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Posted on June 27, 2025 by Donna | 3 Comments

This bill makes criminals out of innocent people. PASSED WITH AMENDMENTS A GUT & STUFF -Amended list of gunowner restrictions: Dealer purchase waiting period extended to 72 hours regardless of approval time, Restrictions on selling or transferring rapid fire activators. Prohibits anyone to possess, purchase, receive, transport, manufacture, sell, offer to sell, or transfer a rapid fire activator – Class…

HB 3390A legislature created ballot titles

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

HB 3390A is a gut and stuff that prescribes the method for creating a ballot title and explanatory statement by a joint legislative committee for any amendment to the Oregon Constitution that passes both houses of the Legislative Assembly during the 2025 regular session and is referred to the people by the Legislative Assembly and for any Act that passes…

SB 83 Repeals wildfire map and related buildings codes

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

WITHDREW FROM COMMITTEE AND PASSED. The Act makes changes related to reducing wildfire risk. The Act makes changes related to fire protection. The Act takes effect when signed. Eliminates certain building code standards and mapping requirements for wildfire hazard mitigation. Directs the State Fire Marshal to develop a model code for defensible space to reduce wildfire risk. Modifies the membership…

HB 2258B Removes land use from control of local governments

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Amended: Authorizes the Land Conservation and Development Commission to adopt rules requiring local governments to approve certain land use applications for residential developments using building plans preapproved by the Department of Consumer and Business Services. Requires adoption of initial rules by January 1, 2027. Authorizes the Department of Consumer and Business Services to develop a process to preapprove residential building…

HB 2321 Study on Measure 5 & 50 impact on property tax system

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Donna | 1 Comments

GUT & STUFF – Changes to analysis by Legislative Revenue Officer on Impacts of Ballot Measures 5 and 50 on the disparate impacts and prepare a report on the current state property tax system and options to modernize the state property tax system. The LRO shall study and prepare a report on the disparate impacts, if any, of Article XI,…

HB 2803 Increase in Water fees

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

The Act increases fees related to water. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. If one of each fee were paid it would add $15,285.30 The fees are not raised equally, which begs the question if the fees are fair. Fees have historically constituted roughly 50% of the state’s processing cost, with the public supporting the remaining portion….

HB 3179 Micromanaging utility rates

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Donna | 2 Comments

Tells the PUC to look at the economic impact of a proposed rates if the rates lead to certain revenue results. AMENDED: Directs the Public Utility Commission to look at the economic impact of a proposed residential rate or schedule of rates. Allows the PUC to adjust rates to mitigate an increase. Consider the cumulative economic impact of an electric…

HB 3194 Farmworker camps and liability to landowners

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Comm | 0 Comments

The Act makes new laws about farmworker camps. (Gut and stuff) Establishes joint and several liability for landowners under certain circumstances involving the operation of farmworker camps. Creates a rebuttable presumption that a landowner did not know and could not reasonably have known of the operation of an unregistered farmworker camp on the landowner’s property if the landowner produces a…

HB 3940B tax on drinks, etc for fire protection

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Donna | 3 Comments

The Act raises and moves money to pay for wildfire costs. The Act makes certain changes to laws related to forests and fire protection. Places a surcharge of 5-cents on sales of beverage containers of beer, wine, soda, juice, cider and just plain water for purposes of wildfire prevention and response. Directs insurance retaliatory tax revenue to wildfire prevention and…

HB 2548 Unionize agriculture workers

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Donna | 1 Comments

Creates laws about a labor standards board for agricultural workers. The Act would prohibit employers from firing such workers without cause. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. Oregon’s agriculture industry is already grappling with the aftermath of the recent agricultural overtime law, HB 4002 (2022). Now, House Bill 2548 proposes a sweeping, one-size fits-all mandate that could force many…

HB 2072 Increases Forest Products Harvest Tax

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

The Act will extend three taxes on the privilege of harvesting forest products and set the new tax rates. Extends certain taxes on the privilege of harvesting merchantable forest products on forestlands. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. The tax helps fund: • ODF’s fire protection program • ODF’s administration of the Forest Practices Act •…

HB 3522 Fake Squatter Eviction

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Donna | 3 Comments

Final floor vote allowing an owner or landlord to evict a squatter, not really. The bill simply says you can now use eviction instead of ejectment and they’re nearly identical without an immediate solution. [From Lars Larson Article] Eviction still means going to court, having the sheriff serve papers, and likely waiting months before the squatter is gone. It provides…

