Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to require not guilty criminal jury verdicts in circuit court to be unanimous. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Provides that Oregon estate tax is imposed only on estates of decedents dying on or before January 1, 2023. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Increases exempt amount and filing threshhold for purposes of corporate activity tax. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires Department of Environmental Quality to study impacts of waste from solar or wind renewable energy facilities. Directs department to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to environment not later than September 15, 2024.
Requires that pardon, commutation and remission actions by Governor be initiated by application and follow specified procedures.
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution prohibiting bail for controlled substances homicide when proof is evident or presumption of guilt is strong. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Enacts interstate Nurse Licensure Compact. Permits Oregon State Board of Nursing to disclose specified information to Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators. Exempts individuals authorized to work as nurses under multistate licensure privilege from requirement to obtain license from board and from restrictions on use of titles. Allows board to use moneys to meet financial obligations imposed on State of Oregon as result of participation in compact. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Modifies estate tax brackets to provide additional estate tax exclusion of $1 million. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires district school board or higher education governing board that adopts policy limiting possession of firearms by concealed handgun licensees on school grounds to install metal detectors at entrances to buildings subject to policy.
Provides that evidence of defendant's commission of other sexual offenses is admissible if relevant in criminal action in which defendant is accused of sexual offense. Provides that evidence of defendant's commission of other crimes constituting domestic violence is admissible if relevant in criminal action in which defendant is accused of crime constituting domestic violence. Eliminates provision providing that evidence of all prior bad acts is admissible if relevant in criminal action.
Requires Department of Environmental Quality to study disposal of electric vehicle batteries. Directs department to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to environment not later than September 15, 2024.
Creates crime of controlled substances homicide. Punishes by maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Takes effect only if constitutional amendment proposed by House Joint Resolution 27 (2023) is approved by people at regular general election held in November 2024. Takes effect on effective date of constitutional amendment proposed by House Joint Resolution 27 (2023).
