] Provides that a pleading, an admission or a finding that criminal conduct constitutes a crime [ constitutes ] involving domestic violence is not an element of the crime for merger purposes. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Makes an owner and a direct contractor jointly and severally liable in a civil action for any unpaid wages owed to the unrepresented employees of the direct contractor and subcontractors at any tier. Provides the statute of limitations for actions regarding recovery for unpaid wages. Specifies that the joint and several liability provisions for unpaid wages do not apply to construction work relating to real property that is used as the owner's principal residence or real property with five or fewer residential or commercial units on a single tract. Clarifies that the Attorney General may accept the assignment of claims and bring civil actions in the name of the State of Oregon on such claims. Permits the Attorney General to adopt rules regarding the assignment of claims. Requires notice to be sent by certified mail that informs the owner and the direct contractor of the alleged violation and specifies the time period within which the owner and the direct contractor may correct the alleged violation. Creates a rebuttable presumption that, in any action for unpaid wages, the person performing labor on a construction project is an employee. Provides that the party claiming otherwise may rebut the presumption by establishing that the person qualifies as an independent contractor. Provides that an owner may bring an action against a direct contractor to recover damages for amounts paid by the owner. Requires subcontractors to provide certain payroll records and other information to the owner or the direct contractor, upon request. Provides that subcontractors shall provide certain payroll records to an authorized third party representative in certain circumstances. Permits the owner and the direct contractor to withhold payment to a subcontractor in certain circumstances. Clarifies that the owner or direct contractor may withhold payment in an amount and to the extent that the owner or direct contractor paid, on behalf of the subcontractor, wages owed to the subcontractor's employees.
Directs the Employment Relations Board to impose civil penalties against a public employer that has a history of failing to comply with certain requirements under the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act. Provides that a violation resulting from certain events is not subject to a civil penalty. Permits the board to consider extenuating circumstances when determining the amount of the civil penalty to impose.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 3) formally recognizes and commemorates the history of Black drag in Oregon, specifically honoring Portland's Black drag community's decades-long contributions. It highlights key milestones, including the 1958 foundations of the International Court System, the first Black Rose Queen in 1969, the formation of organizations like ISRC in 1970, and modern figures like Poison Waters. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it is purely symbolic, celebrating the community's role in building Oregon's vibrant LGBTQ+ cultural landscape. It directly acknowledges the historical impact of Black drag performers and events on state and national levels.
Directs the Oregon Health Authority to maintain a state public health laboratory, administer a newborn bloodspot screening program and implement additional programs related to newborn bloodspot screening. Requires health care providers and health care facilities to ensure collection and delivery of specimens for newborn bloodspot screening and report certain test results to the authority. Creates an exemption for parents or guardians who oppose screening of an infant for religious or philosophical reasons.
Expands areas where a child care facility may be sited. Requires local governments to update their land use laws to comply within one year after the effective date of the Act.
Directs the Oregon Health Authority to issue [ licenses to enable a person to drive an organ transport vehicle. ] a license to an organ procurement organization to operate an organ transport vehicle. Mandates requirements for drivers of organ transport vehicles. Requires organ procurement organizations licensed to operate organ transport vehicles to maintain prescribed minimum levels of insurance. Defines "organ transport vehicle." Provides exceptions allowing organ transport vehicles to use lights and sirens. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Allows tenant to terminate a tenancy during the fixed term without penalty upon 30 days' notice if the landlord delivers certain notices terminating the tenancy in 90 days or more. [ Declares an emergency, effective on passage. ].
] [ Removes the cap on reasonable litigation costs and expenses and attorney fees for a claimant who prevails in a workers' compensation dispute. ] Raises and indexes the cap for witness fees, expenses and costs for a claimant who prevails against a denial in a workers' compensation dispute.
Requires the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors to include specified individuals in the search and hiring committees for a president of the university. Requires the board to allow a representative from campus labor organizations to communicate with the board upon the representative's request.
