Prohibits permanent rule from being in effect for longer than six years. Permits replacement by identical rule based on finding of continued need for rule.
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.
Requires agency to estimate and publish economic impact on low income households of current and proposed rules.
Provides that member of Legislative Assembly has standing to intervene and participate in proceeding in which constitutionality of Oregon statute or provision of Oregon Constitution is challenged. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Requires nongovernmental entity, as condition of receiving public purpose charge moneys, to be assessed by independent third party. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Redirects employee contributions made by member of system from individual account program to account to be used to pay for member's pension or other retirement benefits accrued on or after January 1, 2018. For years beginning in 2018, caps at $100,000 annual salary used to calculate final average salary for purposes of Public Employees Retirement System. Directs Public Employees Retirement 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.
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.
Allows person to carry concealed firearm on person or in vehicle if person can legally possess firearms under Oregon law and meets certain criteria. Exempts certain transferees from private firearm transfer criminal background check requirement.
Directs Department of Corrections to conduct study on sexual assault within women's correctional facilities and to report to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to judiciary on or before February 1, 2018. Requires appointing authority to dismiss department or Oregon Corrections Enterprises employee convicted of sex crime committed against inmate or other employee. Requires department to adopt policy for reduction and prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and to publish policy on Internet website. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Higher Education Coordinating Commission for Community College Support Fund for distribution to community colleges and community college service districts. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2017.
