Requires annual adjustment for inflation of estate tax exclusion amount and threshold for requirement to file estate tax return. Applies to estates of decedents dying on or after January 1, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Extends sunset for tax credit for fish screening devices.
Requires counties and metropolitan service districts that propose land for designation as urban reserve or rural reserve in written agreement to in fact designate land if specified factors are decided in affirmative.
Expands offense of unlawful tethering to include tethering domestic animal for more than 15 minutes in certain weather conditions. Punishes by maximum fine of $1,000.
Directs Department of Human Services to conduct statewide study regarding early childhood education and services no later than July 1, 2018. Requires department to submit report regarding study to interim legislative committees no later than November 1, 2018. Sunsets January 2, 2019. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Allows employer to pay 85 percent of minimum wage to employee under 21 years of age for initial 90 days of employment.
Clarifies law regarding health insurance coverage required for orally administered anticancer drugs. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Authorizes centrally assessed company with outstanding property taxes of at least $174 million for property tax years beginning before July 1, 2016, to satisfy tax liability by paying 75 percent of amount due. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires Department of Transportation to study development of uniform speed bump height and markings. Sunsets January 2, 2020.
Provides that contractor may award subcontract only to responsible subcontractor. Requires contractor to check list that Construction Contractors Board maintains of persons that are not eligible for award of public improvement contract and to require prospective subcontractor to submit statement that demonstrates prospective subcontractor's responsibility. Requires contractor to provide contracting agency with copy of statement. Provides that contractor need not inquire into or verify truth of prospective subcontractor's statement. Requires bidder to submit statement to show compliance with tax laws of this state. Permits contracting agency or board to bar contractor or subcontractor from award of public improvement contract if contractor or subcontractor knowingly or intentionally makes false assertion, declaration or other communication in statement. Becomes operative 91 days after effective date of Act. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to permit Legislative Assembly, or people through initiative process, to enact laws limiting or prohibiting contributions made in connection with campaigns for nomination or election to public office. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Directs State Board of Pharmacy to adopt rules related to prescription drug labels. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