SB 1182 I-5 Surplus Land Gift to Albina Vision Trust t Albina Vision Trust

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Comm | 1 Comments

The revival of segregation, SB 1182 offers to the (non-profit) Albina Vision Trust, Inc (with 12 owners), the following surplus real property of 94 acres relating to the Interstate 5 Rose Quarter Project to gift, sale or lease, for any or no consideration, any or all of the state’s interest that was acquired or developed with moneys provided by the United…

HR 3 Honoring Black drag in Oregon

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Donna | 6 Comments

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS ON 6/18 FOR HOUSE VOTE 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 illustrious…

SB 916 Unemployment benefits paid for striking

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Pays unemployment to strike. 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 is due to a labor dispute in active progress at the individual’s place of employment….

SB 1153 Restricts transfer of water rights

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Donna | 3 Comments

Directs the Water Resources Department to consider whether certain water right transfers will result in a loss of in-stream habitat for sensitive, threatened or endangered aquatic species in stream reaches not protected by an existing water right or contribute to water quality impairment in water quality limited streams. Directs the department to provide an opportunity for tribes to review certain…

SB 1154 Expansion of restrictions over water rights

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Donna | 3 Comments

Makes changes to laws about areas with ground water quality problems. Modifies provisions of law related to declarations of ground water quality concern areas and ground water management areas. Directs the Governor to appoint an agency or agencies to lead an interagency team in ground water quality concern areas and ground water management areas. Provides that ground water management committees…

SB 1098 Prohibits removing school books

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Comm | 2 Comments

BILL CONFLICTS WITH OTHER STATUTES. Prohibits discrimination when selecting or retaining school library materials, textbooks or instructional materials or when developing and implementing a curriculum. Prescribes requirements for the removal of library materials, textbooks and instructional materials. Directs the Department of Education to provide technical assistance for school library programs. Declares an emergency, effective on passage. -5 AMENDMENT removes “prohibits”…

HB 3974 caps screening fees for landords

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Comm | 1 Comments

This bill will cost the landlord money, as the landlord will have to pay any screening costs of $20, adding additional financial strain on housing providers. A typical screening cost is at least $60, which includes credit, background, and eviction history checks—all of which are essential to ensure the safety and stability of a rental property and the community around…

HB 2081 PERS investments take account for climate risks

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Donna | 2 Comments

Requires OIC and the State Treasurer to take actions to manage climate risks in the PERS fund. Directs the Oregon Investment Council and the State Treasurer to take certain actions to manage the risks of climate change to the Public Employees Retirement Fund. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. Amendment requires the pursuit of a goal…

HB 2370 PUC increases for public utilities

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Donna | 2 Comments

Raises the annual fee amount that the PUC may impose on public utilities to cover costs of the commission. Takes effect when the Governor signs it. Increases the annual fee amount that the Public Utility Commission may impose on public utilities for the purpose of defraying costs of the commission. Amends ORS 756.310 to increase the maximum annual fee that…

SB 426 Property owner made responsible for unpaid wages

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Donna | 3 Comments

Amendment: property owner is limited to when the contract with more than one contactor or subcontractor, which makes them a part of the contracting team, exempts owners primary residence from suit, reduces 6 years to 2 years to file a suit. Makes an owner and a direct contractor jointly and severally liable in a civil action for any unpaid…

HB 2385A Control markup on medications

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Donna | 2 Comments

PASSED WITH AMENDMENT. The Act tells drug makers not to take actions that make it hard for a drug store to get certain drugs for health care providers, deliver the drugs to the providers or dispense the drugs. This amendment solves nothing. Prohibits drug manufacturers from interfering directly or indirectly with a pharmacy or drug outlet acquiring 340B drugs, delivering…

SB 602 Nonprofit centralized database to manage certain grants

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Donna | 2 Comments

Establishes the Nonprofit Organization Advisory Council within the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. Specifies the membership of the council and requires the council to review the state’s granting and procurement processes as applied to nonprofit organizations and report to the Legislative Assembly. Establishes the Nonprofit Organization Partnership Fund to fund the council. Specifies requirements for grant agreements and public contracts…

