Limits the kind of port districts that are required to be involved in strategic investment program agreements with respect to eligible projects that are located in the port district's territory. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
] [ Requires the Housing and Community Services Department to study housing. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to housing not later than September 15, 2026. ] Establishes a program through which the Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority may provide financial assistance for infrastructure to support housing development. Establishes the Housing Infrastructure Project Fund for the program. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
HB 3137 clarifies regulations for Oregon's real estate professionals by establishing clear definitions for key terms, including "managing principal broker" (a broker overseeing a business name). It defines terms like "branch office," "associated with," and "management of rental real estate" to standardize responsibilities for brokers, property managers, and their supervisors. The bill directly affects licensed real estate brokers, property managers, and their firms by specifying their roles and operational requirements under Oregon law. Enacted in June 2025, it takes effect January 1, 2026, replacing ambiguous prior language with defined standards.
HB 3968 updates Oregon law to formally recognize the U.S. Space Force as a distinct military branch within the Armed Forces of the United States. It amends multiple statutes (including those governing court evidence, tenant protections for military members, parental delegation for servicemembers, and firearm exemptions) to add "Space Force" to existing definitions of military components. This bill directly affects Oregon residents interacting with state laws related to military service, housing, and legal protections. The changes are purely definitional - updating references to align with federal structure since the Space Force became a separate branch in 2019 - without altering rights or obligations. The bill became law on July 25, 2025, and takes effect January 1, 2026.
HB 2748 prohibits nonhuman entities (such as AI systems or robots) from using specific nursing titles and abbreviations. It explicitly bans the use of terms like "RN," "LPN," "CRNA," "NP," "CMA," and "CNA" by anything that isn’t a human. The law protects these titles from being misused by nonhuman entities while ensuring they remain reserved for licensed healthcare professionals. The bill became law on June 24, 2025, and takes effect January 1, 2026.
Increases boating fees and deposits moneys into the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund. Provides that a waterway access permit is required while operating a nonmotorized boat of any length. Creates exceptions.
Makes permanent the authority of the State Department of Agriculture to annually increase license fees for food establishments by up to three percent.
Modifies provisions of law related to compensation for student athletes enrolled in a post-secondary institution of education. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
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.
HB 3768 designates March 21 of every year as Nowruz Day in Oregon, officially recognizing the Persian New Year rooted in Zoroastrian traditions and celebrated by immigrant communities. The bill acknowledges Nowruz's symbolism of renewal and unity, referencing its UNESCO-recognized status as International Nowruz Day. It includes a procedural emergency declaration to allow immediate implementation upon passage, though the bill itself creates no new legal requirements or financial obligations. This recognition directly affects Oregon residents, particularly those from Iranian or Persian cultural backgrounds, who observe Nowruz through traditions like the Haft-seen table.
] [ Requires the Legislative Revenue Officer to study the revenue of rural fire protection districts in this state. Directs the officer to submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to revenue no later than September 15, 2026. ] Requires the Department of the State Fire Marshal to establish an advisory committee to advise the department on funding for rural fire protection districts. Directs the advisory committee to conduct a review of specified topics and develop recommendations for funding rural fire protection districts to ensure adequate and sustainable services. Requires the advisory committee to report to the Legislative Assembly on or before December 31, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
This bill raises the maximum annual registration fee for pesticides in Oregon from $400 to $550 per product or formulation. It directly affects pesticide manufacturers and distributors who must register their products with the Oregon Department of Agriculture. The fee increase takes effect on September 26, 2025, as specified in the final chapter of the 2025 legislative session.
