HB 3124
Increases time that written notice must be posted before removal of homeless individuals from established camping site.
| Status | Chapter Number Assigned |
| Sponsors | John Lively (Democrat) (Chief), Karin Power (Democrat), Marty Wilde (Democrat), Chris Gorsek (Democrat) |
| Fiscal impact | Has minimal fiscal impact |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
| Emergency clause | Yes |
Bill Text
- A-Engrossed
- B-Engrossed
- Enrolled
- House Amendments to Introduced
- Introduced
- Senate Amendments to A-Engrossed
Increases the notice period required before homeless individuals can be removed from established camping sites and establishes procedures for handling their personal property.
Overview#
Increases time that written notice must be posted before removal of homeless individuals from established camping site. Increases categories of persons to whom unclaimed personal property from camping site may be given. Requires written notice to state how individuals may claim personal property removed from camping site. Requires that unclaimed personal property be stored in orderly fashion. Authorizes donation of unclaimed property to tax exempt charitable corporation. Provides that local law that is more specific or provides greater protections to homeless individuals subject to removal from established camping site preempts contrary provisions of section. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Chappel | Roseburg | Oppose | 2021-03-13 |
| Bruce Abel | Eugene | Support | 2021-03-16 |
| Juniper Harwood | Eugene | Support | 2021-03-17 |
| Leah Carnine | Eugene | Support | 2021-03-17 |
| Danielle Smith | Eugene | Support | 2021-03-17 |
| Max Rink | Eugene | Support | 2021-03-17 |
| Danielle Smith | Eugene | Support | 2021-03-17 |
| Betsy Cunningham | Housing First Umpqua | Unknown | 2021-03-17 |
| Neil Burton | Eugene | Support | 2021-03-17 |
| Sam Wrigglesworth | Eugene | Support | 2021-03-17 |
| Leigh Galbraith | Eugene | Support | 2021-03-17 |
| Brittiny Raine | Eugene Oregon | Support | 2021-03-17 |
| Heather Sielicki | Eugene | Support | 2021-03-18 |
| Stacy Cowan | Portland | Unknown | 2021-03-18 |
| Michael Carrigan | Eugene | Support | 2021-03-18 |
| Anneliese Koehler | Metro | Support | 2021-05-04 |
| Heather Sielicki | Eugene | Support | 2021-05-04 |
| David Wall | Newberg | Oppose | 2021-05-05 |
| Sybil Hebb | statewide | Support | 2021-05-06 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-09 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2021-02-16 | H | Referred to Housing. |
| 2021-03-18 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2021-04-08 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2021-04-12 | H | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed. |
| 2021-04-14 | H | Second reading. |
| 2021-04-15 | H | Rules suspended. Carried over to April 16, 2021 Calendar. |
| 2021-04-16 | H | Third Reading. Smith Warner moved bill be carried over to April 19, 2021 Calendar. Motion carried viva voce vote. |
| 2021-04-19 | H | Third reading. Carried by Lively. Passed. |
| 2021-04-21 | S | First reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2021-04-23 | S | Referred to Housing and Development. |
| 2021-05-06 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2021-05-27 | S | Work Session held. |
| 2021-06-03 | S | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill, to resolve conflicts. (Printed B-Eng.) |
| 2021-06-07 | S | Second reading. |
| 2021-06-08 | S | Third reading. Carried by Golden. Passed. |
| 2021-06-08 | S | Gorsek, granted unanimous consent to change vote to aye. |
| 2021-06-08 | S | Vote explanation(s) filed by Heard. |
| 2021-06-09 | H | House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. |
| 2021-06-10 | H | Speaker signed. |
| 2021-06-16 | S | President signed. |
| 2021-06-23 | H | Governor signed. |
| 2021-09-25 | H | Chapter 371, (2021 Laws): Effective date June 23, 2021. |