Sen. Alan Olsen

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to require Legislative Assembly at regular session held in odd-numbered year to pass bill appropriating funds for state's system of kindergarten through grade 12 public education before passing any bill appropriating funds for any other state agency. Specifies that bill appropriating money to state agency in violation of section is void. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to have administrative rule be subject to sunset upon petition of one or more Senators and one or more Representatives. Sunsets administrative rule at end of next regular session of Legislative Assembly that begins at least six months after petition is made, unless both chambers of Legislative Assembly approve rule on or before date of scheduled sunset of rule. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.

Grants higher property tax exemption for property of veterans with disabilities. Grants exemption for veteran's surviving spouse who remains unmarried. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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.

Directs Department of Education to coordinate with Oregon FFA Association to increase student achievement and improve college attendance and career placement for students enrolled in agricultural education courses. Directs department to establish grant program for purpose of funding extended duty contracts to manage agricultural science and technology programs of study during summer months. Directs expenses of grant program to be paid from High School Graduation and College and Career Readiness Fund. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Provides that, for purposes of possessory liens, "lien debtor" includes registered owner of motor vehicle and person with lawful possession of motor vehicle. Requires lien claimant to provide Department of Transportation with certain information regarding appraisal of motor vehicle if vehicle is offered for sale. Expands notification requirement for lien claimants who take possession of vehicles under certain circumstances.

Directs Department of Human Services to conduct monthly, in-person visits with child or ward in substitute care that include updates on academic status and progress. Directs department to conduct exit interview with child or ward before department removes child or ward from substitute care placement. Directs department to ensure that child or ward is not placed in more restrictive setting than child or ward was placed in at resident school district nor in self-contained classroom as opposed to all-inclusive placement. Requires department to ensure that child or ward 16 years of age or older has opportunity to create facilitated person centered plan before leaving substitute care.

Prohibits sweeping of moneys in Emergency Communications Account, except in case of fiscal emergency. Defines "fiscal emergency."

Permits landlord with cause to terminate tenancy for manufactured dwelling to give tenant courtesy notice of violation and opportunity to correct violation prior to giving notice to terminate tenancy.