Requires Oregon Business Development Department to conduct study of economic development in Oregon. Directs department to submit report of study to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to economic development no later than September 15, 2024.
Prohibits person from using dogs to hunt or pursue lynx or bobcats. Provides that violation is subject to maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both, and suspension of privilege to apply for hunting license.
Appropriates moneys to Oregon Business Development Department for distribution to recipients for industrial lands projects. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Appropriates moneys from General Fund to State Marine Board and Department of State Lands for salvage, towing, storage and disposal of abandoned vessels and derelict vessels. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2023.
Requires Oregon Business Development Department and Housing and Community Services Department to provide grants and loans for housing. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to department ] departments to fund grants and loans. Sunsets January 2, 2026. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Permits candidates to have name listed in more than one place on general election ballot if nominated for same office by multiple political parties. Allows minor political parties to use votes cast for pairing of candidate with minor political party to be used to maintain status as minor political party.
Recognizes and honors Louis Southworth (1830-1917) for his industriousness, perseverance in face of adversity and remarkable contributions to State of Oregon.
Permits state agency to accept credit card as payment for charge or fee state agency imposes or collects for goods or services state agency provides to individual who is member of public and to add surcharge to amount person tenders to offset fees charged to state agency for accepting credit card as payment. ] Provides that state agency that accepts or collects payment by means of credit card or debit card may add fee or surcharge to sum of payment in amount that is reasonably calculated to offset amounts charged to or withheld from state agency for accepting credit card or debit card as payment.
Reaffirms State of Oregon's commitment to its relationship with Taiwan.
Establishes immunity from prosecution for theft in first degree and civil liability for nonprofit animal rescue entity that takes possession of, keeps and disposes of cat or dog as provided in Act. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
