Makes in-person voting on the date of an election the standard method for conducting an election. Allows an elector to request a ballot that may be voted by mail if the elector is unable to vote in person on the date of the election. Retains vote by mail as the primary method for conducting elections for military and overseas electors and for electors who have a mailing address outside of Oregon. Requires electors to present valid government-issued identification when appearing in-person to vote or when requesting a ballot be sent by mail. Requires all ballots to be returned by the date of an election. Removes a requirement that the state pay postage for ballots returned by mail. Refers the Act to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
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Establishes a task force on the recruitment and retention of case managers and adult protective services workers. 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 a person that plants turf type perennial ryegrass or turf type tall fescue in a field for sale as agricultural seed to register the field with, and make an annual report to, Oregon State University.
Directs the State Fire Marshal to adopt standards that may be used by local governments to issue certificates for the purpose of authorizing mobile on-demand fueling.
Maddy summaryHB 2162 repeals two existing restrictions on brassica crop production (including cabbage, broccoli, and kale) in Oregon's Willamette Valley, as specified in sections from 2023 and 2024 state laws. The bill directly affects farmers and agricultural businesses growing brassica crops in the Willamette Valley region. It removes legal barriers by formally repealing the referenced sections of Oregon law, allowing producers to operate without those specific constraints. The bill is currently pending in the Agriculture committee, with no votes recorded yet.
Requires the Department of Human Services to study certain adult foster homes. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Adds an exemption from public record disclosures for data and electronic records collected by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission regarding the sale of items other than distilled liquor.
Increases the Oregon standard deduction allowed for personal income taxpayers. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Provides that the Oregon estate tax is imposed only on the estates of decedents dying on or before January 1, 2025. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.