Requires Public Utility Commission to investigate status of renewable projects in Oregon, including project failures. Directs commission to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to energy no later than September 15, 2024.
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to declare constitutional right to fish, hunt or harvest wildlife or gather wild foods, subject to certain legal restrictions. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Directs State Board of Forestry, on behalf of State of Oregon, to offer to convey certain real property to Coos County under specific terms and conditions.
Directs agencies of state government to revoke remote work arrangements that were put in place due to COVID-19 pandemic. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Establishes procedure for charging aggravated version of offense when defendant commits felony after receiving commutation. Directs court to calculate sentence by determining sentence for underlying crime and adding 60 months' imprisonment.
Directs Department of Education to conduct study related to hiring retired police officers to provide security in public schools. Directs department to submit report to interim committee of Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2024. Sunsets January 2, 2025. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Prohibits both ballot envelopes mailed by county clerks to electors and ballot return identification envelopes used by electors from containing outward identifier, including but not limited to numeric code, that would allow person to know political party affiliation of elector.
Requires State Forestry Department to study and make recommendations to interim committee of Legislative Assembly regarding efficacy of forest management. Sunsets January 2, 2025. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Directs district school boards to adopt policy for selecting and reviewing books and materials for school libraries. Prescribes requirements of policy.
Provides protections for person who refuses to participate in procedure related to abortion or physician-assisted suicide if refusal is based on person's ethical, moral or religious convictions. Allows health care facility to refuse to perform procedure related to abortion or physician-assisted suicide. Allows person to bring action for damages and equitable relief against health care facility, health professional regulatory agency, employer or school for violation. Directs court to award attorney fees to prevailing plaintiff.
