68th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--1995 Regular Session
Enrolled
House Bill 2139
Ordered printed by the Speaker pursuant to House Rule 12.00A (5).
Presession filed (at the request of Economic Development
Department)
CHAPTER ................
AN ACT
Relating to tourism; creating new provisions; amending ORS
285.137 and 285.145; and appropriating money.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
**************************** SECTION 1. { + (1) The Commission
on Asian Tourism and Cultural Affairs is created and shall be
comprised of not more than seven members appointed by the
Governor. Members of the commission shall be subject to
confirmation by the Senate under ORS 171.562 and 171.565.
(2) The term of office is four years. A member is eligible for
reappointment. However, a member shall not serve more than two
four-year terms. Vacancies shall be filled by the Governor for
the unexpired term.
(3) The commission shall elect a chairperson and vice
chairperson for a term of one year and shall determine the duties
of the officers.
(4) A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a
quorum for the transaction of business but no final decision may
be made without an affirmative vote of the majority of the
members appointed to the commission.
(5) Members may be paid compensation and expenses as provided
in ORS 292.495, from such funds as may be available to the
commission therefor. + }
**************************** SECTION 2. { + The Commission on
Asian Tourism and Cultural Affairs shall:
(1) Work with and advise the Oregon Tourism Council in
identifying and promoting opportunities for tourism and cultural
exchanges among Oregon, other states and Asian nations.
(2) Compile information relating to services available to Asian
citizens of this state and Asian tourists.
(3) Develop and sponsor, in cooperation with Asian groups and
organizations, programs to inform Asian citizens of this state
and Asian tourists of services available to them.
(4) Report biennially to the Governor and the Legislative
Assembly on all matters of concern to Asian citizens of this
state and recommend appropriate action. + }
**************************** SECTION 3. { + Subject to the
availability of funds therefor as provided in section 4 of this
Act, the Commission on Asian Tourism and Cultural Affairs may
employ an executive officer and other staff as may be necessary
to carry out the purposes of sections 1 to 4 of this Act. + }
**************************** SECTION 4. { + The Commission on
Asian Tourism and Cultural Affairs may accept contributions of
funds and assistance from any source, except the State of Oregon
or a political subdivision thereof, and agree to conditions
thereon not inconsistent with the purposes of the commission. All
such funds are continuously appropriated to aid in financing the
functions of the commission and shall be deposited in the General
Fund of the State Treasury to the credit of a separate account
for the commission and shall be disbursed for the purpose for
which contributed. + }
**************************** SECTION 5. { + Notwithstanding
the term of office specified in section 1 of this Act, three of
the members first appointed to the Commission on Asian Tourism
and Cultural Affairs shall serve two-year terms. The Governor
shall determine which of the members first appointed shall serve
two-year terms. + }
**************************** SECTION 6. ORS 285.137 is amended
to read:
285.137. The Oregon Tourism Council shall perform the following
duties:
(1) Serve as a body to advise governmental bodies and agencies
and private persons on the development and implementation of
state policies and programs relating to tourism and recreation
and to assist in the coordination of these activities.
(2) Advise the Governor, the director and the commission on all
matters pertaining to tourism that pertain to the powers, duties
and functions of the department.
(3) Prepare, periodically revise and submit to the Governor,
the commission and the director a recommended comprehensive
marketing plan for review by the Governor and director as
provided in ORS 285.140. The comprehensive marketing plan shall
be directed toward the accomplishment of the following purposes:
(a) Maximizing the return on public and private investment in
tourism.
(b) Encouraging longer stays by visitors to Oregon.
{ - (c) Assisting local agencies in attracting conferences
and conventions. - }
{ - (d) - } { + (c) + } Reducing seasonal fluctuations in
travel and tourist related industries.
{ - (e) - } { + (d) + } Encouraging visitors to be
destination oriented in this state.
{ - (f) - } { + (e) + } Encouraging visitors from foreign
countries to come to Oregon.
{ - (g) - } { + (f) + } Encouraging Oregonians to vacation
in Oregon.
(4) Develop a recommended biennial budget for the operation of
the department's programs relating to tourism and recreation that
will be submitted to the director and the Governor.
(5) Seek and receive the views of all levels of government and
the private sector with respect to state programs and policies
for the promotion and assistance of tourism.
(6) Prepare and submit suggested administrative rules to the
director that the council determines are necessary for the
operation of the department's programs relating to tourism and
recreation.
(7) Cooperate with educational institutions of the state in the
development of educational programs preparing persons for
supporting and leadership positions critical to the development
of an economically strong and socially beneficial tourism
industry in Oregon.
{ + (8) Cooperate with and provide expertise for communities
and tourism marketing associations in the development and
promotion of their tourism attractions and businesses. + }
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**************************** SECTION 7. ORS 285.145 is amended
to read:
285.145. The Tourism Program is established as an
administrative section of the department. The following are the
duties and powers of the Tourism Program:
(1) Collecting, analyzing and disseminating data that
accurately measure the economic and social impact of tourism on
this state and that may be used in marketing efforts.
(2) Carrying out a program of media advertising, promotion of
Oregon to the travel trade and other promotional activities as
directed by the department and in compliance with the marketing
plan established by the council under ORS 285.137.
(3) Providing information on vacationing in Oregon to travel
writers, travel agents and tour operators. The Tourism Program
may expend moneys duly budgeted to pay the travel and various
other expenses of travel writers, travel agents and tour
operators.
{ - (4) Assisting communities with publicity concerning local
festivals, arts activities and historical and natural
attractions. - }
{ - (5) - } { + (4) + } Answering requests for information
about Oregon.
{ - (6) - } { + (5) + } Printing, publishing and
distributing all the information required by this section in a
manner that will best serve the traveling public. In carrying out
this subsection, the Tourism Program is not subject to ORS
chapter 282.
{ - (7) - } { + (6) + } Entering into agreements and
cooperating with political subdivisions of this state, state
agencies, other states, federal agencies, governments of foreign
countries and private individuals, corporations or other persons
in the publication or distribution of information relating to
recreational activities and tourist facilities or of other
information or materials of interest or service to the traveling
public and in activities related to developing and promoting
tourism in this state.
**************************** SECTION 8. { + If Senate Bill 342
becomes law, sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 of this Act are
repealed. + }
**************************** SECTION 9. { + If Senate Bill 354
becomes law, sections 6 and 7 of this Act (amending ORS 285.137
and 285.145) are repealed. + }
**************************** SECTION 10. { + Sections 1 to 5
of this Act are repealed on December 31, 1997. + }
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Passed by House April 7, 1995
Repassed by House June 5, 1995
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Chief Clerk of House
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Speaker of House
Passed by Senate May 18, 1995
Repassed by Senate June 6, 1995
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President of Senate
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Received by Governor:
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Approved:
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Governor
Filed by Office of Secretary of State:
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Secretary of State
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