HB 2006 Limits the number of bills that can be introduced

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Donna | 1 Comments

This bill is unconstitutional. Limits to 25 the number of legislative measures that a member of the Legislative Assembly may ask the Legislative Counsel to prepare for a regular session of the Legislative Assembly that begins in an odd-numbered year. Limits to 15 the number of legislative measures that a committee of the Legislative Assembly may ask the Legislative Counsel…

SB 951 The end to private healthcare physicians

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Stops people in charge of companies that do not do medical work from running both the company and another entity that does medical work. Stops companies from telling their workers that they cannot work for someone else, say that the company is bad or speak out about bad acts. Stops companies from punishing those who speak out. SB 951 was…

SB 610 Funding grants for treatment under Measure 110

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Donna | 1 Comments

Bill will never have a public hearing on the amendment because of being assigned to a Joint Committee. Amendment was posted 7 days after the public hearing so the public had no opportunity to see or comment on the amendments. The Act tells OHA to study funding for substance use services. Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study the funding…

SB 551 Bans reusable plastic bags at retailers

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

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 packaging to consumers unless requested. Prohibits lodging establishments from providing small plastic personal health or…

SB 685 Places restrictions on hydrogen projects

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Donna | 1 Comments

Amendment eliminates the requirement to obtain prior authorization from PUC for hydrogen projects. Adds limitations. Requires a natural gas utility (utility) to provide notice to affected customers and Public Utility Commission (PUC) at least 60 days before blending begins if the utility plans to increase the amount of hydrogen that is blended with natural gas that the utility delivers through…

HB 3365 Adds climate change to school curriculum

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Donna | 2 Comments

Incorporating partisan politics into the classroom violates ORS 336.070. The Act would make new laws that would require climate change instruction to be included in certain subjects taught in public schools. Directs the State Board of Education to ensure that academic content standards for core subjects include sufficient instruction on the causes and effects of climate change and strategies for…

SB 813 Forces testing for communicable disease by youth organizations

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Donna | 3 Comments

An invasive mandate and a captive audience for vaccinations/treatment. Adds employees of the Oregon Youth Authority or a county juvenile department to the list of people who are authorized to petition the circuit court for an order compelling a third party to complete a test for communicable diseases under certain circumstances. The real concern is forcing another person to be…

HB 3224 Review of background checks

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Donna | 1 Comments

Requires the Department of Human Services to review the statutes of this state to identify all instances of required background checks, similarities and differences in the different background checks, and report on options to consolidate and reduce the number of different background checks for similar purposes or programs. Directs the department to submit findings and may include recommendations for legislation,…

HB 3385 Clarifies fees for public requests

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Adjusts public records law ORS 192.324 to rely on ORS 205.320 for establishing fees for public records requests. ORS 205.230 already establishes a fee schedule for records from the Clerk’s offices. ORS 205.320 is proposing an update in HB 3383, which reads: For supplying to private parties copies of records or files, including by electronic delivery of images, not more…

SB 952 Governor appoints U.S. Senate vacancy

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

The Act requires the Governor to appoint a U.S. Senator when a vacancy happens in the office. The Act states when the appointment ends and when a special election must occur. Requires the Governor to appoint a United States Senator when a vacancy in the office occurs. Requires that the appointed Senator be of the same political party as the…

HB 3971 County can bypass landuse reg for a Landfill

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Comm | 0 Comments

This bill will allow a local government to approve or deny an application for an integrated materials and energy recovery facility without a hearing. The approval or denial is not a land use decision. Citizens will have no voice! HB 3971 circumvents land use regulations and due process that were put in place to protect the land in Oregon. Why…

HB 2586 In-state tuition for asylum seekers

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Comm | 1 Comments

The Act allows for in-state higher learning costs for students who are seeking asylum in the U.S. Permits an asylum seeker who is a student at a public university in this state or Oregon Health and Science University to receive an exemption from nonresident tuition and fees. Declares an emergency, effective on passage. [Highlighted text was added in amendment] People…

HB 3768 makes March 21 Nowruz Day

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

The Act makes March 21 of each year Nowruz Day in Oregon. Declares an emergency, effective on passage – an emergency to prepare for 10 months? Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is rooted in the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism that emphasizes broad concepts such as the work of good and evil in the world and the connection of humans to…

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

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Donna | 3 Comments

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” in Oregon law to…”national guard.” Oregon law defines the “unorganized militia” as “… all…

