Directs Secretary of State to publish on secretary's website list of top five most commonly spoken languages in each county ] Oregon , other than English. Directs secretary to update list at least once every 10 years. Upon request, requires provision of rental agreements , statements of policies, facility rules and regulations ] and sales contracts for manufactured dwellings to be available ] in any of top five most commonly spoken languages in Oregon other than English. Provides exceptions. Becomes operative on July 1, 2022.
Sen. Courtney Neron Misslin
Sponsored bills
Provides that victim of sexual assault or domestic violence crime has right to obtain law enforcement records relating to crime. Requires law enforcement agencies to provide copy of reports and records of child abuse and neglect investigation to victim, or victim's attorney, upon request. Requires district attorney in any criminal prosecution to make available to victim, upon request, all discovery that was disclosed to defendant.
Increases total amount of tax credits for affordable housing lenders allowed for all taxpayers per fiscal year. Expands purposes for which qualified borrower may use loan proceeds, with conditions. Extends period over which credit may be claimed, for certain loans with federal financing. Adds bonds issued by housing authority to types of bonds that lending institution may purchase to make qualified loan. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2022. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires original equipment manufacturer to make available to owner of originated equipment or independent repair provider on fair and reasonable terms any part, tool, documentation or other device or implement that original equipment manufacturer makes available to authorized repair provider for purpose of diagnosing, maintaining or repairing originated equipment. Provides that person who suffers ascertainable loss of money or property has right to bring action to recover damages for violation of provisions of Act. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires public institutions of higher education to award academic credit in each instance in which enrolled student completed high school class or participated in high school program that offered learning and experiences comparable to introductory communications, public speaking or argumentation course offered at institution. Requires institution to award two academic credits to each student who participated in DECA program, FFA program or speech and debate program for two or three years while at high school. Requires institution to award four academic credits to each student who participated in DECA program, FFA program or speech and debate program for four years while at high school. Prohibits institution from requiring these students to take introductory communications, public speaking or argumentation course offered at institution as prerequisite for taking more advanced courses at institution.
Establishes Foster Parent Ombudsman in Department of Human Services and prescribes duties. Establishes Foster Parent Ombudsman Advisory Committee to monitor ombudsman, advise Governor and Legislative Assembly on ombudsman and nominate individuals to serve as ombudsman if vacancy occurs. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Establishes Addiction Treatment and Prevention Fund consisting of moneys transferred from Problem Gambling Treatment Fund, Mental Health Alcoholism and Drug Services Account, Drug Prevention and Education Fund and Intoxicated Driver Program Fund. Specifies purposes for which moneys in Addiction Treatment and Prevention Fund may be expended by Oregon Health Authority. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Modifies allocation formula for grants to children's advocacy centers. Establishes Child Abuse Assessment Account within State Treasury for purpose of grant program for children's advocacy centers. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Department of Justice for purpose of funding program. Limits biennial expenditures by department for grant program from Child Abuse Assessment Account. Modifies authority of Advisory Council on Child Abuse Assessment to deposit contributions to Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention Account and Child Abuse Assessment Account. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Designates rescued shelter dogs and cats as official state pet.
Directs Director of Transportation to require each region described in Act to conduct jurisdictional transfer evaluation and present report on evaluations to Joint Committee on Transportation no later than September 15, 2022. Sunsets January 2, 2023. Establishes Oregon Highway Jurisdictional Transfer Fund for purpose of paying costs to upgrade and transfer jurisdiction of highways. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.