Rep. Ed Diehl

Requires public bodies and law enforcement agencies to enforce federal immigration laws with respect to any individual who is convicted of a violent felony or Class A misdemeanor or felony sexual offense.

Directs each school district board to adopt a prevention curriculum that addresses child human trafficking. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

Modifies the definition of "abuse" for purposes of child abuse to remove the use of certain restraints on and seclusion of students. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Provides protections for a person who refuses to participate in a procedure related to abortion, physician-assisted suicide or gender-affirming treatment if the refusal is based on a person's ethical, moral or religious convictions. Allows a health care facility to refuse to perform a procedure related to abortion, physician-assisted suicide or gender-affirming treatment. Allows a person to bring an action for damages and equitable relief against a health care facility, health professional regulatory agency, employer or school for a violation. Directs a court to award attorney fees to a prevailing plaintiff.

Replaces the requirement that an owner or operator of a municipal solid waste incinerator conduct continuous monitoring or sampling of specified air contaminants with a requirement that the monitoring or sampling be conducted annually. Modifies the time for submission and implementation of a monitoring or sampling plan. Provides that the Department of Environmental Quality may modify the plan. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to remove the provision that disqualifies a member of the Legislative Assembly from holding office for the term following the election after the member's current term is completed if the member fails to attend 10 or more legislative floor sessions without permission or excuse. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

Repeals the corporate activity tax. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Requires the Oregon Health Authority to establish minimum reimbursement rates for behavioral health services provided to medical assistance recipients. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Requires evidence of citizenship for persons registering to vote in this state. Specifies when registration of qualified person occurs. Repeals the electronic voter registration system. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.