Rep. Nathan Sosa

] Allows the Public Utility Commission to adopt a framework for carrying out performance-based regulation of electric companies and use incentives and penalties to induce electric companies to bring electric utility operations in line with the public interest and certain objectives. Declares a public interest for purposes of the Act. [ Appropriates moneys to the commission for implementing performance-based regulations. ] Limits expenditures from certain moneys collected or received by the commission for the purposes of carrying out performance-based regulation of electric companies.

Prohibits employers from entering into agreements that shorten the statute of limitations with respect to violations over which the Bureau of Labor and Industries has enforcement authority. Designates a violation of the prohibition as an unlawful employment practice. Establishes time limits for when the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries must issue a notice of rights to complainants. Clarifies that the bureau will not issue a notice for matters that have been resolved by a settlement agreement. Establishes time limits for filing a civil action after issuance of the notice. Makes conforming amendments. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Directs the Public Utility Commission to provide for a classification of service for large energy use facilities. Requires any tariff schedule adopted for the class to allocate the costs of serving large energy use facilities to the facilities and mitigate the risks to other classes of retail electricity consumers. Defines "large energy use facility." Directs the commission to require an electric company to use a contract when providing electricity service to a large energy use facility. Requires the contract to meet certain requirements and conditions. Directs the commission to report each even-numbered year to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to energy on trends in load requirements and other implications from large energy use facilities. Sunsets January 2, 2035. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Provides that an individual otherwise eligible for unemployment insurance benefits is not disqualified for any week that the individual's unemployment is due to a labor dispute in active progress at the individual's place of employment. Provides that individuals unemployed due to a strike are disqualified for benefits for one week before eligibility begins, with the usual unpaid waiting week, subject to a [ possible ] limit based on the tax schedule in effect at the time. Provides for the collection of benefits overpaid during a strike due to the later receipt of back pay. Requires a school district to deduct from an employee's future wages benefits charged for weeks during a labor dispute.

Requires the Housing and Community Services Department to study affordable housing and submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to housing no later than September 15, 2026.

Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Legislative Assembly to support a year-round legislative assistant position for each member of the Legislative Assembly. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1212 requires Oregon school districts to adopt policies prohibiting students from using personal electronic devices (like smartphones) during regular instructional hours, including passing time and meals. Exceptions allow device use for academic activities, independent communications, medical needs, individualized education plans (IEPs), 504 plans, or written exemptions approved by school administrators. The policy must include clear procedures for student requests and appeals, while prohibiting disciplinary actions like losing instructional time or suspension for violations. Schools must make these policies available to staff, students, and parents. The bill explicitly prohibits schools from demanding access to students' personal accounts or email.

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require a majority of each house of the Legislative Assembly to be present to conduct business. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

Requires the Housing and Community Services Department to study affordable housing. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to affordable housing not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.

Establishes the Early Childhood Education Workforce Development Fund and appropriates moneys in the fund to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to provide funding to community colleges and public universities in this state that offer [ early childhood education degrees and certificates ] on-the-job training for students enrolled in early care and education or related degree or certificate programs . Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.