Sen. Mark Meek

Provides that veteran must provide evidence of eligibility for veterans' preference in public employment at time of application for civil service position. Provides that evidence may include any documentation demonstrating preference eligibility. Modifies law relating to interviews of veterans for vacant civil service positions. Provides that public employer that does not interview veteran must provide written explanation of reasons for decision.

Requires employers of employees who engage in outdoor work activities to take certain actions to mitigate employee's risk of exposure to unhealthy air quality from wildfire smoke. Requires employers to determine concentration levels of particulate matter in air. Creates exemption for employers who require employees to wear certified respirators while performing outdoor work activities, regardless of concentration levels of particulate matter in air.

Requires public post-secondary institutions to grant 12 academic credits to veterans who have served two or more years on active duty.

Establishes Task Force on Education Pathways. Prescribes membership and duties of task force. Sunsets task force on December 31, 2022. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Establishes ] Expands infrastructure of, access to and services provided in statewide coordinated crisis services system including 9-8-8 suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline. Imposes unspecified tax on consumers and retail subscribers who have telecommunications service or interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol service to pay for crisis services system. ] Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die. ] Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Requires delivery of certain land use notices to property owners and to properties within wider geographic range.

Directs Legislative Policy and Research Director to study and make recommendations to Legislative Policy and Research Committee on ways to modernize operations of Legislative Assembly.

Removes limit on number of residents in adult foster homes. Requires Department of Human Services to adopt rules applicable to adult foster homes providing care to more than five residents. Specifies additional requirements. Requires department to annually assess capacity of residential facilities and adult foster homes.

Directs Office of Emergency Management to conduct annual multidisciplinary, all-hazards emergency response exercise. Directs certain state entities to conduct annual internal exercise to test elements of emergency preparedness. Directs counties to conduct quarterly tabletop exercises related to emergency response. Directs office to assist state entities and counties in carrying out required exercises. Directs office to consult with Oregon Homeland Security Council to determine priorities for subjects of exercises.

Creates crime of criminal defamation of a servicemember. Punishes by maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Creates crime of unlawful appropriation of the identity of a servicemember. Punishes by maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.