Sen. Tim Knopp

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution directing Legislative Assembly to enact property tax relief program for owner-occupied principal dwellings of certain seniors. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.

Establishes Oregon Memory Net program ] pilot project to provide opportunity for primary care providers to refer for memory assessment at neurologic clinic patients showing signs of cognitive decline or impairment but who have not been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Requires Department of Human Services to report to Legislative Assembly by October 31, 2024, on communities served by pilot project, results of pilot project and recommendations on whether to expand pilot project. Sunsets June 30, 2025. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Prohibits state from paying costs of travel to or from Oregon for employee in state service who telecommutes from principal worksite more than 60 miles outside this state , unless collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise or essential requirements of position make it necessary for employee to telecommute from outside this state .

Modifies provisions relating to sales of homemade foods.

Modifies crimes related to involuntary servitude and human trafficking. Establishes affirmative defense for human trafficking victims. Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify subjecting another person to involuntary servitude crimes as specified crime categories when victim was under 18 years of age at time of offense. Provides that certain evidence concerning victim of human trafficking involving involuntary servitude is not admissible. Extends statute of limitations for civil action based on violation of conduct constituting involuntary servitude or human trafficking. Requires alcohol service permittee to report suspected human trafficking on licensed premises. Directs Board on Public Safety Standards and Training to include human trafficking investigation training in minimum training required for basic police officer certification. Directs Department of Justice to develop training for certain state agencies concerning human trafficking awareness and prevention. Requires employees designated by specified agencies to annually complete training.

Directs county juvenile department to ensure that specified youth or adjudicated youth taken into custody ] receives sex trafficking screening. Requires that youth or adjudicated youth suspected of being victim of sex trafficking be provided with ] referred to appropriate resources, including special advocate. Directs Department of Justice to develop and provide training on standardized screening tool. Directs department of Justice ] to develop and provide mandatory training about sex trafficking to staff of state agencies and county juvenile departments who work with youths or adjudicated youths . Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Expands types of prior convictions that increase offense level for crime of public indecency. Modifies crime of luring a minor to include engaging in sexual conduct in immediate presence of minor for purposes of inducing minor to engage in sexual conduct. Declares emergency, effective on passage. ].

Creates crime of sexual assault ] abuse by fraudulent representation. Punishes by maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Specifies statute of limitations for crime. Defines crime as sex crime, requiring persons convicted of crime to report as sex offender. Requires, for provision excluding certain conduct from crimes of unlawful sexual penetration and custodial sexual misconduct, that conduct be for legitimate medical purpose. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Prohibits lobbyist from serving as chairperson of interim committee, legislative work group or legislative task force. ] committees or certain legislative work groups or legislative task forces. Provides exceptions. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Requires health benefit plan and health care service contract coverage of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.