Requires lobbyist statements filed with Oregon Government Ethics Commission to identify each bill or measure introduced before Legislative Assembly lobbyist lobbied on, whether lobbyist lobbied in favor of, in opposition to or for purpose of seeking amendments to bill or measure, each legislative topic that was not bill or measure that lobbyist lobbied on, each person or entity that hired lobbyist and how much moneys person or entity paid lobbyist. Exempts actions that did not influence, or attempt to influence, legislative action from being included in lobbyist statements. Requires commission to make newly required lobbyist information available in searchable format for review by public using Internet. Requires that information submitted as part of lobbyist statement is accurate on date it is filed. Permits lobbyist to amend lobbyist statement, without penalty, at any time before commission receives complaint, or proceeds on its own motion as if commission received complaint. Provides that commission may not fine lobbyist for mistakenly filing false or inaccurate information in lobbyist statements if it is first time lobbyist has done so in calendar year. Limits civil penalty for filing false or inaccurate information in lobbyist statement to not more than $500 per violation. Establishes Advisory Committee on Lobbying Transparency to advise and assist in development, design, testing and implementation of Internet website to make information contained in lobbyist statements available in searchable format to public.
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Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Department of Environmental Quality for supporting community efforts to improve economic development and public health by reducing emissions from solid fuel burning devices that burn wood. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2017.
Establishes product stewardship program for household hazardous waste. Becomes operative January 1, 2018. Beginning January 1, 2020, provides for phasing-in of additional products to be covered by stewardship program. By December 31, 2023, requires Department of Environmental Quality to review implementation of program and determine whether adjustments are necessary. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Allows person who is at least 16 years of age to register to vote.
Specifies that registered owner of vehicle may black out or obscure residence address, business address, mailing address or vehicle address shown on registration card and on proof of insurance or other current proof of compliance.
Adds Oregon Volunteer Firefighters Association to list of entities eligible for individual income tax return checkoff contribution. Provides conditions for use of contributions. Applies to individual income tax returns for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
In memoriam: Senator Alan Bates, 1945-2016.
Commemorates 69th anniversary of Vanport flood and remembers survivors and those who lost their lives.
In memoriam: Dr. Edwin "Ed" Coleman, 1932-2017.
Honors 555th "Triple Nickles" Parachute Infantry Battalion for pioneering achievements and service to their country and this state.