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SB 243 Gunowner restrictions

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…

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 11 Authorizes officer to question citizenship

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Directs an arresting officer to inquire about citizenship when the officer arrests a person for a crime and the person is in possession of a firearm. Directs the arresting officer to notify federal immigration authorities if the person is not a citizen. Noncitizens are already violating federal law – Title 8, Section 1325 of the U.S. Code (U.S.C.), which was…

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