Rep. Jami Cate

Creates Oregon tax subtraction for amounts of personal casualty loss that are barred from deduction on federal tax return because loss is not attributable to federally declared disaster. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, and before January 1, 2026. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Extends time during which recreational vehicle may be sited on lot with single-family dwelling that was damaged by natural disaster. Extends allowance until December 30, 2030, for dwellings destroyed in 2020 wildfires.

Aligns criteria for alteration, restoration or replacement of dwellings on lands zoned for forest use consistent with criteria applicable to dwellings on lands zoned for farm use. Repeals temporary changes made in 2013 to laws authorizing alteration, restoration or replacement for dwellings on lands zoned for exclusive farm use and further amends those laws.

Directs Department of Transportation to waive fee for Fallen Hero roadside memorial highway sign if applicant is Gold Star Family member and funds are appropriated or otherwise made available to department for purpose of paying fees. Directs department to waive surcharge for Gold Star Family registration plate if applicant is Gold Star Family member and funds are appropriated or otherwise made available to department for purpose of paying surcharge. Changes expenditure limitation for Department of Transportation to cover cost of Fallen Hero roadside memorial signs and veterans' recognition registration plates. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2023.

Increases statute of limitations for first degree sex crimes to 20 years after commission of crime or, for minor victim, any time before victim attains 30 years of age, whichever occurs later.

Allows exclusion from taxable estate for value of interest in farm, forestry or fishing business. Applies to estates of decedents dying on or after July 1, 2023. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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.

Directs Department of Education to conduct study to identify sources of funding to pay for costs of establishing secure, single point of entry for each public school. 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.

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.

Repeals Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act of 2020 (Ballot Measure 110 (2020)) and provisions related to decriminalization of possession of drugs, creation of Oversight and Accountability Council and grants and funding for Behavioral Health Resource Networks to provide drug treatment.