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Posted on February 18, 2025 by BJ

02/18/2025 VOTE: YES – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB678 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SNRW/Overview Undoes wildfire protection provisions adopted in Senate Bill 762 (2021). Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025. Provides that the State Board of Forestry establish criteria by which the forestland-urban interface must be identified and classified. The criteria must recognize differences across the state in…

HR 3 Honoring Black drag in Oregon

Posted on February 18, 2025 by BJ

02/18/2025 VOTE:NO – Adopted – 6/19/25 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HR3 Amended to include recognition of Juneteenth Day and LGBTQ communities. Recognizes and honors the history of Black drag in Oregon. This bill exposes Portland’s shadow that is behind a lot of Portland’s issues and has no place in state governance. “Whereas Portland’s Black drag community is deeply rooted in an…

SB 641 Prohibits China from buying Oregon farm land

Posted on February 17, 2025 by BJ

02/17/2025 VOTE: YES – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB641 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SVEMFW/Overview This Act stops China or Chinese companies from getting farmland. Prohibits China or entities under the jurisdiction of China from buying or leasing farmlands. It is no secret that China intends to take control of the U.S. and that makes them a threat to…

SB 762 Repeals the CAT tax

Posted on February 17, 2025 by BJ

02/17/2025 VOTE:YES Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB762 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SFR/Overview The Act would repeal the CAT. Repeals the corporate activity tax. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. The CAT is not a transactional tax like a sales tax; instead, it is imposed on Oregon sales…

SB 526 Requires microfiber filtration on washing machines

Posted on February 17, 2025 by BJ

02/17/2025 VOTE: NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB526 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SEE/Overview Prohibits the sale of new clothes washers that are not equipped with a microfiber filtration system, beginning January 1, 2030 This bill would be too expensive for most households and would ruin the livability in Oregon. The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers points out that…

SB 530 Auto adjustment for equity health staff costs

Posted on February 17, 2025 by BJ

02/17/2025 VOTE: NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB530?pubDate=2025-02-17-16-28 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SHC/Overview The Act makes changes to a law about groups that work on health equity. Requires the Oregon Health Authority to adjust for inflation the amount of any grant awarded to a regional health equity coalition. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025. This bill will…

SB 611A Food stamps for non-citizens

Posted on February 17, 2025 by BJ

02/17/2025 VOTE: NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB611 The Act creates the Food for All Oregonians Program for those 6 and under eligible for the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including those who would not qualify for SNAP due to immigration status. Requires the department to implement the program by January 1, 2027, and conduct statewide…

SB 65 Right to sue under color of law

Posted on February 16, 2025 by BJ

02/16/2025 VOTE:YES – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB65 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SJUD/Overview The Act lets a person whose civil rights have been violated by a person acting under the color of law sue for damages and other relief. The Act lets a plaintiff who wins this type of suit recover attorney fees. The Act lets a defendant who…

HB 2692 Adds accountability to rule making

Posted on February 14, 2025 by BJ

02/14/2025 VOTE:YES – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2692 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HRULES/Overview The Act changes some laws about agency actions. Before an agency gives notice of intent to adopt a permanent rule that will result in new requirements, changes to compliance obligations or increased costs for persons regulated by the agency, the agency shall appoint an advisory committee…

HB 2774 Adds minimum penalties for child abuse if a firearm is present

Posted on February 14, 2025 by BJ

02/14/2025 VOTE:NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2774 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HJUD/Overview Directs the court to prohibit unsupervised parenting time with a parent who committed abuse if the abuse involved certain acts with a firearm. Democrats’ policies use “color of law” to influence but draw away from the reality. It’s hard to believe they have the slightest interest…

SB 13 Allows experience to substitute for a diploma

Posted on February 14, 2025 by BJ

02/14/2025 VOTE: YES – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB13 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SLB/Overview Requires a professional licensing board to consider experience in lieu of a high school diploma or an equivalent for licensure, certification or other authorization to provide certain occupational or professional services. Employers agree that work experience is more valuable in an employee than a diploma….

