Sen. Betsy Johnson

Modifies definition of "motor assisted scooter" for purposes of Oregon Vehicle Code.

Recognizes and celebrates Dr. Joe Robertson for his career at Oregon Health and Science University and extends well wishes to him upon his retirement.

Provides that certain real property in Washington County designated by Metro as rural reserve be redesignated as urban reserve. Authorizes employment or residential use for certain real property located in Washington County. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Allows certain employers to permit employees to work more than 60 hours in one workweek to cover for employee absences. Allows certain employers to request or permit employees to work more than 60 hours in one workweek to account for sporadic increases in product demand. Exempts employees performing maintenance activities from restrictions on maximum workweek hours. Clarifies beginning of workweek for purposes of calculating weekly hours worked. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Prohibits statewide elected official, judge of Supreme Court or Court of Appeals or legislator from becoming member of Public Employees Retirement System on or after July 1, 2018, for purpose of service as statewide elected official, judge or legislator. ] Provides that statewide elected official, judge of Supreme Court or Court of Appeals or legislator may not accrue benefits under Public Employees Retirement System for purpose of service as statewide elected official, judge or legislator on or after July 1, 2018. ] Modifies retirement plan options of persons elected or appointed as statewide elected officials or judges. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Prohibits county from bringing claim or action against person if claim or action is based on statement in trust deed that nominee or agent of lender is grantee or beneficiary, based on county's recording or indexing instrument that states that nominee or agent of lender is grantee or beneficiary or based on person's having obtained or transferred interest in trust deed by means of instrument that was executed or delivered to person but was not recorded in county's deeds and mortgages records or in county's County Clerk Lien Record. Prohibits county clerk from charging or collecting fee for instrument that transfers interest in trust deed and that was executed and delivered to person but was not presented for recording. Applies to claims that arise before, on or after January 1, 2018, but does not apply to actions that commenced before January 1, 2018. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

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, 2028. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Allows State Forester to order use of wildfire suppression personnel, equipment and services on any lands within state borders.

Establishes Oregon Psychiatric Access Line program in Oregon Health and Science University. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

In memoriam: Former state Representative Paul Hanneman, 1936-2017.