenue.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-21 Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
2-22 Third reading. Carried by Burdick. Passed.
Ayes, 28; Nays, 2--George, G., George, L.
Bates, Ferrioli, George G., George L., Girod, Johnson, Kruse, Morse, Nelson, Schrader, Starr, Westlund, Whitsett declared potential conflict of interest.
Chapter 28, (2008 Laws): Effective date May 23, 2008.
HB 3619 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Revenue) -- Relating to tax credits; and prescribing an effective date.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2-6 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-13 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2-15 Rules suspended. Carried over to February 18, 2008 Calendar.
2-18 Third reading. Carried by Barnhart. Passed.
Potential conflict(s) of interest declared by Bentz, Smith, G.
2-19(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Finance and Revenue.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
2-22 Third reading. Carried by Burdick, Morse. Passed.
Atkinson declared potential conflict of interest.
2-22(H) House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
Ayes, 53; Absent, 3--Krummel, Minnis, Scott; Excused for Business of the House, 4--Hanna, Hunt, Olson, Mr. Speaker.
Chapter 29, (2008 Laws): Effective date May 23, 2008.
HB 3620 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Revenue) -- Relating to the Oregon Growth Account; and declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2-7 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-11 Third reading. Carried by Read. Passed.
Ayes, 54; Absent, 1--Galizio; Excused, 2--Nelson, Smith, P.; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Barnhart, Nolan, Rosenbaum.
2-12(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Finance and Revenue.
2-13 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-19 Third reading. Carried by Morse. Passed.
Chapter 9, (2008 Laws): Effective date, March 3, 2008.
HB 3621 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Revenue) -- Relating to connection to federal tax law; prescribing an effective date.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2-6 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-22 In committee upon adjournment.
HB 3622 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Transportation) -- Relating to motor vehicles; and declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Transportation with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2-6 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-8 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded.
Subsequent referral to Ways and Means rescinded by order of Speaker.
2-12 Third reading. Carried by Smith, G. Passed.
Ayes, 57; Absent, 1--Macpherson; Excused, 2--Krieger, Olson.
2-13(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
2-15 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-19 Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
2-20 Third reading. Carried by Metsger. Passed.
Chapter 10, (2008 Laws): Effective date, March 3, 2008.
HB 3623 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Transportation) -- Relating to roadside memorial signs.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2-6 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-11 Third reading. Carried by Krummel. Passed.
Ayes, 57; Excused, 2--Nelson, Smith, P.; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Olson.
2-12(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
2-22 In committee upon adjournment.
HB 3624 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Transportation) -- Relating to documents issued by Department of Transportation; and declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Transportation with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2-13 Without recommendation as to passage, be referred to Elections, Ethics and Rules, and then to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Referred to Elections, Ethics and Rules by order of Speaker.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded.
Subsequent referral to Ways and Means rescinded by order of Speaker.
2-21(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules and Executive Appointments.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-22 Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng bill.
Minority Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng Minority)
Rules suspended. Motion to substitute Minority Report for Committee Report failed.
Ayes, 12; Nays, 18--Avakian, Bates, Brown, Burdick, Carter, Devlin, Hass, Johnson, Metsger, Monnes Anderson, Monroe, Morrisette, Prozanski, Schrader, Verger, Walker, Westlund, President Courtney.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Brown. Passed.
Ayes, 27; Nays, 3--George, G., Girod, Kruse.
Chapter 30, (2008 Laws): Effective date March 11, 2008.
HB 3625 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Veterans' Affairs) -- Relating to veterans; appropriating money; declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Veterans' Affairs with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2-5 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-6 Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
2-22 In committee upon adjournment.
HB 3626 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of Joint Interim Committee on Ways and Means) -- Relating to public financial administration; appropriating money; and declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Nolan. Passed.
Ayes, 55; Absent, 4--Boquist, Krummel, Minnis, Scott; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Olson.
2-22(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Schrader. Passed.
Girod declared potential conflict of interest.
Chapter 18, (2008 Laws): Effective date March 11, 2008.
HB 3627 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources) -- Relating to sustainable agriculture; declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2-6 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-7 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
2-22 In committee upon adjournment.
HB 3628 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources) -- Relating to Oregon Forest Practices Act; and declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources.
2-5 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-6 Recommendation: Do pass and be placed on Consent Calendar.
2-7 Read third time under Consent Calendar. Passed.
Ayes, 57; Excused, 2--Morgan, Smith, P.; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Olson.
2-8(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Environment and Natural Resources.
2-13 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-19 Third reading. Carried by Nelson. Passed.
Brown, excused, granted unanimous consent to vote aye.
Chapter 11, (2008 Laws): Effective date, March 3, 2008
HB 3629 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources) -- Relating to property line adjustments; and declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources.
