Requires agency to cite to publicly available scientific evidence for cost of compliance effect on small businesses reported in notice of intent to adopt, amend or repeal rule.
Authorizes local government to adopt exception to statewide land use goal without demonstrating that statutory standards for exception have been met for use that is necessary for employer of 10 or more employees under specified circumstance. Requires employer in Willamette Valley seeking exception to provide green-collar jobs at family wage. Requires employer outside Willamette Valley seeking exception to provide family wage. Defines terms.
Modifies provisions related to inclusion of needed housing within urban growth boundaries.
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to allow Legislative Assembly by law to prohibit agency rule, policy or procedure from taking effect until after Legislative Assembly has adopted joint resolution approving rule, policy or procedure. Imposes six-year sunset on any rule approved by joint resolution. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Establishes personal income tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations. Limits availability of credit based on federal adjusted gross income. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Redirects employee contributions made by member of system from individual account program to account to be used to pay for member's pension or other retirement benefits accrued on or after January 1, 2018. For years beginning in 2018, caps at $100,000 annual salary used to calculate final average salary for purposes of Public Employees Retirement System. Directs Public Employees Retirement Board to recalculate employer contribution rates to reflect savings attributable to Act. Provides for expedited review of Act by Supreme Court upon petition by adversely affected party.
Allows landowner to file claim for payment with State Forestry Department if fire originating on state forestland spreads to commercial forestland. Establishes Forestland Fire Compensation Fund. Appropriates fund moneys for carrying out claim program. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2017.
Requires insurers offering health benefit plans to provide coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drug products. Defines terms.
Provides that Department of Justice may not enter into settlement agreement that provides for settlement payments owing to state to be paid to third party. Requires settlement payments to be deposited in General Fund.
Eliminates option of members of individual account program of Public Employees Retirement System to receive distributions as installment payments upon retirement. Requires members retiring on or after January 1, 2019, to receive distributions as lump sum.
