Allows occupational therapists to participate in primary care provider loan repayment program. Extends sunset of primary care provider loan repayment program to January 2, 2020. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Requires snowmobiles and certain all-terrain vehicles to cross highway at intersection or more than 100 feet from intersection. Permits Oregon Transportation Commission to authorize person to operate all-terrain vehicle within portion of state highway right of way designated all-terrain vehicle highway access route. Establishes All-Terrain Vehicle Highway Access Routes Advisory Committee. Directs Oregon Transportation Commission to designate all-terrain vehicle highway access routes on state highways throughout state after consultation with advisory committee. Provides exemption from vehicle equipment requirements if person is crossing portion of highway right of way designated as all-terrain vehicle highway access route.
Requires committees and subcommittees of Senate and House of Representatives, and joint committees and subcommittees of Legislative Assembly, to accept remote testimony given by remote videoconferencing link , if authorized by President of Senate and Speaker of House of Representatives . Upon authorization, requires committees to dedicate time to allow for video testimony on any agenda item. Suspends rules until Legislative Administrator reports that adequate technology and infrastructure are in place to allow witnesses to go to remote locations and testify via videoconferencing link at committee meetings.
Increases criminal and civil penalties for subsequent and intentional violations of specified election laws. Enhances penalties if person committing violation is public official acting in official capacity.
Provides that school district may not deny participation in interscholastic activities by student who attends public charter school. Specifies requirements that must be met in order for student to participate in interscholastic activities , including payment to school district by public charter school on behalf of student. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to vest power of impeachment of statewide elected Executive Branch officials in House of Representatives and power to try impeachments in Senate. Requires three-fifths majority vote of House of Representatives to deliver impeachment resolution to Senate and two-thirds majority vote of Senate for conviction. Limits judgment to removal from office and disqualification from holding other public office. Refers proposed amendment to people for approval or rejection at next regular general election held throughout this state.
Clarifies definition of "covered animal species" for purposes of wildlife trafficking prevention program. Makes conforming changes. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Directs Department of Education to coordinate with Oregon FFA Association to increase student achievement and improve college attendance and career placement for students enrolled in agricultural education courses. Directs department to establish grant program for purpose of funding extended duty contracts to agricultural and science educational programs during summer months. Directs expenses of grant program to be paid from High School Graduation and College and Career Readiness Fund. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Prohibits abortion unless physician has first determined probable post-fertilization age of unborn child, except in case of medical emergency. Prohibits abortion of unborn child with probable post-fertilization age of 20 or more weeks, except in case of medical emergency. Requires physician who performs or attempts abortion to file report with Oregon Health Authority. Requires authority to publish statistics relating to abortion.
Reduces corporate excise tax rates for taxpayer that increases average monthly employment for tax year from immediately preceding tax year. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
