Increases the penalties for the crime of initiating a false report when [ the report ] a person intentionally causes an enhanced law enforcement response [ that results in ] and recklessly causes serious physical injury or death as a result of the response . Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.
] [ Authorizes ] Requires the State Treasurer to [ loan ] use up to [ 20 percent of ] $44 million from the Unclaimed Property and Estates Fund to guarantee a loan made to a rural [ hospitals ] hospital for financial stabilization. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Requires the Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules and procedures to allow a hospital to apply for a license as a rural emergency hospital. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Allows residential landlords of multifamily housing to convert premises to nonsmoking for existing tenants upon [ 90 ] 180 days' written notice. Applies to new and existing rental agreements.
Establishes the Task Force on Responding to Veterans in Crisis and directs the task force to submit a report to the interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to emergency management and veterans no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets the task force on December 31, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
] Revises the definition of "animal rescue entity." Provides that veterinary facilities do not qualify as animal rescue entities for purposes of regulating animal rescue entities. Directs the State Department of Agriculture to enforce provisions related to regulating animal rescue entities. Makes changes related to recordkeeping and licensing requirements for animal rescue entities. Removes the impoundment of animals as a civil penalty for a violation of provisions related to animal rescue entities.
Maddy summaryHB 4112 increases funding for Oregon's outdoor school program by $6 million, raising the biennial allocation from $48 million to $54 million for the 2025-2027 budget period. This funding supports outdoor education programs that provide hands-on environmental learning experiences for students, directly benefiting schools and educational organizations participating in the program. The bill also declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon passage, though the emergency declaration does not alter the funding amount or program structure.
Allows a person to title and register a Kei truck in Oregon. Amends and creates laws related to allowing Kei trucks to operate on highways in Oregon. Creates the offense of unlawfully operating a Kei truck on a highway. Punishes by a maximum fine of $1,000.
Expands the rural health care income tax credit to include pharmacist services performed in rural communities. Directs the Office of Rural Health to establish criteria for certifying pharmacists as eligible for the credit. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Appropriates moneys to the State Forestry Department to offset landowners' costs of fire protection provided by the department. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
