HB 2717 — Relating to assault in the third degree.
Last action — In committee upon adjournment.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Increases penalties for assault committed against <b>public transit</b> employee if employee is assaulted while acting within scope of employment. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.
Bill Text
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Read HB 2717 on the official Oregon source →Action History
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In committee upon adjournment.
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Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
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Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
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Work Session held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Referred to Judiciary.
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First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Sponsors
- Susan McLain · Primary
- Chris Gorsek · Primary
- Andy Olson · Cosponsor
- Karin Power · Cosponsor
- Michael Dembrow · Primary
- Jeff Barker · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 84 not signed on · 2 voted No
Sponsors (3)
- Susan McLain Democrat
- Chris Gorsek Democrat
- Michael Dembrow
Co-sponsors (3)
Not signed on (84)
84 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 84 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 73% | 18% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| A. Richard Vial | — | Yea |
| Andy Olson | — | Yea |
| Ann Lininger | — | Yea |
| Bill Post | — | Yea |
| Duane Stark | — | Nay |
| Jeff Barker | — | Yea |
| Jennifer Williamson | — | Yea |
| Mitch Greenlick | — | Nay |
| Sherrie Sprenger | — | Yea |
| Chris Gorsek | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Tawna Sanchez | Democrat | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2717 do?
- Increases penalties for assault committed against <b>public transit</b> employee if employee is assaulted while acting within scope of employment. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.
- Who sponsors HB 2717?
- HB 2717 is sponsored by Susan McLain (Democrat), Chris Gorsek (Democrat), Andy Olson, Karin Power, Michael Dembrow, and Jeff Barker.
- What is the current status of HB 2717?
- 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 HB 2717?
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