Requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs to keep the World War II memorial located in the Capitol Mall up to date and maintain an educational tool as part of the memorial.
HB 2971 modifies investment rules for Oregon financial institutions holding public funds. It removes capital-based limits for investments in U.S. government, Oregon public, and certain public housing obligations, while adding a credit rating requirement (top four grades) for out-of-state municipal bonds. The bill also simplifies how "net worth" is calculated for these institutions by removing prior risk-based capital references. These changes directly affect Oregon banks, credit unions, and other qualified depositories managing public funds. The law takes effect January 1, 2026.
HB 2530 allows Oregon school districts and other education providers to install and operate automated stop arm cameras on school buses to record drivers who fail to stop for safety lights. The law requires warning signs on buses, limits cameras to capturing license plates and violation details (not students or drivers), and mandates police review before citations are issued. Drivers can dispute citations by submitting proof they weren’t driving within 30 days, and citations must be mailed within 10 business days. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.
Requires the Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations to reimburse pharmacies and pharmacists in the same manner as other health care providers for certain services related to HIV treatment. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
] Requires the appointment of [ court appointed special advocates to specified advisory councils, advisory committees and ] representatives of local CASA Volunteer Programs to specified review teams.
Makes certain changes related to rural fire protection districts. Instructs the Department of the State Fire Marshal to adopt a base fire prevention code. Makes certain changes related to names for rural fire protection districts.
SB 806 allows the Civil Air Patrol (a federal auxiliary of the Air Force) to use Oregon National Guard armories and facilities for official business at no cost. This directly affects the Civil Air Patrol, which can now access these facilities without paying for utilities or maintenance. The bill amends Oregon law to add the Civil Air Patrol to the list of groups permitted to use armories without charge, subject to approval by the armory officer and military superiors and ensuring no interference with National Guard operations. The law takes effect January 1, 2026.
Provides that a court may not stay or prohibit a Federal Home Loan Bank from exercising rights to collateral pledged by an insurer-member that is subject to a delinquency proceeding. Requires a receiver to comply with provisions of this Act with respect to claims against the insurer-member. Requires a Federal Home Loan Bank that exercises a right to collateral to repurchase any outstanding capital stock that exceeds the amount of Federal Home Loan Bank stock that the insurer-member must hold as a minimum investment, subject to certain determinations. Prohibits a receiver from voiding the transfer of, or obligation to transfer, moneys or property under the terms of a Federal Home Loan Bank security agreement. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Directs the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to adopt rules [ providing that, if an applicant for certification as a private security professional is or was certified as a police officer, a refresher course and examination satisfies the training requirements for certification ] establishing a procedure for recognition of prior law enforcement experience toward completion of required training for certification as a private security professional .
Requires public employer employment policies to provide for a pay differential for sign language skills in the same manner that pay differentials are provided for other bilingual or multilingual skills.
Adds signal jammers that interfere with alarm system signals and communication to the definition of "burglary tool or theft device," possession of which with intent to commit or facilitate a forcible entry into premises or a physical taking constitutes the crime of possession of a burglary tool or theft device. Punishes by a maximum of 365 days' imprisonment, a fine of up to $6,250, or both. Exempts alarm systems from the requirement for an original equipment manufacturer to make available to an owner or independent repair provider a tool, part or other device or implement that the original equipment manufacturer makes available to an authorized service provider for the purpose of diagnosing, maintaining, repairing or updating consumer electronic equipment.
Repeals provisions related to the juvenile panel of the Psychiatric Security Review Board. Provides that the board consists of a single panel of five members and a discretionary alternate member who carry out the board's duties. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
