Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution requiring individual to be citizen of United States in order to vote in any election. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Requires that pardon, commutation and remission actions by Governor be initiated by application and follow specified procedures.
Requires Southern Oregon University, subject to appropriation of sufficient moneys, to address state's behavioral and mental health needs by materially increasing number of mental health practitioners who graduate in southern Oregon and teaching behavioral and mental health competencies through alternative academic pathways. Appropriates moneys to Higher Education Coordinating Commission for allocation to Southern Oregon University. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2023.
Allows owner of property outside urban growth boundary to site additional dwelling on property for occupancy by relative of owner. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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.
Removes limitation on percentage of students in school district who may enroll in virtual public charter school not sponsored by school district without first receiving approval from school district.
Modifies estate tax brackets to provide additional estate tax exclusion of $1 million. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Changes term "physician assistant" to "physician associate."
Prohibits health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting coverage of physician-administered prescription drugs that are obtained by nonparticipating pharmacies. Designates violation of prohibition as unlawful practice.
Establishes education savings account (ESA) program. Allows participating students to obtain grants from education savings accounts to pay for qualified education expenses for specified types of schools or education programs. Establishes Education Savings Program Fund and transfers moneys from State School Fund distributions for use in education savings accounts. Requires Department of Education, in consultation with State Treasurer, to establish parent advisory committee. First applies to 2024-2025 school year. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