2-5 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-6 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be placed on Consent Calendar.
Removed from Consent Calendar in compliance with House Rule 4.05, subsection (3).
2-8 Third reading. Carried by Boquist. Passed.
Ayes, 49; Absent, 1--Smith, G.; Excused, 1--Smith, P.; Excused for Business of the House, 9--Barnhart, Bonamici, Cowan, Galizio, Gelser, Gilliam, Holvey, Hunt, Nolan.
2-11(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Environment and Natural Resources.
2-13 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-15 Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
2-19 Third reading. Carried by Bates. Passed.
Bates declared potential conflict of interest.
Brown, excused, granted unanimous consent to vote aye.
Chapter 12, (2008 Laws): Effective date, March 3, 2008.
HB 3630 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Consumer Protection) -- Relating to interests in residential real properties; and declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Consumer Protection with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2-12 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded.
Subsequent referral to Ways and Means rescinded by order of Speaker.
2-14 Third reading. Carried by Bonamici. Passed.
Ayes, 58; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Esquivel, Gilman.
2-15(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Commerce and Labor.
2-20 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
2-22 Third reading. Carried by Westlund. Passed.
2-22(H) House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
Ayes, 53; Absent, 3--Krummel, Minnis, Scott; Excused for Business of the House, 4--Hanna, Hunt, Olson, Mr. Speaker.
Chapter 19, (2008 Laws): Effective date March 11, 2008.
HB 3631 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Consumer Protection) -- Relating to children's products; and declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Consumer Protection.
2-7 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2-8 Third reading. Carried by Holvey. Passed.
Ayes, 34; Nays, 24--Bentz, Boquist, Burley, Cameron, Esquivel, Flores, Garrard, Gilliam, Gilman, Hanna, Huffman, Jenson, Krieger, Krummel, Lim, Maurer, Minnis, Morgan, Olson, Richardson, Scott, Sprenger, Thatcher, Whisnant; Absent, 1--Smith, G.; Excused, 1--Smith, P.
Vote explanation(s) filed by Bentz, Boquist, Burley, Cameron, Flores, Huffman, Jenson, Lim, Maurer, Minnis, Olson, Sprenger, Thatcher, Whisnant.
2-11(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
2-12 Referred to Rules and Executive Appointments.
2-20 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
2-22 Third reading. Carried by Devlin. Passed.
Ayes, 23; Nays, 7--Atkinson, George, G., George, L., Girod, Kruse, Starr, Whitsett.
Vote explanation(s) filed by George L..
2-22(H) House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
Ayes, 53; Nays, 4--Garrard, Krieger, Nolan, Thatcher; Absent, 3--Krummel, Minnis, Scott.
Chapter 31, (2008 Laws): Effective date March 11, 2008.
HB 3632 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Business and Labor) -- Relating to volunteers providing ski activity services; and declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Business and Labor with subsequent referral to Revenue.
2-12 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and subsequent referral to Revenue be rescinded.
Subsequent referral to Revenue rescinded by order of Speaker.
2-14 Third reading. Carried by Schaufler. Passed.
Ayes, 38; Nays, 19--Barker, Barnhart, Beyer, Bonamici, Buckley, Cannon, Clem, Dingfelder, Edwards, D., Galizio, Gelser, Greenlick, Holvey, Nathanson, Read, Riley, Rosenbaum, Tomei, Witt; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Hunt, Nolan, Mr. Speaker.
2-15(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Commerce and Labor.
2-18 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-19 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
2-21 Third reading. Carried by Westlund. Passed.
Westlund declared potential conflict of interest.
2-22(H) House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
Ayes, 48; Nays, 11--Beyer, Bonamici, Clem, Dingfelder, Galizio, Gelser, Holvey, Nathanson, Nolan, Rosenbaum, Tomei; Absent, 1--Krummel.
Chapter 32, (2008 Laws): Effective date March 11, 2008.
HB 3633 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Judiciary for Department of Justice) -- Relating to crime victims' rights; declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2-15 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
2-22 In committee upon adjournment.
HB 3634 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES -- Relating to elections; and declaring an emergency.
2-15(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Elections, Ethics and Rules.
2-19 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-20 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2-21 Third reading. Carried by Rosenbaum. Passed.
Ayes, 31; Nays, 29--Bentz, Berger, Boquist, Bruun, Burley, Cameron, Esquivel, Flores, Garrard, Gilliam, Gilman, Hanna, Huffman, Jenson, Krieger, Krummel, Lim, Maurer, Minnis, Morgan, Nelson, Olson, Richardson, Scott, Smith, G., Smith, P., Sprenger, Thatcher, Whisnant.
2-21(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules and Executive Appointments.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-22 Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng bill.
Minority Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng Minority)
Rules suspended. Motion to substitute Minority Report for Committee Report failed.
