Requires the Judicial Department to study privacy. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Encourages Oregon counties that have not already done so to create and adopt a natural resource plan and invoke and enforce coordination with all federal and state agencies.
Directs the Superintendent of Public Instruction to establish a program to assess, monitor and track the language developmental milestones of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Establishes an advisory committee to advise on the creation of the program. Directs the Department of Education to publish an annual report on language and literacy developmental milestones of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires the Judicial Department to study options for making the administration of decedents' estates more efficient. 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.
Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to study ways to improve the expunction process, and to provide the results of the study to the appropriate interim committees of the Legislative Assembly no later than December 31, 2026. Sunsets January 2, 2027.
Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require approval by the Legislative Assembly of any new fees or fee increases adopted by a state agency. Requires that bills approving new or increased fees be approved by a three-fifths supermajority of each chamber of the Legislative Assembly. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Prohibits a person from engaging in or refusing to engage in an economic relationship with a resident of this state, or allowing or barring the resident from entry into a place of public accommodation, on the basis of or with reference to any score, rating, appraisal, assessment or other evaluation of the resident's social standing or reputation, adherence to or expression of a religious, moral or political belief or doctrine, compliance with a public health mandate or exercise of a constitutionally protected right, including the right to free expression or freedom of association or assembly. Specifies exceptions. Punishes a violation of the Act as an unlawful practice under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Provides that veterinary facilities do not qualify as animal rescue entities for purposes of regulating animal rescue entities. Directs the State Department of Agriculture to enforce provisions related to regulating animal rescue entities. Makes changes related to recordkeeping and licensing requirements for animal rescue entities. Removes the impoundment of animals as a civil penalty for a violation of provisions related to animal rescue entities.
Requires the Housing and Community Services Department to develop a housing stipend pilot program to provide housing stipends to individuals to move to a city where their labor is expected to benefit economic development of the city. Establishes an advisory board to consult with the department on the development of the program. Requires the department to report to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly on the program on or before September 15, 2028. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the department for the program. Sunsets on January 2, 2031.
Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study mental 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.
HB 3316 requires public education entities - including school districts, community colleges, and universities - to video record all labor negotiations and post the recordings online within seven days. It directly affects school districts, education service districts, community college districts, and public universities under Oregon law. The bill mandates video recordings (or audio if broadband is unavailable) for all negotiations, with exceptions for executive sessions and very small districts (under 50 students). It declares an emergency to take effect immediately upon passage.
HB 2927 permits the Oregon Government Ethics Commission to extend the preliminary review phase of ethics complaints by up to 60 days. This change modifies the current 60-day limit for this initial review period, allowing the Commission to take up to 120 days total to determine whether to pursue a full investigation. The bill applies to all complaints involving alleged ethics or lobbying violations, directly affecting individuals and organizations subject to these investigations. It does not alter the complaint process but provides additional time for the Commission to evaluate evidence before deciding on a full investigation.
