ORS 443.424: Expansion of capacity of residential care facilities and adult foster homes; reports to Legislative Assembly.

(1) The Department of Human Services, in cooperation with representatives of residential facilities and adult foster homes, shall:

      (a) Assess the capacity on January 1, 2008, of residential facilities and adult foster homes to serve residents who qualify for state medical assistance;

      (b) Establish targets for expansion of the capacity assessed in paragraph (a) of this subsection in each area of the state; and

      (c) Issue a report on changes in capacity on a quarterly basis.

      (2) The department shall report semiannually to the Legislative Assembly or the Emergency Board the findings in subsection (1) of this section and any recommendations for legislative action.