SB 1191 Right to advise noncitizens

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

PASSED – some laws making crimes do not apply to the act of telling another person about their rights. Provides that certain laws establishing crimes do not apply to the act of informing another person of the other person’s civil or constitutional rights. Democrats released this statement: “Rights granted in the United States Constitution and the Oregon Constitution include freedoms…

HB 2454 Adds Executive Branch Auditor

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Executive branch can’t be trusted so it needs its own fulltime audit office. Authorizes the Joint Legislative Audit Committee to appoint a Legislative Audit Officer and to direct the officer to perform specified duties, including investigating, reviewing activities of and oversight of executive branch agencies, taking in and investigating complaints of members of the public concerning executive branch agency programs,…

SB 599 Landlords prohibited from asking immigration status

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Prohibits landlords from inquiring about, disclosing information about, or rejecting an application due to a tenant’s immigration status. Prohibits landlords from inquiring about or discriminating on the basis of a tenant’s or applicant’s immigration or citizenship status rejecting an applicant based on the type of identifying documentation or disclosing or threatening disclosure of an applicant’s or a tenant’s immigration or…

SB 277 Brings back deported criminal immigrants under warrant

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Donna | 2 Comments

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 required to effect an international extradition and return of a person charged with or…

SB 1160A Cost-benefit analysis of renewable energy projects

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Tells ODOE to study the costs and benefits of renewable energy projects in this state. Directs ODOE to give a report on its findings. Requires the State Department of Energy to carry out a cost-benefit analysis on deploying renewable energy projects in this state. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to…

HB 3952 Funds processing of sex offenders

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

The Act gives money to the parole board to get rid of the sex offender risk assessment backlog. Appropriates moneys to the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision for purposes of eliminating the backlog of sex offenders who have not yet been assessed and placed into a risk level. This bill ensures that the backlog of 12,000 unregistered sex…

HB 3874 Increases minimum for wind farm certification

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Raises to 100 MW the smallest size that a wind power plant needs to be before a site certificate from EFSC is required. Increases from 50 megawatts to 100 megawatts the minimum size that a wind energy facility needs to be before a wind energy facility is required to obtain a site certificate from the Energy Facility Siting Council. Wind…

SB 686 Regulates digital media

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Makes online platforms choose to pay online news providers or donate to a group for civic information. Creates a group for civic information to give grants. Requires online platforms to pay digital journalism providers or donate to the Oregon Civic Information Consortium. Allows an online platform to use an arbitration process to determine the percentage of an online platform’s advertising…

SB 851 PERS full retirement benefits for part-time work

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

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 month receives full-time benefits for retirement. The PERS system is not in a situation to…

HB 2961A Mandates more electric charging stations

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Donna | 1 Comments

Increases the number of parking spaces in some new buildings that must have what is needed to charge electric cars. Increases the percentage of electrical service capacity for charging electric vehicles or electric vehicle charging stations that must be installed at vehicle parking spaces in the garages or parking areas of newly constructed commercial buildings, multifamily buildings with five or…

HB 2426A Prohibit products that involve forced labor

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

As Amended: Sets up a task force to look at who is supplying the goods and services that public bodies in this state buy and to make sure that the products don’t involve forced labor or child labor. Establishes the Task Force on Ethical Procurement with 11 members appointed by the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House…

HB 2741 Newborn testing

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Directs the Oregon Health Authority to maintain a state public health laboratory, administer a newborn bloodspot screening program and implement additional programs related to newborn bloodspot screening. Requires health care providers and health care facilities to ensure collection and delivery of specimens for newborn bloodspot screening and report certain test results to the authority. Creates an exemption for parents or…

SB 1006 Upholds separation of powers in legislation

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Donna | 1 Comments

The Act states that measures must be asked for by members or committees of the House and the Senate and cannot be asked for by state agencies or officials. Directs all state agencies, statewide elected officials and other entities to seek legislative changes only through legislative measures requested and introduced by members and committees of the Legislative Assembly. Takes effect…

HB 3075 Bypasses courts to implement Measure 114

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Donna | 9 Comments

The Act makes changes to the gun permit and transfer process. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it as a emergency so citizens can’t challenge it. This seems unethical since it is already in the courts, plus it state that a challenge must be made in Marion County Circuit Court – so which is it? This is…

