185.025, the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office may utilize the administrative assistance of the Bureau of Labor and Industries. The office shall pay to the bureau a proportionate share of the cost of

185.025, the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office may utilize the administrative assistance of the Bureau of Labor and Industries. The office shall pay to the bureau a proportionate share of the cost of such administrative services, such share to be fixed by biennial negotiation between the office and the bureau. [2005 c.818 �4; 2007 c.814 �2]

����� 185.025 Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office Account. (1) The Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office Account is established in the General Fund of the State Treasury. The account consists of the moneys received by the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office, or by the commissions served by the office, other than moneys appropriated to the office by the Legislative Assembly. All moneys in the account are appropriated continuously to the office, and may be used by the office only for the commission to which the contribution was made and for the purposes for which the contributions were made.

����� (2) The Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office, and the commissions served by the office, may accept contributions of funds and assistance from the United States, agencies of the United States or any other source, public or private, and agree to conditions on receiving the funds or assistance. Any funds received under this section must be deposited in the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office Account. [2005 c.818 �5]

(Temporary provisions relating to affinity group task forces)

����� Note: Sections 2 and 6 (2), chapter 48, Oregon Laws 2022, provide:

����� Sec. 2. (1)(a) The Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office, in collaboration with culturally specific community-based organizations, shall convene affinity group task forces consisting of leaders of Black and indigenous communities and people of color. The task forces shall discuss and research the specific needs of the communities they represent and develop recommendations for specific allocations of resources to address the communities� needs and health inequities faced by the communities.

����� (b) No later than November 1, 2023, the office shall report to the Legislative Assembly, in the manner provided in ORS 192.245, on the development of the recommendations by the affinity group task forces, under paragraph (a) of this subsection, for specific allocations of resources to address community needs and health inequities faced by the communities.

����� (c) No later than June 30, 2026, the office shall report to the Legislative Assembly, in the manner provided in ORS 192.245, the affinity group task forces� final recommendations under paragraph (a) of this subsection, which may include recommendations for legislation.

����� (2)(a) Based on the research and recommendations of the affinity group task forces and in consultation with the nine federally recognized tribes in Oregon, the Oregon Health Authority shall develop recommendations on how to fund robust culturally and linguistically specific intervention programs, across all relevant state agencies, designed to prevent or intervene in the health conditions that result in inequitable and negative outcomes for individuals who are Black or indigenous, people of color and members of tribes in Oregon. The interventions must focus on aspects of the social determinants of health including housing, access to food, neighborhood safety, education, transportation and involvement with the criminal justice system.

����� (b) No later than June 30, 2024, the authority shall report to the Legislative Assembly, in the manner provided in ORS 192.245, on the development of the recommendations on how to fund robust culturally and linguistically specific intervention programs, as required by paragraph (a) of this subsection.

����� (c) No later than September 15, 2026, the authority shall report to the Legislative Assembly, in the manner provided in ORS 192.245, the authority�s final recommendations under paragraph (a) of this subsection, including recommendations for legislation. [2022 c.48 �2; 2023 c.422 �1]

����� Sec. 6. (2) Section 2, chapter 48, Oregon Laws 2022, as amended by section 1 of this 2023 Act, is repealed on January 2, 2027. [2022 c.48 �6(2); 2023 c.422 �2(2)]

OREGON DISABILITIES COMMISSION

(Generally)

����� 185.110 Definitions for ORS 185.110 to 185.230. As used in ORS 185.110 to 185.230, unless the context requires otherwise:

����� (1) �Advocate self-help group� means any organized group of individuals with disabilities who have joined together for purposes of informing the public of their needs and obtaining resources, services and benefits for their membership.

����� (2) �Consumer� means an individual with a disability, or a parent or legal guardian, other than the State of Oregon, of an individual with a disability, who utilizes the services made available by public and private organizations which serve individuals with disabilities.

����� (3) �Individual with a disability� means anyone who:

����� (a) Has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of the individual�s major life activities;

����� (b) Has a record of such impairment; or

����� (c) Is regarded as having such an impairment.

����� (4) �Sign language interpreter� means a person who is readily able to communicate with a person who is hard of hearing, translate proceedings or conversations and accurately repeat and translate the statements of a person who is hard of hearing. [1983 c.726 �1; 1989 c.224 �15; 1991 c.365 �1; 2005 c.663 �13; 2007 c.70 �49]

����� 185.120 [1983 c.726 �2; 1989 c.224 �16; 1989 c.657 �1; repealed by 2005 c.663 �14]

����� 185.130 Oregon Disabilities Commission; qualifications. (1) The Oregon Disabilities Commission is created within the Department of Human Services. The commission consists of 15 members appointed by the Governor for not more than two consecutive four-year terms.

����� (2) Prior to making appointments, the Governor shall request and consider recommendations from advocate self-help groups and other interested public and private agencies.

