Directs the Department of Early Learning and Care to enter into an agreement with a nongovernmental organization to establish and administer a child care subsidy program. Establishes the Tri-Share Child Care Subsidy Fund for the pilot program. Sunsets on January 2, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
SJM 7 is a joint memorial from Oregon's legislature requesting discussions with Idaho about potentially relocating the Oregon-Idaho border. It specifically addresses eastern Oregon counties (excluding Bend) where voters have shown interest in joining Idaho, citing historical border changes and economic arguments about Oregon's budget contributions. The bill proposes initiating talks for an interstate compact that could include financial transitions and a vote for eastern Oregon residents to approve or reject the border change. This is a procedural request for dialogue, not a law, and it does not alter Oregon's current borders or obligations. The bill aims to facilitate negotiations based on Oregon's constitutional authority for boundary changes and community preferences.
Allows a qualifying county to adopt an ordinance to impose a tax on adult-use and medical marijuana production. Defines "qualifying county." Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study primary care in Oregon. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care not later than September 15, 2026.
Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require a certain percentage of lottery revenues to be expended for wildfire prevention, suppression or management. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Discontinues the return of surplus revenue refunds to taxpayers. Modifies statutory provisions. Applies to biennia ending on or after June 30, 2027. Takes effect only if Senate Joint Resolution 15 (2025) is approved by the people at the next regular general election. Takes effect on the effective date of the constitutional amendment proposed in Senate Joint Resolution 15 (2025).
Makes certain findings related to gluten. Requires a food product that contains gluten or an ingredient from a gluten-containing grain to bear certain labeling. Prohibits a food product from being labeled as gluten free unless certain criteria are met. Authorizes the imposition of civil penalties for a violation.
Directs the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to establish a pilot project to pay employees of the Department of State Police biweekly. Directs the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to report to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to general government no later than September 15, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Exempts from Oregon personal income taxation a taxpayer with Oregon adjusted gross income that is equal to or less than 120 percent of the median Oregon adjusted gross income. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2032. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Increases the exempt amount and the filing threshold for purposes of the corporate activity tax as applicable to homebuilding contracts. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to place durational and other limitations on declarations of emergency by the Governor. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Directs the Department of Transportation to work with the Washington State Department of Transportation and the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to develop plans to operate and fund rail transportation. Directs the Department of Transportation to submit a biennial report on plans to the Joint Committee on Transportation.
