] 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.
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.
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.
Maddy summaryHCR 9 is a commemorative resolution honoring Dennis Michael Richardson, Oregon's Secretary of State and former state Representative, who died in 2019. The resolution formally recognizes his life, military service, legal career, public service spanning decades (including six terms in the Oregon House and his role as Secretary of State), and his commitment to ethical governance. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or programs, as it is purely a ceremonial tribute. The resolution was adopted by the Oregon legislature in March 2025 and presented to his family.
Digest: The Act tells a state agency to study the shortage of MEs in this state. The Act tells the agency to provide the results of the study to the legislature by October 1, 2024. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.0). Directs the Department of State Police to study the causes of and ways to address the medical examiner shortage, and to provide the results of the study to the appropriate interim committees of the Legislative Assembly no later than October 1, 2024. Sunsets on January 2, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Digest: The Act makes all farm machinery tax exempt. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). Removes the requirement that farm machinery and equipment be tangible personal property for the purposes of exemption from ad valorem property taxation. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Digest: The Act tells DOJ to include in future budget requests amounts to fund various programs that help victims of crime. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.3). [ Digest: The Act gives money to the DOJ to fund various programs that help victims of crime. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 79.7). ] [ Appropriates moneys to the Department of Justice to fund certain programs that assist victims of crime. ] Directs the Department of Justice to include in future budget requests amounts necessary to fund children's advocacy centers, the Survivor Housing Funds grant program and the Oregon Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Fund. Directs children's advocacy center directors to biennially submit to the department projected costs and estimates of other funding sources for the center. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
