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.
Provides that, unless otherwise provided in charter of city, county or metropolitan service district, local government or special government body measure proposing increase in taxes may be approved only by three-fifths majority of voters casting votes on measure. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Allows local public employer to enact right to work legislation.
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to vest power of impeachment of statewide elected Executive Branch officials in House of Representatives and power to try impeachments in Senate. Requires three-fifths majority vote of House of Representatives to deliver impeachment resolution to Senate and two-thirds majority vote of Senate for conviction. Limits judgment to removal from office and disqualification from holding other public office. Refers proposed amendment to people for approval or rejection at next regular general election held throughout this state.
Authorizes local government to publish notice of public hearing regarding proposed rule on agency's website instead of in newspaper of general circulation.
Prohibits abortion unless physician has first determined probable post-fertilization age of unborn child, except in case of medical emergency. Prohibits abortion of unborn child with probable post-fertilization age of 20 or more weeks, except in case of medical emergency. Requires physician who performs or attempts abortion to file report with Oregon Health Authority. Requires authority to publish statistics relating to abortion.
Vests sole authority to regulate hunting ammunition and fishing gear with Legislative Assembly with specified exceptions. Prohibits public bodies from regulating hunting ammunition, fishing gear and angling equipment unless authorized by statute. Applies to prohibitions, restrictions and regulations adopted by public bodies before, on and after effective date of Act.
Adds Oregon Volunteer Firefighters Association to list of entities eligible for individual income tax return checkoff contribution. Provides conditions for use of contributions. Applies to individual income tax returns for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Exempts person serving in Oregon National Guard from requirement to enroll in community college courses within six months of attaining previous highest level of education in order to qualify for Oregon Promise grant , provided that person enrolls in community college courses within six months of completing initial active duty training .
Commemorates 69th anniversary of Vanport flood and remembers survivors and those who lost their lives.
