Relating to health impacts of school backpacks.
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SB 216 — Relating to health impacts of school backpacks.
Last action — In committee upon adjournment.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Directs Department of Education to prepare certain information related to backpacks, to make information available to school districts and to identify best practices for school districts to disseminate information.
Bill Text
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Read SB 216 on the official Oregon source →Action History
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In committee upon adjournment.
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Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
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Work Session held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Referred to Education, then Ways and Means.
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Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 90 not signed on
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Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (90)
90 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (5)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Arnie Roblan | — | Yea |
| Dennis Linthicum | — | Yea |
| Jeff Kruse | — | Yea |
| Mark Hass | — | Yea |
| Sara Gelser | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 216 do?
- Directs Department of Education to prepare certain information related to backpacks, to make information available to school districts and to identify best practices for school districts to disseminate information.
- What is the current status of SB 216?
- 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 216?
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