Rep. Kevin Mannix

Establishes Oregon Cleanup and Beautification pilot program within Oregon Corrections Enterprises. Requires Oregon Corrections Enterprises to report on pilot program to interim committee of Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2024. Appropriates moneys from General Fund for pilot program. Sunsets pilot program January 2, 2026. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2023.

Provides that newly established office of judge must be first filled through election, and not through appointment.

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to limit ability of Governor to declare emergency or to exercise powers under declaration of emergency to only those powers granted by law and to 30 days' duration. Authorizes county governing bodies in counties subject to declaration of emergency to extend declaration of emergency in up to 30-day increments and to reduce powers that may be exercised under declaration of emergency in their respective counties. Refers proposed amendment to voters for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.

Ends automatic voter registration through Oregon Motor Voter. Reestablishes process of registration at any office of Department of Transportation where licenses or renewal applications are distributed or received that existed prior to enactment of Oregon Motor Voter.

Abolishes Commission on Statewide Law Enforcement Standards of Conduct and Discipline. Transfers duties, functions and powers of commission to Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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.

Transfers provision of public defense services, other than in local courts or for appellate proceedings, from entities under contract with Public Defense Services Commission to county public defense offices. Directs governing bodies of counties to appoint chief public defender. Specifies powers and duties of chief public defender. Modifies duties of commission. Directs commission to provide funds to counties on proportionate basis for provision of public defense services. Directs court to take into account potential future ability of defendant to pay for costs of appointed counsel during time period before judgment remedies expire on judgment. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Establishes Rural System Development Charges Program within Housing and Community Services Department to pay system development charges for rural affordable multifamily housing. Establishes Rural System Development Charges Fund. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to department for purposes of program. Sunsets June 30, 2029. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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.

Authorizes State Treasurer to issue Article XI-Q general obligation bonds to finance expansion of courthouses.