Chapter 207 Oregon Laws 1999

Session Law

AN ACT

SB 1025

Relating to legislative service agencies; amending ORS 173.130, 173.420, 173.720 and 173.820.

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

SECTION 1. ORS 173.130 is amended to read:

173.130. (1) The Legislative Counsel shall prepare or assist in the preparation of legislative measures when requested to do so by a member of the Legislative Assembly.

(2) Upon the written request of a state agency, the Legislative Counsel may prepare or assist in the preparation of legislative measures that have been approved for preparation in writing by the Governor or the Governor's designated representative. The Legislative Counsel may also prepare or assist in the preparation of legislative measures that are requested in writing by the Secretary of State, the State Treasurer, the Attorney General, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries or the Superintendent of Public Instruction. In accordance with ORS 283.110, the Legislative Counsel may charge the agency or officer for the services performed.

(3) The Legislative Counsel shall give such consideration to and service concerning any measure before the Legislative Assembly as circumstances permit, and which is in any way requested by the House of Representatives or Senate, or any committee of the Legislative Assembly having the measure before it for consideration.

(4) The Legislative Counsel, pursuant to the policies and directions of the Legislative Counsel Committee and in conformity with any applicable rules of the House or Senate, shall perform or cause to be performed, as circumstances will permit, research service requested by any committee of the Legislative Assembly in connection with the performance of its functions. Research assignments made to the Legislative Counsel Committee by joint or concurrent resolution of the Legislative Assembly shall be given priority over other research requests received or initiated by the committee. The research service to be performed includes the administrative services incident to the accomplishment of the research requests or assignments.

(5) The Legislative Counsel may enter into contracts to carry out the functions of the Legislative Counsel.

SECTION 2. ORS 173.420 is amended to read:

173.420. Subject to the procedures and priorities determined by the appointing authority, the Legislative Fiscal Officer shall:

(1) Ascertain facts and make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly concerning the Governor's budget report.

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

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

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

(5) 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) Enter into contracts to carry out the functions of the Legislative Fiscal Officer.

SECTION 3. ORS 173.720 is amended to read:

173.720. Subject to the procedures and priorities determined by the Legislative Administration Committee, the Legislative Administrator shall:

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

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

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

(4) 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) 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) Study and make recommendations on legislative compensation and working conditions.

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

(8) 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) 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) 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) Provide research facilities and services to members of the Legislative Assembly and committees thereof.

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

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

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

(15) Enter into contracts to carry out the functions of the Legislative Administrator.

SECTION 4. ORS 173.820 is amended to read:

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

(1) 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) Ascertain facts concerning revenues and make estimates concerning state revenues; and

(b) Ascertain facts and make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly concerning the Governor's tax expenditure report.

(3) 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) Perform such duties as may be directed by joint or concurrent resolution of the Legislative Assembly.

(5) Adopt rules relating to the submission, processing and priorities of requests. Rules adopted under this subsection 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 shall be reviewed and approved by the appointing authority prior to their adoption.

(6) 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 [such] contracts [as considered necessary by the appointing authority] to carry out the functions of the Legislative Revenue Officer.

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

Approved by the Governor May 28, 1999

Filed in the office of Secretary of State May 28, 1999

Effective date October 23, 1999

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