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in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 2869: Relating to services provided by school districts.

HB 2869 requires Oregon school districts to withhold a portion of payment (retainage) from contractors until they complete services mandated by state or federal law. This applies to contracts for services like safety programs or educational support that schools are legally required to provide. The bill mandates that school districts include this withhold requirement in all procurement documents for such services and must actually retain the payment until work is finished and accepted. It ensures contractors complete their obligations before receiving full payment, protecting school districts from incomplete service delivery.
Paul Evans (D)
in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 3983: Relating to the possession of firearms by certain persons; declaring an emergency.

Directs the court to enter an order, at the first appearance on a charge of misdemeanor unlawful possession of a controlled substance, prohibiting the charged person from possessing a firearm. Specifies a process for surrendering firearms and the return of firearms. Specifies the circumstances when the court must terminate the order. Provides that possession of a firearm by the prohibited person is punishable by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, a $6,250 fine, or both. Requires that deflection programs, including those receiving grant funding, require participants to transfer all firearms to a law enforcement agency, a gun dealer or a third party until the program is completed. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeImposes stricter firearm restrictions and penalties for misdemeanor drug possession, expanding criminalization and increasing mandatory sentencing.92% confidence
in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 3633: Relating to pretrial release; prescribing an effective date.

Sets a minimum amount of security for persons charged with Ballot Measure 11 (1994) offenses. Limits pretrial release of defendants charged with a felony or Class A misdemeanor who commit a new felony or Class A misdemeanor while on release. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeLimits pretrial release for new offenses, restricting defendant rights and aligning with stricter sentencing policies under Ballot Measure 11.90% confidence
Jeff Helfrich (R) Kevin Mannix (R) Ed Diehl (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 3703: Relating to ground water management.

Directs the Water Resources Department to study the use of voluntary agreements for ground water management. Directs the department to report to committees or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources no later than September 15, 2026.
Ken Helm (D) Mark Owens (R)
in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 3801: Relating to voluntary agreements among ground water users.

HB 3801 creates a formal process for groundwater users in Oregon to form voluntary agreements to manage shared water resources. The Water Resources Commission must approve written agreements that promote long-term groundwater stability, protect economic viability for users, and align with existing water laws - without requiring specific water-use reductions or minimum participation. Approved agreements become binding, replacing formal commission rules until terminated by mutual consent, agreement expiration, or a Commission order for non-compliance or changed conditions. This directly affects groundwater users (like farmers and communities) and requires them to report annual water use and meter wells under the agreement.
Ken Helm (D) Mark Owens (R)
in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 3974: Relating to residential applicant screening charges.

Limits the applicant screening charge a residential landlord may collect to $20. Extends certain screening requirements to include landlords who do not collect an applicant screening charge. Allows landlords to alternatively accept third-party screening reports provided by an applicant.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCaps applicant screening fees at $20, reducing tenant costs and enhancing affordability without restricting housing access.85% confidence
Khanh Pham (D) Mark Gamba (D) Farrah Chaichi (D) Lesly Muñoz (D) Chris Gorsek (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 3414: Relating to emergency management.

Requires the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to study emergency management. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to emergency management not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 3668: Relating to education.

Requires the Department of Education to study the adequacy of education in the public schools of this state. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to education not later than September 15, 2026.
Emily McIntire (R)
in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 2305: Relating to termination of residential tenancy for repeated violations.

HB 2305 allows Oregon landlords to terminate residential leases after a tenant commits a third serious lease violation (such as repeated late rent payments or material breaches like property damage) without giving the tenant a chance to fix the problem. To qualify, landlords must first provide two prior written notices allowing the tenant to correct violations, each including a warning that a third violation will result in no cure option. The third notice must explicitly state the tenant has no right to correct the violation and must specify the cause of termination. This applies to all residential leases, including manufactured home dwellings, and directly affects tenants with recurring lease noncompliance.
Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingWeakens tenant protections by eliminating cure period after third lease violation, allowing immediate eviction without tenant correction opportunity.95% confidence
Lucetta Elmer (R) Court Boice (R) Kevin Mannix (R) Virgle Osborne (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 2042: Relating to consumer engagement in decisions concerning behavioral health services; declaring an emergency.

Requires the Oregon Health Authority to develop, implement and administer a program to support consumer engagement efforts aimed at increasing and optimizing consumer involvement in planning and decision-making surrounding the access to, and the delivery of, behavioral health services in this state. Directs the authority to enter into contracts with a consumer supporter technical assistance center to provide technical and financial assistance in carrying out activities that accomplish purpose of program. Requires the consumer supporter technical assistance center that contracts with the authority to submit an annual progress report to the authority. Modifies the definition of "consumer" for purposes of the Consumer Advisory Council. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates Oregon Health Authority to implement consumer engagement program for behavioral health services, enhancing patient involvement in care decisions per mental health support indicators.95% confidence
Rob Nosse (D)
in committee · Oregon · House Jun 28, 2025

HB 2493: Relating to crime.

Requires the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to study the effect of different types of sentences on rates of recidivism. Directs the commission 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.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates study of sentencing effects on recidivism, aligning with reform goals to reduce reoffending and inform policy improvements.95% confidence
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