Ayes, 12; Nays, 18--Avakian, Bates, Brown, Burdick, Carter, Devlin, Hass, Johnson, Metsger, Monnes Anderson, Monroe, Morrisette, Prozanski, Schrader, Verger, Walker, Westlund, President Courtney.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Devlin. Passed.
Ayes, 19; Nays, 11--Atkinson, Ferrioli, George G., George L., Girod, Kruse, Morse, Nelson, Starr, Whitsett, Winters.
Chapter 33, (2008 Laws): Effective date March 11, 2008.
HB 3635 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Business and Labor) -- Relating to legal medications in workplace; declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2-22 In committee upon adjournment.
HB 3636 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Business and Labor) -- Relating to Oregon Liquor Control Commission; and declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Business and Labor with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2-12 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded.
Subsequent referral to Ways and Means rescinded by order of Speaker.
2-14 Third reading. Carried by Schaufler. Passed.
Ayes, 44; Nays, 12--Barnhart, Buckley, Cannon, Clem, Cowan, Dingfelder, Gelser, Holvey, Kotek, Macpherson, Rosenbaum, Tomei; Absent, 2--Minnis, Nelson; Excused, 1--Scott; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Nolan.
2-15(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules and Executive Appointments.
2-19 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
2-21 Third reading. Carried by Brown. Passed.
2-22(H) House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
Ayes, 51; Nays, 8--Barnhart, Clem, Cowan, Dingfelder, Gelser, Kotek, Rosenbaum, Tomei; Absent, 1--Krummel.
Chapter 34, (2008 Laws): Effective date March 11, 2008.
HB 3637 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Business and Labor) -- Relating to Oregon Liquor Control Commission; declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Business and Labor with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2-22 In committee upon adjournment.
HB 3638 By COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY -- Relating to crime; and declaring an emergency.
2-12(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2-15 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-18 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
2-20 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
2-22 Third reading. Carried by Olson, Macpherson. Passed.
Ayes, 54; Nays, 4--Barnhart, Cannon, Dingfelder, Kotek; Absent, 2--Greenlick, Krummel.
2-22(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.
Chapter 35, (2008 Laws): Effective date March 11, 2008.
HB 3639 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES -- Relating to discriminatory practices; and declaring an emergency.
2-15(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Elections, Ethics and Rules.
2-20 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2-21 Third reading. Carried by Rosenbaum, Esquivel. Passed.
Ayes, 42; Nays, 18--Bentz, Berger, Boquist, Cameron, Gilliam, Gilman, Hanna, Huffman, Krieger, Krummel, Maurer, Minnis, Morgan, Olson, Richardson, Scott, Smith, G., Thatcher.
2-21(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules and Executive Appointments.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-22 Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng bill.
Minority Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng Minority)
Rules suspended. Motion to substitute Minority Report failed. Carried by Atkinson.
Ayes, 12; Nays, 18--Avakian, Bates, Brown, Burdick, Carter, Devlin, Hass, Johnson, Metsger, Monnes Anderson, Monroe, Morrisette, Prozanski, Schrader, Verger, Walker, Westlund, President Courtney.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Avakian. Passed.
Ayes, 21; Nays, 9--Atkinson, Ferrioli, George, G., George, L., Girod, Kruse, Starr, Whitsett, Winters.
Chapter 36, (2008 Laws): Effective date March 11, 2008.
HB 5100 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of Joint Interim Committee on Ways and Means) -- Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Morgan.
Motion to rerefer to Ways and Means failed.
Ayes, 5; Nays, 51--Barker, Barnhart, Bentz, Berger, Beyer, Bonamici, Boone, Bruun, Buckley, Burley, Cameron, Clem, Cowan, Dingfelder, Edwards, C., Edwards, D., Esquivel, Flores, Galizio, Garrard, Gelser, Gilliam, Gilman, Hanna, Holvey, Huffman, Hunt, Jenson, Komp, Kotek, Krieger, Lim, Macpherson, Maurer, Morgan, Nathanson, Nolan, Olson, Read, Richardson, Riley, Roblan, Rosenbaum, Shields, Smith, G., Smith, P., Sprenger, Thatcher, Whisnant, Witt, Mr. Speaker; Absent, 4--Boquist, Krummel, Minnis, Scott.
Ayes, 46; Nays, 10--Barnhart, Boquist, Cowan, Dingfelder, Greenlick, Kotek, Nelson, Rosenbaum, Thatcher, Tomei; Absent, 3--Krummel, Minnis, Scott; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Olson.
2-22(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Schrader. Passed.
Ayes, 22; Nays, 8--Atkinson, George, G., George, L., Girod, Gordly, Monnes Anderson, Starr, Verger.
