Directs Higher Education Coordinating Commission to establish competency-based education pilot program. Sunsets pilot program on January 2, 2022. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2019.
Establishes Statewide School Safety and Prevention System. Specifies functions of system. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2019.
Modifies crime of promoting prostitution to include knowingly recruiting, persuading or encouraging, or attempting to recruit, persuade or encourage, another person to engage in prostitution. Punishes by maximum of 5 years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.
Allows cause of action against patent holder or licensed manufacturer 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.
Requires Department of Human Services to complete investigations regarding applications for certificates to operate foster homes for care of children under 21 years of age no later than 120 days after department receives application. Requires Oregon Youth Authority to complete investigations regarding applications for certificates to operate foster homes for youth offenders no later than 120 days after youth authority receives application.
Creates trauma practice integration program in Governor's office to provide assistance to state agencies and private entities in providing trauma-informed services to children and adolescents. Directs Governor to appoint Director of Trauma Practice Integration. ] Directs Oregon Department of Administrative Services to enter into contract with nonprofit organization to create trauma-informed practice integration program. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2019.
Authorizes Department of Revenue to reimburse State Department of Agriculture, State Department of Energy and Water Resources Department for expenses incurred in administration and enforcement of activities related to cannabis. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Provides that bonds may be issued under Article XI-Q of Oregon Constitution if Chief Justice of Supreme Court determines that remodeling, renovation or expansion of court facilities is necessary or desirable.
Prohibits person from mailing or shipping cigars or ] inhalant delivery system without meeting certain requirements. Authorizes Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Urges Congress to lead global effort to reduce threat of nuclear war.
