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.
Requires insurers and third party administrators to pay claims for out-of-network health services within 30 days and according to standards identified by Department of Consumer and Business Services. Prohibits balance billing by clinicians for out-of-network services. Requires department to offer mediation procedure for clinicians and guarantors to dispute amount of reimbursement paid for out-of-network services.
Revives tax credit for loss of limb function.
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.
Prohibits introduction, propagation or stocking of wildlife species without authorization by law approved by Legislative Assembly. Imposes penalty not to exceed $10,000. Applies to introduction, propagation or stocking of wildlife species on or after effective date of Act.
Sets limit on taxes due on homesteads of seniors living on fixed income equal to total amount of taxes due for property tax year preceding first property tax year for which relief allowed. Abates taxes in excess of limit. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Creates income tax credit for adopting children from foster system. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Recognizes State of Oregon's dependence on federal funds to provide needed services and operations and further recognizes risks of reductions in federal funds due to changes in federal budget priorities and federal tax revenues. Commits House of Representatives to assessing risks of reductions in federal funds and to creating contingency plans and budget reserves to support funding for mission-critical services and operations. States expectation of House of Representatives that Governor and state agencies similarly develop contingency plans and incorporate contingencies in future budget recommendations.
Preempts city or county from adopting rule, ordinance or policy related to immigration. Requires cities and counties to comply with federal detainer requests. Removes provision that prohibits law enforcement agencies from using resources to detect or apprehend foreign citizen present in United States in violation of federal immigration law.
Requires seller of real property to disclose if property was used as site for manufacture, processing, storage, distribution or retail sale of medical or recreational marijuana items.
