Rep. David Gomberg

Requires the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to develop a plan for enabling community colleges to offer an associate's degree completed in coordination with credits earned in an apprenticeship or training program. Requires the commission to submit a report detailing the plan by September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Prohibits a research facility from using public funds to directly fund medically unnecessary laboratory research on dogs or cats that is classified under certain pain and distress categories.

Prohibits the Department of Environmental Quality from implementing or enforcing the Advanced Clean Trucks regulations before January 1, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Directs the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish a Wildlife Stewardship Program. Directs the department to administer a grant program to support licensed wildlife rehabilitation centers. Appropriates moneys to the department, out of the General Fund, for purposes of the grant program.

Prohibits a person from using dogs to hunt or pursue lynx or bobcats. Provides that a violation is subject to a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both, and suspension of the privilege to apply for a hunting license.

Directs the Department of Human Services to establish an Exceptional Home Care Worker Certification program. Directs the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to study the feasibility of implementing a new classification for case managers who serve people with acute behavioral health needs. Directs the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority to study funding pathways for providing behavioral health services to seniors and persons with physical disabilities, a shared functional needs assessment tool and a process for incorporating housing benefit eligibility applications into the Oregon Eligibility (ONE) system. Directs the Department of Human Services to develop a data-driven argument for expanding the service priority levels for which an individual may be eligible for medical assistance.

Maddy summarySCR 32 is a symbolic concurrent resolution reaffirming Oregon's commitment to its existing relationship with the People's Republic of China. It does not create new laws or obligations but formally endorses Oregon's longstanding ties, including sister-state relationships with Fujian Province and Tianjin Municipality. The resolution supports existing initiatives like the Oregon-China Sister State Committee and Oregon China Council, and directs sending a copy to Chinese diplomatic offices in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. It has no direct impact on specific individuals or businesses, as it serves only to express legislative support for ongoing diplomatic and economic exchanges.

Allocates lottery funds to the Oregon Business Development Department to develop a unified trade strategy for Oregon in collaboration with the Port of Portland, the Oregon Tourism Commission, the State Department of Agriculture and other stakeholders. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Requires the Employment Department to study issues related to the maritime workforce in this state. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to business and labor no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.

Voids noncompetition agreements, nondisclosure agreements nondisparagement agreements and nonsolicitation agreements between certain business entities and medical professionals, with specified exceptions, and prohibits the business entities from retaliating against the medical professional for violating the void agreements. Punishes retaliations as an unlawful employment practice. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.