Sen. Tim Knopp

Resolves that in each biennium, Legislative Assembly shall appropriate from General Fund to Department of Veterans' Affairs amount that is no less than amount appropriated from General Fund to Department of Veterans' Affairs in biennium beginning July 1, 2015, as adjusted.

Allows Oregon Liquor Control Commission to enter into interstate agreements with agencies of other states for purpose of ensuring multistate enforcement of standards for wine consistent with standards of state where wine was produced.

Prescribes notification requirements for school district upon receipt of report of act of harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyberbullying and upon completion of investigation into report ]. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2019.

Requires certain state agencies and colleges at Oregon State University to conduct certain studies on opportunities for greenhouse gas sequestration by and emissions reductions from activities related to Oregon's natural and working lands and in Oregon's forest products, agricultural and building materials industries, transportation sector and electricity sector. Sunsets requirements for studies December 31, 2020. Requires State Forestry Department and Department of State Lands to pursue agreements for shared stewardship of national forests between State of Oregon and United States Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region, with key purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions related to wildfire. Increases, to two, number of reviews of clean fuels program required to be conducted by Department of Environmental Quality. Directs State Department of Energy to complete second study on impact of Oregon renewable portfolio standards on jobs in this state no later than September 15, 2020. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to prohibit expenditure of moneys received by Fund for Student Success for any purpose other than as appropriated in chapter ___, Oregon Laws 2019 (Enrolled House Bill 3427), or expended for allowable purposes but in different proportion than authorized in chapter ___, Oregon Laws 2019 (Enrolled House Bill 3427). Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at special election held on same date as next primary election.

Appropriates moneys to Oregon Department of Administrative Services to increase size and diversity of group of court appointed special advocates.

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to allow Legislative Assembly to require that each administrative rule or amendment of administrative rule adopted by executive branch agency be approved by Legislative Assembly before taking effect. Authorizes Legislative Assembly to permit executive branch agencies to adopt or amend rules that take effect immediately if emergency conditions exist that satisfy criteria established by Legislative Assembly. Permits rule adopted or amended on emergency basis to be in effect for no more than 12 calendar months unless rule or amendment is approved by Legislative Assembly. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.

Urges Congress to enact legislation holding vaccine manufacturers liable for design defects that result in adverse side effects.

Requires state agencies to post notice on agency website before restricting or closing site on state public lands where public may access lands for recreational use of floatable natural waterway. Requires state agencies to report on certain activities related to public access sites. Requires Department of Transportation to notify certain agencies of recommendation to fund bridge project under draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Authorizes agencies to make certain recommendations to department regarding public access sites. Requires department to make certain considerations regarding public access sites near proposed bridge project. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Provides that form or document issued by public body asking person to identify person's race or ethnicity must allow person to select multiple races or ethnicities and include certain categories of race or ethnicity ]. Becomes operative July 1, 2023.