Establishes standards for fiduciary of pension benefit plan offered by public body. Limits factors that may be considered in investment of assets of plan.
[ Establishes a testimonial privilege for ] Modifies provisions related to the confidentiality and admissibility of communications by certain public safety employees to a peer supporter.
Prescribes the requirements for an immediate and temporary accommodations plan to be implemented when a public education provider receives notification that a student has been diagnosed with a concussion or other brain injury. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Maddy summarySCR 28 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution honoring Marine Corps sniper Charles Benjamin "Chuck" Mawhinney (1949-2024). It amends a memorial resolution to specifically note his 16-month Vietnam service and his recognition as "the greatest marksman in the history of the USMC" and "fourth most effective sniper in American military history." The bill has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents, as it solely commemorates an individual's military service. It was adopted and signed without opposition in June 2025.
] [ Provides that compensation for injury to livestock or working dogs under the wolf depredation compensation and financial assistance grant program must be based on fair market value and other factors. Caps compensation at $25,000 per animal. Removes the provision authorizing compensation for missing livestock. ] Directs the State Department of Agriculture to modify the methodology under which participating counties award grants for wolf depredation compensation. Establishes reporting requirements for counties and for the department to report to the Legislative Assembly on financial assistance provided under the program.
Creates a pesticide licensing exemption for certain employees using a battery-powered device to apply pesticides. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Directs the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to assist in the establishment of fall Chinook fish incubation nursery programs, and to report on the programs to the Legislative Assembly. Sunsets January 2, 2040. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Maddy summaryHB 3175 removes the $10 fee cap that counties could charge for recording property documents related to public land survey corners. This change allows counties to set higher fees for these specific recordings after holding a public hearing, with all collected funds going to a dedicated fund for maintaining land survey markers. The bill directly affects Oregon counties (which set the fees) and property owners/businesses recording deeds or surveys. It modifies existing law by deleting the fee limit while preserving the requirement for public notice and the fund's purpose. The bill passed in May 2025 and takes effect January 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHB 2019 designates August 25 of each year as Oregon Adoption Day to celebrate adoptive families and raise awareness about adoption. It creates an annual state observance recognizing the bonds of adoption and encouraging more Oregonians to consider adoption, without changing adoption laws or providing new services. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon passage, making it effective May 22, 2025. This is a symbolic measure focused on awareness, not policy change.
Requires certain private persons, before engaging in search and rescue efforts, to make specified disclosures to the family of the missing person and to notify county sheriffs.
