Rep. Pam Marsh

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 concurrent resolution honors William D. (Bill) Thorndike, Jr., a lifelong Southern Oregon civic leader and business advocate who died in 2025. It recognizes his service to Oregon through leadership in education (as inaugural chair of Southern Oregon University's board), business innovation (including U.S. Small Business Administration Exporter of the Year), and community philanthropy. The resolution expresses the legislature's gratitude for his contributions and presents a copy to his family. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new policy or affect any individuals or entities beyond this recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 3175 removes the $10 fee cap that counties could charge for recording property documents related to public land survey corners. This change allows counties to set higher fees for these specific recordings after holding a public hearing, with all collected funds going to a dedicated fund for maintaining land survey markers. The bill directly affects Oregon counties (which set the fees) and property owners/businesses recording deeds or surveys. It modifies existing law by deleting the fee limit while preserving the requirement for public notice and the fund's purpose. The bill passed in May 2025 and takes effect January 1, 2026.

Expands areas where a child care facility may be sited. Requires local governments to update their land use laws to comply within one year after the effective date of the Act.

Allows tenant to terminate a tenancy during the fixed term without penalty upon 30 days' notice if the landlord delivers certain notices terminating the tenancy in 90 days or more. [ Declares an emergency, effective on passage. ].

] [ Prohibits the Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations from requiring prior authorization for the repair of complex rehabilitation technology. ] Requires the Oregon Health Authority or a coordinated care organization to make a determination on a request for prior authorization for medical assistance coverage for the cost to repair complex rehabilitation technology within 72 hours after receiving the request.

Limits the property tax special assessment program for historic property to commercial property. Makes other structural changes to the program. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

[ Clarifies the meaning of "because of age" for purposes of employment discrimination law. Permits observing the terms of a bona fide seniority system or bona fide employee benefit plan when taking an employment action. ] Makes it an unlawful employment practice for an employer to require or request disclosure of certain information regarding age and attendance or graduation dates. Provides exceptions. Removes the provision allowing age limits for the purpose of selecting apprentices to bring such conduct within the scope of the unlawful discrimination statute. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

] Prohibits restaurants and retailers from providing single-use checkout bags to consumers. [ Prohibits food and beverage providers and convenience stores from providing single-use plastic utensils or single-use plastic condiment packaging to consumers unless requested. ] [ Prohibits lodging establishments from providing small plastic personal health or beauty product containers unless requested. ].

Maddy summarySCR 31 is a ceremonial resolution commending Oregon's Legislative Commission on Indian Services (LCIS) for its 50th anniversary. It recognizes LCIS as the nation's first permanent state commission dedicated to tribal-state consultation, established in 1975 to advise Oregon's government on American Indian needs and foster communication between the state and Oregon's nine federally recognized tribes. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely honors LCIS's historical role as a forum for tribal-state collaboration without creating new programs or altering laws.