Requires Department of Environmental Quality to study impacts of waste from solar or wind renewable energy facilities. Directs department to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to environment not later than September 15, 2024.
Adds registered nurse who is nursing faculty member to types of providers who are eligible for income tax credit allowed to rural medical providers. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Prohibits state agency from enforcing rules requiring vaccination against COVID-19. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Provides that person who receives finding under wolf depredation compensation and financial assistance grant program may appeal finding to county advisory committee.
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.
Directs Oregon Health Authority to establish program to provide financial incentives to hospitals for offering clinical training opportunities for nursing students. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Authorizes civil commitment of person with substance use disorder who meets criteria for civil commitment of person with mental disorder.
