Sen. David Smith

Provides that State Fish and Wildlife Commission may waive requirement that artificial obstruction in waters of this state provide for fish passage if commission determines that artificial obstruction will be repaired or replaced and is less than eight feet tall, or that artificial obstruction is dam that provides hydropower, drinking water or water for irrigation use, artificial obstruction provides fish habitat and providing for fish passage would increase cost of project by more than 10 percent. Removes requirement that commission periodically review exemptions from fish passage requirement. Removes commission authority to revoke or amend exemption upon finding that relevant requirements for exemption no longer apply.

Requires written authorization from chief sponsor of bill before legislative concept containing emergency clause may be accepted for filing. Requires written authorization from sponsor of amendment before amendment that adds emergency clause to bill may be adopted by committee.

Directs Legislative Policy and Research Director to study methods for legislative oversight of administrative rules and report to appropriate committee or interim committee of Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2022. Sunsets January 2, 2023.

Allows credit against net income taxes for portion of eligible costs of newly constructed single-family dwelling that sells for price affordable to household with annual income at or below 120 percent of area median income. Sunsets on January 2, 2027. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Prohibits Director of Department of State Lands from requiring enhancement of wetlands to correct violation of removal-fill law.

Directs Director of Department of Consumer and Business Services to repeal all permanent rules adopted by director in connection with addressing COVID-19 public health emergency in all Oregon workplaces. Sunsets January 2, 2022. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Appropriates moneys to Department of Education for distribution to certain school districts for certain career and technical education programs. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2021.

Requires Department of Environmental Quality to create list of charges for permits, licenses, authorizations or services provided by the department. Requires department to submit report to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to environment on list and costs of providing permits, licenses, authorizations or services. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Requires counties to allow commencement of restoration or replacement of nonconforming uses damaged or destroyed by certain wildfires until September 30, 2025. Sunsets January 2, 2026.

Appropriates moneys to State Forestry Department for purpose of facilitating projects pursued under Good Neighbor Authority Agreement that reduce wildfire risks. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.