Limits to 25 the number of legislative measures that a member of the Legislative Assembly may ask the Legislative Counsel to prepare for a regular session of the Legislative Assembly that begins in an odd-numbered year. Limits to 15 the number of legislative measures that a committee of the Legislative Assembly may ask the Legislative Counsel to prepare for a regular session of the Legislative Assembly that begins in an odd-numbered year. Provides exceptions. Limits to 400 the number of legislative measures that the Governor and state agencies under the authority of the Governor may ask the Legislative Counsel to prepare for a regular session of the Legislative Assembly that begins in an odd-numbered year. Provides exceptions. Limits to 25 the number of legislative measures that other statewide elected officials may ask the Legislative Counsel to prepare for a regular session of the Legislative Assembly that begins in an odd-numbered year. Limits to 100 the number of legislative measures that the Judicial Department may ask the Legislative Counsel to prepare for a regular session of the Legislative Assembly that begins in an odd-numbered year.
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Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to establish a program to provide legal services to assist adults in custody who are serving sentences at the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility. Directs the commission to grant funds to the Oregon Justice Resource Center for purposes of the program. Directs the commission and center to evaluate the program and report to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to corrections no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets December 31, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Maddy summaryHB 3595 establishes the Lunar New Year as an official state holiday in Oregon, recognized on its actual date each year (determined by the lunar calendar). This bill directly affects Oregon residents, public and private sector employees, and businesses, as it adds the Lunar New Year to the state's list of designated legal holidays. The legislation amends Oregon Revised Statutes 187.010 to include the holiday date ("the day of the Lunar New Year on the date corresponding with the second new moon following the winter solstice"), aligning it with existing holiday rules for scheduling and observance. It does not change existing holiday pay or collective bargaining terms, as specified in the bill's provisions.
Directs the Superintendent of Public Instruction to establish a program to assess, monitor and track the language developmental milestones of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Establishes an advisory committee to advise on the creation of the program. Directs the Department of Education to publish an annual report on language and literacy developmental milestones of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Defines "schools" as including preschools for purposes of manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance crimes occurring within 1,000 feet of a school. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
] [ Requires the Department of Justice to study missing and murdered indigenous people. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to public safety not later than September 15, 2026. ] [ Sunsets on January 2, 2027. ] Directs the Oregon Health Authority to dedicate staff in the office of the authority that is responsible for tribal affairs to lead the work of addressing the issue of missing and murdered indigenous people.
Requires the Legislative Revenue Officer to study the taxation of the sale of beer and wine. Directs the officer to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to revenue not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
] Directs the [ Oregon Historical Society ] Oregon Geographic Names Board , in consultation with [ the Oregon Geographic Names Board, ] federally recognized Indian tribes, state and local government leaders, local landowners and other interested parties, to compile a list of [ highways and ] geographic features in Oregon that bear offensive names. Requires the [ society ] board to recommend nonoffensive names to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names no later than three years following the effective date of this Act. Sunsets on January 2, 2029. Requires the board to submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to history no later than February 1, 2026. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 3) formally recognizes and commemorates the history of Black drag in Oregon, specifically honoring Portland's Black drag community's decades-long contributions. It highlights key milestones, including the 1958 foundations of the International Court System, the first Black Rose Queen in 1969, the formation of organizations like ISRC in 1970, and modern figures like Poison Waters. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it is purely symbolic, celebrating the community's role in building Oregon's vibrant LGBTQ+ cultural landscape. It directly acknowledges the historical impact of Black drag performers and events on state and national levels.
Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution (HCR 36) honors Christine Chin Ryan, a Portland, Oregon resident and longtime advocate for small businesses, women, racial justice, and anti-hate initiatives. It commemorates her life and work, including founding Synergy Consulting, leading the Asian Pacific Islander Community Coalition of Oregon (APICCO), and serving as a mentor to youth leaders in Oregon's legislative community. The resolution was adopted by the Oregon Legislature on June 11, 2025, to recognize her legacy of community service and advocacy.