Rep. Zach Hudson

Establishes an income tax credit for independent physicians. 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.

] Requires the Department of Corrections to provide adults in custody at [ all ] certain department institutions access to specific online educational programs. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Maddy summaryHB 2595 establishes a statewide Parkinson’s disease registry in Oregon to track the incidence and prevalence of Parkinson’s disease and related conditions (like multiple system atrophy). Health care facilities, practitioners, and clinical laboratories diagnosing or treating these conditions must report basic case data to the Oregon Health Authority, while patients can opt out of data collection in writing. The registry requires strict confidentiality for all patient information, prohibits public disclosure without consent, and allows third-party research using anonymized data with institutional review board approval. An advisory committee - including patients, specialists, and researchers - will guide data collection and report annually to lawmakers. This bill directly affects Oregon patients with Parkinson’s disease, health care providers, and the Oregon Health Authority, focusing on data collection for public health research.

Allows education service districts to establish regional career centers to provide career and technical education. Prescribes the purposes of the centers [ and the requirements of funding plans for the centers ]. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Education from the General Fund for the purpose of [ providing grants to education service districts for ] supporting regional career centers.

Maddy summaryHB 2693 authorizes Oregon to issue lottery bonds generating $15 million in net proceeds (plus bond costs) by June 30, 2026, to fund levee projects. The money goes to the Levee Project Grant Fund, which provides grants for investigating levee adequacy, repairs, and improvements. Key provisions require applicants to contribute 20% matching funds, limit planning grants to $2 million per applicant, cap construction grants at 80% of project costs, and direct at least 60% of funds to rural or distressed communities. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, to address levee safety concerns impacting Oregon's infrastructure and economic development.

Establishes a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of battery energy storage systems and solar photovoltaic electric systems. 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.

Expands the requirement to discuss class size and caseload as mandatory subjects of bargaining for purposes of school district collective bargaining. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Exempts lamps used for the care of animals from a prohibition on the sale and distribution of fluorescent lamps. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Requires the Legislative Policy and Research Director to conduct a study regarding education outcomes. Directs the director to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to education no later than September 15, 2026.

Adds wine bottles to the Bottle Bill, operative July 1, 2026. Modifies provisions of the Bottle Bill applicable to wine containers. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.