Rep. Willy Chotzen

Prohibits the Adjutant General from assisting or allowing the United States Department of Defense or any branch thereof to communicate with any individual or unit of the Oregon National Guard for purposes of calling the individual or unit into active service unless the active service is for a certain listed reason. Prohibits the Adjutant General from allowing an individual or unit of the Oregon National Guard to be called into active service if the call into active service results in the Oregon National Guard being incapable of responding to a statewide emergency. [ Directs that an Adjutant General be immediately dismissed for violations of the Act. ].

Appropriates moneys to be used for funding outreach regarding federal earned income tax credits and other tax benefits and to provide tax navigation and preparation to low-income individuals. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

Makes an owner and a direct contractor jointly and severally liable in a civil action for any unpaid wages owed to the unrepresented employees of the direct contractor and subcontractors at any tier. Provides the statute of limitations for actions regarding recovery for unpaid and overtime wages. Requires subcontractors to provide certain payroll records and other information to the owner or the direct contractor, upon request. Permits the owner and the direct contractor to withhold payment to a subcontractor in certain circumstances.

Maddy summarySB 1007 modifies Oregon’s wrongful conviction compensation process to help people wrongfully imprisoned in the state. It clarifies eligibility (e.g., convictions reversed, pardons with innocence statements, or exoneration by a national registry) and sets fixed compensation: $65,000 per year of wrongful imprisonment and $25,000 per year for parole/supervision. Petitioners must prove their innocence by a "preponderance of the evidence" (more likely than not) in Marion County or the county of conviction, with the state represented by the Attorney General. The bill declares an emergency effective July 15, 2025, to expedite implementation of these changes.

Increases the amount of the earned income tax credit. [ Provides that a credit is available to all adults, including childless adults, over 18. ] Provides that the credit may be paid quarterly, in advance, and is not subject to garnishment. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Extends the sunset for the credit. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Maddy summaryHB 3012 allows 16- and 17-year-olds who are registered to vote to participate in school district elections, such as voting for school board members. To qualify, they must be registered at least 20 days before the election, reside within the school district, and meet standard voter registration requirements. The bill requires the Secretary of State to create a separate voting process that provides these voters with ballots limited to school district elections, using the same ballot style as other voters in the same election. This change applies only to school district elections and takes effect for elections occurring on or after January 1, 2027.

Requires a hospital to establish, update and make public a list of standard charges that lists the regular rates or prices established by the hospital for items or services and shoppable services offered or provided by the hospital. Specifies the information that a list of standard charges must include. [ Requires a hospital to provide each newly created or updated list of standard charges to the Oregon Health Authority. ] [ Directs the authority to create an electronic form for submitting complaints to the authority. Directs the authority to require a hospital to take immediate or corrective action to remedy any violations. ] [ Provides for a private right of action if a hospital initiates or pursues a collection action for a debt owed on an item or service if the hospital is not in compliance. ] [ Provides for civil penalties. ].

Requires a contractor, as a condition of receiving public funds to install, repair or remodel a fenestration product or system in a public building, to have a national certification as a glazing contractor and at least one employee that has a national certification as an architectural glass and metal technician. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

[ Establishes a testimonial privilege for ] Modifies provisions related to the confidentiality and admissibility of communications by certain public safety employees to a peer supporter.

Makes it unlawful to falsely impersonate a union representative. Provides that a labor organization shall have, as a matter of internal governance, the sole authority to identify and designate the union representatives associated with the labor organization. Provides a cause of action for a union representative alleging a violation of the prohibition against falsely impersonating a union representative.