HB 2991

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2021 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jan 21, 2021
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Relating to preparation of racial and ethnic impact statements; prescribing an effective date.

Abstract

Requires Legislative Policy and Research Director or chief sponsor of bill or proposed constitutional amendment to prepare racial and ethnic impact statement. Specifies contents of statement. Prohibits committees or joint committees from moving bill or proposed constitutional amendment to floor of Senate or House of Representatives unless racial and ethnic statement is prepared and made publicly available. Requires, if initial racial and ethnic impact statement estimates negative impact, committee to hold public hearing to consider ways to eliminate or mitigate estimated negative impact on traditionally marginalized groups. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Jun 27, 2021

House

In committee upon adjournment.

Mar 02, 2021

House

Public Hearing held.

Jan 26, 2021

House

Referred to Rules.

Jan 21, 2021

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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