HB 2945 Zero-emission school buses

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Donna | 2 Comments

This Act makes new goals and laws for buying zero-emission school buses. Establishes the state policy on the purchase of new zero-emission school buses. Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to adopt rules to require the purchase of new zero-emission school buses in certain areas. Requires the purchase of new zero-emission school buses if the price is equal to a…

HB 2461 New rules for remote testimony

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Donna | 1 Comments

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 Sixth Amendment, it might strengthen it’s compliance with the Sixth Amendment if it defined what a “reliable facility” would be…

SB 611A Food stamps for non-citizens

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

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 outreach, education and engagement to maximize enrollment in the program. Requires…

SB 1177 Steals Kicker for Wildfire Funding

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

The Act changes the kicker estimate to fund help against wildfire. Increases the amount of the estimate of revenues that will be received from General Fund revenue sources other than corporate income and excise taxes for the biennium beginning July 1, 2023. Requires that the difference between the amount actually collected and the amount estimated after the close of the…

SB 1034 Local control for Energy facility

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Comm | 0 Comments

Removes a way in which EFSC may find that a proposed facility complies with statewide planning goals. Removes provisions that allow the Energy Facility Siting Council to find that an energy facility is in compliance with statewide planning goals even when the council determines that the facility does not comply with applicable substantive criteria from the affected local government’s land…

HB 3789 Falsely representing a union

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

The Act makes it unlawful for a person to falsely impersonate a union representative. The Act says that the union has the sole right to decide its own representatives based on its own rules. The Act allows a union to file a lawsuit against a person who breaks the law for $6,250 per incident. (c) “Falsely impersonate a union representative”…

HB 2901 Anonymous Newborn Drop Box

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Comm | 2 Comments

Modifies the safe haven law to allow a parent to anonymously leave an infant in a newborn safety device. Allows an authorized facility to install a newborn safety device. Prescribes standards for newborn safety devices. This bill requires a facility accepting newborn babies install a newborn safety device, or accept the baby in person. One requirement is the baby has…

SB 1187 Climate Change Superfund Cost Recovery

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Comm | 1 Comments

Creates a program to recover the costs of climate change via a Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program. This program is a retaliation tax in arrears from January 1, 1995 to December 31, 2024, highly unethical for a government to choose winners and losers politicizing activities that weren’t given an opportunity to comply with. It is deeming them guilty without a…

SB 1143 Pilot for natural gas to develop thermal energy

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Makes the PUC create a program to have each gas company create a thermal energy network pilot project. Makes each gas company apply to create a pilot project. Directs the Public Utility Commission to establish a pilot program that allows each natural gas company to develop a utility-scale thermal energy network pilot project to provide heating and cooling services to…

SB 65 Right to sue under color of law

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

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 wins this type of suit recover attorney fees if the plaintiff’s claim was frivolous….

SB 696 Creates crime for rapid fire activators

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

The Act creates two new crimes concerning rapid fire activators. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it, declared an emergency, which means citizens cannot take action to repeal it for them to an expensive unconstitutional lawsuit. Creates the crime of unlawful transport, manufacture or transfer of a rapid fire activator. Punishes by a maximum of 10 years’ imprisonment,…

SB 697 Restricts firearms possession to age 21

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Donna | 4 Comments

The Act limits gun possession for people who are under 21 years of age. Prohibits a person under 21 years of age from possessing firearms with specified exceptions. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days’ imprisonment, a fine of up to $6,250, or both. Prohibits a person from transferring certain firearms to a recipient the person knows, or reasonably should…

SB 698 Extends concealed handgun ban areas

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Authorizes the governing bodies of certain public entities that own or control public buildings to adopt a policy, ordinance or regulation limiting the affirmative defense for concealed handgun licensees for the crime of possessing a firearm in a public building. Provides that in a prosecution for possessing a firearm in a building or on grounds subject to such a policy, ordinance…

HB 2200 State investing in carbon free funds

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Pushes for a “carbon-free” investment fund by 2050. Directs the Oregon Investment Council and the State Treasurer to take certain actions to reduce the carbon intensity of state investments and address certain investment risks relating to climate change. Directs the State Treasurer to report on the carbon intensity of certain investments. Allocates $XX to do added investigations on investments Prioritizes…

HB 3074 Study firearms transfer background checks

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

The Act directs the Department of State Police to study background checks for gun transfers. Requires the Department of State Police to study the efficiency of firearm transfer criminal background checks. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027….

