Rep. Virgle Osborne

Creates the crime of initiating a false report in the first degree. Punishes by a maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Creates the crime of initiating a false report in the second degree. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Renames the crime of initiating a false report to initiating a false report in the third degree. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Creates an Oregon personal income tax subtraction for tips received by the taxpayer during the tax year. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2032. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a review of a specific portion of U.S. Highway 30 and present a report to the Joint Committee on Transportation no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

[ Establishes a testimonial privilege for ] Modifies provisions related to the confidentiality and admissibility of communications by certain public safety employees to a peer supporter.

] [ Removes the requirement that a licensee member of the Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots be a resident of this state. ] Requires that each public member of the Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots be a resident of this state. Requires that at least one licensee member of the board be a resident of this state.

Requires the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to submit by January [ 15 ] 31 of each even-numbered year a report to the Legislative Assembly concerning the soundness of the state's Insurance Fund. Specifies the contents of the report and directs agencies of state government and participants in the fund to cooperate with and assist the department in carrying out the department's duties under the Act. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Maddy summaryHCR 29 is a commemorative resolution honoring David Todd Meyer, a retired Portland Police Bureau officer who died in December 2024. The resolution recognizes his 33-year career, including his work leading the Crisis Negotiation Team and his efforts to improve law enforcement responses to suicidal individuals. It expresses the Oregon Legislature's gratitude for his service and condolences to his family. This procedural resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves as a formal tribute to his life and legacy.

Maddy summaryHB 2019 designates August 25 of each year as Oregon Adoption Day to celebrate adoptive families and raise awareness about adoption. It creates an annual state observance recognizing the bonds of adoption and encouraging more Oregonians to consider adoption, without changing adoption laws or providing new services. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon passage, making it effective May 22, 2025. This is a symbolic measure focused on awareness, not policy change.

Approves City of Roseburg and Douglas County 2024 ordinances that provided for amendments to the city's urban growth boundary, the city boundaries and the city and county's comprehensive plan and land use regulations. Requires the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development to issue a conforming order. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Eliminates gallonage requirements for eligibility for nonretail cardlock dispensing of motor vehicle fuel. Increases cardlock facility licensing period from one year to three years. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.