HB 2761
Directs Secretary of State to publish on secretary's website list of top five most commonly spoken languages in Oregon, other than English.
| Status | In Senate Committee (SHDEV) |
| Sponsors | Ken Helm (Democrat) (Chief), Dacia Grayber (Democrat) (Chief), Khanh Pham (Democrat), Lew Frederick (Democrat), Ricki Ruiz (Democrat) (Chief), Teresa Alonso Leon (Democrat), Courtney Neron Misslin (Democrat), Lisa Reynolds (Democrat), Janeen Sollman (Democrat), Wlnsvey Campos (Democrat), Maxine Dexter (Democrat) |
| Fiscal impact | Has minimal fiscal impact |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
Bill Text
Directs the Secretary of State to publish the top five most commonly spoken languages by county and requires rental agreements and manufactured dwelling sales contracts to be available in those languages.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Ken Helm, Dacia Grayber
Co-Sponsors: Khanh Pham, Lew Frederick
Overview#
Directs Secretary of State to publish on secretary’s website list of top five most commonly spoken languages in each county] Oregon, other than English. Directs secretary to update list at least once every 10 years. Upon request, requires provision of rental agreements , statements of policies, facility rules and regulations] and sales contracts for manufactured dwellings to be available] in any of top five most commonly spoken languages in Oregon other than English. Provides exceptions. Becomes operative on July 1, 2022.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Rivera | Beaverton | Support | 2021-02-15 |
| Salvador Rivera | Beaverton | Support | 2021-02-15 |
| Gayle Parrish | Sherwood | Neutral | 2021-02-23 |
| Devin Ruiz | Portland | Support | 2021-02-23 |
| Oriana Magnera | Verde | Support | 2021-02-24 |
| David Wall | Newberg | Oppose | 2021-02-24 |
| Stan Tonneson | Floating Home Landlord Coalition | Oppose | 2021-04-26 |
| Laura Hallett | Fairview | Oppose | 2021-04-26 |
| Adam Cook | Commonwealth Real Estate Services | Oppose | 2021-04-28 |
| Tom Petitt | Commonwealth Real Estate Services | Oppose | 2021-04-29 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-11 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2021-01-19 | H | Referred to Housing. |
| 2021-02-16 | H | Public Hearing cancelled. |
| 2021-02-23 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2021-03-30 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2021-03-30 | H | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed. |
| 2021-04-01 | H | Second reading. |
| 2021-04-05 | H | Rules suspended. Carried over to April 6, 2021 Calendar. |
| 2021-04-06 | H | Carried over to April 7, 2021 Calendar by virtue of adjournment. |
| 2021-04-07 | H | Rules suspended. Carried over to April 8, 2021 Calendar. |
| 2021-04-08 | H | Carried over to April 9, 2021 Calendar by virtue of adjournment. |
| 2021-04-09 | H | Rules suspended. Carried over to April 10, 2021 Calendar. |
| 2021-04-10 | H | Rules suspended. Carried over to April 12, 2021 Calendar. |
| 2021-04-12 | H | Third reading. |
| 2021-04-12 | H | Rules suspended. Carried over to April 13, 2021 Calendar. |
| 2021-04-13 | H | Carried by Grayber. Passed. |
| 2021-04-14 | S | First reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2021-04-15 | S | Referred to Housing and Development. |
| 2021-04-29 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2021-06-26 | S | In committee upon adjournment. |