SB 1178 10% required from small-scale renewable energy facilities

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Requires 10 percent of the power sold in this state by a power company to be made by certain power plants. Requires 10 percent of the electricity sold in this state by each electric company that makes sales to 25,000 or more retail electricity consumers to be generated by small-scale renewable energy facilities or certain biomass facilities. Takes effect on…

SB 1003 Removes safeguards from Assisted Suicide

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

The Act makes changes to the Oregon Death With Dignity Act. It changes “attending physician” to “prescribing provider” to eliminate the physician-patient relationship. It also reduces the protection of the waiting period from 15 days to 2 days. It seems like these changes are to accommodate out-of-state people coming here to die. It authorizes hospice programs to end the life…

SB 416 Digital driver’s license

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

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 credentials and establish fees. One concern about this bill is the loss or stolen…

SB 533 Protects drug price fixing

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Bans drug makers from taking actions that make it hard for some drug outlets to get certain drugs on behalf of health care providers, deliver the drugs to the providers or dispense the drugs. Creates a civil penalty for drug manufacturers that interfere directly or indirectly with certain entities acquiring 340B drugs, delivering 340B drugs to certain health care providers…

SB 712 Automatic annual increase of 3% on property value

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

The Act would increase the maximum value of property for each tax year by three percent. Provides for an annual increase of three percent to the maximum assessed value of property. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. Property values are inflated, especially in Oregon. Economists are predicting an adjustment is coming. This bill would put Oregon’s…

HB 3197-2 Tax on malt beverages, cider or wine

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Donna | 1 Comments

A GUT & STUFF BILL, HB 3197 (with -2 amendments) starts with a 2% tax on malt beverages, cider or wine in 2026, goes to 4% in 2028, 6% in 2030 and then increases to 8% in 2032. If the tax isn’t enough, a licensed sell must file with Revenue whether or not it owes a tax and go through an…

SJR 1 Freeze on property taxes for seniors

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

The measure would direct the legislature to pass laws to provide a property tax break for the homes of seniors. It takes effect only if the people vote for it. Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution directing the Legislative Assembly to enact a property tax relief program for the owner-occupied primary residences of certain seniors. Refers the proposed amendment…

HB 3119 Delays implementing transitioning diesel to electric

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Donna | 3 Comments

This Act tells DEQ to wait to enforce some California rules on truck exhaust. Prohibits the Department of Environmental Quality from implementing or enforcing the Advanced Clean Trucks regulations before January 1, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective on passage. Oregon’s diesel ban went into effect January 1, but with President Trump’s executive order promising to rescind EV mandates, the future…

HB 3856 Increased income tax with credit option

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

The Act makes a new personal income tax to fund ODFW and makes a new tax credit for people who buy fishing and hunting permits. Creates a new personal income tax and credit; directs net receipts to the State Wildlife Fund. Specifies new income tax (WPIT) rate of .0013 applied against a taxpayer’s Oregon taxable income as determined under Oregon’s…

SB 88 Prohibits recovering certain utility costs from ratepayers

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Bans a power or gas company from including in its rates certain costs or expenses. Prohibits an electric or gas company from recovering from ratepayers costs or expenses associated with advertising, political influence activity, litigation, penalties or fines and certain compensation. Directs the Public Utility Commission to limit the amount that an electric or gas company may recover from ratepayers…

HJR 6 Statewide Property Tax

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Donna | 1 Comments

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 to impose a tax on property at a rate of $1 per $1,000 of…

HB 3753 Increases Income Tax standard deduction

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Increases the Oregon standard deduction allowed for personal income taxpayers. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. Increases standard deduction from $1,640 to $4,840 for singles, from $3,280 to $9,680 for married, and from $2,640 to $7,790 for head of household. Two other bill to match…

SB 530 Auto adjustment for equity health staff costs

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

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 raise medical costs automatically without consideration or representation required to include, We the People. The…

SB 681 Limits on fossil fuel investments

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

The Act says that for five years, the State Treasurer can’t invest in private funds that deal heavily in fossil fuels. Prohibits the State Treasurer from renewing investments in or making new investments in a private market fund if the managers of the fund have stated an intention to invest in fossil fuels, subject to fiduciary duties. Sunsets on January…

