Rep. Paul Evans

Establishes the Local Markets Small Business Capital Loan Program to be administered by the Oregon Business Development Department for the purpose of making interest-only loans to allow businesses with not more than 50 employees to hire new employees. Requires the payment of principal plus penalty for failure to hire and retain employees for at least two years. Establishes the Local Markets Small Business Capital Loan Fund for the purpose of administering the loan program. Appropriates moneys to the department for the purpose of administering the loan program and loan fund.

Creates the Oregon Campaign Review Commission to investigate complaints of false statements made by candidates or political committees. Establishes sanctions for violations of false statement law. Applies to campaigns conducted for elections held on or after January 1, 2026.

Establishes the Disabled Veterans Assistance Fund. Requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs to provide grants to disabled veterans for accessibility resources at residences inhabited by the veteran if the residence is owned by the veteran or a family member of the veteran. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Maddy summaryHB 3320 requires Oregon's Legislative Revenue Officer to study potential tax benefits for emergency management volunteers, with a report due by September 15, 2026. The bill does not create immediate tax benefits but mandates research into possible options for volunteers who serve in emergency management roles. It expires automatically on January 2, 2027, unless extended by future legislation. This is a procedural study bill with no direct policy changes enacted; it only directs a review of tax benefit mechanisms for volunteers.

Requires the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to study seaport transportation infrastructure resilience. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to emergency management not later than September 15, 2026.

Establishes a task force on the recruitment and retention of case managers and adult protective services workers. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

Modifies the definitions of and grant requirements for Resilience Hubs and Resilience Networks. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services for providing grants for Resilience Hubs and Resilience Networks. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

Directs the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to develop and implement a program to award grants for fairgrounds used as emergency evacuation sites. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Requires the Oregon Military Department to study the military. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to veterans and emergency management not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.

Requires the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to study issues facing law enforcement agencies. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.