Revises provisions relating to chemicals in children's products. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Makes unlawful employment practice for employer to request or require worker to enter into settlement or agreement disposing of workers' compensation claim that bars worker from seeking further employment with employer unless such provision is first requested by worker ] make offer to negotiate settlement agreement conditional upon worker also entering into agreement that includes no-rehire provision. Makes unlawful employment practice for employer to make offer for settlement agreement conditional upon worker also entering into agreement that includes no-rehire provision unless certain criteria are met . Specifies actions that would not constitute violation. Makes violation enforceable by Commissioner of Bureau of Labor and Industries or by civil action. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Establishes Oregon Housing Needs Analysis within Housing and Community Services Department. Establishes timeline by which department must adopt rules and implement analysis components. ] Amends Oregon Housing Needs Analysis and land use requirements for local governments related to urbanization , including requiring Metro to adopt housing coordination strategy and allowing cities outside of Metro to adopt rural reserves. Requires Land Conservation and Development Commission to adopt or amend implementing rules by January 1, 2026 ]. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Prohibits employer from requiring employee to use vacation, sick or annual leave for time spent by employee as appointed member of board, commission, council or committee created by statute ] state board or commission . Provides that protections apply to employee who has provided employer with at least 21 days' advance notice of time employee needs to spend in service of state board or commission. Authorizes employee alleging violation to file complaint with Commissioner of Bureau of Labor and Industries. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Directs Oregon State Board of Nursing to issue license to practice as certified registered nurse anesthetist to qualified applicant. Prohibits unlicensed practice or use of name or title. Prohibits certified registered nurse anesthetist from using title "anesthesiologist." Specifies that certified registered nurse anesthetist scope of practice includes authority to prescribe prescription drugs if certified registered nurse anesthetist is authorized by board to prescribe. Removes limits on location of practice. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Directs Department of Transportation to waive fee for Fallen Hero roadside memorial highway sign if applicant is Gold Star Family member and funds are appropriated or otherwise made available to department for purpose of paying fees. Directs department to waive surcharge for Gold Star Family registration plate if applicant is Gold Star Family member and funds are appropriated or otherwise made available to department for purpose of paying surcharge. Changes expenditure limitation for Department of Transportation to cover cost of Fallen Hero roadside memorial signs and veterans' recognition registration plates. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2023.
Provides that person that knows or consciously avoids knowing that another person is engaging in act or practice that violates laws that regulate telephone solicitations or use of automatic dialing and announcing devices and nonetheless provides substantial assistance or support for violation is liable for loss and subject to penalty to same extent as person that engaged in violation. Specifies exemptions. Punishes violation as unlawful practice under Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Declares children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind have same rights and potential as children who are not deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind. Requires school districts to provide children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind with hearing and vision screenings and assessments, communication and language support and access to relevant services and programs at earliest possible age and throughout education experience.
Expands definition of "civil disorder" for purposes of crime of unlawful paramilitary activity. ] Creates right of action for person injured by paramilitary activity. Authorizes Attorney General to bring civil action for injunctive relief against paramilitary activity and authorizes use by Attorney General of investigative demands during investigation into paramilitary activity . Specifies exceptions.
Requires Department of Corrections to establish doula program for pregnant and postpartum adults in custody at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility. Specifies requirements of program and doula services that must be provided to pregnant adults in custody and during one-year postpartum period. Prohibits shackling of adults in custody during labor, childbirth and postpartum recovery in hospital. Prohibits restrictions in movement that interfere with postpartum individual's ability to hold or nurse infant, establish milk supply or receive postpartum recovery care. ] Limits use of mechanical restraints on adults in custody during labor, childbirth and postpartum recovery in hospital. Prohibits use of mechanical restraints in manner that interferes with postpartum individual's ability to hold or nurse infant, establish milk supply, obtain lactation support or receive postpartum recovery care. Prohibits pregnant persons or adults in custody who arrive at Department of Corrections facility from undergoing specified types of searches. Permits exceptions when determined and documented concern for safety or suspicion of contraband exists. Requires specified searches to be performed by health care professionals. ] Requires department to use medically appropriate procedures constituting least restrictive means to ensure safe transport and arrival at correctional facility following adult in custody giving birth to child at hospital. Directs department to develop certain procedures to implement program and report to Legislative Assembly no later than March 15, 2024. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
