Authorizes moneys in Mental Health Alcoholism and Drug Services Account to be used by counties to provide funding to sobering facilities. Exempts sobering facilities receiving moneys from account from requirements to report data to Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission.
Directs Department of Human Services , in consultation with Department of Justice, to develop and implement training and continuing education curriculum for caseworkers that informs and instructs caseworkers on their roles in juvenile dependency proceedings. Requires curriculum to include presentations by Department of Justice attorneys and to address circumstances under which caseworker may be engaging in unlicensed practice of law. Requires continuing education for caseworkers every four years.
Prohibits defense attorney, or district attorney if defendant is not represented by attorney, from disclosing to defendant victim's electronic mail address and social media account identifying information unless court authorizes or orders disclosure. Authorizes law enforcement agency to notify victim of victim's rights electronically.
Modifies applicability of certain statutes to person who unintentionally discovers archaeological object. Requires law enforcement agency to provide notice of seizure of contraband items and copies of all investigatory reports related to violation of certain statutes to Commission on Indian Services. Requires commission to provide notice of seizure to appropriate tribe. Directs district attorney of county to provide written notice of declination to prosecute violation of certain statutes to Attorney General.
Directs Department of Consumer and Business Services to develop and report, no later than September 15, 2017, recommendations to Legislative Assembly and interim committees related to health for program to reimburse costs of oral health care for low-income individuals residing in Oregon under Compact of Free Association treaty. Sunsets January 2, 2020. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Expands provisions establishing privilege for and confidentiality of certain communications and records of certified advocate at qualified victim services program to include program administered by tribal government.
Modifies grant agreement requirements for Department of Environmental Quality grants to low-interest loan programs for on-site septic system repairs, replacements, upgrades and evaluations. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Increases threshold, from $500,000 to $2 million, of real property value that requires port to obtain additional appraisal before purchase.
Creates alternative process for persons seeking to change name on vital record for purpose of affirming gender identity. Creates alternative process for persons seeking to change sex classification on vital record. Eliminates requirement for courts to publicly post court orders changing name or gender identity. Provides that court case involving change of gender identity may be sealed. Becomes operative January 1, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Authorizes ports to advertise activities of port and activities of others using port facilities.
