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House Bill 3047

Enacted House Bill

Creates exception allowing use of unmanned aircraft system capable of firing bullet or projectile in certain circumstances.

Introduced: February 27, 2017 Updated: July 13, 2017
Quick info
Chief Sponsor(s) Representative Huffman
Regular Sponsor(s) None listed on OLIS.
Status Enacted
Session 2017 Regular Session
History

2-27 (H)

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

3-2 (H)

Referred to Judiciary.

3-27 (H)

Public Hearing held.

4-17 (H)

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

4-18 (H)

Second reading.

4-20 (H)

Third reading. Carried by Huffman. Passed. Ayes, 50; Nays, 6--Barnhart, Evans, Gomberg, Holvey, Rayfield, Smith Warner; Excused, 4--Boone, Lininger, McKeown, Piluso.

4-24 (S)

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

4-27 (S)

Referred to Judiciary.

5-25 (S)

Public Hearing held.

6-1 (S)

Work Session held.

6-9 (S)

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)

6-12 (S)

Second reading.

6-13 (S)

Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed. Ayes, 28; nays, 2--Gelser, Manning Jr.

6-15 (H)

House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 55; Nays, 2--Holvey, Rayfield; Excused, 2--Bentz, Boone; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Kennemer.

6-20 (H)

Speaker signed.

6-23 (S)

President signed.

6-29 (H)

Governor signed.

4-19 (H)

Rules suspended. Carried over to April 20, 2017 Calendar.

7-13 (H)

Chapter 502, (2017 Laws): Effective date June 29, 2017.

Overview

  • Creates exception allowing use of unmanned aircraft system capable of firing bullet or projectile in certain circumstances.

Key provisions

  • Provides that person may not operate unmanned aircraft system over privately owned premises in manner so as to harass or annoy owner or occupant of premises.

Penalties / enforcement

  • Allows law enforcement agency to use unmanned aircraft system for purpose of reconstruction of accident scene.

Effective date / timeline

  • Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • Creates exception allowing use of unmanned aircraft system capable of firing bullet or projectile in certain circumstances.
  • Provides exception.
Other bills from 2017 Regular Session
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  • Repeals requirement that person engaged in business of selling, leasing or otherwise transferring firearms record in register purchase or acceptance in trade of used firearm and provide copy of record to law enforcement agency.

  • Directs Department of Justice to create and maintain list of states that recognize Oregon concealed handgun licenses and require handgun competency to obtain concealed handgun license that is similar to competency required in Oregon.

  • Creates crime of endangering a minor by allowing access to a firearm.

  • Requires person that engages in business in this state, on premises onto which person permits members of public to enter, to post in prominent location outside entry to premises sign that states person's policy with respect to permitting individuals who have license to carry concealed handgun to carry firearm onto premises.