Repeals provisions establishing Oregon Retirement Savings Plan. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to require Legislative Assembly to pass bill appropriating funds for state's system of kindergarten through grade 12 public education by 65th day of regular session held in odd-numbered year and to prohibit compensation of legislators if bill is not passed. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Requires incumbent holder of state office who seeks to be elected to same office to file nominating petition or declaration of candidacy not later than 77 days before date of primary election. Provides that if incumbent candidate for state office files nominating petition or declaration of candidacy and then withdraws petition or declaration, other candidates may file for office not later than 70 days before date of primary or three business days after date of incumbent's withdrawal, whichever is later. Extends deadline for filing voters' pamphlet portrait and statement to match candidacy deadline.
Directs Department of Education to prepare list related to high-wage and high-demand jobs in state, distribute list to school districts and award grants to school districts to ensure list is distributed to students in grades 9 through 12. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2017.
Requires that school district be reimbursed for number of staff hours required to prepare state-required report. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2017.
Prohibits State Land Board and Department of State Lands from selling state lands by any method other than selection of highest price bid through competitive bidding process.
Requires State Forester to actively manage state forestlands to achieve and maintain low forest fuel load levels.
Establishes lower minimum wage for high school students participating in vocational training program. Allows students to earn credit toward community college or public university. Directs State Board of Education to adopt by rule policies, standards and programs for college credit. Requires employer to pay wages to student participating in program into account in Oregon 529 Savings Network. Requires state to match student earnings. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2017.
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution establishing independent redistricting commission to adopt redistricting plans for state Senate, state House of Representatives and United States House of Representatives. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Specifies that electricity generated by hydroelectric facility or other equipment that generates electricity through use of hydroelectric energy may be used to comply with renewable portfolio standard.
