Rep. Brian Stout

Provides that evidence of defendant's commission of other sexual offenses is admissible if relevant in criminal action in which defendant is accused of sexual offense. Provides that evidence of defendant's commission of other crimes constituting domestic violence is admissible if relevant in criminal action in which defendant is accused of crime constituting domestic violence. Eliminates provision providing that evidence of all prior bad acts is admissible if relevant in criminal action.

Creates Oregon tax subtraction for amounts received in settlement of civil action arising from wildfire. Applies to amounts received in tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, and before January 1, 2026. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Directs Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to conduct study of feasibility of reporting transactions electronically and each quarter, rather than each month.

Directs Oregon Health Authority, in consultation with Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine, Oregon Medical Board and Oregon State Board of Nursing, to study shortages of licensed health care providers in medically underserved areas of this state. Requires report to interim committee of Legislative Assembly related to health care. Sunsets January 2, 2024. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to declare constitutional right to fish, hunt or harvest wildlife or gather wild foods, subject to certain legal restrictions. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.

Authorizes certain cities with demonstrated need for housing to add project area to their urban growth boundary upon certain conditions. Sunsets authorization January 2, 2033. Amends principles that Land Conservation and Development Commission must consider in adopting rules regulating urban reserves. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Directs Department of Education to identify cost and feasibility of implementing recommendations of study on recruitment, retention, mentoring and professional development of educators who serve students from student groups that may be at risk for experiencing achievement gap. Directs department to submit findings to interim committee of Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2024. Sunsets January 2, 2025. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Directs agencies of state government to revoke remote work arrangements that were put in place due to COVID-19 pandemic. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Establishes procedure for charging aggravated version of offense when defendant commits felony after receiving commutation. Directs court to calculate sentence by determining sentence for underlying crime and adding 60 months' imprisonment.

Establishes Rural System Development Charges Program within Housing and Community Services Department to pay system development charges for rural affordable multifamily housing. Establishes Rural System Development Charges Fund. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to department for purposes of program. Sunsets June 30, 2029. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.