Sen. Brian Boquist

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to repeal existing provision of Constitution that makes persons ineligible to hold any office of trust if they give or accept challenge to fight duel, or if they knowingly carry such challenge to another. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.

Provides that with respect to newborn screening, Oregon Health Authority shall specify that person providing newborn screening may conduct tests for conditions listed on most recent edition of Recommended Uniform Screening Panel by United States Department of Health and Human Services. Specifies that person providing newborn screening shall test for certain condition through implementation of laboratory developed test approved by federal Food and Drug Administration, under certain circumstances. Establishes Review Committee on Newborn Screening for purposes of studying, evaluating and making proposals related to newborn screening. Sunsets committee on December 31, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Requires State Parks and Recreation Department to set aside certain number of campsites to be available for reservation only by disabled veterans during first 30 days of any applicable reservation period. Requires department to report on implementation of rules for setting aside campsites for reservation by disabled veterans to Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Preparedness on or before February 15, 2018. Becomes operative January 1, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Requires gun dealer to substitute alternative fingerprint for criminal background check if firearm purchaser is unable to provide thumbprint.

Directs Travel Information Council to manage roadside rest areas along interstate and state highways. Directs council to develop transition plan with Department of Transportation and State Parks and Recreation Department. Directs council to report to interim committees on transportation about transition plan no later than September 15, 2018. Becomes operative January 2, 2019.

Creates crime of equine soring. Punishes by maximum of one year's imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Prohibits possession of equine after conviction for equine soring for period of five years. Provides that possession of equine in violation of prohibition is punishable by maximum of 30 days' imprisonment, $1,250 fine, or both, and court is required to order surrender of equine. Authorizes county or animal care agency to petition court for order forfeiting surrendered equine.

Applies to Congress to call amendment convention for purpose of proposing amendments to United States Constitution that address campaign finance reform.

Provides that definition of "abuse" does not include refusal to vaccinate child or decision to delay vaccination of child.

Permits school bus driver to operate video recording device for purpose of recording persons who fail to stop for bus safety lights. Permits law enforcement agency to issue citation for failure to stop for bus safety lights based on report submitted by school bus driver that includes recording of violation.

Establishes Oregon Shipping Authority as independent public corporation and prescribes authority's purpose, mission and powers. Provides for county commissioners in each of 12 regions of state to appoint director that represents region to authority's board of directors. Directs Port of Portland to transfer right, title, ownership and interest in Terminal 6 in Portland to authority. Specifies duties of authority with respect to authority's employees. Permits authority to sell revenue bonds and enter into financing agreements. Subjects authority to annual audit by Secretary of State and requires authority to respond to recommendations in audit report. Directs authority to establish grant program to enhance maritime shipping facilities at ports within state. Becomes operative January 1, 2018. Declares emergency, effective on passage.