Requires local governments to approve certain reconstruction after 2020 wildfires. Limits requirements for building permits or septic permits for reconstruction. Sunsets January 2, 2030. Tolls time that city or county may consider nonconforming use discontinued during emergency that limits resumption of use. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
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Provides that public employee may not become member of pension program of Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan on or after January 1, 2022.
Establishes State Gambling Task Force. Directs task force to study and make recommendations regarding state gambling policy and regulations. Requires task force to submit periodic reports ] interim report on progress to committee of Legislative Assembly and to submit final report to committee by December 1, 2022. Prohibits authorization or implementation of new lottery games or game procedures ] playable on mobile device, personal computer or other personal electronic device until January 2, 2023. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Creates income tax credit for teachers in rural schools. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2022, and before January 1, 2028. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Directs State Forestry Department to study capacity of Oregon's nursery industry to provide seedlings for reforestation following forest fires and report to appropriate committee or interim committee of Legislative Assembly on or before September 15, 2022. Sunsets January 2, 2023.
Expands crime of criminal impersonation of a peace officer to include possession of false law enforcement vehicle. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.
Increases rate of privilege tax imposed on Oregon motor vehicle dealers upon retail sale of taxable motor vehicle and rate of use tax imposed on storage, use or other consumption in this state of taxable motor vehicle purchased at retail. Applies to any taxable motor vehicle sold at retail in any jurisdiction within or outside this state that is registered by purchaser residing within boundaries of metropolitan service district to address within district. Directs revenue from increase in privilege tax to be used to supplement rebates otherwise made under zero-emission and electric vehicle rebate program and Charge Ahead Oregon Program with respect to taxable motor vehicles registered by purchaser residing within metropolitan service district to address within district. Requires electric companies to invest amount in programs to support acceleration of transportation electrification that is equal to no less than one-half of one percent of total rates collected annually from retail electricity consumers located within part of service area that is within Portland metropolitan service district. Modifies provisions relating to transportation electrification. Directs Public Utility Commission to submit annual report to Legislative Assembly on programs. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires health benefit plan and health care service contract coverage of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.
Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Department of Human Services for development of gatekeeper programs to serve seniors and people with disabilities in local communities statewide. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2021.
Prohibits Oregon Transportation Commission from establishing toll on Interstate 205.