Rep. Court Boice

Clarifies process of Senate confirmation of members of State Fish and Wildlife Commission. Provides that commission must consist of one member from each of five regional river basin management areas in state, one member from west of Cascade Mountains and one member from east of Cascade Mountains. ] Makes certain changes to qualifications of members of commission.

Cancels outstanding ad valorem property taxes and interest assessed on property transferred from federal government to port district. Cancels ad valorem property taxes and interest that have been outstanding since before January 1, 2012, assessed on real property owned by port without working waterfront, provided tax collector has exhausted all remedies provided by law for collection. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Requires ] Permits counties to allow certain rural homeowners to site one recreational vehicle on their property.

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to vest power of impeachment of statewide elected Executive Branch officials in House of Representatives and power to try impeachments in Senate. Requires three-fifths ] two-thirds majority vote of House of Representatives to deliver impeachment resolution to Senate and two-thirds majority vote of Senate for conviction. Limits judgment to removal from office and disqualification from holding other public office in this state. Refers proposed amendment to people for approval or rejection at next regular general election held throughout this state.

Requires Department of Land Conservation and Development to study foreign investment in Oregon agricultural land. Directs department to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to agriculture and land use not later than September 15, 2024.

Includes first cousins as members of same family for purposes of exclusion from definition of "employment" under unemployment insurance law.

Requires State Department of Fish and Wildlife to study salmon and trout enhancement program. Directs department to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to wildlife no later than September 15, 2024.

Requires Department of Transportation to study issues related to abandoned recreational vehicles. Directs department to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to transportation not later than September 15, 2024. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Department of Education for State School Fund. Limits biennial expenditures from lottery moneys allocated to department for State School Fund. Limits biennial expenditures from fees, moneys or other revenues, including Miscellaneous Receipts, but excluding lottery funds and federal funds, collected or received by department for State School Fund. Specifies amounts department may spend for certain purposes from State School Fund. Transfers moneys from State School Fund to Local Option Equalization Grants Account. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2023.

Limits pretrial release of defendants charged with felony or Class A misdemeanor to security release. Requires Oregon Department of Administrative Services to reimburse counties for costs of pretrial incarceration of persons charged with felonies. Appropriates moneys to department for reimbursement.