] Designates [ October 12 ] the third Tuesday of March of each year as Oregon Farmer and Rancher Day. [ Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. ] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Makes certain changes concerning a program to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. Instructs the Department of Transportation and the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish an advisory group. Makes certain changes related to reporting on the program.
Maddy summarySCR 10 is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and public service of the late Senate President Peter Courtney. It acknowledges his extensive legislative career, leadership, and contributions to Oregon, and directs that a copy be presented to his family.
Recognizes and honors the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology for a century of leadership in marine research and service to the State of Oregon, the United States and all maritime nations.
Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution honors and celebrates the life of Frank Wayne Smith, acknowledging his 27 years of service in the U.S. Navy and his extensive contributions to the Port Orford community. It also expresses gratitude for his service to the people of Oregon and extends sympathy and condolences to his family.
Provides the Department of Veterans' Affairs with authority to adopt rules to implement the laws concerning the unclaimed remains of veterans, veterans' spouses and dependents and survivors of veterans.
Maddy summaryHB 2581 expands the duties of Oregon's State Resilience Officer, shifting their focus from primarily seismic events to an "all-hazard" approach for emergency preparedness. The bill amends existing law to include planning and preparation for a wider range of events, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires, flooding, and other natural or human-made disasters. This change ensures the officer directs and coordinates state agency planning for overall hazard safety and resilience. Additionally, it clarifies that the legislative and judicial branches will monitor the effectiveness of this broader hazard safety and resilience planning within their respective branches.
Recognizes and honors Oregon civilians who served the United States on Wake Island during World War II. Commends individuals who have increased public awareness of the service and sacrifice of these civilians.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HCR 10), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and honors the late Oregon State Representative Roger Martin (1935-2023) for his service to the state. The resolution commemorates his 12-year tenure in the Oregon Legislature (1967-1978), his role as House Minority Leader, and his later work as a nonpartisan lobbyist who contributed to Oregon's transit systems, including the MAX light rail. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is solely a symbolic tribute to his legacy.
Declares a commitment to the health and safety of firefighters and to finding an urgent solution to the problem of firefighting personal protective gear that contains cancer-causing chemicals.
