Oregon Bills

signed · Oregon · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 1518: Relating to worker protections.

] [ Requires the Bureau of Labor and Industries to study issues relating to worker protections. Directs the bureau to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to labor and business no later than September 15, 2027. ] [ Sunsets on January 2, 2028. ] Clarifies the meaning of "companionship services" for purposes of minimum wage and overtime requirements for certain individuals performing such services.

passed both · Oregon · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SCR 203: In memoriam: Moses Ross.

SCR 203 is a concurrent resolution commemorating Moses Ross, a Portland political consultant, community advocate, and founder of the Democratic Party of Oregon Latino Caucus, who died in 2025. It formally honors him as "Mayor Emeritus of Multnomah Village" for his decades of service to Southwest Portland communities and recognizes his work in election reform and volunteerism. The resolution directs that a copy be presented to his daughter, Emma Ross, as a gesture of remembrance. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or direct legislative impact.

passed both · Oregon · Senate Feb 27, 2026

SCR 204: Honoring the Association of Oregon Counties on the 120th anniversary of its founding.

SCR 204 is a concurrent resolution honoring the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) on its 120th anniversary. It formally recognizes the AOC's historical role in representing Oregon's 36 counties and its contributions to state governance, including supporting county services like elections, public safety, infrastructure, and advocacy for policies like property tax systems and transportation funding. The resolution has no policy impact or funding changes - it is purely ceremonial, celebrating the AOC's work without creating new obligations.

passed both · Oregon · Senate Feb 27, 2026

SCR 201: Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service.

This concurrent resolution (SCR 201) commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service (USPS), which was founded in 1775. It honors USPS employees nationwide for their service in connecting communities and delivering mail to nearly 168 million addresses, while specifically acknowledging Oregon's historical ties to the USPS (including its first west-of-the-Rockies post offices in Astoria and Oregon City). The resolution expresses the Oregon Legislature's appreciation for USPS workers' dedication and celebrates the agency's role in American history and infrastructure. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves as a symbolic tribute.

passed both · Oregon · House Feb 27, 2026

HJM 201: Urging Congress to pass legislation to permanently extend federal tax cuts for wildfire victims.

Oregon's legislature is requesting Congress permanently extend federal tax relief for wildfire victims, which expired at the end of 2025. This follows Oregon's 2024 state law (SB 1520) that provided tax relief for wildfire recovery, but required federal companion relief to prevent liability settlements from being taxed. The memorial specifically urges Congress to make permanent the temporary federal tax cuts established by H.R. 5863 (Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023). This applies to wildfire victims in Oregon who faced federal taxation on recovery funds after recent catastrophic fires.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed both · Oregon · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SCR 207: Establishing procedural rules for legislative branch.

Establishes deadlines and procedural rules for completion of legislative measures for the 2026 regular session of the Eighty-third Legislative Assembly.

signed · Oregon · House Nov 13, 2025

HB 3991: Relating to transportation; prescribing an effective date; and providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.

Directs the Division of Audits to conduct performance audits of the Department of Transportation. Alters the duties of the Joint Committee on Transportation and the Continuous Improvement Advisory Committee. Provides that the Governor shall appoint the Director of Transportation. Increases and adds transportation-related fees and taxes. Provides uses of revenues. Imposes a mandatory per-mile road usage charge for electric and hybrid vehicles. Allows an annual fee in lieu of the mandatory per-mile road usage charge. Repeals the mandatory toll program. Provides for diesel fuel to be taxed in the same manner as gasoline. Revises the formula for weight-mile taxes. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

signed · Oregon · House Nov 13, 2025

HB 3992: Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.

Modifies an appropriation from the General Fund to the Emergency Board. Modifies limitations on expenditures for certain biennial expenses for specified state agencies. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to specified state agencies for specified biennial expenses. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

passed both · Oregon · House Oct 9, 2025

HCR 51: Adjourning sine die the 2025 special session of the Eighty-third Legislative Assembly.

HCR 51 ends the 2025 special session of the Eighty-third Legislative Assembly permanently, with no set date for reconvening. This procedural bill does not change any laws or affect specific groups; it simply formally concludes the session.

vetoed · Oregon · Senate Aug 29, 2025

SB 976: Relating to providing animal health care; and declaring an emergency.

Allows an individual to verify whether cattle are pregnant without holding a valid license issued by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board under certain circumstances. Permits the State Department of Agriculture to adopt rules. [ Establishes the Task Force on Equine Dentistry. Directs the task force to report on findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to agriculture no later than December 15, 2025. ] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

vetoed · Oregon · Senate Aug 29, 2025

SB 1047: Relating to access to resources for development in Curry County; and declaring an emergency.

Requires Curry County and the Water Resources Department to expedite review of applications for use on specified lands. [ Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for distribution to Curry County to expedite review. ] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

signed · Oregon · House Aug 13, 2025

HB 2342: Relating to fees concerning wildlife; and prescribing an effective date.

Increases certain wildlife license, tag and permit fee amounts. Authorizes the State Fish and Wildlife Commission to establish ocean endorsements by rule. Establishes the Marine Fisheries Enhancement Fund Subaccount within the Fish and Wildlife Account. Increases certain license, permit and participation fees under the commercial fishing laws. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Topics ✓ Environment

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