HB 2010 Continues taxing hospitals & premiums

Posted on February 14, 2025 by BJ

02/14/2025 VOTE:NO – Signed into Law; Gov Kotek, 3-26-25 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2010 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HREV/Overview The Act keeps certain provider taxes in place. Extends the assessment on earnings from health plan premiums, the assessment on payments by the Oregon Health Authority to managed care organizations, the assessment on hospitals and the Oregon Reinsurance Program. Takes effect on the…

SB 416 Digital driver’s license

Posted on February 13, 2025 by BJ

02/13/2025 VOTE:NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB416 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/JCT/Overview The Act directs ODOT to issue mobile driver licenses to those who want them and pay a fee. Directs the Department of Transportation to provide optional mobile driver licenses, driver permits and identification cards. Provides that the department may contract with private entities to provide mobile…

HB 3551 Modernize Sanctuary State Law

Posted on February 13, 2025 by BJ

02/13/2025 VOTE:YES – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3551 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HJUD/Overview Tells public bodies and bodies that enforce state laws to help enforce the nation’s immigration laws. Applies only to persons who are convicted of certain crimes. Requires public bodies and law enforcement agencies to enforce federal immigration laws with respect to any individual who is convicted…

HB 3383 Marriage fee hike to pay for Ranked Choice Voting

Posted on February 13, 2025 by BJ

02/13/2025 VOTE:NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3383 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HRULES/Overview Increase the marriage license fee from $25 to $35 — a 40% increase! Increases a records search fee or an official certificate request fee from $3.75 to $5 — a 33% increase. Supporters are requesting the fee hikes to pay for County expenses, with election related…

SB 551 Bans reusable plastic bags at retailers

Posted on February 11, 2025 by BJ

02/11/2025 VOTE:NO – PASSED – Signed into Law; Gov Kotek 6-5-25 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB551 AMENDMENT B to remove all but changing restrictions on checkout bags and restricts use of fabric bags and single use checkout bags in restaurants. Removed in Amendment B – Prohibits food and beverage providers and convenience stores from providing single-use plastic utensils or single-use condiment…

SB 277 Brings back deported criminal immigrants under warrant

Posted on February 10, 2025 by BJ

02/10/2025 VOTE:NO – Passed, Signed into Law; Gov Kotek, 5-14-25 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB277 Allows for the sharing of data as needed to effect an extradition for a crime of a person from outside of this country to this state. Allows a law enforcement agency or public body to provide information, or enter into an agreement to provide information, as…

SB 949-3 $10 million for affordable housing project in Portland

Posted on February 10, 2025 by BJ

02/10/2025 VOTE: NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB949 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SHDEV/Overview The Act tells Housing and Community Services Department (OHCS) to start a $10 million project to build some mixed-use affordable housing. Directs the Housing and Community Services Department to establish a project to develop affordable housing that integrates residential units with community services and commercial…

HB 2727 Prohibits former legislators from lobbying for pay for one year

Posted on February 9, 2025 by BJ

02/09/2025 VOTE:YES – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2727 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HRULES/Overview The Act does not allow former legislators to be hired by certain groups to support policies. The Act applies to former legislators for one year after they leave office. Expands restrictions on post-legislative service activities to prohibit receiving money or other consideration for advocacy on behalf…

SB 466 Funding for Military-Family Summer Camp

Posted on February 9, 2025 by BJ

02/09/2025 VOTE: NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB466 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SVEMFW/Overview Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for distribution to the Tsuga Community Commission for the Oregon Summer Star program. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025. Why does this group need taxpayer funding? This is what Tsuga’s website…

HB 2037 Restricts female sports to biological females

Posted on February 9, 2025 by BJ

02/09/2025 VOTE: YES – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2037 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HED/Overview The Act tells certain entities to designate sports by sex. The Act forbids males from playing in female sports. Requires each athletic association, conference or organization with authority over intercollegiate sports, post-secondary institution of education and school district to designate athletic competitions and extracurricular sports…

SB 747 Fines farms for overapplying fertilizers

Posted on February 8, 2025 by BJ

02/08/2025 VOTE: NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB747 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SNRW/Overview The Act is a costly mandate on Oregon family farms. The bill would authorize state government to issue heavy fines and penalties against farmers who they deem to be “overapplying” fertilizers. Requires persons with ownership interests in at least 200 acres of irrigated land used…

