As the 2020 legislative session enters its third week, the Oregon Legislature has passed its second deadline for bills to remain viable. Thursday was the last day for a bill to be scheduled for a vote in the legislative chamber it originated from.

A big exception is for bills referred to the Rules Committee in the House or Senate or to a financial committee. This is a lifeline for some bills that legislators think need a little more work. But for other bills, being sent to one of these committees means they don’t move at all or undergo substantial revisions.

Bills need to next pass out of the other chamber by Thursday in order to have a shot at becoming law.

Here’s where things stand:

Senate Bill 1569

The issue: In some parts of the state, towing companies operate with little oversight, leading to complaints that they engage in predatory practices.

What it does: Establishes a state board empowered to investigate complaints and crack down on shady towing companies.

Status: Still moving. Referred to Ways and Means.

Senate Bill 1503

The issue: Because of a court ruling, drivers with blood alcohol content above the legal level can beat a driving under the influence of intoxicants charge if they undergo a breathalyzer test two hours after drinking.

What it does: Drivers who have at least 0.08% blood alcohol content two hours after getting behind the wheel would still face driving under the influence charges.

Status: Still moving. Passed the Senate and is in the House Judiciary Committee.

House Bill 4117

The issue: More delivery services have sprung up allowing people to order take-out on their phones. But couch potatoes still can’t order beer or wine.

What it does: Allows delivery of beer, wine or cider.

Status: Spiked. The bill stalled in committee.

House Bill 4010

The issue: Federal changes to the tax code set up “opportunity zones,” which provide incentives to invest in economically depressed areas. Critics say it’s a way for wealthy investors to avoid taxes by parking money in areas that would develop anyways.

What it does: Prevents investors from getting a similar tax break under Oregon’s tax code.

Status: Still moving. The bill has been in the House Revenue Committee.

House Bill 4029

The issue: Some nonprofit hospitals require low-income patients to apply for Medicaid as part of their process for determining whether that person is eligible for financial aid. A Trump administration policy would make it harder for immigrants on government assistance programs to get legal status. That has some worried they’ll forgo medical care.

What it does: Prohibits nonprofit hospitals from requiring patients to apply for Medicaid when asking for financial aid offered to low-income patients.

Status: Still moving. Passed out of the House and is scheduled for a vote in the Senate.

House Bill 4005

The issue: Firearms left unlocked by their owners have been blamed for suicides and as well as other shootings.

What it does: Requires gun owners to lock up their firearms when not in use or face penalties as well as liability if their guns fall in the wrong hands.

Status: Still moving. Referred to the House Rules Committee.

House Bill 4124

The issue: Oregon currently has no effective limits on the amount of money that can be donated to political campaigns. A court case and a constitutional amendment that will go before voters could allow limits.

What it does: Would establish a task force to propose campaign finance regulations.

Status: Still moving. Referred to Ways and Means Committee.

House Bill 4075

The issue: Contests to kill coyotes have drawn criticism that such events are inhumane.

What it does: Makes it illegal to hold coyote-killing competitions.

Status: Still moving. Referred to the Ways and Means Committee.

Senate Bill 1564

The issue: Mattresses are difficult to dispose of.

What it does: Requires mattress manufacturers or retailers to register with a “stewardship organization” that will collect and recycle unwanted mattresses, similar to existing programs for paint and electronics.

Status: Still moving. Referred to the Ways and Means Committee.

House Bill 4013

The issue: Kratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia, is thought to have medicinal uses but there are fears it’s addictive.

What it does: Creates regulations for kratom and ups the age to buy it to 21.

Status: Still moving. The bill is scheduled for a vote in the House.