SB 486 Allows law enforcement to work with FBI

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Repeals the ban on the use of public resources to help enforce immigration laws. Repeals the prohibition on the use of public resources to assist federal immigration enforcement. Repeals the prohibition on law enforcement agencies’ or public bodies’ denying services, benefits, privileges or opportunities to certain individuals on the basis of federal civil immigration actions, inquiring about an individual’s citizenship…

SJR 7 Requires 2/3 vote to include an emergency clause

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Requires a two-thirds majority of the members of the House and the Senate to pass bills that take effect early. Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require a two-thirds majority vote in favor in each chamber of the Legislative Assembly to pass bills declaring an emergency. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection…

SB 820/SB 821 Sanctuary state for sex offenders

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Donna | 3 Comments

SB 821 takes away the deadline for the parole board to assess some sex offenders into a risk level. The Act also repeals the sunset on the law that makes the board report to the legislature on risk level assessments every two years. SB 820 changes when the parole board is required to classify some sex offenders. At the request…

HB 3362 Tax on tires

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Donna | 3 Comments

Creates a tax on tires to pay for rail transit, tire pollution and wildlife crossings. Imposes an excise tax on retail sales of tires. Directs the Department of Revenue to transfer tax revenue to specified funds for purposes related to rail transit, tire pollution prevention and mitigation and wildlife passage infrastructure. Establishes the Tire Pollution and Rail Transit Fund. Establishes…

HB 3742 Permits legislators and staff to carry a firearm

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Provides that members of the Legislative Assembly and legislative branch employees who have a valid concealed handgun license have an affirmative defense to a charge of possessing a firearm within the Capitol, and may not be arrested or charged for the offense while in possession of the license. Is security in the capitol lacking? Do they want to save taxpayers…

HB 3302 Creates public bank for cash transactions

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Establishes the Oregon Cash Depository Corporation as an independent public company to take and securely hold cash from people who do business in cash. Tells the company what its powers and functions are. Creates the Oregon Cash Depository Corporation Fund the public company can use to carry out its functions. Tells the Secretary of State to audit the public company…

HB 2640 Reduces some crimes to violations

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Donna | 1 Comments

Repeals a manner of committing the crime of harassment. Requires that for a manner of committing the crime of aggravated harassment, the person must create a risk of spreading communicable disease to the victim. Change “crime” to “offense” and reduces them to Class A violation offenses for crimes of failure to appear in a violation proceeding, failure to appear in…

SB 762 Repeals the CAT tax

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

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 regardless of where the sale originates, potentially leading to higher…

HB 3196 Backfills lose of Federal funds for VOCA Grants

Posted on February 15, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Digest: The Act gives money to DOJ to backfill reductions in VOCA grants. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Justice to backfill reductions in federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants. Declares an emergency, effective on passage. Sponsored by 18 legislators that must not have talked with the Department of Justice. There is a 27% reductions in federal Victims of…

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

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

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 in protecting children from abuse. This bill adds to court consequences for consideration, as…

HB 2692 Adds accountability to rule making

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

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 as described in this section. Before an agency gives notice of intent to adopt…

HB 2010 Continues taxing hospitals & premiums

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

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 91st day following adjournment sine die. Renews a near half-billion in taxes on hospitals and health insurance…

HB 3551 Modernize Sanctuary State Law

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

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 of a violent felony or Class A misdemeanor or felony sexual offense A statewide…

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

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

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 of a public or private entity for changes in policy or funding for public…

SB 124 Increases Estate Tax exemption with inflation

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

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 the 91st day following adjournment sine die. Oregon has the lowest exemption in the…

SB 764 Exempts family business from estate tax

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

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 the 91st day following adjournment sine die. (a) “Family member” means a person within…

HB 2302 Adds child abuse to vulnerable person

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

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 passage. This bill has good intentions but grave consequences. The simple addition of individuals under…

SB 687 Allows local fuel tax without a vote

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Donna | 1 Comments

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 Bill 687 would roll back a state law – created when lawmakers took up…

HB 2301 Reduces estate tax

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Allows an estate tax exclusion of $7 million. Imposes tax at a flat rate of seven percent. Applies to estates of decedents who die on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. Oregon has the lowest exemption in the country at $1 million, which has destroyed some family businesses. Estate taxes are…

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