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All 16,020 Active 0 In committee 13,419 Passed 580 Signed 3,916 Failed 203
signed · Oregon · Senate Aug 8, 2025

SB 95: Relating to judicial positions; and declaring an emergency.

SB 95 adds 2 new circuit court judge positions in Lane County (increasing from 15 to 17 judges), 2 in Clackamas County (11 to 13), and 1 in Douglas County (5 to 6). It amends Oregon law to reflect these changes in judicial district staffing and allocates $1.8 million for judicial compensation and $3.6 million for operations to implement the new judge counts. The bill affects Oregon's circuit courts in these specific counties by increasing judicial capacity. It becomes effective January 1, 2026, following its passage and signing into law on July 24, 2025.
signed · Oregon · Senate Aug 8, 2025

SB 83: Relating to wildfire; and declaring an emergency.

] [ Makes changes related to building code standards for wildfire hazard mitigation. ] [ Makes changes to consultations that are required for a certain grant process. ] [ Makes changes related to fire protection for lands outside of forest protection districts. ] [ Makes certain changes related to a program to reduce wildfire risk. ] [ Appropriates moneys out of the General Fund to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for funding certain grant-supported projects. ] Eliminates certain building code standards and mapping requirements for wildfire hazard mitigation. Directs the State Fire Marshal to develop a model code for defensible space to reduce wildfire risk. Modifies the membership of the Wildfire Programs Advisory Council. Directs the Department of Consumer and Business Services to adopt certain wildfire hazard mitigation code standards. Voids the State Forestry Department orders that had assigned property to a wildfire hazard zone. Makes changes to certain wildfire risk reduction reports that certain state agencies are required to prepare. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds from General Fund for wildfire risk reduction programs, explicitly funding public service initiatives.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds wildfire risk reduction programs and updates building codes for fire mitigation, protecting natural resources and communities from environmental damage.85% confidence
signed · Oregon · Senate Aug 8, 2025

SB 829: Relating to affordable housing; and declaring an emergency.

Requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services to establish a program to assist eligible entities in paying the costs of property insurance or liability insurance premiums for affordable housing, shelters and other facilities. Specifies requirements for eligibility for the program. Requires the department to report to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to housing not later than December 15 of each year. Establishes the Affordable Housing Premium Assistance Fund and continuously appropriates moneys in the fund to the department to implement the department's program. Requires the department to study the feasibility of creating and operating a state reinsurance program or devising another solution to support price stability in the market for insurance to cover affordable housing. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates Affordable Housing Premium Assistance Fund to fund insurance premiums for affordable housing facilities, directly advancing housing affordability and stability.95% confidence
signed · Oregon · Senate Aug 8, 2025

SB 1125: Relating to unmanned aircraft systems.

] Increases the penalties for using an unmanned aircraft system to interfere with a [ wildfire suppression effort ] law enforcement, firefighting, search and rescue or emergency response effort . Modifies the felony of causing death or serious physical injury using an unmanned aircraft system to include causing death or serious physical injury by causing an unmanned aircraft system to interfere with a [ wildfire suppression, law enforcement or emergency response effort ] law enforcement, firefighting, search and rescue or emergency response effort .
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for interfering with law enforcement using drones, strengthening enforcement operations during emergencies.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts drone use interfering with emergency services, limiting technology application in specific contexts by increasing penalties for misuse.95% confidence
signed · Oregon · House Aug 7, 2025

HB 3963: Relating to offshore wind energy development; and prescribing an effective date.

Extends to January 1, 2027, the date by which the Department of Land Conservation and Development is to report on the department's assessment of the state enforceable policies that may be used in the federal consistency review of offshore wind leasing decisions and related actions. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill extends deadline for offshore wind policy assessment, facilitating renewable energy development without restricting or funding directly.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends deadline for offshore wind policy assessments, facilitating clean energy development and aligning with environmental protection goals.90% confidence
David Gomberg (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Oregon · House Aug 7, 2025

HB 5040: Relating to the financial administration of the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board; and declaring an emergency.

Limits expenditures of lottery funds from the Watershed Conservation Grant Fund for local grant expenditures by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board for a six-year period beginning July 1, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill limits expenditures from Watershed Conservation Grant Fund, restricting funding for watershed conservation projects and weakening environmental protection efforts.90% confidence
signed · Oregon · House Aug 7, 2025

HB 3970: Relating to youth homelessness; and declaring an emergency.

] [ Directs the Department of Human Services and the Housing and Community Services Department to collaborate on recommendations for funding to meet the needs of youth experiencing homelessness. ] Modifies the list of persons who may receive services and assistance funded by the Emergency Housing Account. [ Establishes grant programs for youth experiencing homelessness. ] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes grant programs and directs funding for youth homelessness services, directly addressing housing needs through targeted support and emergency funding mechanisms.95% confidence
Em Levy (D) Lisa Reynolds (D) Hai Pham (D) · 10 co-sponsors
signed · Oregon · House Aug 7, 2025

HB 2072: Relating to forest products harvest taxation; prescribing an effective date; and providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.

Extends certain taxes on the privilege of harvesting merchantable forest products on forestlands. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing taxes on forest product harvesting, increasing state revenue through tax collection without specified fund allocation.90% confidence
signed · Oregon · House Aug 7, 2025

HB 3043: Relating to the impaired health professional program; and prescribing an effective date.

Defines "monitoring agreement" and "workplace monitor" for purposes of the impaired health professional program. Clarifies that a licensee may self-refer to the program. Under specified circumstances, allows a health professional licensing board to remove from board records information regarding a licensee's participation in the program. Clarifies the requirements of a program clinical evaluator. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
signed · Oregon · House Aug 7, 2025

HB 3037: Relating to state grants awarded by the Department of Education; and declaring an emergency.

Allows the State Board of Education to establish for small school districts a minimum grant amount and the Department of Education to reduce the administrative burden related to applying for and reporting on grants. Expands eligibility and makes funding adjustments to amounts appropriated under the High School Graduation and College and Career Readiness Act and to grants awarded for implementing early warning systems. Expands the entities eligible for grants awarded from the Student Investment Account. Revises the reporting date related to grants that are provided for English language learner programs. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands grant eligibility, reduces administrative burden for small districts, and adjusts funding for existing education programs like High School Graduation Act.85% confidence
signed · Oregon · House Aug 7, 2025

HB 2925: Relating to ocean shore permitting.

Modifies existing permitting procedures for ocean shore improvements. Authorizes the State Parks and Recreation Department to issue general authorization permits for limited activities on the ocean shore.
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