Oregon 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 643 — Relating to the use of helmets on certain river waters.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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

This bill died with 2017 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 outfitters and guides to offer helmets to all passengers using boat on waters rated class III or higher.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Rules by order of the President.

  3. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Rules. (Printed A-Eng.)

  4. Work Session held.

  5. Public Hearing held.

  6. Referred to Environment and Natural Resources.

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

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • John Huffman

Not signed on (87)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 643 do?
Requires outfitters and guides to offer helmets to all passengers using boat on waters rated class III or higher.
Who sponsors SB 643?
SB 643 is sponsored by Chris Gorsek (Democrat), John Huffman, and Dick Anderson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 643?
This bill died with 2017 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 SB 643?
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