Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to study solid waste incinerators. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the environment not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Requires the Oregon Business Development Department to study the security upgrade needs of small businesses in Oregon. Directs the department to submit a report of the study to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to economic development no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets January 2, 2027.
Requires the Employment Department to study unemployment insurance in Oregon. Directs the department to submit a report of the study to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to employment no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets January 2, 2027.
Establishes the eligibility for renewable energy certificates for facilities that generate electricity from the direct combustion of municipal solid waste and became operational before January 1, 1995, if such facilities register with the Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System at any time, and for up to 11 average megawatts of electricity generated, per calendar year, from the combustion of biogenic material.
Requires the Department of Education to conduct a study to identify methods for assisting school districts that are required to provide transportation to students who do not live in district boundaries. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to education not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
HB 2237 repeals Oregon's existing laws governing predictive work scheduling, removing specific statutes (ORS 653.412-653.490) that required employers to provide advance schedule notices to workers. This bill directly affects Oregon employers who previously had to follow these scheduling rules. The repeal is paired with an amendment to ORS 659A.885, which preserves civil remedies for labor violations but removes the scheduling-specific provisions. The bill does not create new requirements but eliminates the existing scheduling framework for employers.
Directs the State Forestry Department to study forest products. Directs the department to report to committees or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources no later than September 15, 2026.
Requires a tenant to pay accruing rent to avoid termination for nonpayment. Requires the awarding of attorney fees in favor of a landlord if a tenant does not pay rent until the date of trial.
Directs the State Fire Marshal to adopt standards that may be used by local governments to issue certificates for the purpose of authorizing mobile on-demand fueling.
HB 2195 defines "antisemitism" as a perception of Jews expressed through hatred or actions targeting Jewish individuals, property, community institutions, or religious facilities. It also declares Oregon's policy to combat antisemitism. This is a definitional bill with no new requirements or funding, solely establishing a state policy position and legal definition for reference in future legislation or actions.
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.
Directs the Oregon Tourism Commission to identify, designate and monitor tourism districts in this state. Allows a tourism district to apply to the commission for assistance in obtaining grants from the Oregon Business Development Department for community development and from the Department of Transportation for community transit investments. Allows a tourism district to request assistance from the commission in applying for and obtaining temporary waivers of land use and building code requirements and regulations of public entities. Authorizes the commission to identify and designate tourism and recreation activity that is a live performance as a priority tourism and recreation activity that is not subject to the crime of unlawful recording of a live performance.
