Relating to the universal service fund; prescribing an effective date.
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HB 2184 — Relating to the universal service fund; prescribing an effective date.
Last action — At Desk upon adjournment.
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✓Introduced
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✓In 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 2019 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Modifies definitions applicable for purposes of universal service surcharge. Subjects sale of retail commercial mobile radio services and retail interconnected voice over internet protocol services to universal service surcharge. Reduces rate cap to six percent of sale of services subject to surcharge. Directs Public Utility Commission to transfer up to $5 million per year of moneys deposited in universal service fund to Broadband Fund. Establishes Broadband Fund. Continuously appropriates moneys in Broadband Fund to Oregon Business Development Department to provide grants and loans <i>under</i>]<b> through, and to administer,</b> program for assisting qualified entities with projects for development of broadband service infrastructure. Directs department to adopt program for providing grants and loans by rule. Directs department to report annually to interim committee of Legislative Assembly related to telecommunications on status of Broadband Fund. Sunsets Broadband Fund, transfer of moneys from universal service fund to Broadband Fund and grant program January 2, 2030. Becomes operative January 1, 2020. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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Read HB 2184 on the official Oregon source →Action History
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At Desk upon adjournment.
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Second reading.
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Recommendation: Do pass the C-Eng. bill.
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Referred to Ways and Means.
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First reading. Referred to President's desk.
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Third reading. Carried by Marsh. Passed.
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Second reading.
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Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed C-Engrossed.
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Work Session held.
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Work Session held.
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Returned to Full Committee.
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Assigned to Subcommittee On Transportation and Economic Development.
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Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
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Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed B-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
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Work Session held.
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Work Session held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Referred to Revenue by order of Speaker and then Ways and Means by prior reference.
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Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be printed A-Engrossed, be referred to Revenue, and then 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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Public Hearing held.
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Referred to Economic Development with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
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First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 90 not signed on · 26 voted No
Sponsors (0)
None.
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 | 24 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 37 | 22 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 62% | 37% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (60)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 18 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 30 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 19% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (42)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 14% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara Smith Warner | — | Yea |
| Diego Hernandez | — | Yea |
| Lynn Findley | — | Yea |
| Nancy Nathanson | Democrat | Yea |
| Pam Marsh | Democrat | Yea |
| Sue Rieke Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| E. Werner Reschke | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 64% | 36% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Witt | — | Yea |
| Caddy McKeown | — | Yea |
| Greg Barreto | — | Nay |
| John Lively | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie Fahey | Democrat | Yea |
| Ken Helm | Democrat | Yea |
| Pam Marsh | Democrat | Yea |
| Susan McLain | Democrat | Yea |
| Christine Drazan | Republican | Nay |
| Daniel Bonham | Republican | Nay |
| Kim Wallan | Republican | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2184 do?
- Modifies definitions applicable for purposes of universal service surcharge. Subjects sale of retail commercial mobile radio services and retail interconnected voice over internet protocol services to universal service surcharge. Reduces rate cap to six percent of sale of services subject to surcharge. Directs Public Utility Commission to transfer up to $5 million per year of moneys deposited in universal service fund to Broadband Fund. Establishes Broadband Fund. Continuously appropriates moneys in Broadband Fund to Oregon Business Development Department to provide grants and loans <i>under</i>]<b> through, and to administer,</b> program for assisting qualified entities with projects for development of broadband service infrastructure. Directs department to adopt program for providing grants and loans by rule. Directs department to report annually to interim committee of Legislative Assembly related to telecommunications on status of Broadband Fund. Sunsets Broadband Fund, transfer of moneys from universal service fund to Broadband Fund and grant program January 2, 2030. Becomes operative January 1, 2020. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
- What is the current status of HB 2184?
- This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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 2184?
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