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Representative Jason Krepp introduced the bill as a measure to provide clarity and consistency for courts and for people seeking remission of monetary assessments imposed in criminal and related proceedings. Krepp said courts typically impose fines or fees after other sentencing components and that the bill is intended to preserve judicial discretion while setting a commonly applied “manifest hardship” standard and enumerating factors for courts to weigh.

Sybil Lehi of the Oregon Law Center told the committee the draft language was developed with input from a broad range of stakeholders, including the Oregon Judicial Department, the Oregon District Attorneys Association, criminal defense and public defender groups, victim organizations, the Oregon Collectors Association, the Oregon Judges Association and the League of Oregon Cities. Lehi said the bill would not change judges’ discretion but would add statutory clarity about factors courts should consider and require the State Court Administrator to create a standardized petition form to be used statewide.

Aaron Knott from the Oregon Judicial Department said the agency was neutral but appreciated the bill’s clarifying language. Knott noted judges already have authority to waive routine fines and fees under existing law and that the bill would provide additional scaffolding to make decisions more consistent across jurisdictions.

Committee members asked how courts would cover any revenue shortfalls if more waivers were granted and whether the bill changes restitution for victims; witnesses emphasized that victim restitution is not affected and that the bill does not eliminate courts’ existing authority.

The committee received no recorded opposition during the hearing and did not take a vote at that time.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Committee On Rules 04/21/2025 8:00 AM","oneSentenceSummary","House Bill 2,491 A would set a manifest-hardship standard and list factors courts should consider when deciding petitions to remit fines or fees; advocates, the Oregon Judicial Department and local legal-services groups supported the clarity but noted implementation details.","taxTitle","Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon","taxId",18187,"location","Oregon","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6267459,"Supporters and opponents clash in Rules hearing over HB 3,409 amendment letting covered entities use clearinghouse to identify 340B claims",1645,1960615,3606405,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3070112-c476ed78e200fda2aea59acb2fd2b303&start=1960&end=3606","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3070112-c476ed78e200fda2aea59acb2fd2b303/thumbnail_1960615.jpg","/articles/6267459/Oregon/Supporters-and-opponents-clash-in-Rules-hearing-over-HB-3409-amendment-letting-covered-entities-use-clearinghouse-to-identify-340B-claims","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267459-cba1782b796fab7470a97351845fbfc5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771093263&Signature=VzGGtNZaEihPMRCbx~0mbL93G1CB3QMgwrkkX8-gdw30fdH2KpNSDNei2dqSwzkK1Ln4CAT9FhNfQM6~ombL5IvNE9cOGyzNvAwDIHQhKYCBMKKoF7Yq618z6-H1VRoFlPlkAVuVEzHweTaeY0xO~oqIdHBQ-9N-ApGUwIhtKP6C4ccqCDDLgZ5QXL5Zny-SEEj3Z4L~EjvQsAhlhuH74w99xFLH9qt7~u0m8hbqxb58N7qY8BJkPcgx0ZFbQv725x1~YpE-x8XvUnTLK7fVcKFptggKtXejw6ELQ7MLLYmBMuCXDJvXirgmL~jf5e-nbm8VYK-T4rboWK-RPPSOxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","House Bill 3,409 (dash 2 amendment) drew an extended hearing on April 21 before the House Committee on Rules. The measure would specify circumstances under which a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) or insurer may not require a modifier or indicator that a dispensed drug was purchased under the federal 340B program, and would prohibit PBMs from requiring participation in or subscription to a clearinghouse. The bill also clarifies that PBMs may not penalize pharmacies participating in 340B contract arrangements by paying them less or excluding them from networks for that reason.

Mister Niebuhr introduced the measure and described the dash 2 amendment’s technical changes, including a 90-day effective delay. Representative Cyrus Javidy, a sponsor, said the bill aims to preserve access to medicines in rural areas where a contract pharmacy may be the only nearby pharmacy and to reduce administrative burdens that force some pharmacies not to participate in 340B arrangements.