HB 2332 Prohibits DEQ permitting air curtain incinerators

Posted on February 7, 2025 by BJ

02/07/2025 VOTE: YES – PASSED – Signed into Law; Gov Kotek, 5-14-25 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2332 This Act stops the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) from making some air curtain incinerators get a Title V permit. Prohibits the DEQ from requiring a Title V operating permit for air curtain incinerators if it burns only wood waste, clean lumber or yard…

HB 2461 New rules for remote testimony

Posted on February 6, 2025 by BJ

02/06/2025 HB 2461 VOTE:YES – Passed – Signed into Law; Gov Kotek, 5-7-25 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2461 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SJUD/Overview The Act makes some new rules for remote location testimony. Changes notice requirements and requirements related to facilities and technology for motions to allow remote location testimony.Since the statute already allows for remote testimony, which is questionable under the…

HB 3196 Backfills lose of Federal funds for VOCA Grants

Posted on February 6, 2025 by BJ

02/06/2025 VOTE:NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3196 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HJUD/Overview Digest: The Act gives money to DOJ to backfill reductions in Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Justice to backfill reductions in federal Victims of Crime Act grants. Declares an emergency, effective on passage. Sponsored by 18 legislators that must…

SB 764 Exempts family business from estate tax

Posted on February 6, 2025 by BJ

02/06/2025 VOTE:YES – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB764 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SFR/Overview Makes an interest in a family-owned business not taxed by the estate tax. Allows an exclusion from a taxable estate for the value of the interest in a family-owned business. Applies to estates of decedents who die on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on…

SB 124 Increases Estate Tax exemption with inflation

Posted on February 6, 2025 by BJ

02/06/2025 VOTE:YES – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB124 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SFR/Overview The Act makes a new exemption from Oregon estate tax. Provides for an additional exemption from Oregon estate tax. Adjusts the amount of the exemption based on inflation. Applies to the estates of all decedents who die on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on…

SB 369 Repeals Exec. Order 20-04 & future EO’s on reducing emissions

Posted on February 5, 2025 by BJ

02/05/2025 VOTE:YES – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB369 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SEE/Overview The Act stops state agencies from doing things to reduce or stop greenhouse gases from entering the air in Oregon. Prohibits the Governor and specified state agencies from taking measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon unless authorized by the Legislative Assembly by law enacted…

HB 2302 Adds child abuse to vulnerable persons

Posted on February 5, 2025 by BJ

02/05/2025 VOTE: NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2302 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HJUD/Overview The Act expands who can bring a civil action for abuse of a vulnerable person. Modifies the definition of “vulnerable person” for purposes of civil action for abuse of a vulnerable person to include individuals under 18 years of age. Declares an emergency, effective on…

HJR 6 Statewide Property Tax

Posted on February 4, 2025 by BJ

02/04/2025 VOTE:NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HJR6 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HRULES/Overview This measure asks voters to impose a tax on property to pay for projects to reduce risks (not rebuild) from disasters. The tax would end after 20 years. The measure asks voters to say yes or no at the next general election. The measure asks voters…

SB 687 Allows local fuel tax without a vote

Posted on February 4, 2025 by BJ

02/04/2025 VOTE:NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB687 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SFR/Overview This Act says that a city or county may enact a fuel tax. The proposed tax will not need to go to the electors first. The Act says a county that is smaller may enact a car fee and does not need elector approval first. Senate…

HB 3387 Allows PCP and county clerk candidates count ballots

Posted on February 4, 2025 by BJ

02/04/2025 VOTE:NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3387 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HRULES/Overview Allows for a PCP or County Clerk candidates to help count ballots. A candidate for any office has a conflict of interest in opening ballots or be alone in a room with the open ballots. It makes the clerk liable and adds stress to the clerk….

SB 947A Changes the term “militia” to “National Guard.”

