Oregon 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 3256 — Relating to telecommunications; prescribing an effective date.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

<i>Directs Public Utility Commission to study laws related to telecommunications and provide results to interim committees of Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2022.</i>] <i>Sunsets January 2, 2023.</i>] <b>Establishes Connecting Oregon Libraries Fund. Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to State Library for purpose of providing matching funds for federal moneys received by certain libraries for providing broadband access. Requires State Library Board to adopt certain rules before distributing moneys in fund. <b>Directs Public Utility Commission, in consultation with certain other state agencies, to investigate and make recommendations on feasibility of expanding Oregon Telephone Assistance Program and applying residential service surcharge to support access to broadband internet access service or other telecommunication services. Requires commission to submit report to appropriate interim committee of Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2022.</b> Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.

  3. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.

  4. Work Session held.

  5. Work Session held.

  6. Work Session held.

  7. Public Hearing held.

  8. Referred to Economic Recovery and Prosperity.

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 89 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (89)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3256 do?
<i>Directs Public Utility Commission to study laws related to telecommunications and provide results to interim committees of Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2022.</i>] <i>Sunsets January 2, 2023.</i>] <b>Establishes Connecting Oregon Libraries Fund. Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to State Library for purpose of providing matching funds for federal moneys received by certain libraries for providing broadband access. Requires State Library Board to adopt certain rules before distributing moneys in fund. <b>Directs Public Utility Commission, in consultation with certain other state agencies, to investigate and make recommendations on feasibility of expanding Oregon Telephone Assistance Program and applying residential service surcharge to support access to broadband internet access service or other telecommunication services. Requires commission to submit report to appropriate interim committee of Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2022.</b> Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Who sponsors HB 3256?
HB 3256 is sponsored by Pam Marsh (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 3256?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 HB 3256?
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