Oregon Bills

in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 3619: Relating to domestic relations.

Provides that a court that issues an order for the custody of a child must issue the order in writing within five days after the ruling. Provides that a court may not appoint a parenting coordinator unless both parents agree after a discussion of costs. Provides that when a domestic relations or custody matter is remanded to a circuit court, the judge who presided over the initial proceedings may not preside over the further proceedings.

in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 2538: Relating to continuing education for Oregon Medical Board licensees.

HB 2538 requires Oregon physicians and physician associates to complete two hours of continuing education every six years focused on suicide risk assessment and safety planning for patients at risk of self-harm. The law mandates this training include lethal means counseling - discussing safe storage of firearms or medications - with licensees reporting completion to the Oregon Medical Board. The Board must document participation while removing personal details from data shared with Oregon Health Authority, except for providers who consent to share their information. This applies to all new and renewed licenses issued on or after the bill's effective date.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 3354: Relating to county sales of lands.

HB 3354 clarifies how Oregon counties must distribute funds from selling land. After covering costs like tax lien refunds and property maintenance, any remaining money must go to the county general fund. For counties with over 650,000 residents, the bill allows using some leftover funds for youth housing programs (e.g., affordable housing or rental assistance). It also specifies separate rules for money from biogas leases on county land, requiring some to reimburse local services. The bill primarily adjusts existing fund distribution rules without creating new taxes or programs.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 3162: Relating to financial support for child care; declaring an emergency.

Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Department of Education for distribution to schools for the purpose of providing child care before and after school hours. Directs the department to report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to child care no later than June 30, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 2589: Relating to funding for public education; declaring an emergency.

Appropriates to the Department of Education out of the General Fund for the State School Fund an amount of money determined by the Quality Education Commission to be sufficient to ensure that the state's system of kindergarten through grade 12 public education meets quality goals. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 2544: Relating to the Agricultural Workforce Labor Standards Board; declaring an emergency.

Establishes the Agricultural Workforce Labor Standards Board. Prescribes the duties of the board. Directs the board to establish minimum working standards for agricultural workers. Provides remedies for agricultural workers alleging a violation of the minimum standards established by the board. Requires the board to conduct an biennial comprehensive review to determine whether to adopt new minimum standards or revise existing standards. Directs the board to establish uniform training requirements for agricultural workers, supervisory and nonsupervisory employees and establish a process by rule for certifying worker organizations to provide the training to agricultural workers. Requires the board to submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly summarizing the results of the comprehensive review and any actions taken by the board in the prior year. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 2825: Relating to preferences for veterans in public employment selection processes.

Modifies law regarding the requirement that a public employer grant preference to a veteran or disabled veteran in the selection process for a civil service position. Requires evidence of eligibility and disability to be provided at the time of application. Sets forth processes for granting one or more preferences. Allows a public employer to exercise discretion not to appoint a qualified veteran or disabled veteran to a civil service position based solely on the veteran's or disabled veteran's merits or qualification in the final stage of the selection process. Requires a public employer to provide written reasons for not appointing a veteran or disabled veteran to a position under certain circumstances. Requires an aggrieved veteran or disabled veteran to exhaust nonjudicial remedies with the Bureau of Labor and Industries before filing a civil action for an unlawful employment practice.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 2889: Relating to small employer compliance with the Oregon Safe Employment Act.

Clarifies the meaning of "provide consultative services" to require the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to provide incentive to small employers to participate in consultative services, to provide maximum allowable protection from fines and penalties to small employers that participate in consultative services and to promote consultative services to the small business community.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 3631: Relating to youth behavioral health services; declaring an emergency.

Directs the Oregon Health Authority to establish a thriving youth pilot program to provide substance use prevention education through comprehensive out-of-school programming and access to specialized mental or behavioral health services to youth in 20 counties in this state. Requires the authority to submit an interim report on the outcomes of the pilot program and a report on the feasibility of extending the pilot program. Sunsets the pilot program on January 2, 2029. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 3425: Relating to grooming.

Creates the crime of grooming. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Defines grooming as a sex crime requiring sex offender reporting upon conviction.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

passed · Oregon · Senate Jun 28, 2025

SCR 32: Reaffirming the State of Oregon's commitment to its relationship with the People's Republic of China.

SCR 32 is a symbolic concurrent resolution reaffirming Oregon's commitment to its existing relationship with the People's Republic of China. It does not create new laws or obligations but formally endorses Oregon's longstanding ties, including sister-state relationships with Fujian Province and Tianjin Municipality. The resolution supports existing initiatives like the Oregon-China Sister State Committee and Oregon China Council, and directs sending a copy to Chinese diplomatic offices in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. It has no direct impact on specific individuals or businesses, as it serves only to express legislative support for ongoing diplomatic and economic exchanges.

in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 2787: Relating to requirements concerning on-call shifts.

Requires employers to compensate employees for time spent on call or on standby. Requires employers to post work schedules at least 14 days in advance, including all scheduled on-call and standby shifts.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

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