Rep. Lucetta Elmer

Maddy summaryHB 2021 modifies Oregon's certificate of need process for healthcare facilities, restricting who can challenge decisions by the Oregon Health Authority. The bill changes the law to allow only applicants (hospitals or facilities seeking a certificate) to challenge proposed decisions, eliminating the previous right of "affected persons" (like community groups or competitors) to contest rulings. This streamlines the process by limiting challenges to those directly applying for the certificate, though applicants still retain rights to hearings and appeals. The change directly affects new hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and related healthcare projects requiring pre-approval under Oregon law.

Maddy summaryHB 3133 modifies Oregon county approval rules for farm stands on land zoned for exclusive farm use. It requires farm stands to primarily sell farm crops or livestock (including processed items) grown on the farm operation, prohibits residential structures, and limits non-farm sales (like retail items or prepared food) to 25% of total annual revenue. The bill also mandates that fee-based activities promoting farm sales must not disrupt adjacent farming operations, and requires parking/traffic plans for such activities. These changes amend Oregon Revised Statutes 215.213 and related sections to clarify permitted farm stand operations.

Limits the applicability of certain administrative rules relating to the siting, permitting or location of agricultural labor housing in connection with a livestock operation. Prohibits the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services from retroactively enforcing the rules with respect to certain agricultural housing unless there exists an immediate hazard to the health and safety of agricultural workers occupying the housing. Prohibits the director from adopting rules that require the relocation, modification or demolition of certain agricultural labor housing to comply with certain rules adopted on or after the effective date of this Act. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

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.

Exempts employers of noncitizens in agricultural labor who are not eligible for unemployment insurance benefits from liability for contributions related to that labor. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Requires courts to order the removal of trespassers from a residence upon a sworn declaration from an owner or their agent. Requires law enforcement to execute the order. Provides for statutory damages for individuals harmed by wrongful use of the process.

Directs the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to notify the United States Secretary of Labor of the intent to withdraw the federally approved state plan. The Act forbids the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to adopt or enforce any rule, regulation or standard that is more stringent than any federal occupational health and safety rule, regulation or standard adopted under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act. Becomes operative on December 1, 2026, or 60 days after the date on which the United States Secretary of Labor approves the withdrawal of the state plan. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

] Appropriates moneys to the Department of Justice [ to backfill reductions in ] for purposes related to federal Victims of Crime Act grants. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Creates an Oregon personal income tax subtraction for overtime pay received by a 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.

Establishes an income tax credit for sheriff's deputies employed in rural counties. 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.