Requires that pardon, commutation and remission actions by Governor be initiated by application and follow specified procedures.
Requires Southern Oregon University, subject to appropriation of sufficient moneys, to address state's behavioral and mental health needs by materially increasing number of mental health practitioners who graduate in southern Oregon and teaching behavioral and mental health competencies through alternative academic pathways. Appropriates moneys to Higher Education Coordinating Commission for allocation to Southern Oregon University. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2023.
Defines "dangerous to self or others" for purpose of taking person with mental illness into custody. Describes evidence that court must consider in civil commitment proceedings.
Requires Oregon Department of Administrative Services to conduct wage study and Department of Human Services to conduct workforce study to determine eligibility and enrollment case manager staffing levels needed to complete assessments within 20 ] eligibility determinations within 45 days for individuals seeking enrollment in programs for all-inclusive care for elderly , and to submit agency request budget each biennium that reflects resources needed to meet determined staffing levels ]. Requires departments to report findings of studies to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to health by January 15, 2024. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to department for hiring 15 additional full-time staff to conduct assessments. ] Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2023.
Allows owner of property outside urban growth boundary to site additional dwelling on property for occupancy by relative of owner. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Provides person with privileges and legal defenses available to person with Oregon concealed handgun license if person is licensed to carry concealed handgun by another state, or city or county in another state.
Authorizes civil commitment of person with substance use disorder who meets criteria for civil commitment of person with mental disorder.
Limits declaration of state of emergency to 30 days duration, unless extended by Legislative Assembly for additional 30 days. Permits Legislative Assembly to extend state of emergency unlimited amount of times, but limits duration of each extension to 30 days. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Adds nursing assistant or nurse to types of providers who are eligible for income tax credit allowed to rural medical providers. Provides for refundability of credit allowed to nursing assistant or nurse. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to award noncompetitive grants through Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program to Department of State Police for specified purposes related to unlawful marijuana cultivation or distribution operations. Specifies that other grants awarded through program are awarded on competitive basis. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
