Digest: Honors the life and memory of Clifford Trow. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.8). In memoriam: Clifford Trow, 1929-2023.
Digest: The Act requires ODOT to study a section of U.S. Highway 30. ODOT must make a report of the study and share its findings with the JCT. ODOT may start work on the study 91 days after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.9). Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a review of a specific portion of U.S. Highway 30 and present a report to the Joint Committee on Transportation no later than September 15, 2025. Sunsets on January 2, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Digest: The Act gives money to OHA to pay for some of the costs of the program in which nurses visit families while a parent is pregnant and for two years after that. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Health Authority for the costs of targeted case management services provided in the nurse home visiting services program for families during pregnancy and for two years after the pregnancy. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Digest: The Act directs an agency to expand programs related to wildlife illness. The Act directs an agency to perform a review. The Act directs an agency to establish a program for living with wildlife. The Act makes changes related to wildlife paths and roads. The Act gives moneys for related purposes. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.3). Directs the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to expand programs related to wildlife disease. Directs the Invasive Species Council to undertake a review of council programs and activities. Directs the department to establish a wildlife coexistence program. Makes certain changes concerning a program to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. Appropriates moneys out of the General Fund for implementing the expansion, review, new program and changes to wildlife programs. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Digest: This Act does not allow a board or a person to choose or not choose materials that are used in a school when the choice is discrimination. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.5). Prohibits discrimination when selecting textbooks, instructional materials, program materials or library books that are used in the public schools of this state. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Digest: This Act changes the state's greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. The Act changes the term "global warming" to "climate change" in some laws. The Act declares an emergency and takes effect when it passes. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.4). Modifies state greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. Replaces the term "global warming" with "climate change" in provisions related to the Oregon Climate Action Commission. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Digest: Creates a new way for legislative leaders to recognize unsung heroes for their efforts to make things better in this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Establishes the Unsung Legislative Heroes Recognition Program. Sets forth legislative findings on unsung heroes and authorizes legislative caucus offices to nominate, and presiding officers to select, up to 12 Oregonians to be recognized as unsung legislative heroes each year.
Digest: Requires a majority of the members of the House and the Senate to be present to take action. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.3). Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require a majority of each house of the Legislative Assembly to be present to conduct business. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Digest: The Act funds cultural groups in Oregon. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.7). Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Business Development Department to distribute to Oregon cultural organizations in response to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on organization finances. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Digest: The Act affects the duty of some contractors with respect to some workers' unpaid wages. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Makes contractor jointly and severally liable in civil or administrative action for unpaid wages of unrepresented employee of subcontractor at any tier. Provides statute of limitations for actions regarding recovery for unpaid and overtime wages. Requires subcontractor to provide certain payroll records and other information to contractor upon request. Permits contractor to withhold payment to subcontractor under certain circumstances.
