Allows operators of motorcycles or mopeds to travel between adjacent lanes of traffic traveling in same direction under certain circumstances.
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.
Raises threshold of contract price at which contracting agency may directly appoint architect, engineer, photogrammetrist, transportation planner or land surveyor to $500,000. Becomes operative January 1, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day after 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.
Authorizes use of pseudonym, initials or other signifier instead of name of witness or victim in indictment when specified requirements are met.
Changes calculation of final average salary for purposes of Public Employees Retirement System to use five years of salary instead of three years, for salary paid on and after January 1, 2018. 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.
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.
Reduces corporate excise tax rates for taxpayer that increases average monthly employment for tax year from immediately preceding tax year. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Establishes that violation of ethics law occurs if public official uses public resources, like electronic mail systems or office equipment, to engage in campaign activity.
Requires Oregon Liquor Control Commission to determine that adequate number of dealers and redemption centers exist in state to provide convenient service for return of empty beverage containers before expanding applicability of bottle bill.