Posted on February 3, 2025 by BJ

02/03/2025 VOTE:NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB947 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HEMGGV/Overview Makes Oregonians subjects and not citizens… Changes the term “militia” in the state statutes to “national guard” and removes “unorganized militia.” Modifies terminology by changing statutory references to “militia” to “national guard.” This isn’t as straight forward as it appears. The changes references to the “militia”…

HB 2995 Reparations for past acts of racism to African-American people

Posted on February 3, 2025 by BJ

02/03/2025 VOTE:NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2995 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HEMGGV/Overview Sets up a task force to look at ways in which the state can give reparations for past acts of racism to African-American people who live in the state. Directs the task force to study and develop proposals for financial and nonfinancial reparations for Oregonians of…

SJR 30/HJR 11 Makes it more difficult to qualify a petition initiative

Posted on February 3, 2025 by BJ

02/03/2025 VOTE:NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HJR11 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SRULES/Overview Demands at least 8% (currently 6%) of those who voted in the last election for a Governor to sign an IM petition. Demands at least 10% (currently 8%) of those who voted in the last election for a Governor to sign a petition to amend the…

SB 916 Unemployment benefits paid for striking

Posted on February 3, 2025 by BJ

02/03/2025 VOTE:NO – PASSED – Signed into Law, Gov Kotek, 6-24-25 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB916 Pays unemployment to strikers. The Act would repeal the law that denies benefits to a person who is unemployed due to an active labor dispute. Provides that an individual otherwise eligible for unemployment insurance benefits is not disqualified for any week that the individual’s unemployment…

SB 851 PERS full retirement benefits for part-time work

Posted on February 2, 2025 by BJ

02/02/2025 VOTE:NO – PASSED – Signed into Law; Gov Kotek, 5-8-25 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB851 Modifies provisions relating to the Public Employees Retirement System. One of these modifications is to count a whole month for retirement calculations when more than half the month is worked. It eliminates the partial calculations. That means a part-time employee that works 12 days a…

SB 828 Creates the Grid Resilience Matching Fund.

Posted on February 2, 2025 by BJ

02/02/2025 VOTE:NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB828 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SEE/Overview Establishes the Grid Resilience Matching Fund. Appropriates moneys in the fund to the State Department of Energy to provide state matching funds for federal grant funding for grid resilience projects. All moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the State Department of Energy for the…

HB 2083 Study on raising taxes for inflation

Posted on February 2, 2025 by BJ

02/02/2025 VOTE:NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2083 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HREV/Overview The Act would require a study of whether a single law for making adjustments for inflation in the tax laws of this state would be feasible and useful. The Act would require a report of the study to be turned in next year. Requires the Legislative…

HB 2557 Prohibits raising octopus for consumption

Posted on February 2, 2025 by BJ

02/02/2025 VOTE: NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2557 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HALNRW/Overview Prohibits a person from raising octopus for the purpose of human consumption or participating in the sale or offer for sale of octopus that was raised for human consumption. Our coastal restaurants have a good seafood reputation. So requiring them to import octopus is nonsense….

HB 2192 Requires public agencies to collect citizenship info

Posted on February 1, 2025 by BJ

02/01/2025 VOTE:YES – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2192 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HJUD/Overview Makes a public body that gets and keeps a person’s data to get and keep the person’s status as an immigrant or citizen. Declares an emergency, effective on passage. Requires each public body that collects and maintains personal information about individuals to collect and maintain information…

HB 2466 Allow sharing immigration info to bring back criminal under warrant

Posted on February 1, 2025 by BJ

02/01/2025 VOTE:NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2466# Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HJUD/Overview The statue OR 181A.823 prohibits enforcement agency or public body from sharing or collecting immigration or citizenship status. HB 2466 and SB 277 adds an exception allowing for the sharing of data as needed to effect an international extradition and return of a person charged with…

HB 2444 Limits voter registration to citizens with ID

Posted on February 1, 2025 by BJ

02/01/2025 VOTE:YES – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2444 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HRULES/Overview The Act tells a person to show certain forms to register to vote. The Act ends the electronic voter registration system. The Act declares an emergency and becomes law when the Governor signs it. Requires evidence of citizenship for persons registering to vote in this state….