Declares that policy of state is to include atmospheric carbon sequestered by lands and waters of state in calculation to determine progress towards greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.
Directs State Board of Forestry to convey certain state forest lands to county that determines that county would secure greatest permanent value of lands to county and requests conveyance.
Removes annual limit of $1.53 million, adjusted for inflation, on allocations from Administrative Services Economic Development Fund to County Fair Account.
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 .
Instructs State Forestry Department to endeavor to partner with federal agencies to undertake certain activities in federal forests related to fire prevention and request that federal agencies fund portions of activities.
Modifies provisions relating to sales of homemade foods.
Modifies crimes related to involuntary servitude and human trafficking. Establishes affirmative defense for human trafficking victims. Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify subjecting another person to involuntary servitude crimes as specified crime categories when victim was under 18 years of age at time of offense. Provides that certain evidence concerning victim of human trafficking involving involuntary servitude is not admissible. Extends statute of limitations for civil action based on violation of conduct constituting involuntary servitude or human trafficking. Requires alcohol service permittee to report suspected human trafficking on licensed premises. Directs Board on Public Safety Standards and Training to include human trafficking investigation training in minimum training required for basic police officer certification. Directs Department of Justice to develop training for certain state agencies concerning human trafficking awareness and prevention. Requires employees designated by specified agencies to annually complete training.
Declares intent of Legislative Assembly to displace competition under state action doctrine for discussions, collaborations and agreements among ports of Astoria, Columbia County and Coos Bay and with other members of Northwest Marine Terminal Association that could incur liability under state or federal antitrust laws. Requires ports to submit any agreement that results from discussion or collaboration to State Land Board for supervision and approval. Permits State Land Board to delegate duties to Director of the Department of State Lands ] to allow public cargo or passenger port located in this state and any other public port, including member of Northwest Marine Terminal Association, to coordinate, reach agreements on and implement action that is within port's authority, including actions to specify rates and charges, rules, practices and procedures with respect to cargo and passenger service operations and planning, development, management, marketing, operations and uses of public port facilities . Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Requires Department of Education to conduct study to identify how to increase access to advanced instruction for purpose of preparing students for college and career. Directs department to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to education not later than September 15, 2024.
Removes prohibition against sale, offer for sale, maintenance or control of female cattle of beef breed that have not been vaccinated against brucellosis.
