Oregon 2019 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 725 — Relating to background checks of individuals who provide care; and prescribing an effective date.

Last action — Effective Date, September 29, 2019.

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2019. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    2 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Specifies charges<b>,</b> <i>or</i>] convictions<b>, arrests, deferred sentences, conditional discharges, referrals for diversion programs and pending indictments</b> that may not be considered in fitness determinations. Specifies types of licenses, certifications or employment for which conviction of certain crimes or charges, <b>arrests, conditional discharges, referrals for diversion programs,</b> deferred sentences or pending indictments regarding certain crimes <i>are</i>] <b>may be</b> disqualifying. Prohibits Oregon Health Authority or Department of Human Services from conducting criminal records checks on long term care and support service providers more than once in every two-year period except under stated conditions. <b>Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.</b>

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Effective Date, September 29, 2019.

  2. Chapter 423, 2019 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Speaker signed.

  5. President signed.

  6. Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.

  7. Third reading. Carried by Nathanson. Passed.

  8. Rules suspended. Carried over to June 3, 2019 Calendar.

  9. Second reading.

  10. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.

  11. Work Session held.

  12. Public Hearing held.

  13. Referred to Judiciary.

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

  15. Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.

  16. Second reading.

  17. Subsequent referral rescinded by order of the President.

  18. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and subsequent referral to Human Services be rescinded. (Printed A-Eng.)

  19. Work Session held.

  20. Work Session held.

  21. Public Hearing held.

  22. Public Hearing and Work Session cancelled.

  23. Referred to Judiciary, then Human Services.

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

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 82 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (82)

82 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.

Passed 28 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 20001
Democrat 6000
Republican 2000
Total 28001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (29)
Member Party Vote
Alan Olsen — Yea
Arnie Roblan — Yea
Betsy Johnson — Yea
Bill Hansell — Not Voting
Brian Boquist — Yea
Chuck Riley — Yea
Chuck Thomsen — Yea
Cliff Bentz — Yea
Dallas Heard — Yea
Dennis Linthicum — Yea
Elizabeth Steiner Hayward — Yea
Ginny Burdick — Yea
Herman Baertschiger Jr. — Yea
Laurie Monnes Anderson — Yea
Lee Beyer — Yea
Mark Hass — Yea
Michael Dembrow — Yea
Peter Courtney — Yea
Sara Gelser — Yea
Shemia Fagan — Yea
Tim Knopp — Yea
Floyd Prozanski Democrat Yea
James Manning Jr. Democrat Yea
Jeff Golden Democrat Yea
Kathleen Taylor Democrat Yea
Lew Frederick Democrat Yea
Rob Wagner Democrat Yea
Fred Girod Republican Yea
Kim Thatcher Republican Yea

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Third reading. Carried by Nathanson. Passed.

Passed 57 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 34003
Democrat 14000
Republican 9000
Total 57003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Alissa Keny-Guyer — Yea
Andrea Salinas — Yea
Anna Williams — Yea
Barbara Smith Warner — Yea
Bill Post — Yea
Brad Witt — Yea
Brian Clem — Not Voting
Caddy McKeown — Yea
Carl Wilson — Yea
Carla Piluso — Yea
Cheri Helt — Yea
Courtney Neron — Yea
Dan Rayfield — Yea
Denyc Boles — Not Voting
Diego Hernandez — Yea
Duane Stark — Yea
Gary Leif — Yea
Greg Barreto — Yea
Jack Zika — Yea
Janelle Bynum — Yea
Jeff Barker — Not Voting
Jeff Reardon — Yea
Jennifer Williamson — Yea
Karin Power — Yea
Lynn Findley — Yea
Margaret Doherty — Yea
Marty Wilde — Yea
Mike Nearman — Yea
Mitch Greenlick — Yea
Paul Holvey — Yea
Rachel Prusak — Yea
Ron Noble — Yea
Sheri Schouten — Yea
Sherrie Sprenger — Yea
Teresa Alonso Leon — Yea
Tiffiny Mitchell — Yea
Tina Kotek — Yea
Chris Gorsek Democrat Yea
David Gomberg Democrat Yea
Janeen Sollman Democrat Yea
John Lively Democrat Yea
Julie Fahey Democrat Yea
Ken Helm Democrat Yea
Mark Meek Democrat Yea
Nancy Nathanson Democrat Yea
Pam Marsh Democrat Yea
Paul Evans Democrat Yea
Rob Nosse Democrat Yea
Sue Rieke Smith Democrat Yea
Susan McLain Democrat Yea
Tawna Sanchez Democrat Yea
Cedric Hayden Republican Yea
Christine Drazan Republican Yea
Daniel Bonham Republican Yea
David Brock Smith Republican Yea
E. Werner Reschke Republican Yea
Kim Wallan Republican Yea
Mike McLane Republican Yea
Rick Lewis Republican Yea
Shelly Boshart Davis Republican Yea

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Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 8000
Democrat 0001
Republican 2000
Total 10001
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Carla Piluso — Yea
Duane Stark — Yea
Janelle Bynum — Yea
Jeff Barker — Yea
Jennifer Williamson — Yea
Karin Power — Yea
Mitch Greenlick — Yea
Sherrie Sprenger — Yea
Chris Gorsek Democrat Not Voting
Mike McLane Republican Yea
Rick Lewis Republican Yea

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Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.

Passed 27 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 19102
Democrat 6000
Republican 2000
Total 27102
% of votes cast 90%3%0%7%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Alan Olsen — Yea
Arnie Roblan — Yea
Betsy Johnson — Yea
Bill Hansell — Yea
Brian Boquist — Yea
Chuck Riley — Not Voting
Chuck Thomsen — Nay
Cliff Bentz — Yea
Dallas Heard — Yea
Dennis Linthicum — Yea
Elizabeth Steiner Hayward — Yea
Ginny Burdick — Yea
Herman Baertschiger Jr. — Yea
Jackie Winters — Not Voting
Laurie Monnes Anderson — Yea
Lee Beyer — Yea
Mark Hass — Yea
Michael Dembrow — Yea
Peter Courtney — Yea
Sara Gelser — Yea
Shemia Fagan — Yea
Tim Knopp — Yea
Floyd Prozanski Democrat Yea
James Manning Jr. Democrat Yea
Jeff Golden Democrat Yea
Kathleen Taylor Democrat Yea
Lew Frederick Democrat Yea
Rob Wagner Democrat Yea
Fred Girod Republican Yea
Kim Thatcher Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 725 do?
Specifies charges<b>,</b> <i>or</i>] convictions<b>, arrests, deferred sentences, conditional discharges, referrals for diversion programs and pending indictments</b> that may not be considered in fitness determinations. Specifies types of licenses, certifications or employment for which conviction of certain crimes or charges, <b>arrests, conditional discharges, referrals for diversion programs,</b> deferred sentences or pending indictments regarding certain crimes <i>are</i>] <b>may be</b> disqualifying. Prohibits Oregon Health Authority or Department of Human Services from conducting criminal records checks on long term care and support service providers more than once in every two-year period except under stated conditions. <b>Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.</b>
Who sponsors SB 725?
SB 725 is sponsored by Nancy Nathanson (Democrat), James Manning Jr. (Democrat), Julie Fahey (Democrat), Kathleen Taylor (Democrat), Dick Anderson (Republican), Alissa Keny-Guyer, Teresa Alonso Leon, and Michael Dembrow.
What is the current status of SB 725?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2019. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 725?
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