OR HB2640

Removes "publicly insulting another person by abusive words or gestures intended to provoke a violent response" as a form of criminal harassment under ORS 166.065

Adds requirement that aggravated harassment by spitting saliva at a public safety officer must create a risk of spreading communicable disease to constitute the offense

Reduces multiple offenses from misdemeanors to Class A violations (maximum $2,000 fine): failure to appear in violation proceedings, failure to appear in second degree, criminal trespass in second degree, criminal mischief in third degree, failure to carry/present license to police, and failure to appear on criminal citation for misdemeanor offenses

Creates new Class A violation category for theft in third degree when the stolen property is a "basic need item" (food, water, clothing, shelter, medical supplies, hygiene products, childcare items)

Narrows criminal driving while suspended/revoked as a Class A misdemeanor to only two circumstances: habitual offender status revocation or misdemeanor DUI revocation, removing several other suspension types from the elevated penalty