HB 3558 modifies Oregon's definition of "recovery" in the Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act to clarify it as "a voluntarily maintained lifestyle characterized by sobriety and personal health." This change directly affects how Oregon's addiction treatment and recovery services are defined and implemented under existing law. The bill ensures that all services under the Act align with Oregon's established health-based approach to addiction, which prioritizes treatment over criminal penalties for low-level drug possession. It does not create new programs but updates terminology to support consistent application of the Act's policy goals.
HCR 21 is a concurrent resolution honoring a Holocaust survivor. It does not create new policies or affect any group, as it is a symbolic gesture of recognition by the Oregon Legislative Assembly. The resolution celebrates the survivor's life and contributions to the state, with no legislative or financial impact. This procedural bill focuses solely on commemoration, not policy change.
Establishes Central Oregon University as a separate public university, distinct from Oregon State University. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires the Department of Land Conservation and Development to study land use and submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to land use no later than September 15, 2026.
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 convicted of a crime in this state and for whom a warrant of arrest has been issued. Prohibits a law enforcement agency or public body from entering into an agreement to provide information about an individual in custody to a federal immigration authority. Provides for exceptions.
Requires the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to adopt amendments to the state building code that mandate certain design features for new school facilities in a designated seismic hazard region. Specifies the design features. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for distribution to counties for elections infrastructure. Appropriates moneys to the Secretary of State for a civic engagement toolkit. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Requires the Oregon Military Department to study veterans. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to veterans not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Abolishes the Educator Advancement Council and educator networks. Transfers the powers, duties and functions related to the beginning teacher and administrator mentorship program to the Department of Education. Modifies the membership and selection requirements for the State Board of Education, the Early Learning Council, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
HB 2923 requires Oregon public officials and candidates to disclose specific business roles on their economic interest statements, including directorships, management positions, and business ownership held by themselves or household members. It clarifies reporting requirements for income sources exceeding $1,000 that come from businesses with government ties, and updates thresholds for travel expense disclosures ($50+) and honoraria ($15+). The bill modifies Oregon’s existing disclosure rules (ORS 244.060) to ensure transparency about financial connections between officials and entities doing business with their agencies. This affects all Oregon state officials and candidates filing economic interest statements, effective after the bill’s 2025 enactment.
Provides for an additional exemption against Oregon estate tax in order to account for inflation in the calculation of a taxable estate. Adjusts the amount of an exemption based on inflation. Allows an estate to file an amended return seeking a refund based on the operation of the exemption. Applies to the estates of all decedents who die on or after January 1, 2020. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
HB 3690 prohibits Oregon's Housing and Community Services Department from using state funds to provide housing-related assistance to noncitizens not lawfully present in the United States. The bill specifically blocks funding for rental assistance, housing, housing subsidies, loans, or tax credits to unauthorized noncitizens under programs governed by ORS 456.515-456.725 or ORS chapter 458. This directly affects individuals living in Oregon without legal immigration status who would otherwise qualify for these housing support programs. The measure does not alter federal immigration status but restricts state funding eligibility for specific housing benefits.