Proponents — including the Oregon Primary Care Association and the Oregon Primary Care Association’s partner organizations — described the current practice as administratively burdensome: pharmacists must often apply a modifier or reopen a claim after the point of sale, which can be time-consuming and impractical for small community pharmacies. Supporters said the clearinghouse model (used in some states) would let covered entities submit claim information to a third-party clearinghouse that would validate, tag and report 340B claims, relieving pharmacists of repetitive back-office tasks. Witnesses named clearinghouses operating in other states and said national vendors exist.

Opponents, including Daria McGrew of PhRMA and other industry witnesses, argued the clearinghouse proposal reduces transparency and accountability. McGrew told the committee that claims modifiers are a “gold standard” used by Medicare and recommended by CMS and that the clearinghouse approach is untested, could create conflicts of interest and would weaken safeguards against duplicate discounts and diversion. PhRMA also cited federal oversight gaps in 340B (audits by HRSA and reports from GAO and OIG) to argue the program needs stronger accountability, not the proposed change.

Other commenters noted the bill would complement House Bill 2,385 (already advanced elsewhere) and an Arkansas law upheld by the Eighth Circuit was cited in support. Several speakers urged careful definition of “clearinghouse,” data standards and neutral operations. Testimony included figures: one witness cited nationwide 340B sales of about $66 billion in the previous year and GAO/OIG findings about limited federal audits; proponents emphasized that clearinghouses exist in Virginia and Rhode Island and have been used by some covered entities.

Committee members asked technical questions about whether clearinghouses exist in Oregon, how data sufficiency would be enforced, whether the model would reduce transparency and how insurers and PBMs would interact with a clearinghouse. Testimony said clearinghouse vendors operate nationally and that some states use them for Medicaid duplicate-discount checking; opponents urged caution and additional transparency safeguards. The committee closed the public hearing with no recorded vote at that meeting.","House Bill 3,409 (dash 2) would prohibit pharmacy benefit managers and insurers from forcing contract pharmacies to add 340B claim modifiers if the covered entity submits claims through a clearinghouse; proponents said the change reduces administrative burden for rural providers, opponents said it weakens transparency and accountability.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6267464,"Panel supports bill to compile offensive geographic names list; governor and tribes back comprehensive renaming process",922,1037830,1960020,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3070112-c476ed78e200fda2aea59acb2fd2b303&start=1037&end=1960","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3070112-c476ed78e200fda2aea59acb2fd2b303/thumbnail_1037830.jpg","/articles/6267464/Oregon/Panel-supports-bill-to-compile-offensive-geographic-names-list-governor-and-tribes-back-comprehensive-renaming-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267464-a90bafe44c80318cc3cd26f954a65cab/orig.mp4?Expires=1771093263&Signature=m2pWAS-Xp7w1TzD9~XJSy3llBjx8HuWrWolF9YOSH9BOeAwfve-OzZymmSMo8x1osYrEYtLP-5xUojjywzaek9BMhbgfUxUgnboHvJhKsRGz0RIU~i64DAi2ylRUwfhhq6UmCLa6JMEdNo93TtAo3TskYj86XDPdj1DA-6HORyzT9FlB3qvBo2G97~4MXe-QbjeH6PXkw62F04xBaN72mbln3vHVEuMJAJsRon0EwfF~ZNaFjmTERvXJkMp1evrG~iAahEzB3pEm6-eIGplH~ihYzdmElCXGbLnfkb~meajYYgcV~zZgUVQ8ZVf7IWd4wD3-gcu7alverh~5UiYNIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","House Bill 3,532, with the A2 amendment, would direct the Oregon Historical Society, in consultation with the Oregon Geographic Names Board and the state’s nine federally recognized tribes, to compile a list of geographic features and recommend non-offensive names to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.

Representative Tawna Sanchez told the House Committee on Rules on April 21 that the amended bill narrows earlier drafts and focuses on geographic features such as mountains, buttes, gulches, rivers and creeks; it removes a broader highway renaming component because that would require additional jurisdictional steps under state law. Former Governor Kate Brown testified in support in her capacity as a citizen, noting earlier legislative work she sponsored in 2001 to eliminate a particularly derogatory name and describing the current bill as a proactive, broader approach.

