SB 935

  • Oregon Senate Bill
  • 2023 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Feb 21, 2023
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Relating to refugees from Ukraine; declaring an emergency.

Abstract

Prohibits landlords from denying application for tenancy based on certain rental or financial screening or admissions criteria if applicant is refugee from Ukraine. Waives written test or] actual demonstration requirements for issuance of Class C driver license for refugee from Ukraine who holds valid driver license issued by Ukraine that expires on or after January 1, 2022. Requires Department of Transportation to waive fees relating to issuance or provision of up to two replacements of driver license issued to refugee from Ukraine. Requires Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement to develop and provide informational material to each field office of Department of Transportation where applications for driver licenses or vehicle registrations are accepted. Directs that informational material identify types of driver licenses issued by Ukraine that may be used to obtain Oregon driver license, identify documents that may be used by individual to demonstrate that individual is refugee from Ukraine and explain eligibility for waivers to fees and certain testing] demonstration requirements and be provided in English, Ukrainian and Russian languages. Sunsets January 2, 2028. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Bill Sponsors (6)

Votes


Actions


Jun 25, 2023

Senate

In committee upon adjournment.

Apr 05, 2023

Senate

Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.

Apr 05, 2023

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)

Mar 30, 2023

Senate

Work Session held.

Mar 21, 2023

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Mar 06, 2023

Senate

Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs by order of the President.

Mar 06, 2023

Senate

Recommendation: Without recommendation as to passage and requesting referral to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs.

Mar 01, 2023

Senate

Work Session held.

Feb 22, 2023

Senate

Referred to Housing and Development.

Feb 21, 2023

Senate

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

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
Introduced PDF
Senate Amendments to Introduced PDF
SVEMFW Amendment -3 PDF

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