Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to remove the provision that disqualifies a member of the Legislative Assembly from holding office for the term following the election after the member's current term is completed if the member fails to attend 10 or more legislative floor sessions without permission or excuse. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Requires the State Department of Energy to study electrical transmission. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to energy not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with certain other agencies, to establish criteria for recognizing student internship programs. Makes student internship programs eligible for Career and Technical Education Revitalization grants. Modifies references in certain career and technical education funding provisions to focus on high demand jobs. Removes cap on the number of students that may participate in youth apprenticeship programs per biennium.
Directs the Department of Corrections to determine the last-known address of adults in custody, if the address is readily known or available to an adult in custody, and submit information to the Portland State University Population Research Center. Directs the center to adjust the population data reported in the federal decennial census to reflect the residence status of adults in custody before incarceration. Requires the Legislative Assembly or Secretary of State, whichever is applicable, to reapportion the state into legislative districts based on the adjusted population data. Requires use of the adjusted population data to apportion county or municipal boundaries.
Requires that a person provide proof of lawful status in the United States before the Department of Transportation issues a noncommercial driver license, a noncommercial driver permit or an identification card. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
HB 2796 requires Oregon hospitals and hospital systems to publicly disclose detailed annual financial data on their websites or in physical copies at facilities. This includes income broken down by care type and payer (e.g., patients, insurers), employee salary information by role, investment details by asset class, and future-use assets like real estate. The Oregon Health Authority will establish specific definitions for these categories and can impose civil penalties for non-compliance. The bill aims to increase financial transparency for healthcare providers in Oregon.
HB 2509 requires Oregon's State Board of Education to establish training and qualification standards for instructional assistants working with students who have disabilities, directly affecting these assistants and school districts. The bill mandates that standards ensure assistants have appropriate content knowledge and skills before working with any student or in specific roles for over 30 days, with additional requirements for those providing direct support to students with complex needs. School districts must comply with these standards by July 1, 2028, and the State Board must create the rules by July 1, 2026, with input from an advisory committee including parents, special education staff, and disability advocates. The law aims to align Oregon's practices with federal special education requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Modifies certain fees charged by the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries. Requires the department to annually report on the mined land regulatory and reclamation program.
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.
Requires the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission to study the requirements to obtain a teaching license to determine whether a reasonable nexus exists between the requirements and the qualifications necessary for a teacher to deliver educational instruction in accordance with academic content standards. Directs the commission to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to education no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets January 2, 2027.
Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to specify that a section restricting certain banks does not prohibit the establishment of a bank owned or operated by the State of Oregon. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Directs the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to study mule deer in the Steens Mountain herd range area. Directs the department to report to the committees or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources no later than September 15, 2028. Appropriates moneys to the department out of the General Fund for the study. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
