Oregon Bills

Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to specified state agencies for specified purposes related to emergency management for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to study the effect that the payment of restitution has on recidivism rates, 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.

HB 3268 changes how school board directors are elected in the Salem-Keizer School District, which is the district containing Oregon's State Capitol. The bill requires that directors be nominated and elected by geographic zone (not at-large), meaning candidates must live in the specific zone they seek to represent. This replaces current election rules for the district, mandating that zone-based candidates must be residents of that zone and that vacancies be filled by appointing someone from the same zone if possible. The bill directly affects the Salem-Keizer School District's governance structure and its voters.

Provides that the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court may impound funds and eliminate benefits available to a judge that are not compensation to which a judge is entitled under the Oregon Constitution.

Requires the office of Enterprise Information Services to study cybersecurity. Directs the office to submit its findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to information management and technology not later than September 15, 2026.

HB 3480 requires Oregon's Department of Transportation to study whether uniform standards for speed bump height and markings should be developed. The study must be completed and reported to transportation committees by September 15, 2026. Local governments and municipalities that install speed bumps would be directly affected if uniform standards are later adopted. The bill expires on January 2, 2027, meaning the study must conclude before this date.

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution requiring the Legislative Assembly to create an administrative authority for funding public safety in this state. Directs the Legislative Assembly to impose a state property tax to fund public safety in this state. Allows the Legislative Assembly to delegate to the administrative authority the authority to implement the tax. Provides that the tax would not be subject to Article XI, section 11, of the Oregon Constitution (Ballot Measure 50) (1997), or Article XI, section 11b, of the Oregon Constitution (Ballot Measure 5) (1990). Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

Oregon's HJM 1 is a non-binding joint memorial urging Congress to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which guarantees students with disabilities a free appropriate public education. It highlights that Congress has consistently fallen short of its 40% funding commitment for special education - currently providing only about 13% - resulting in a $24 billion national shortfall for the 2021-2022 school year. The memorial, passed by Oregon's legislature, formally requests Congress fulfill this obligation but does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or programs.

Extends the sunset for the property tax incentive benefit programs for brownfields and property on brownfields. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Directs the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to study and develop a list of standardized job profiles for unlicensed school jobs. Directs the department to convene an advisory committee. Requires the department to submit an initial report by December 1, 2026, and a final report by July 1, 2027, to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to education. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Requires the Oregon Health Authority to contract with a third party to examine restructuring of the authority to improve efficiency and responsiveness. Directs the authority to report the findings of the contractor to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health no later than September 15, 2026.

Authorizes the Governor, if necessitated by an emergency, to require any person in this state to accept and fulfill orders for the manufacture, sale or distribution of certain goods. Specifies conditions under which a person may reject such orders. Provides that a person that accepts an order is not liable for contractual damages resulting from an act or omission necessary for compliance with the Act.