Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Oregon Department of Administrative Services for payment to River Docs, LLC for purpose of implementing first phase of sediment study of lower Rogue River. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2017.
Allocates $350,000 to Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Program. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Establishes refundable tax credit against income or corporate excise taxes for employers in specified industrial sectors for wages paid to employees at or below specified rate. Modifies amount of credit based on year in which wages are paid. Disallows credit if employer is penalized for failing to comply with Oregon occupational safety and health laws and rules. Prohibits employer from receiving credit if employer has reduced wages with intention to qualify for credit. Limits total amount of credit that may be claimed per fiscal year. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2027. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Directs Department of Human Services to study necessary improvements in regulation of memory care facilities and report to appropriate committee or interim committee of Legislative Assembly. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Defines two unique service areas for Columbia Gorge Community College District and Southwestern Oregon Community College District.
Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds to finance repair or replacement of Siuslaw River bulkhead.
Directs State Department of Fish and Wildlife to conduct study on health of shellfish populations in this state. Requires report to be submitted to interim legislative committees related to environment and natural resources no later than September 15, 2017. Sunsets on date of convening of 2018 regular session of Legislative Assembly. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Requires that notice of nonpayment of wages or compensation to employer include statement that payment of unpaid wages or compensation to employee within 12 days limits penalty to 100 percent of unpaid wages or compensation owed to employee.
Requires Department of Transportation to study options for improving highway infrastructure in this state. Sunsets January 2, 2020.
Appropriates moneys to Department of Human Services for Oregon Hunger Response Fund program services. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
