Rep. Rob Nosse

Extends sunset for modified method of apportionment of business income of interstate broadcaster for purposes of corporate excise taxation. Continues use of gross receipts from customers with in-state commercial domicile in numerator of apportionment calculation. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Restricts limitation on award of noneconomic damages to claims in actions for wrongful death. Directs State Court Administrator to annually adjust limit on noneconomic damages, beginning in 2018. Specifies method by which administrator must make adjustment. Corrects inaccurate reference for definition. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Allows cause of action against patent holder for genetically engineered organism present on land without permission of owner or lawful occupant. Allows court to award prevailing plaintiff costs, attorney fees and treble economic damages.

Removes existing specification of maximum application and processing fees local government may charge for recommendation regarding Oregon Liquor Control Commission issuance or renewal of license.

Specifies requirements for property of nonprofit hospitals and nonprofit health systems to be exempt from taxation. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Increases rate of taxation on cigarettes and tobacco products. Expands definition of tobacco products for purpose of tax to include electronic cigarettes and nicotine solution. Distributes tax revenues from increases in cigarette tax and tobacco products tax to Oregon Health Authority to provide preventive services and innovative, nontraditional health services, including mental health services and treatment for substance use disorders, through coordinated care organizations. Applies to distributions of cigarettes and tobacco products occurring on or after effective date of Act. Refers Act to people for approval or rejection at special election held on same date as next primary election.

Establishes Task Force to study provisions of California's Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act of 1975 to determine appropriateness and feasibility of adopting any provisions in Oregon. Sunsets December 31, 2018. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Establishes Oregon Quality Education Model Modernization Task Force. Sunsets task force December 31, 2018. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Provides that evidence obtained during or as result of defendant's unlawful detention by peace officer is inadmissible in criminal proceeding against defendant.

Provides that person may not make retail sale of tobacco product or inhalant delivery system at or from premises located in this state unless person sells tobacco product or inhalant delivery system at or from premises for which license has been issued. Establishes within Department of Revenue licensing program. Becomes operative January 1, 2018. Directs department to enter into agreements with Oregon Health Authority and local public health authorities for purpose of disciplining licensees or applicants for licenses that violate laws, ordinances or rules governing retail sale of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems, and for purpose of collecting and transferring moneys to fund enforcement of those laws, ordinances and rules. Becomes operative January 1, 2018. Directs Oregon Health Authority to adopt fees necessary to administer and enforce laws and rules governing retail sale of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems for purposes related to public health and safety. Directs local public health authorities to conduct certain activities with respect to regulating retail sale of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems. Directs Oregon Health Authority to oversee activities. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.