In memoriam: Brigadier General James Burdette Thayer, 1922-2018.
Sponsored bills
Recognizes 2019 as International Year of the Salmon and expresses support for associated global initiative affirming importance of wild salmon.
Requires State Forestry Department to annually report to Legislative Assembly or interim committee regarding development, implementation and administration of ] implementation and enforcement of property notifications and certifications required under Oregon Forestland-Urban Interface Fire Protection Act. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Expresses support for tribal recognition, self-determination and economic independence.
Directs Department of State Police to study how to increase and improve criminal justice resources relating to missing and murdered Native American women in Oregon and report to appropriate committee or interim committee of Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2020. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Expands Housing and Community Services Department's use of Home Ownership Assistance Account to support households with below area median income and to support organizations' homeownership programs with any percentage of home construction or rehabilitation costs.
Designates May of each year as ALS Awareness Month. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Urges federal government to adopt and enforce stringent regulations related to accuracy in wine labeling, packaging and advertising. Urges states to enter into mutual agreements related to enforcement of wine laws.
Allows county governing body, upon remand of matter from Land Use Board of Appeals to county, to have planning commission or hearings officer conduct hearing and make decision regarding lands designated under statewide planning goal addressing agricultural lands or forestlands. Requires county governing body to review planning commission or hearings officer decision and take one of three specified actions on decision. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Establishes Task Force on Addressing Racial Disparities in Home Ownership. Directs task force to compile data concerning levels of home ownership among people of color in this state and identify barriers to home ownership. Requires task force to recommend solutions, including legislation, to modify practices or procedures for mortgage loan applications and approvals to eliminate any impermissible discrimination or barriers. Requires task force to report to Legislative Assembly by September 15, 2019. Sunsets December 31, 2019. Declares emergency, effective on passage.