����� (3) The membership of the commission shall be composed of members broadly representative of major public and private agencies who are experienced in or have demonstrated particular interest in the special needs of individuals with disabilities and consumers. Appointments shall be made with considerations given to geographic representation and a majority shall be individuals with disabilities as defined in ORS 185.110 (3). [1983 c.726 �3; 1987 c.80 �1; 1989 c.224 �17; 2005 c.663 �7; 2019 c.73 �1]

����� 185.140 Advisory function. (1) The Oregon Disabilities Commission shall:

����� (a) Advise the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Health Authority, the Governor, the Legislative Assembly and appropriate state agency administrators on services and resources needed to serve individuals with disabilities and recommend action by the Governor, the Legislative Assembly, state agencies, other governmental entities and the private sector appropriate to meet such needs.

����� (b) Advise the Governor, state and local elected officials and managers of public and private firms and agencies on issues related to achieving full economic, social, legal and political equity for individuals with disabilities.

����� (2) The commission in no way shall impinge upon the authority or responsibilities of any other existing or duly appointed commissions, boards, councils or committees. The commission shall act as a coordinating link between and among public and private organizations serving individuals with disabilities. [1983 c.726 ��4, 8(2); 1989 c.224 �18; 1989 c.470 �3; 1989 c.657 �2; 2007 c.70 �50; 2011 c.720 �68a]

����� 185.150 Duties. The duties of the Oregon Disabilities Commission may include:

����� (1) Identifying and hearing the concerns of individuals with disabilities;

����� (2) Publicizing the needs and concerns of individuals with disabilities as they relate to the full achievement of economic, social, legal and political equity;

����� (3) Advising the Department of Human Services, the Governor, the Legislative Assembly and appropriate state agency administrators on how state services for individuals with disabilities might be improved or better coordinated to meet the needs of the individuals with disabilities;

����� (4) Advising local government agencies on matters which affect individuals with disabilities;

����� (5) Submitting a report of commission activities and recommendations to the Governor at least annually, and to the Legislative Assembly at least biennially and nominating qualified individuals with disabilities for appointment to boards, commissions and policy level management and professional positions;

����� (6) Studying and reporting on state agency programs and budgets that affect individuals with disabilities;

����� (7) Informing individuals with disabilities where they may obtain assistance in rehabilitation and employment and about laws prohibiting discrimination in employment as a result of disability;

����� (8) Cooperating with and assisting other interest groups in rehabilitation and employment of individuals with disabilities and encouraging public and private employers to undertake affirmative action to assure equitable employment of individuals with disabilities;

����� (9) Giving impetus and assistance to local community committees and fostering a more equitable climate for rehabilitation and equitable employment of individuals with disabilities;

����� (10) Promoting a continuous program of information and education to employers and the general public so they are aware of and sensitive to the needs and desires of individuals with disabilities for equitable education and training that will assure individuals with disabilities of their full vocational potentials;

����� (11) Promoting a continuous information program for placement of individuals with disabilities in suitable employment; and

����� (12) Coordinating and executing programs of the President�s Committee on Employment of the Handicapped, if any, and participating with other groups in sponsoring suitable public recognition programs for individuals with disabilities. [1983 c.726 �5; 1989 c.47 �1; 1989 c.224 �19; 1989 c.470 �4; 1989 c.657 �3; 2005 c.663 �8]

����� 185.155 Monitoring of progress of institutions of higher education and colleges in eliminating barriers to access. The Oregon Disabilities Commission shall monitor the progress of each institution or college in accomplishing the elimination of barriers to access and shall be consulted if access needs and priorities determined by the physical access committee are significantly revised. The commission may recommend revision if the commission believes the needs or priorities, or both, should be changed. [1991 c.935 �4]

����� Note: 185.155 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 185 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

����� 185.160 [1983 c.726 �6; 1989 c.224 �20; 2001 c.716 �21; repealed by 2005 c.663 �14]

����� 185.165 [1991 c.748 �3; repealed by 2001 c.716 �30]

����� 185.170 Retaliation for legislative testimony prohibited. No employer shall retaliate against any employee member of the Oregon Disabilities Commission for any testimony given by the member of the commission before the Legislative Assembly or a legislative committee. [1983 c.726 �7; 1989 c.224 �21]

����� 185.180 [1983 c.726 ��8(1), 9; 1989 c.47 �2; 1989 c.224 �22; repealed by 2005 c.663 �14]

����� 185.190 Meetings; quorum; duties of chairperson. The Oregon Disabilities Commission shall meet at a place, date and hour determined by the commission. The commission shall meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or a majority of the members of the commission. A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The chairperson shall exercise powers necessary for the performance of the functions of the office of the chairperson as determined by the commission. [1983 c.726 �10; 1985 c.184 �3; 1987 c.80 �2; 1989 c.224 �23; 1999 c.26 �1]

����� 185.200 Compensation and expenses. Members of the Oregon Disabilities Commission shall receive compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495. Travel and per diem for state employees shall be compensated by the commission. [1983 c.726 �11; 1989 c.224 �24]

����� 185.220 [1991 c.365 �3; repealed by 2005 c.663 �14]

(Sign Language Interpreters)

����� 185.225 Standards for sign language interpreters in public schools; rules. The State Board of Education shall adopt by rule standards for sign language interpreters for persons in the public schools who are deaf or hard of hearing. In developing the standards, the state board shall consult with the advisory committee created under ORS