Justin Martin of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and several tribal witnesses said they support the bill and the A2 amendment’s requirement that the executive secretary of the Oregon Geographic Names Board consult with the nine federally recognized tribes as the list is compiled. Martha Klein Isenson, staff attorney for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservations, testified that CTUIR reviewed the A2 amendment and remains committed to the bill’s passage; she said the amendment is needed for jurisdictional and capacity reasons related to highway renaming under ORS 801.305 and that it would not supplant future consultation on road and highway renaming.

Committee members asked whether a list of offensive names already exists and whether prior implementation efforts had left unaddressed names. Testimony indicated the Oregon Geographic Names Board and Oregon Historical Society do maintain lists and that previous legislation (cited in testimony as Senate Bill 488, passed in the past) focused first on a single derogatory term; the current measure expands and systematizes the process. Witnesses said the new measure would encourage a proactive statewide approach and continue tribal consultation and community engagement.

No committee vote on final passage was recorded at the hearing; proponents said they expect to continue consultation and stakeholder work to refine implementation.","House Bill 3,532 (dash A2) would direct the Oregon Historical Society and the Oregon Geographic Names Board to compile a list of highways and geographic features bearing offensive names and recommend replacements; supporters including former Governor Kate Brown and tribal representatives urged proactive, consultative renaming.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6267469,"Proponents tell House Rules committee tribes should be allowed to apply directly to State Board to open charter schools",935,86835,1022095,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3070112-c476ed78e200fda2aea59acb2fd2b303&start=86&end=1022","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3070112-c476ed78e200fda2aea59acb2fd2b303/thumbnail_86835.jpg","/articles/6267469/Oregon/Proponents-tell-House-Rules-committee-tribes-should-be-allowed-to-apply-directly-to-State-Board-to-open-charter-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267469-2ab19da9650874a5475fe987b255c85e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771093263&Signature=AiEPWYFNZVb~EGeNxqrmRXIrUdIosIdUvPp1EYjUA6gIAwNqFHhde0XabOdjr5fcEb-g8ogyHk8gPUixfZHP6I53nfFbEdY8BTY-g3L0~tNW~KF7PuY86rOcr6u5R0OJF8Y768DMVH146Ovm-ynl1tgEwV09qTJsjIl0NErfp8xWKmjXtK64EIIYipHP9twddp3YXUregnjLlyNdF8uw7R~0BOMZirBQ2porQNCEkqFqzxWo-p5T34GEi~ZycqHYaR-U6HI~sfeIAvoaJc6ztQCsaC531dHfB~rucrqsADRTYVi4QgHJw9Yu70rT-0RZmQqxf61D3SVeQVaZHbor2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","House Bill 3,953 was presented April 21 to the House Committee on Rules. The bill would permit the nine federally recognized tribes in Oregon to apply directly to the State Board of Education to sponsor a charter school, while preserving the tribes’ option to seek authorization through a local school district.

Representative Thomas Sanchez, sponsor and a state representative for House District 43, said the change is intended to respect tribal sovereignty and to address longstanding harms tribal communities have experienced in public education. Sanchez said tribes have distinct histories — including the boarding school era — that justify a direct application route so tribes are not forced to rely solely on local districts with which relations have sometimes been strained.

Justin Martin, representing the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and speaking as a tribal member, said the change would enable tribes to incorporate tribal values, histories and indigenous language instruction and to offer community-based wraparound services. Martin described data from prior studies identifying disparities: he told the committee that roughly 75% of tribal students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (compared with 50% statewide in the cited study), nearly one-third of tribal students attended priority focus schools (versus 6.6% for other Oregon students in the study), higher rates of chronic absenteeism, and a roughly 55% graduation rate for tribal students versus about 68% for other Oregon students (figures presented in testimony and cited as from a study conducted about 10 years prior).

