Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for distribution to REAP, Inc., for the Young Entrepreneurs Program. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Prohibits abortions unless a health care provider first performs an ultrasound on the pregnant person, except in the case of a medical emergency. Creates a civil penalty for a violation of the ultrasound requirement. Directs the Oregon Health Authority to deposit penalties assessed into the Oregon Student Assistance Fund for purposes of providing scholarships to foster children.
This Oregon joint memorial (HJM 2) requests Congress to change how veterans' health care is funded. Currently, funding depends on annual congressional appropriations (a "discretionary entitlement"), meaning it can be reduced or cut each year. The bill asks Congress to make veterans' health care a "permanent and direct entitlement," guaranteeing funding annually without needing new votes, similar to other established veteran benefits. This request directly affects veterans who rely on VA health care services, ensuring their access isn't subject to yearly budget decisions. It is a symbolic resolution, not a law, and does not change existing funding mechanisms.
This bill amends Oregon law to require state agencies to waive all fees for public records requests made by members of the Oregon Legislative Assembly. It directly affects legislators who seek records from state agencies, eliminating cost barriers for their official inquiries. The key provision (added to ORS 192.324) mandates that agencies must not charge fees for such requests, while maintaining existing fee structures for other requesters. This change streamlines access to government records for legislative oversight without altering general public access rules.
HB 3919 requires Oregon public schools to teach Holocaust and genocide studies using updated standards that explicitly include ongoing acts of genocide and mass violence, not just historical events. It directs school districts to implement this curriculum by the 2026-2027 school year, with specific learning objectives covering topics like analyzing roles in genocide (perpetrator, bystander), understanding the origins of the term "genocide," and exploring restorative justice mechanisms. The bill also mandates professional development for teachers to support implementation and requires the State Board of Education to develop these standards in consultation with Holocaust education organizations. This affects all Oregon public school districts and their social studies curriculum for students.
Provides that a veteran must provide evidence of eligibility for veterans' preference in public employment at the time of application for a civil service position. Provides that evidence may include any documentation demonstrating preference eligibility. Modifies the law relating to interviews of veterans for vacant civil service positions. Provides that a public employer that does not interview a veteran must provide a written explanation of reasons for the decision.
Permits the testing of highly automated vehicles on highways of this state under certain circumstances. Prescribes the testing permit application requirements. Directs automated vehicle manufacturers to obtain additional umbrella liability insurance policies prior to testing. Directs the Department of Transportation to adopt rules for the testing of highly automated vehicles on the highways of this state. Permits the department to grant automated vehicle manufacturers that are testing highly automated vehicles exemptions to state equipment requirements. Imposes a civil penalty for testing a highly automated vehicle without a testing permit. Requires automated vehicle manufacturers to provide to the department reports on collisions and necessary disengagements that involve highly automated vehicles. Creates the offense of testing a highly automated vehicle without a testing permit or sticker. Punishes by a maximum fine of $500. Defines "testing operator" to include both an onboard operator and a remote operator of a highly automated vehicle. Requires a testing operator to monitor the operation of a test vehicle at all times and to be prepared to take control of the test vehicle if necessary. Identifies the testing operator as the operator or driver of a highly automated vehicle for purposes of certain provisions. Exempts persons testing highly automated vehicles without an onboard operator on highways of this state from certain provisions of the Oregon Vehicle Code if the manufacturer has a valid testing permit. Directs the department to submit a report on the performance of highly automated vehicle technologies to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to transportation not later than November 15, 2032. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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.
HB 3428 adds a $1 million estate tax exclusion for Oregon estates, meaning this amount is subtracted from the taxable estate before calculating tax. Starting January 1, 2027, this exclusion amount will automatically increase each year based on inflation, using the U.S. Consumer Price Index. The bill applies to estates of people who die on or after January 1, 2026, directly affecting Oregon residents and non-residents owning property in Oregon at death. The exclusion is added to existing deductions under Oregon law, reducing the tax burden for estates below the new threshold.
] Provides [ an exemption from the state transient lodging tax ] that the tax collector for a camping site on a county fairgrounds that has not more than 50 camping sites with both direct electrical hookups and individual sewer hookups and that caters to tourists may withhold the state transient lodging tax collected for the camping site provided the tax moneys are used for the operation or promotion of the camping site . Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires a group or individual health benefit plan, policy or contract, including plans offered by the Public Employees' Benefit Board or the Oregon Educators Benefit Board, to reimburse out-of-network providers the same as in-network providers for pediatric care and prohibits additional out-of-pocket costs for pediatric care. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires the Department of Corrections to study issues related to post-custodial workforce development in this state. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026.
