Rep. Ron Noble

Provides that "eligible location," for purposes of certain property tax benefits, includes location not formerly used for industrial purposes. Provides that "eligible property" may be property appraised either by county or by Department of Revenue. Provides that "eligible property" includes property constructed or installed at brownfield that is being cleaned up and cost of initial investment may include remaining cleanup costs. Clarifies definition of "rural area." Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Creates Task Force on Public Assistance Reform to study steps taken in Maine and Kansas to reduce public assistance expenditures. Directs task force to report findings, including recommendations for legislative changes, to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to human services by September 15, 2019. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Directs Public Employees Retirement Board to initiate, resume or suspend payment of certain increased benefits under Public Employees Retirement System on first day of calendar quarter following receipt of notice by board that benefit payments are or are not subject to Oregon personal income tax. Directs board to pay increased benefits not paid to person because board determined that payments were not subject to Oregon personal income tax if person later establishes that payments were subject to Oregon personal income tax. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Prohibits statewide elected official, judge of Supreme Court or Court of Appeals or legislator from becoming member of Public Employees Retirement System on or after July 1, 2018, for purpose of service as statewide elected official, judge or legislator. ] Provides that statewide elected official, judge of Supreme Court or Court of Appeals or legislator may not accrue benefits under Public Employees Retirement System for purpose of service as statewide elected official, judge or legislator on or after July 1, 2018. ] Modifies retirement plan options of persons elected or appointed as statewide elected officials or judges. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Creates tax credit for short line railroad rehabilitation projects. Provides for certification and administration of tax credits by Department of Transportation. Limits total amount of potential tax credits available for short line railroad rehabilitation projects in biennium.

Requires Department of Human Services to use savings in temporary assistance for needy families program to increase amount of cash grants or to make additional investments in JOBS program . Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Limits pharmacy benefit managers' ability to require or encourage enrollees to fill or refill prescription drugs at mail order pharmacy. Prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from requiring special credentialing or similar requirements for pharmacists licensed by State Board of Pharmacy.

Allows credit against net income taxes for portion of eligible costs of newly constructed single-family dwelling that sells for price affordable to household with annual income at or below 120 percent of area median income. Sunsets on January 2, 2028. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Requires Housing and Community Services Department to establish and administer program that provides incentive payments to construction contractors undertaking energy improvement projects on residential structures and provides grants for energy improvement projects for manufactured dwellings. Requires that contractors use incentive payments to reduce amounts paid by property owners for projects. Reserves portions of program moneys for activities promoting healthy affordable housing environments and for grants relating to manufactured dwellings owned and occupied by persons having low income or very low income. Limits program expenditures for biennium ending June 30, 2019. Sunsets program January 2, 2022. Requires sustainable energy project manager to refer applicant for small scale energy loan to department if applicant has income qualifying applicant for department weatherization program. Authorizes department to enter into agreements with other units of state government to facilitate department administration of home weatherization programs for persons with low income or very low income. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Allows State Forester to order use of wildfire suppression personnel, equipment and services on any lands within state borders.