Sen. Suzanne Weber

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.

Requires Oregon Department of Administrative Services to provide grants to local governments ] for regional housing coordinators ] coordination and to local governments to support development of needed housing . Requires department to provide grants to Association of Oregon Counties and League of Oregon Cities for specific purposes relating to planning for housing. Requires department to analyze local governments' costs in planning for housing. Appropriates moneys to department to award grants and conduct analysis. Sunsets January 2, 2034. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Prohibits Department of Environmental Quality from imposing effluent limitations or other requirements in seafood processing wastewater permit that are more stringent than requirements established under federal law or that would result in substantial and widespread economic and social impacts on coastal communities. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Exempts from state income tax military pay received by Oregon National Guard member while in active service of state or on state active duty. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2021. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Provides that client company that is furnished workers by worker leasing company is responsible for employer duties under paid family and medical leave insurance program with respect to workers leased to client company. ] Directs Director of Employment Department ] Department of Revenue to reimburse worker leasing company for any employer contribution payments made by worker leasing company on behalf of client company that meets certain criteria ] if Department of Revenue determines pursuant to amended combined quarterly report that refund is due . Applies to payments of contributions by worker leasing company on behalf of client employer on or after January 1, 2023 made before effective date of Act ]. Provides that worker leasing company is not responsible for paying employer contribution amounts on behalf of client employers that employ fewer than 25 employees. Establishes method by which Employment Department shall determine number of employees employed by employer for purposes of determining liability for such contributions. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Directs district school board to ensure that curriculum of each course of study offered by school district is made available to public on school district's website. Phases in requirement for small school districts. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2023.

Requires Department of Environmental Quality to study both requirements related to subsurface and alternative sewage disposal systems that create barriers to siting and construction of accessory dwelling units in areas outside urban growth boundary and solutions to eliminate barriers. Directs department to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to environment no later than September 15, 2024.

Prohibits public employer from making deduction from salary or wages of public employee to pay dues, fees or other assessments to labor organization. Provides that violation of prohibition is unfair labor practice. Repeals provisions permitting public employees to enter into agreement with labor organization authorizing public employer to make deductions from salary or wages of public employee to pay dues, fees or other assessments to labor organization.

Directs Oregon Business Development Department to develop and implement program to award grants for improving emergency fuel or water storage capacity of essential facilities located in tsunami inundation zones.

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to limit ability of Governor to declare emergency or to exercise powers under declaration of emergency to only those powers granted by law and to 30 days' duration. Authorizes county governing bodies in counties subject to declaration of emergency to extend declaration of emergency in up to 30-day increments and to reduce powers that may be exercised under declaration of emergency in their respective counties. Refers proposed amendment to voters for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.