Sen. Cedric Hayden

Directs Oregon Health Authority to establish grant program through which individual who is homeless may obtain certified copy of individual's record of live birth at reduced cost or free of charge. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Oregon Health Authority for program expenses. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Requires snowmobiles and certain all-terrain vehicles to cross highway at intersection or more than 100 feet from intersection. Permits Oregon Transportation Commission to authorize person to operate all-terrain vehicle within portion of state highway right of way designated all-terrain vehicle highway access route. Establishes All-Terrain Vehicle Highway Access Routes Advisory Committee. Directs Oregon Transportation Commission to designate all-terrain vehicle highway access routes on state highways throughout state after consultation with advisory committee. Provides exemption from vehicle equipment requirements if person is crossing portion of highway right of way designated as all-terrain vehicle highway access route.

Directs Department of Education to conduct feasibility study to determine viability of establishing public boarding school. Appropriates moneys to department from General Fund for purpose of conducting study. Sunsets December 31, 2018. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2017.

Requires State Forestry Department to identify Oregon-based contractors qualified to provide wildfire suppression equipment and post list of qualified contractors on website. Requires department to establish initial list of qualified contractors in time to use wildfire suppression equipment of contractors for fire seasons beginning on or after January 1, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Provides that statement from parent or guardian releasing student seven years of age or younger from requirement to submit certification that student received dental screening within previous 12 months must include explanation of reason that dental screening is burden for student or parent or guardian of student. Requires school districts to report on reasons to Department of Education. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Requires Health Evidence Review Commission to evaluate therapeutic and clinical effectiveness of hippotherapy for purpose of possible inclusion on prioritized list of health services provided in medical assistance program and report findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to health by December 31, 2017. Sunsets January 2, 2019. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

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.

Directs Oregon Health Authority to permit use of resin-based sealants and glass-ionomer sealants by personnel who provide services through local dental sealant programs.

Establishes refundable tax credit against income or corporate excise taxes for employers in specified industrial sectors for wages paid to employees at or below specified rate. Modifies amount of credit based on year in which wages are paid. Disallows credit if employer is penalized for failing to comply with Oregon occupational safety and health laws and rules. Prohibits employer from receiving credit if employer has reduced wages with intention to qualify for credit. Limits total amount of credit that may be claimed per fiscal year. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2027. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Creates refundable credit against personal income taxes for housing rental payments. Limits availability based on household income. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018, and before January 1, 2024. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.