Provides that a county is exempt from the applicability of a statute banning the use of dogs to hunt or pursue cougars if voters approve a county measure proposed by initiative petition or referred to the people by the governing body of the county.
Reduces the rate of tax on capital gains of personal income and corporate income and excise taxpayers. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. .
Modifies the definition of "vulnerable person" for purposes of civil action for abuse of a vulnerable person to include individuals under 18 years of age. Applies a statute of limitations for actions based on conduct constituting child abuse to civil actions for abuse of vulnerable persons who are under 18 years of age.
Directs the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide the Secretary of State with electronic records containing the legal name, age, residence and citizenship information and electronic signature of each person who may qualify as an elector as prescribed by the secretary by rule. Directs the secretary to register as an elector each nonregistered person whose electronic records the secretary receives from the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and who is qualified to vote. Becomes operative on June 1, 2027.
Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study medical assistance. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for distribution to the Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby to facilitate salmonid habitat restoration projects. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Directs the State Forestry Department to study the economic effects of a certain habitat conservation plan. Directs the department to report to committees or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources no later than September 15, 2026.
SB 374 amends Oregon law to clarify how state agencies can implement the Good Neighbor Authority Agreement with federal land managers. It requires state agencies to prioritize projects under this agreement that increase forest restoration work beyond what federal agencies would do alone (called "additive" projects), maximize economic benefits for Oregon, and recover state costs. The bill also mandates that projects must include payments to Oregon counties based on the value of timber sold from federal lands under the agreement. This directly affects Oregon state agencies like the State Forester and Fish and Wildlife Director who manage these projects. The changes aim to ensure projects create local economic benefits while advancing forest health and wildfire risk reduction.
Prohibits a continuing care retirement community from eliminating or reducing a resident's services or programs that were included in the resident's initial residency agreement without the consent of the resident. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
SB 441 removes two requirements for pharmacies and pharmacists when substituting biological products (like insulin or biologic drugs) for prescribed ones. Specifically, it eliminates the need to inform patients about substitutions and retain substitution records for three years. The bill keeps the core rule that substitutions are only allowed if the FDA deems products interchangeable and the prescriber hasn’t prohibited it. This change simplifies pharmacy processes for biological products while maintaining FDA safety standards. (Note: The bill is still in committee as of June 2025.)
Requires the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to study higher education. Directs the commission to submit findings to interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to higher education not later than September 15, 2026.
This concurrent resolution (SCR 9) commemorates the 50th anniversary of Oregon’s Legislative Commission on Indian Services (LCIS), a state commission established in 1975. LCIS serves as Oregon’s first permanent forum for tribal-state government consultation, advising the Legislature and state agencies on American Indian concerns and facilitating communication between Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes and state government. The resolution honors LCIS’s role in addressing tribal needs, monitoring relevant legislation, and promoting intergovernmental cooperation. It does not create new policies or affect specific legislation, as it is purely a ceremonial recognition of the commission’s longstanding service.
