Sen. Kim Thatcher

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to broaden definition of bills that raise revenue and thus require supermajority of both chambers. Defines "raising revenue" to include increase in any tax or fee, including bills that modify or eliminate exemptions, credits, deductions or lower rates of taxation. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.

Permits contracting agency to include woody biomass energy technology, as alternative to green energy technology, in construction, reconstruction or major renovation of public building for which contracting agency must set aside 1.5 percent of contract price. Defines "woody biomass energy technology." Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Increases penalties for assault committed against flagger or highway worker who is performing official duties. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Directs State Chief Information Officer to appoint Chief Data Officer to maintain web portal for publication of data of state agencies. Directs Chief Data Officer to establish open data standard and publish technical standards manual for state agencies publishing data on portal. Requires state agencies to comply with open data standard and technical standards manual and publish data on web portal on and after May 1, 2019. Directs Secretary of State and State Treasurer to adopt by rule requirements related to data that are same as or similar to requirements established by State Chief Information Officer or Chief Data Officer.

Directs State Chief Information Officer to include links to websites established by certain entities on Oregon transparency website.

Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to study expenditure of public moneys on alcohol and drug treatment and report results to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to judiciary on or before September 15, 2019. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to commission for purposes of study and report. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Provides that presumptive sentence for certain sex crimes is life imprisonment without possibility of release or parole if defendant has certain prior conviction at time of offense. Authorizes court to impose lesser sentence under rules of Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.

Directs certain agencies to allow informational materials about human trafficking to be posted at roadside rest areas. Establishes Department of Transportation Human Trafficking Awareness Fund. Establishes State Parks and Recreation Department Human Trafficking Awareness Fund.

Provides that court has authority to enter judgment of conviction for Class A misdemeanor at any time after person has successfully completed sentence of probation for criminal driving while suspended or revoked if offense was felony, resulted from habitual offender status and court makes certain findings.

Provides that school district may not deny participation in interscholastic activities by student who attends public charter school or virtual public charter school. Specifies requirements that student must meet to participate in interscholastic activities.