Provides for additional exemption against Oregon estate tax. Phases out availability of exemption based on size of estate. Applies to estates of decedents who die on or after January 1, 2024. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Increases maximum allowed amount of natural resource property credit against estate tax and maximum value of total adjusted gross estate eligible to claim credit. Applies to estates of decedents dying on or after January 1, 2024. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Directs State Fish and Wildlife Commission to develop and adopt by rule invasive grass pilot program in Phillip W. Schneider Wildlife Area. Sunsets pilot program on January 2, 2027.
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution establishing Citizens Redistricting Commission to adopt redistricting maps for Senate, House of Representatives and United States Congress. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next general election.
Establishes Endangered ] Missing Endangered Person Alert System. Directs Superintendent of State Police to establish task force to develop system to enable rapid and effective dissemination of information pertaining to missing persons to public to facilitate rapid location and recovery of missing person. Sets forth criteria to be used to determine when endangered ] missing endangered person alerts may be issued and when alerts may be terminated. Establishes immunity from liability for persons, organizations or entities that are involved in dissemination of endangered ] missing endangered person alerts. Declares emergency, effective on passage. ].
Requires schools to have at least one panic alarm in each school building. ] Requires schools to have wireless panic alert device in each classroom of each school building. Provides exceptions. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Department of Education for purpose of assisting school districts to purchase and install wireless panic alert devices and systems. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2023.
Authorizes Higher Education Coordinating Commission to award "Hunger Free Campus" designation to public universities and community colleges that demonstrate required actions taken to combat hunger. Requires commission, when moneys are available, to administer grant program to provide moneys for funding student hunger programs and innovations at public universities and community colleges. Establishes how commission must prioritize recipients of grants. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to commission to fund grant program. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2023.
Modifies provisions of Department of Transportation wildlife-vehicle collision program. Requires department to describe and make recommendations for ongoing funding strategy for program. Directs State Department of Fish and Wildlife to carry out projects to support species mobility and habitat connectivity. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Expands crime of assault in the third degree to include causing physical injury to utility worker while worker is performing official duties. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.
Prohibits state from paying costs of travel to or from Oregon for employee in state service who telecommutes from principal worksite more than 60 miles outside this state , unless collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise or essential requirements of position make it necessary for employee to telecommute from outside this state .