Representatives of school districts and boards testified as neutral. Adrienne Anderson of the Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) said OSBA’s neutrality reflected several concerns: recent proposals earlier in the session would have increased state funding directed to charters or virtual schools and OSBA opposed those funding changes; charter schools cannot be direct members of OSBA because of nonprofit rules; and the bill would shift state school fund dollars from districts to state-sponsored charters. Anderson stated that a charter authorized directly by the State Board receives 90% of state school fund dollars, with 10% remaining with the district; when a charter is authorized through a district, current law provides 80% for K–8 charters (and 90% for grades 9–12) to the charter school and the remaining share to the district. OSBA asked for clarifying amendments that would (a) limit where a tribe may open a school to the tribe’s community or reservation, and (b) require notice to the affected school district if a tribe petitions the State Board.

Morgan Allen of the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) raised similar concerns about geographic scope: as written, Allen said, a tribe could theoretically petition the State Board to open a brick-and-mortar or virtual charter anywhere in Oregon and proponents should clarify intent and add limiting language.

Committee members asked about funding flow and whether a state-sponsored charter would receive full per-pupil funding; proponents said they did not intend to “take from the district” and said they were open to amendments. Committee members also asked how the bill would serve tribal members who live off-reservation; proponents and district groups acknowledged that geographic definitions and enrollment considerations require careful drafting.

The committee recorded the public hearing and indicated proponents and neutral stakeholders intend to work on amendments to clarify geography, notice to districts and funding mechanics. No committee vote on final passage was recorded in the transcript.

","Supporters said House Bill 3,953 would allow the nine federally recognized tribes in Oregon to apply directly to the State Board of Education to open charter schools; school-board and district groups said they were neutral and urged clarifying amendments on geography and notice to districts.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6267473,"House Rules committee introduces LC 4,882 to add Space Force to list of U.S. Armed Forces components",48,31440,80215,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3070112-c476ed78e200fda2aea59acb2fd2b303&start=31&end=80","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3070112-c476ed78e200fda2aea59acb2fd2b303/thumbnail_31440.jpg","/articles/6267473/Oregon/House-Rules-committee-introduces-LC-4882-to-add-Space-Force-to-list-of-US-Armed-Forces-components","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267473-d88ac1623a23b81298c400c683423385/orig.mp4?Expires=1771093263&Signature=Yy7~YxvBwuc2zYisvbl~WrZ29lQZCZpdE-g8DX7wjM5qh8xqJKyzcDkKv6UEg2xVMqxqAjBNJ~~VVLiVY7iy5F4BhKR8AH9HPmxn5RwLfp1j9lRkSo7v6wLvMvfcoDQqJbYBu34jjhuL-byGPnDP8BctI3Hh2w76g~P6g-xqA6NJ76nuK6qCeetoO4Fxs5LZcxSdclCBDNTTypBcROvMi8vycANsuaPilrGn6G5~4IqWhB0-GISll-EtGTByhoDp5CdGonG3zBgpKcdrwjQhQ0c8rizuovlDIOy1t5KxIurcT9iu4~4TLtoB8annRqFqEdpC0nK7OGS1CCLPElZ5Sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Committee on Rules on April 21 introduced LC 4,882, a committee measure that would add the U.S. Space Force to the list of components of the Armed Forces of the United States.

Vice Chair Pham moved to introduce LC 4,882 as a committee bill; the motion carried by voice vote. Chair Bowman announced the motion passed after members recorded affirmative responses: Representative Bossard Davis, Representative Elmer, Rosemary Sprout, President Paul Rom, Vice Chair Draven, Vice Chair Pham and Chair Bowman all indicated “aye” or “yes.” The measure was introduced as a committee bill.

The committee chair explicitly noted that a vote to introduce is procedural and “does not imply support for the measure.” No further debate or amendment was recorded in the transcript; the committee proceeded to the next scheduled public hearing.

The introduction creates a committee-sponsored vehicle for further consideration in the legislative process but does not itself enact policy or change any statutes.","The House Committee on Rules voted to introduce LC 4,882, a committee measure that would add the U.S. Space Force to the statutory list of components of the Armed Forces of the United States. Introduction does not constitute committee endorsement.","actionData","errors"]

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