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in committee · Oregon · Senate Jun 28, 2025

SB 484: Relating to small claims.

SB 484 increases Oregon's small claims court limit from $10,000 to $20,000 for lawsuits seeking money, damages, specific property, or penalties. This change directly affects Oregon residents and businesses filing claims within the new limit, allowing them to use the simplified small claims process instead of regular court. The bill amends multiple statutes (including ORS 46.405, 46.425, and 51.080) to update the dollar thresholds for cases eligible for small claims court. This adjustment aims to make the court system more accessible for moderate-value disputes without changing procedural rules.
David Smith (R)
in committee · Oregon · Senate Jun 28, 2025

SJR 21: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to redistricting.

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution establishing a Citizens Redistricting Commission to adopt redistricting maps for the Senate, House of Representatives and United States House of Representatives. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Daniel Bonham (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Oregon · Senate Jun 28, 2025

SB 517: Relating to county sales of lands.

SB 517 proposes a change to Oregon law governing how counties handle money from selling properties, particularly those acquired through tax foreclosure. It requires counties to first cover their own prior costs (like tax advances and maintenance) before distributing any remaining funds. Any leftover money from these sales must then go to the county general fund, rather than being allocated elsewhere. This directly affects counties selling properties and ensures revenue from such sales supports general county operations. The bill does not create new programs but clarifies the order of fund distribution for existing county land sales.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires remaining funds from property sales to go to county general fund after covering costs, ensuring proper fiscal management of revenue streams.92% confidence
David Smith (R) Court Boice (R)
in committee · Oregon · Senate Jun 28, 2025

SB 1063: Relating to victims of child sex abuse.

Requires the Department of Human Services to study options for establishing a grant program for victims of child sex abuse. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to human services not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
David Smith (R)
in committee · Oregon · Senate Jun 28, 2025

SB 461: Relating to documents issued under the wildlife laws.

Directs the State Fish and Wildlife Commission to require license agents to issue paper copies of licenses, tags and permits under the wildlife laws upon request. Prohibits the commission from requiring a person to participate in an electronic licensing system in order to purchase or use a license, tag or permit. Increases the portion of a fee for issuance of a license, tag or permit under the wildlife laws that certain license agents may retain.
Cyrus Javadi (D) Suzanne Weber (R) Jeff Helfrich (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Jun 28, 2025

SB 79: Relating to the regulation of dwellings on resource lands.

SB 79 prohibits counties from allowing new dwellings on land zoned for farm or forest use within specific sensitive areas, including high wildfire hazard zones, groundwater restricted areas, essential wildlife habitats, wildlife corridors, and high-value farmland. It directly affects counties reviewing land use permits and developers seeking to build on resource lands. Key provisions include banning new dwellings in these designated zones unless they fall under specific exceptions, such as dwellings allowed under existing laws or those occupied by individuals engaged in forestry on the property. The bill aims to protect environmental resources by restricting development in ecologically sensitive locations while preserving some existing land use patterns.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits new dwellings in wildlife habitats, corridors, and sensitive ecosystems, directly protecting conservation areas and preventing habitat fragmentation.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingProhibits new dwellings on resource lands, restricting housing development in sensitive areas like wildlife habitats and farmland, directly limiting housing supply.95% confidence
in committee · Oregon · Senate Jun 28, 2025

SB 1000: Relating to state financial administration; declaring an emergency.

Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for distribution to Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds to a public hospital for essential healthcare services, directly funding a critical program under emergency declaration.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates state funds to Bay Area Hospital for healthcare services, directly supporting hospital operations under emergency declaration.95% confidence
David Smith (R)
in committee · Oregon · Senate Jun 28, 2025

SB 117: Relating to property tax exemption for vertical housing development projects; prescribing an effective date.

Extends the sunset date for the partial property tax exemption for the property of vertical housing development projects. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends property tax exemption for vertical housing developers, providing tax relief and maintaining fiscal policy for housing projects.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends property tax exemption for vertical housing development, incentivizing construction and increasing housing supply through financial support for developers.85% confidence
in committee · Oregon · Senate Jun 28, 2025

SB 574: Relating to the death penalty; and prescribing an effective date.

Removes statutory provisions relating to the death penalty. Takes effect only if the constitutional amendment proposed by Senate Joint Resolution 16 (2025) is approved by the people at the regular general election held in November 2026. Takes effect on the effective date of the constitutional amendment proposed by Senate Joint Resolution 16 (2025).
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill removes death penalty provisions, reducing severe sentencing and aligning with criminal justice reform (removing capital punishment is a key reform indicator).90% confidence
Lew Frederick (D)
in committee · Oregon · Senate Jun 28, 2025

SB 543: Relating to traffic safety education.

Directs the Department of Transportation to translate student driver education curriculum and student driver instructor curriculum into the Spanish language and post the materials on the department's website. Directs the department to provide printed copies and authorizes the department to charge a fee to cover the printing costs.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationTranslates driver education materials to improve accessibility and safety for Spanish speakers, aligning with transportation safety enhancements.85% confidence
Janeen Sollman (D)
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