Directs Housing and Community Services Department to establish pilot program to provide housing for low-income seniors on school district property. Directs department to select one or more school districts to construct low-income senior housing development on property. Directs department to select one or more affordable housing providers to serve as property managers of low-income senior housing developments. Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds to finance construction of low-income senior housing development. Creates Low-Income Senior Housing Colocation Fund. Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to Housing and Community Services Department. Directs department to use moneys in fund to finance construction of low-income senior housing development. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsored bills
Adds Oregon Volunteer Firefighters Association to list of entities eligible for individual income tax return checkoff contribution. Provides conditions for use of contributions. Applies to individual income tax returns for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Exempts person serving in Oregon National Guard from requirement to enroll in community college courses within six months of attaining previous highest level of education in order to qualify for Oregon Promise grant , provided that person enrolls in community college courses within six months of completing initial active duty training .
Permits county to allow owner of lot or parcel of at least two acres zoned for rural residential uses to construct new single-family dwelling on lot or parcel if owner converts existing historic home to accessory dwelling unit.
Expands offense of vehicular assault to include contact with motorcycle, motorcycle operator or motorcycle passenger. Provides that vehicular assault statute be known and may be cited as Milkman Mike Act.
Commemorates 69th anniversary of Vanport flood and remembers survivors and those who lost their lives.
Allows professional licensing board to consider experience in lieu of high school diploma or equivalent for licensure, certification or other authorization to provide certain occupational or professional services. Becomes operative January 1, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Removes certain requirements veterans must meet prior to receiving high school diploma.
Requires State Fish and Wildlife Director to, before appointing Oregon Hatchery Research Center Board members, consult with organizations that represent certain interests and take into consideration nominations or recommendations received in course of consultation.
Encourages school districts and public charter schools to offer students courses or other educational opportunities in civics. Takes effect July 1, 2018.