Sen. Lynn Findley

Repeals requirement to secure firearm in specified circumstances. Repeals requirement to secure firearm prior to transfer. Repeals requirement to report loss or theft of firearm within certain time of loss or theft. Repeals requirement to directly supervise use of firearm by minor after transfer of firearm to minor. Repeals provisions limiting possession of firearms by concealed handgun licensees in Capitol, certain airport buildings and certain school grounds. Repeals affirmative defense to charge of possessing weapon in public building for person possessing firearm in airport in accordance with federal law. Reduces fees payable to county sheriff for issuance and renewal of concealed handgun license.

Requires that pardon, commutation and remission actions by Governor be initiated by application and follow specified procedures.

Allows out-of-state applicant seeking occupational license in Oregon more time to meet Oregon standards if applicant is already licensed in another state and is seeking to work in Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Region.

Establishes that perfected and developed water right is not subject to forfeiture if owner of water right ceased to use all or part of water appropriated for period of five successive years because owner engaged in water conservation practices or distribution of water that owner received from water district was less than certificated maximum for period of at least five successive years. Removes reference to federal statute that is no longer in effect.

Removes limitation on percentage of students in school district who may enroll in virtual public charter school not sponsored by school district without first receiving approval from school district.

Requires State Forestry Department to study recovery after wildfire. Directs department to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to forestry no later than September 15, 2024.

Prohibits health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting coverage of physician-administered prescription drugs that are obtained by nonparticipating pharmacies. Designates violation of prohibition as unlawful practice.

Distributes balance of proceeds from county tax foreclosure sales to general fund of county.

Provides that any voter who has not voted or updated voter registration in four or more years will become inactive elector, with name removed from voting rolls if voter fails to vote or update registration within additional two years.

Establishes education savings account (ESA) program. Allows participating students to obtain grants from education savings accounts to pay for qualified education expenses for specified types of schools or education programs. Establishes Education Savings Program Fund and transfers moneys from State School Fund distributions for use in education savings accounts. Requires Department of Education, in consultation with State Treasurer, to establish parent advisory committee. First applies to 2024-2025 school year. Declares emergency, effective on passage.