Allows a plaintiff to bring a civil action against a person who transmits an intimate image to the plaintiff's computer or electronic device in certain circumstances.
SB 1036 limits towing companies' authority to tow vehicles without proper authorization and adds new requirements for their operations. It requires towing companies to take a photo of a vehicle before towing (showing its parked position), maintain records for two years, and get written permission from property owners before towing from parking facilities. The law also prohibits towing without clear signage, restricts where towing vehicles can park while monitoring facilities (at least 1,000 feet away), and bans unfair fees or demands that owners waive rights to dispute charges. This law directly affects towing companies, property managers, and vehicle owners in Oregon, with the changes taking effect January 1, 2026.
SB 5519 approves a 4% administrative fee on large electricity consumers to fund the Large Electric Consumer Public Purpose Program. This fee, adopted by the State Department of Energy and approved by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, directly affects businesses and entities using significant electricity under Oregon's energy program. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency to expedite implementation. It does not create new programs but authorizes specific fee collection for existing program administration.
Transfers duties, functions and powers related to the Oregon Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan from the State Chief Information Officer to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Makes certain changes related to civil penalties for violations related to disease control. Authorizes the imposition of civil penalties for violations related to swine. Authorizes the imposition of civil penalties for violations related to commercial animal feeds.
] [ 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. ] Delays the date on which responsibility for management of the state multijurisdictional emergency notification system is transferred from the Department of State Police to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
SB 47 eliminates outdated laws and references to obsolete public entities by repealing 20+ specific Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) and updating related provisions. It modifies statutes governing public assistance programs, including child welfare, temporary aid, and medical assistance, by removing outdated references to repealed entities like the Family Services Review Commission. The bill updates administrative processes for the Department of Human Services, such as grievance reporting and policy change procedures, but does not alter eligibility or benefit levels. This is primarily an administrative cleanup to modernize legal references, affecting state agencies managing public assistance programs. The changes take effect January 1, 2026.
SB 853 increases maximum annual license fees for Oregon Racing Commission license holders from $30 to $150, affecting track operators, kennel owners, and employees/officers of multi-jurisdictional wagering hubs. It also raises the daily hub license fee from $200 to $225 and requires 25% of wagering revenue to fund the state General Fund. The bill updates fee structures for simulcasting hubs, totalizator systems, and employees while maintaining 75% of retained revenue for the racing industry. These changes directly impact racing industry participants and state revenue collection. The bill became effective June 26, 2025, after being signed by the governor.
Establishes the dates by which a candidate or the candidate's agent must file a portrait and statement for purposes of being included in a county voters' pamphlet. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
] Prohibits the Secretary of State from publishing the residence address of certain individuals who are affiliated with a [ candidate's principal campaign ] political committee on the electronic filing system maintained by the secretary.
Requires the Secretary of State to allow to be included in the translated version of each state voters' pamphlet that is made available on the website of the secretary or of a county the translations of a party's statement of arguments for the success of its principles and election of its candidates. Sets forth the requirements for a statement to be included by the secretary.
Authorizes the Oregon Board of Psychology to assess costs associated with disciplinary action to the person against whom the disciplinary action is taken. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
