Prohibits permanent rule from being in effect for longer than six years. Permits replacement by identical rule based on finding of continued need for rule.
Provides that, unless otherwise provided in charter of city, county or metropolitan service district, local government or special government body measure proposing increase in taxes may be approved only by three-fifths majority of voters casting votes on measure. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Directs Department of Transportation to issue Oregon Wounded Warrior parking permits to qualified applicants. Defines "wounded warrior." Permits person issued Oregon Wounded Warrior parking permit or person transporting person issued parking permit to park motor vehicle in any public parking zone restricted as to length of time permitted therein without incurring overtime penalties and to park motor vehicle in any public parking zone with metered parking without being required to pay any parking meter fee. Provides exceptions. Becomes operative January 1, 2018. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Establishes Joint Interim Legislative Committee to Review Education Programs in Oregon. Directs committee to study and compile data related to possible methods for reforming public education system. Requires report to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to education no later than September 15, 2019. Allows committee to introduce legislation to implement recommendations. Sunsets committee on December 31, 2019. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Restricts use of certain moneys deposited in State Wildlife Fund.
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution expanding use of moneys in State Highway Fund. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution authorizing use of revenue from certain taxes or excises imposed with respect to motor vehicle fuel and motor vehicles to be used for costs related to construction, reconstruction and improvement of ports and rail, and related infrastructure, in this state for purpose of transporting freight, in order to reduce congestion on public highways, roads and streets in this state. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Permits minor political parties to choose to nominate candidates as part of state-sponsored primary election.
Allows State Parks and Recreation Department to enter into agreement with Willamette River Channel Maintenance Group for performance of maintenance needed to improve river navigability and safety, to improve marine access to public parks, landings and other accesses and to encourage tourism and transportation. Allows group to contract with other persons or public bodies to perform maintenance. Authorizes department to allocate moneys from State Parks and Recreation Department Fund to group for purpose of performing maintenance.
Prohibits courts from applying Sharia law.
