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SB 47 eliminates outdated laws and references to obsolete public entities by repealing 20+ specific Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) and updating related provisions.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governing public assistance programs, including child welfare, temporary aid, and medical assistance, by removing outdated references to repealed entities like the Family Services Review Commission.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.
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the State Department of Energy for certain biennial expenses. Limits biennial expenditures from fees, moneys or other revenues, including Miscellaneous Receipts, but excluding lottery funds and federal funds, collected or received by the department. Limits biennial expenditures by the department from federal funds. Authorizes specified nonlimited expenditures. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Increases the maximum fee for activating a brand. Increases the maximum brand inspection fee on cattle for which a brand inspection certificate is valid for eight days. Authorizes the State Department of Agriculture to contract with qualified persons to perform brand inspection services. Authorizes the department to establish a self-inspection program that permits livestock owners to conduct brand inspections of their livestock. Directs the Legislative Policy and Research Director to evaluate the state brand inspection program and compare Oregon's program with the brand inspection programs of other states. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Limits biennial expenditures from fees, moneys or other revenues, including Miscellaneous Receipts, but excluding lottery funds and federal funds, collected or received by the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board, Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine, Occupational Therapy Licensing Board, Board of Medical Imaging, State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board. Declares an emergency, effective [ July 1, 2025 ] on passage .
