Provides that mines solely using gravity separation shall be deemed gravity separation mines. Modifies the definition of "gravity separation" to include froth flotation.
Allows virtual public charter schools to be eligible for grants distributed from the Student Investment Account. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Maddy summarySB 661 repeals a 2021 requirement that the Oregon State Board of Education review social studies standards. This bill removes the obligation for the State Board to conduct that review. It also declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon passage. The bill does not change current social studies standards or curriculum content.
Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require approval by a majority of the Senate of any pardon or commutation. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Directs the child support administrator to adopt rules requiring that child support awards be distributed to a debit card and that the spending of child support payments be limited and monitored by the obligor and obligee for compliance.
Clarifies for purposes of state wage and hour laws that "work time" does not include meal periods. Provides that an employer who violates rules adopted by the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries regarding meal periods is liable to the employee in an amount determined by the commissioner in rule. Specifies that the amount owed is a penalty and is not considered wages or compensation. Clarifies the circumstances under which a shortened meal period would not constitute a violation of the meal period requirements. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Urges Congress to propose for state ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution to require the federal government to operate under a balanced budget wherein federal government expenditures do not exceed federal government revenues.
Creates an income tax credit for energy production in Oregon. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024. Establishes the Task Force on Free-Market Energy Production. Directs the task force to review existing laws related to energy production in Oregon to determine how to ensure all forms of energy production are regulated equally, based on scientific analysis of risks and rewards posed by each form of energy production. Sunsets the task force on January 2, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to provide that every person in Oregon shall have a right to access and use natural gas as an energy source. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Provides that, for the estates of decedents dying on or after January 1, 2026, Oregon estate tax is not due unless the value of the Oregon taxable estate exceeds $13.61 million. Raises the threshold for the filing of an estate tax return to a gross estate valued at more than $13.61 million. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
