Oregon 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 2991 — Relating to preparation of racial and ethnic impact statements; prescribing an effective date.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Requires Legislative Policy and Research Director or chief sponsor of bill or proposed constitutional amendment to prepare racial and ethnic impact statement. Specifies contents of statement. Prohibits committees or joint committees from moving bill or proposed constitutional amendment to floor of Senate or House of Representatives unless racial and ethnic statement is prepared and made publicly available. Requires, if initial racial and ethnic impact statement estimates negative impact, committee to hold public hearing to consider ways to eliminate or mitigate estimated negative impact on traditionally marginalized groups. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Public Hearing held.

  3. Referred to Rules.

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 87 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (87)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2991 do?
Requires Legislative Policy and Research Director or chief sponsor of bill or proposed constitutional amendment to prepare racial and ethnic impact statement. Specifies contents of statement. Prohibits committees or joint committees from moving bill or proposed constitutional amendment to floor of Senate or House of Representatives unless racial and ethnic statement is prepared and made publicly available. Requires, if initial racial and ethnic impact statement estimates negative impact, committee to hold public hearing to consider ways to eliminate or mitigate estimated negative impact on traditionally marginalized groups. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Who sponsors HB 2991?
HB 2991 is sponsored by Andrea Valderrama (Democrat), Andrea Salinas, and Barbara Smith Warner.
What is the current status of HB 2991?
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 2991?
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