Directs the Public Employees Retirement Board to study the treatment of the salary of chaplains under the Public Employees Retirement System. Provides that certain members of the system qualify as police officers under the system.
Provides for an annual increase of three percent in the maximum assessed value of property. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Prohibits a person from publishing or causing to be published an environmental marketing claim, net zero claim or reputational advertising that is materially false, misleading, deceptive or fraudulent. Specifies what constitutes a materially false, misleading, deceptive or fraudulent environmental marketing claim or net zero claim or reputational advertising. Punishes a violation of the Act as an unlawful trade practice under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act and subjects the violator to statutory damages of $200 if a plaintiff can prove exposure to the claim or advertising and that the plaintiff purchased a product or service from the person based on the claim or advertising. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Repeals the provision prohibiting a court, except in specified circumstances, from excluding admissible evidence on grounds that the evidence was obtained in violation of a statute.
Maddy summarySB 743 requires Oregon's Department of Human Services and law enforcement agencies to electronically record interviews with alleged child abuse perpetrators during investigations under state law. This applies to interviews conducted in investigations under ORS 418.258, 418.259, or 419B.020, with limited exceptions like court statements, spontaneous disclosures, or safety risks. Agencies may also choose to record interviews with non-perpetrators, and recordings become official records under state law. The bill aims to improve transparency in investigations while allowing flexibility for technical issues, safety concerns, or other "good cause" scenarios.
Permits the testing of highly automated vehicles on highways of this state under certain circumstances. Prescribes the testing permit application requirements. Directs automated vehicle manufacturers to obtain additional umbrella liability insurance policies prior to testing. Directs the Department of Transportation to adopt rules for the testing of highly automated vehicles on the highways of this state. Permits the department to grant automated vehicle manufacturers that are testing highly automated vehicles exemptions to state equipment requirements. Imposes a civil penalty for testing a highly automated vehicle without a testing permit. Requires automated vehicle manufacturers to provide to the department reports on collisions and necessary disengagements that involve highly automated vehicles. Creates the offense of testing a highly automated vehicle without a testing permit or sticker. Punishes by a maximum fine of $500. Defines "testing operator" to include both an onboard operator and a remote operator of a highly automated vehicle. Requires a testing operator to monitor the operation of a test vehicle at all times and to be prepared to take control of the test vehicle if necessary. Identifies the testing operator as the operator or driver of a highly automated vehicle for purposes of certain provisions. Exempts persons testing highly automated vehicles without an onboard operator on highways of this state from certain provisions of the Oregon Vehicle Code if the manufacturer has a valid testing permit. Directs the department to submit a report on the performance of highly automated vehicle technologies to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to transportation not later than November 15, 2032. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Provides the timeline for payment of temporary disability compensation during an investigation of the compliance of the worker's employer with workers' compensation law. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Limits to 25 the number of legislative measures that a member of the Legislative Assembly may ask the Legislative Counsel to prepare for a regular session of the Legislative Assembly that begins in an odd-numbered year. Limits to 15 the number of legislative measures that a committee of the Legislative Assembly may ask the Legislative Counsel to prepare for a regular session of the Legislative Assembly that begins in an odd-numbered year. Provides exceptions. Limits to 400 the number of legislative measures that the Governor and state agencies under the authority of the Governor may ask the Legislative Counsel to prepare for a regular session of the Legislative Assembly that begins in an odd-numbered year. Provides exceptions. Limits to 25 the number of legislative measures that other statewide elected officials may ask the Legislative Counsel to prepare for a regular session of the Legislative Assembly that begins in an odd-numbered year. Limits to 100 the number of legislative measures that the Judicial Department may ask the Legislative Counsel to prepare for a regular session of the Legislative Assembly that begins in an odd-numbered year.
Imposes a surcharge on certain vehicle registration fees and recreational vehicle trip permits. Transfers proceeds of the surcharge to the Abandoned Recreational Vehicle Account. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to provide reimbursements for the costs of towing and disposing of abandoned recreational vehicles. Sunsets new surcharges after 10 years.
Requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services to establish a rental licensing program for the annual licensing of dwelling units for rental or vacation occupancy. Authorizes the department to assess licensing fees and penalties. Requires dismissal of eviction for units not licensed. Requires the department to report annually on aggregate data and to provide a copy of the report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to housing. Requires the department to provide no-cost education courses to licensees. Becomes operative on January 1, 2027. Establishes the Residential Licensing Account for the licensing program. Appropriates moneys to the account.
