Sen. Chris Gorsek

Requires Department of Transportation to study funding options to support transportation by rail. Directs department to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to transportation not later than September 15, 2024. ] Sunsets January 2, 2025. ] Clarifies that moneys in State Rail Rehabilitation Fund may be used by Department of Transportation for rail projects. Modifies provisions authorizing use of moneys in fund. Directs department to report annually to Joint Committee on Transportation. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Recognizes and honors John and Shirley Vandermosten for their leadership and service to people of Oregon.

In memoriam: John Michael "Mike" Garvey (1953-2022).

Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds for deposit in Levee Project Grant Fund. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2023.

Provides that maximum loading weight of motorboat must be less than 5,000 ] 5,500 pounds to obtain towed watersports motorboat certificate. Authorizes State Marine Board to conduct study related to increasing or decreasing prescribed maximum loading weight. Provides that person shall carry towed watersports endorsement if engaged in any towed watersports within Newberg Pool Congested Zone. Modifies definitions of "Newberg Pool Congested Zone," "towed watersports" and "wake surfing." Prohibits person from wake surfing or using devices or individuals to increase wakes in Newberg Pool Congested Zone. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Directs Department of Human Services to adopt by rule grant program to provide funding to culturally specific and responsive organizations, tribal governments and under-resourced rural community service organizations to conduct outreach regarding federal earned income tax credits and other tax benefits and to provide tax navigation and preparation services to low-income Oregonians. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Creates procedure for filing petition for compensation for wrongful conviction. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Establishes COFA Dental Program in Oregon Health Authority to provide dental care to low-income citizens of Pacific Islands in Compact of Free Association who reside in Oregon. Specifies eligibility requirements for program and duties of authority in administering program. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to authority for purposes of dental program.

Provides for nonprofit organization that addresses and executes worker relief to serve as fiscal agent to award grants to organizations to provide services related to immigration matters through universal representation program. Requires fiscal agent to report annually to appropriate committee or interim committee of Legislative Assembly, Oregon Department of Administrative Services and Legislative Fiscal Officer. Directs Chief Justice of Supreme Court to transfer funds to Oregon State Bar for use by Legal Services Program to provide legal services to individuals on immigration matters and related matters. Establishes Universal Representation Fund in State Treasury. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Oregon Department of Administrative Services for purposes of deposit in Universal Representation Fund. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Judicial Department for purposes of transfer to Oregon State Bar. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Provides that personal property tax returns not required for floating homes unless new property or new improvements have been added to property tax account since preceding assessment year. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.