Appropriates moneys to Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board for 2017-2019 biennium for issuing grant to Curry County for implementing replacement of control devices at discharge from Floras Lake into Floras Creek. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2017.
Requires Governor to certify to United States Secretary of Commerce that terms of national marine sanctuary located within seaward boundary of Oregon are unacceptable unless Legislative Assembly confirms designation.
Ensures that private sector labor organizations and employers throughout state may enter into union security agreements to full extent allowed by federal law. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Changes definition of foster parent who is "current caretaker."
Modifies provisions relating to care facilities regulated by Department of Human Services. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Oregon Department of Administrative Services for payment to River Docs, LLC for purpose of implementing first phase of sediment study of lower Rogue River. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2017.
Establishes Task Force on Use of Surplus Public Lands for Housing. Requires task force to report findings and recommendations to interim committee related to housing on or before December 31, 2017. Sunsets task force December 31, 2018. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Directs Department of Human Services to study necessary improvements in regulation of memory care facilities and report to appropriate committee or interim committee of Legislative Assembly. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
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.
Specifies that amateur athlete is not employee for purpose of certain employment-related provisions.
