Rep. Court Boice

] [ Increases the penalty for unlawful dissemination of an intimate image and renames the crime. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both, or 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both, if the person has a prior conviction. Modifies the crime to include the disclosure of digitally created, manipulated or altered images. ] [ Creates the crime of unlawful dissemination of an intimate image in the second degree. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both, or five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both, if the person has a prior conviction. ] Modifies the crime of unlawful dissemination of an intimate image to include the disclosure of digitally created, manipulated or altered images.

Increases the age limit for tuition waivers for qualified students. Permits a qualified student to receive a tuition waiver for a master's degree notwithstanding whether the qualified student received a waiver for a baccalaureate degree. Removes the requirement that a qualified student apply for a master's degree within 12 months of receiving a baccalaureate degree to receive a tuition waiver for a master's degree. Permits a qualified student to receive a tuition waiver for a master's degree if the student presents proof of eligibility for specified federal assistance. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Maddy summarySB 1099 requires Oregon cities and counties to permit preschool programs on properties used for religious worship (like churches or mosques), while explicitly excluding private or parochial schools for grades K-12. The bill amends zoning laws to ensure religious properties can host preschools as a permitted use, alongside existing activities like worship services and meal programs. It declares an emergency, making the law effective immediately upon the governor’s signature on June 3, 2025. This directly affects religious organizations seeking to expand early childhood education services on their land.

Digest: Names a day in April 2025 Purple Up! Day for Month of the Military Child in Oregon. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.8). Designates April 10, 2025, as Purple Up! Day for Month of the Military Child.

Expands the definition of the term "potentially dangerous dog," for dog control purposes, to include a dog that inflicts serious injury on or kills livestock.

Maddy summarySB 159 expands Oregon's veterans' recognition plate program to include mopeds and motorcycles, allowing qualifying veterans and Gold Star families to display these plates. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to design plates featuring military-related decals or "Gold Star Family" wording, with a $2.50 annual surcharge per plate. Proceeds fund Oregon Veterans' Homes or designated veterans' groups, and Gold Star Family members may qualify for surcharge waivers if funding is appropriated. The program becomes effective January 1, 2026, with production ending if fewer than 500 plates are sold in a year.

Makes changes related to a water supply grant program. Directs the Water Resources Department to report to a committee or interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to water and to the Water Resources Commission on certain funding programs at least every eight years. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Maddy summarySB 548 raises Oregon's minimum legal marriage age from 17 to 18 years for all residents. It amends multiple statutes (including ORS 106.010 and 106.050) to remove exceptions allowing minors under 18 to marry, and repeals the prior exception (ORS 106.060) that permitted underage marriage with parental consent or court approval. The bill directly affects anyone seeking a marriage license in Oregon, requiring all applicants to be at least 18 years old without exceptions. This change eliminates all pathways for minors to marry in Oregon, effective January 1, 2026. The law applies uniformly to all marriages solemnized under Oregon law.

Authorizes the Environmental Quality Commission and the Department of Environmental Quality to allow for a mixing zone to meet bacteria water quality criteria in a permit applicable to a seafood processing facility. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution honoring Leonard Warren Krug, a longtime Oregon resident and dedicated advocate for fishing communities who passed away in October 2024. The resolution recognizes his life, career with Pacific Power, volunteer work with Oregon Anglers Alliance and Oregon South Coast Fishermen, and his efforts to protect sustainable fisheries for future generations. It was adopted by the Oregon legislature in May 2025 and presented to his family as a tribute to his service. This resolution does not create new laws or policies - it solely expresses the legislature's gratitude and remembrance.