SB 526 requires all new clothes washers sold in Oregon to include a microfiber filtration system starting January 1, 2030. The bill defines a compliant system as one with a mesh size of 100 micrometers or smaller, active in all wash cycles, and either built into the washer or sold with it. Manufacturers and retailers must also label new washers to inform consumers about the filter and proper maintenance. This directly affects the appliance industry and retailers selling new washers in Oregon, aiming to reduce microfiber pollution from laundry.
Requires the Legislative Revenue Officer to study the feasibility and utility of enacting a single statute that uniformly governs adjustments for inflation in the tax statutes of 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. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Expands the exemption for receipts from the sale of prescription drugs from commercial activity subject to the corporate activity tax to include critical access pharmacies. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
SB 330 requires utility companies to place new electric power lines or replace damaged/obsolete overhead lines underground, directly affecting companies installing or upgrading infrastructure. Exceptions are allowed if underground installation costs 15% more than overhead for replacements or 20% more for new lines due to right-of-way acquisition costs. The bill mandates the Public Utility Commission to establish these cost-based exception criteria through rules. It does not apply to existing overhead lines unless they are replaced.
SB 642 appropriates $20 million from the General Fund to Oregon's Department of State Police for the 2025-2027 biennium. The funds are specifically designated to reduce the backlog of untested sexual assault forensic evidence kits held by the department. This bill directly affects the Department of State Police and the processing of sexual assault cases by providing dedicated funding to address the backlog. It is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy provisions or changes to existing laws.
Requires the Employment Department to study issues related to employment. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to business and labor not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Requires that a committee of the Legislative Assembly may adopt an amendment to a legislative measure only if the chief sponsor of the measure approves the amendment prior to amendment adoption by the committee.
Requires the Bureau of Labor and Industries to study matters relating to laws over which the bureau has enforcement authority. Directs the bureau to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to business and labor not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Prohibits the Department of Justice from charging officers and agencies of state government for assistance rendered. Directs the department to pay for the costs of assistance rendered to officers and agencies of state government out of funds appropriated to the department for that purpose. Becomes operative on July 1, 2027. Provides that the department may not enter into or renew a collective bargaining agreement that permits job classification or evaluation on the basis of hours billed by an attorney. Allows the department to track billable hours only for the purposes of reimbursement.
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to _____ for 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 _______. Limits biennial expenditures from federal funds. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Requires the State Treasurer to study the operations of the office of the State Treasurer. Directs the State Treasurer to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to ways and means not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets January 2, 2027.
Provides that certain local governments may enact a fuel tax or vehicle registration fee without first submitting the proposed tax or registration fee to the electors.
