HB 2370 PUC increases for public utilities

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…

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SB 599 Landlords prohibited from asking immigration status

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…

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SB 1583A Permits teachers to use “gender ideology” materials in curriculum

VOTE: NO-Died in Committee- Sponsors are planning to bring it back in 2025.

HB 4059 Extends sunset on canola land in Willamette Valley

VOTE: NO – Signed into law by Gov Kotek, 4-4-24, effective immediately

SB 1538 Removes public certification test on voting machines

VOTE:NO – Signed into law by Gov Kotek on 3-27-24

SB 1571 Labeling on campaign ads designed by AI

VOTE:YES – Passed

HB 4086 Study of a child’s problematic sexual behavior

VOTE: NO – Passed

SB 1582 Funding for cultural organizations

VOTE:NO – Died In Committee

SB 1559 Changes greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals

VOTE:NO – Died In Committee (2024)

HB 4080 Offshore wind energy construction standards

VOTE:NO – Passed, Signed into law by Gov Kotek 3-27-2024