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OSSA - Legislation before the Oregon Legislature The legislature adjourned June 29, 2009. Concealed Carry confidentiality bill killed by Oregon Senate Democrats
The following bills passed the House and Senate.
Bill # and Summary	OSSA position	Status
HB 2224 - ODFW Fingerprints for employment with the agency	No position	Governor signed into law. Effective 1/1/2010.
HB 2285 - Change definition of a firearm . Allows ticketing of person with firearm casting a light from a car.		Governor signed into law. Effective 1/1/2010.
HB 2498 - Port Of Portland . Establishes prohibited areas for carrying a firearm. Gives full law enforcement authority to Port of Portland officers.	No position	Passed House (49-8) and the Senate (44-14) Governor signed into law. Effective June 17, 2009.
HB 2853 - Originally, this bill outlawed possession of a firearm for anyone found guilty, except for insanity, of misdemeanor. Amendments replaced the entire bill to set up a State Police system to send mental health information to the NICS system.	Oppose	Passed the House (36 to 23) Passed the Senate (20 to 9). Sent to the Governor for signature
SB 251 - Includes Tasers as Dangerous Weapon	No position	Governor signed it into law. Effective January 1, 2010.
SB 603 - Defines 'readily accessible' for purposes of prohibition on possessing readily accessible, concealed handgun within vehicle.	Support	Governor signed it into law. Effective January 1, 2010.
SB 658 - Allows OHSU to commission special campus security officers to university police, with all the powers and authority of police officers with the exception of the ability to carry arms.	Are we in Britain yet?	Governor signed it into law. Effective January 1, 2010.
The following bills died in committee..
HB 2099 - Provides persons licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state with protections provided to persons with Oregon concealed handgun license.	Support	House Judiciary - no action
HB 2296 - Graduates of PPS training eligible for CHL	No position	House Judiciary. no action
HB 2314 - Firearms Possession based on Status as a Felon.	No position	House Judiciary. Hearing held 2/24/09
HB 2330 - Creates defense for person charged with Felon in possession.	No position	House Judiciary. Hearing held 2/24/09
HB 2401 - Assault with Dangerous Substance.	No position	Passed the House on 4/23/09. Assigned to Senate Judiciary committee on April 30th.
HB 2463 - Provides persons licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state with protections provided to persons with Oregon concealed handgun license.	Support	House Judiciary amended bill to have State Police to adopt rules that identify reciprocal licenses that allow holder of license to carry concealed handgun in another state. Provides persons who possess reciprocal licenses with protections provided to persons with Oregon concealed handgun license. Declares emergency, effective on passage. 5-4 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, referred to Ways and Means. Assigned to Subcommittee on Public Safety. House leadership let the bill die without a hearing.
HB 2530 - Foster Homes. Allows DHS to establish their own firearms regulations.	Oppose	House Human Services. No action
HB 2536 - Expands robbery in first degree to include use of look-alike firearm.	No position	Judiciary Committee. Hearing held 3/17/09
HB 2644 - Exempts transferor of firearm from performing criminal history record check if purchaser or recipient has concealed handgun license.	Support	Judiciary Committee. no action
HB 2645 - Requires Department of State Police to destroy records obtained during criminal records check within 24 hours of approval for qualified firearms purchases.	Support	Judiciary Committee. Hearing held 3/10/09.
HB 2683 - Prohibits Replica Firearms on School Grounds. Makes certain exceptions.	No position - needs watching	House Judiciary. No action.
HB 2727 - Prohibits public body from releasing information that can be used to identify holder of or applicant for concealed handgun license. Authorizes disclosure for criminal justice purposes and pursuant to court order.	Support	The original bill was weakened by the House Judiciary Committee. It passed the House (54-4). Senate work session held May 28. Amended on 6/8/09 and sent to Rules Committee without recommendation. The Senate Committee wouldn't allow the bill to come up for a vote. .
HB 2764 - Exempts concealed handgun license records from disclosure under public records law. Requires disclosure of information obtained in connection with concealed handgun license under specified circumstances. (Same as HB 2727 )	Support	Judiciary Committee. No action
HB 2857 - Increases punishment for second and subsequent convictions of unlawful possession of firearms. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.	No position	Ways and Means Subcommittee On Public Safety, Hearing held on 5/7/09. No further action.
HB 2872 - Increases punishment for second and subsequent convictions for unlawful possession of firearm. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.	No position	Judiciary Committee, with referral to Ways and Means. No action
HB 2991 - Exempts transferor of firearm from performing criminal history record check if purchaser or recipient has concealed handgun license.	Support	Judiciary Committee. Hearing held 3/12/09. Two work sessions held - last one held April 23.
HB 3179 - Provides that a person is not required to retreat from attacker.	Support	Judiciary Committee. No action
SB 406 - Provides persons licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state with protections provided to persons with Oregon concealed handgun license.	Support	Judiciary Committee. No action.
SB 567 - Modifies authority of county sheriff related to issuance and revocation of concealed handgun license.	Support	Judiciary Committee. No action.
SB 568 - Prohibits specified units of government from adopting conditions of employment that regulate, restrict or prohibit specified activities related to firearms.	Support	Judiciary Committee. No action.
SB 569 - Modifies definition of 'public place' for purpose of certain city or county ordinances related to possession of loaded firearms.	Support	Judiciary Committee. No action..
SB 573 - Defines circumstances under which a person may apply for relief to a prohibition against owning a firearm.	No position	Judiciary Committee. No action..
SB 814 - Increases punishment for third and subsequent convictions of unlawful possession of firearms. Maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.	No position	Judiciary Committee. No action..
SB 852 - Removes State Police as point of contact for purposes of National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Requires gun dealer to obtain authorization to transfer firearm directly from system.	No position	Judiciary Committee. No action..
SB 926 - Exempts honorably discharged and retired members of military from various crimes relating to possession of weapon. Declares emergency,	No position	Judiciary Committee. No action..
SB 953 - Imposes 14-day waiting period for purchase of firearms from gun dealers.	Oppose!	Judiciary Committee. No action..
SB 954 - Creates crime of failure to report loss or theft of firearm. Maximum of 30 days imprisonment, $1,250 fine, or both. State Police to maintain registry of firearms lost or stolen in Oregon.	Oppose	Judiciary Committee. No action..