Deletes requirement that pseudoephedrine be classified as Schedule III controlled substance. Directs State Board of Pharmacy to adopt rules for dispensing pseudoephedrine. Requires rules to be consistent with provisions of federal Controlled Substances Act that are related to dispensing of pseudoephedrine and federal regulations that implement those provisions. Punishes violation of rules by five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Becomes operative January 1, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to limit total amount of biennial appropriations by Legislative Assembly. Allows Legislative Assembly by three-fourths vote to exceed limit if Legislative Assembly declares catastrophic disaster has occurred. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Authorizes law enforcement agency to exchange information with United States Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and United States Bureau of Customs and Border Protection in order to notify federal agencies of impending release of incarcerated individuals.
Adds status as peace officer or firefighter to list of characteristics of victim of crimes of intimidation in the second degree and intimidation in the first degree.
Requires legislative measure to contain brief and impartial statement of problem measure is intended to solve. Directs Legislative Counsel to prepare statement. Excepts concurrent and single chamber resolutions and memorials from requirement.
Requires that information concerning sex offenders convicted of certain offenses be released on website maintained by Department of State Police.
Allows employer to pay federal minimum wage to youth employee during employee's initial period of employment. Makes unlawful employment practice to displace higher wage-earning employee to pay lower rate.
Excludes certain Portland employers from sick leave requirements if employer is located in Portland on temporary or seasonal basis and has permanent location outside city.
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to require three-fifths majority of each house to pass budget bills. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution requiring that signature requirements for statewide initiatives and referenda be satisfied in each congressional district in state. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.