Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to amplify types of legislative measures that require three-fifths majority vote in each house for passage. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Increases, for purposes of tax credit allowed for crop donation, percentage of wholesale price allowed as amount of credit. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2020. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires state agencies and persons that contract with state agencies to use federal E-Verify employment verification system to verify employment eligibility of job applicants. Instructs state agencies to report use of E-Verify system to Oregon Department of Administrative Services. Requires department to report annually to Legislative Assembly on use of E-Verify system by state agencies. Authorizes department to adopt rules.
Provides that if incumbent state Senator or state Representative files nominating petition or declaration of candidacy and then withdraws petition or declaration, other candidates may file for office not later than 70 days before date of primary or 14 business days after date of incumbent's withdrawal, whichever is later. Extends deadline for various filings to match candidacy deadline.
Allows nonconforming public or private school on land zoned for exclusive farm use to expand on contiguous land acquired by school after school became nonconforming. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Allows person to teach certain courses in schools without being licensed by or registered with Teacher Standards and Practices Commission if certain requirements are met. Specifies restrictions on employment.
Prohibits state agency from establishing rule or policy regulating, restricting or prohibiting firearms. Provides that rule or policy contrary to prohibition is void.
Prohibits placement of child with intellectual disability, who is taken into protective custody, in hotel, motel, inn, hospital, Department of Human Services office or juvenile detention facility. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Exempts certain transferees from private firearm transfer criminal background check requirement.
Creates crime of threatening a mass injury event. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.
