Increases the amount of total tax credits allowed for certified film production development contributions made to the Oregon Production Investment Fund. Applies to fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2025. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
HB 2034 removes legal restrictions that previously prevented public charter schools in Oregon from having religious affiliations or being religion-based. The bill deletes provisions requiring charter schools to avoid violating the Establishment Clause or being "religion based" (previously in ORS 338.115(4)). This change allows charter schools to partner with religious institutions or operate with religious elements, while maintaining other requirements like non-profit status. The bill directly affects Oregon public charter schools seeking to establish or operate under new affiliation rules.
HB 3432 allows wineries in Oregon to refuse redeeming beverage containers that they do not sell at their location. Specifically, wineries with a valid license can decline to accept or pay the refund value for empty bottles or cans that don't match the brands they sell on-site. This change modifies existing redemption rules (ORS 459A.715) to explicitly include wineries as businesses that can apply this refusal policy, similar to other retailers under certain conditions. The bill does not affect general redemption rules for non-winery retailers or other container types.
HB 2718 allows vehicle dealers to submit vehicle-related documents (like title transfers and registrations) directly at Department of Transportation field offices, rather than mailing them. It sets a $250 maximum document processing fee for dealers using third-party "integrators" or $200 without them, and requires dealers to disclose fee options to buyers. The bill directly affects vehicle dealers (who can now submit documents in person) and buyers (who pay capped fees for document processing). Key provisions include fee limits, disclosure requirements, and clarifying that document fees are separate from state privilege taxes.
Creates the Office of Pharmaceutical Purchasing within the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to support multiagency and multistate collaborative purchasing of pharmaceuticals, drive down the cost of prescription drugs for residents of this state and manage the Oregon Prescription Drug Program. Creates an advisory board within the Office of Pharmaceutical Purchasing to assist in coordinating pharmaceutical purchasing across state agencies and programs. Transfers the Oregon Prescription Drug Program from the Oregon Health Authority to the Office of Pharmaceutical Purchasing and modifies the program, including by requiring certain agencies and coordinated care organizations to participate. Clarifies that a uniform Practitioner-Managed Prescription Drug Plan and preferred drug list should be used in both fee-for-service reimbursements and prescription drugs provided by coordinated care organizations. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Authorizes a county tax collector to withhold from property tax distributions to taxing districts within the county an amount equal to three percent of the distributions. Applies during any period in which the county is listed in an audit report of the Secretary of State as being at high risk of financial distress. Requires the county to use the withheld amounts to fund the office of the county assessor. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires the Housing and Community Services Department to study homeownership and submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to housing no later than September 15, 2026.
Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study behavioral health. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Requires the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to study the possibility of creating a gang database. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Requires a hospital to report on a quarterly basis to the Oregon Health Authority its daily cash on hand. Allows the authority to impose penalties for failure to comply with the law.
Establishes the Oregon Cash Depository Corporation as an independent public corporation and prescribes the corporation's purposes and powers. Directs the corporation to lease or acquire real property and construct or renovate offices, facilities and business locations throughout the state at which the corporation receives, handles, stores and dispenses cash and other valuable property. Establishes the Oregon Cash Depository Corporation Fund in the State Treasury and requires the corporation to deposit all moneys the corporation receives into the fund. Permits the corporation to invest the moneys in the fund and a fraction of the corporation's deposits in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Subjects the corporation to an annual audit by the Secretary of State and requires the corporation to respond to the recommendations in the audit report. Requires a study of the corporation's operations every four years and a report to the Legislative Assembly. Requires the Attorney General to defend the corporation and the directors, officers and employees of the corporation against a claim or charge brought for actions in performing the duties of the corporation. Becomes operative January 1, 2026. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services to study workers' compensation in Oregon. Directs the department to submit a report of the study to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to labor no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets January 2, 2027.
