Commends Western Oregon University Men's Basketball Team on 2015-2016 season and reaching NCAA Division II Elite Eight semifinal game.
Directs Environmental Quality Commission to adopt rules applying certain oil spill prevention and emergency response planning requirements to high hazard train routes in this state. Adds railroad cars to definition of "facility" for purposes of liability for oil spillage under oil or hazardous material spillage statutes. Defines "high hazard train route" and "listed sensitive area" for purposes of contingency plans. Establishes annual assessment proportioned among certain railroads. Transfers moneys to Oil Spill Prevention Fund for purposes of certain activities related to high hazard train routes. Requires certain railroads to submit annual financial responsibility statement. Becomes operative January 1, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Provides that directors of certain mass transit districts are appointed by Governor instead of elected. Eliminates restrictions on methods of financing for certain mass transit districts. Provides that current directors continue to serve until expiration of their terms, unless earlier discharged by Governor.
Provides that directors of certain mass transit districts are appointed by Governor instead of elected. Eliminates restrictions on methods of financing for certain mass transit districts. Provides that current directors continue to serve until expiration of their terms, unless earlier discharged by Governor.
Renames offense of operating motor vehicle while using mobile communication device as offense of operating motor vehicle while using mobile electronic device. Defines "mobile electronic device." Increases penalty for offense. Punishes by maximum fine of $2,000. Increases penalty for second conviction. Punishes by maximum of six months' imprisonment, $2,500 fine, or both. Increases penalty further for third or subsequent conviction. Punishes by maximum of one year's imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Permits court to suspend fine following person's first conviction if person completes distracted driving avoidance course within 120 days of sentencing. Prescribes additional minimum fines for third or subsequent conviction. Declares emergency, effective October 1, 2017.
Identifies siting of telecommunications towers and associated equipment as outright permitted use without additional approval criteria on land zoned for exclusive farm use. Makes nonsubstantive technical changes. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Directs Public Employees Retirement Board to establish risk sharing account for member of individual account program of Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan. Directs board to apply amounts in risk sharing account to pay costs of pension or other retirement benefits payable to member earned on or after July 1, 2018. Requires board to allocate portion of employee contributions to risk sharing account. Directs board to adjust risk sharing contribution rate every two years based on changes in pension funding rates under Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan. Directs board to recalculate employer contribution rates to reflect savings attributable to Act. Provides for expedited review of Act by Supreme Court upon petition by adversely affected party. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Creates income tax credit for adopting dogs and cats from animal rescue entities. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Directs Department of Transportation to issue Oregon Wounded Warrior parking permits to qualified applicants. Defines "wounded warrior." Permits person issued Oregon Wounded Warrior parking permit or person transporting person issued parking permit to park motor vehicle in any public parking zone restricted as to length of time permitted therein without incurring overtime penalties and to park motor vehicle in any public parking zone with metered parking without being required to pay any parking meter fee. Provides exceptions. Becomes operative January 1, 2018. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Establishes procedures for sentencing defendant as sexually violent dangerous offender for certain first degree sex crimes. Provides for sentencing proceeding with trial jury. Requires sentence of life imprisonment with minimum term of 20 years' imprisonment after certain jury findings made. Establishes procedures for release by State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision after defendant serves minimum term.
