Eliminates statute of limitations for specified crimes when victim is under 18 years of age at time of crime.
Establishes Columbia River Commercial Gillnet Buyback Fund. Directs State Fish and Wildlife Commission to establish Columbia River gillnet vessel permit buyback program. Prohibits commission from taking certain actions with respect to Columbia River fisheries when compared to restrictions in place from 2017 to 2020. Eliminates lottery for Columbia River gillnet vessel permits.
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to limit ability of Governor to declare emergency or to exercise powers under declaration of emergency to only those powers granted by law and to 30 days' duration. Authorizes county governing bodies in counties subject to declaration of emergency to extend declaration of emergency in up to 30-day increments and to reduce powers that may be exercised under declaration of emergency in their respective counties. Refers proposed amendment to voters for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Directs Oregon Health Authority ] Department of Human Services to develop and implement grant program to support ] provide grants, support and technical assistance for resilience hubs and networks in Oregon.
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to declare constitutional right to fish, hunt or harvest wildlife or gather wild foods, subject to certain legal restrictions. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Requires Department of State Lands to study natural resources in Oregon. Directs department to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to natural resources no later than September 15, 2024. ] Establishes Task Force on Elk and Deer Damage Compensation Funding. Sunsets task force on January 2, 2025. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Requires governing body of public education provider to develop and revise professional learning plans. Prescribes requirements for professional learning plans. Establishes compliance with training requirements prescribed by professional learning plan as requirement for person seeking reelection as member of school district board or education service district board. Limits economic interest filing requirements for district school board members to those serving school districts with 7,500 or more students in average daily membership. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Establishes program within Higher Education Coordinating Commission for supporting strategic investments in maritime workforce development programs and activities.
Requires Oregon Tourism Commission to establish and administer grant program to promote, develop and sustain opportunities for agricultural tourism in rural communities in this state. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Oregon Business Development Department for distribution to commission for program.
Removes restriction on distribution of Student Investment Account moneys to virtual public charter schools.