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
HCR 100 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Education) -- In memoriam: Martha Anne Dow, 1939-2007.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2-5 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-7 Recommendation: Be adopted.
2-8 Rules suspended. Made a Special Order of Business on February 13, 2008 Calendar.
2-14(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Education and General Government.
2-18 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-20 Recommendation: Be adopted.
Rules suspended. Made a Special Order of Business by voice vote.
Rules suspended. Final reading. Carried by Whitsett. Adopted.
2-25(H) Filed with Secretary of State.
HCR 101 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Elections, Ethics and Rules) -- Declaring June 17, 2008, as Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Baseball Day.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Elections, Ethics and Rules.
2-15 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-19(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules and Executive Appointments.
2-20 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-21 Recommendation: Be adopted.
2-22 Final reading. Carried by George, L. Adopted.
3-11(H) Filed with Secretary of State.
HCR 102 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Elections, Ethics and Rules) -- In memoriam: Lyle Swetland, 1919-2007.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Elections, Ethics and Rules.
2-7 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-8 Recommendation: Be adopted with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2-11 Rules suspended. Made a Special Order of Business on February 15, 2008 Calendar.
2-19(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules and Executive Appointments.
2-20 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-21 Recommendation: Do adopt the A-Eng. resolution.
2-22 Final reading. Carried by Prozanski. Adopted.
Ayes, 27; Excused, 3--Carter, Nelson, Westlund.
3-11(H) Filed with Secretary of State.
HCR 103 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Elections, Ethics and Rules) -- In memoriam: Scott Zimbrick, 1955-2007.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Elections, Ethics and Rules.
2-7 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-8 Recommendation: Be adopted with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2-11 Rules suspended. Made a Special Order of Business on February 14, 2008 Calendar.
2-14 Read. Carried by Gelser. Adopted.
Ayes, 55; Absent, 2--Bentz, Smith, P.; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Dingfelder, Gilman, Holvey.
2-15(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules and Executive Appointments.
2-19 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-20 Recommendation: Do adopt the A-Eng. resolution.
Made a Special Order of Business by unanimous consent.
2-21 Rules suspended. Final reading. Carried by Morse. Adopted.
3-11(H) Filed with Secretary of State.
HCR 104 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Elections, Ethics and Rules) -- In memoriam: Doug Killin, 1940-2008.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Elections, Ethics and Rules.
2-7 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-8 Recommendation: Be adopted.
Rules suspended. Made a Special Order of Business on February 14, 2008 Calendar.
2-14 Read. Carried by Olson. Adopted.
Ayes, 56; Absent, 1--Smith, P.; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Dingfelder, Gilman, Holvey.
2-15(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules and Executive Appointments.
2-19 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-20 Recommendation: Be adopted.
Made a Special Order of Business by unanimous consent.
2-21 Rules suspended. Final reading. Carried by Morse. Adopted.
3-11(H) Filed with Secretary of State.
HCR 105 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES -- In memoriam: Earl "Skip" Knight.
2-15(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Elections, Ethics and Rules.
2-20 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
HOUSE JOINT MEMORIALS
HJM 100 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Rural Policy) -- Expressing support for all rural Oregonians and urging support for reauthorization and extension of Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2-7 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-8 Recommendation: Be adopted.
2-11 Read. Carried by Cowan. Adopted.
Ayes, 57; Excused, 2--Nelson, Smith, P.; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Olson.
2-12(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Education and General Government.
2-18 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-20 Recommendation: Be adopted.
2-21 Final reading. Carried by Morse. Adopted.
3-11(H) Filed with Secretary of State.
HJM 101 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Workforce and Economic Development) -- Urging designation of Silver Falls State Park as national park.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Workforce and Economic Development.
2-22 In committee upon adjournment.
HJM 102 By COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS -- Urging United States Congress to enact and fund Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program.
2-19(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Elections, Ethics and Rules.
2-20 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS
HJR 100 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Health Care) -- Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to health care as a fundamental right.
2-4(H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2-8 Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2-11 Recommendation: Be adopted.
2-12 Rules suspended. Carried over to February 13, 2008 Calendar.
2-13 Read. Carried by Greenlick. Adopted.
Ayes, 31; Nays, 29--Bentz, Berger, Boquist, Bruun, Burley, Cameron, Esquivel, Flores, Garrard, Gilliam, Gilman, Hanna, Huffman, Jenson, Krieger, Krummel, Lim, Maurer, Minnis, Morgan, Nelson, Olson, Richardson, Scott, Smith, G., Smith, P., Sprenger, Thatcher, Whisnant.
2-14(S) First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules and Executive Appointments, then Ways and Means.
2-22 In committee upon adjournment.
HJR 101 By COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, ETHICS AND RULES (at the request of House Interim Committee on Rural Policy) -- Urging communication about transportation funding.