Oregon 2020 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 1503 — Relating to driving while under the influence of intoxicants; declaring an emergency.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Provides that person commits offense of driving while under influence of intoxicants if person has blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or more by weight within two hours after driving vehicle. Creates affirmative defense. <b>Defines "statutory counterpart."</b> Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.

  3. Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules.

  4. Work Session held.

  5. Public Hearing held.

  6. Public Hearing cancelled.

  7. Possible Work Session cancelled.

  8. Referred to Judiciary.

  9. Vote explanation filed by Boquist.

  10. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

  11. Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.

  12. Second reading.

  13. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

  14. Work Session held.

  15. Informational Meeting held.

  16. Referred to Judiciary.

  17. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

  18. Presession Released to the Public.

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 87 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (87)

87 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Heard and Reported Out

Passed 8 Yea · 2 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 6201
Republican 1000
Democrat 1000
Total 8201
% of votes cast 73%18%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Akasha Lawrence Spence — Nay
Carla Piluso — Yea
Janelle Bynum — Nay
Jeff Barker — Yea
Karin Power — Yea
Mitch Greenlick — Not Voting
Raquel Moore-Green — Yea
Ron Noble — Yea
Sherrie Sprenger — Yea
Tawna Sanchez Democrat Yea
Rick Lewis Republican Yea

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Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.

Passed 28 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 20002
Democrat 6000
Republican 2000
Total 28002
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Alan Olsen — Yea
Arnie Roblan — Yea
Betsy Johnson — Yea
Bill Hansell — Yea
Brian Boquist — Yea
Chuck Riley — Yea
Chuck Thomsen — Yea
Dallas Heard — Yea
Dennis Linthicum — Yea
Denyc Boles — Yea
Elizabeth Steiner Hayward — Yea
Ginny Burdick — Yea
Herman Baertschiger Jr. — Yea
Laurie Monnes Anderson — Yea
Lee Beyer — Yea
Lynn Findley — Yea
Mark Hass — Yea
Michael Dembrow — Yea
Peter Courtney — Not Voting
Sara Gelser — Yea
Shemia Fagan — Not Voting
Tim Knopp — Yea
Floyd Prozanski Democrat Yea
James Manning Jr. Democrat Yea
Jeff Golden Democrat Yea
Kathleen Taylor Democrat Yea
Lew Frederick Democrat Yea
Rob Wagner Democrat Yea
Fred Girod Republican Yea
Kim Thatcher Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1503 do?
Provides that person commits offense of driving while under influence of intoxicants if person has blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or more by weight within two hours after driving vehicle. Creates affirmative defense. <b>Defines "statutory counterpart."</b> Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Who sponsors SB 1503?
SB 1503 is sponsored by Floyd Prozanski (Democrat), Arnie Roblan, and Peter Courtney.
What is the current status of SB 1503?
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 1503?
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