Rep. Ricki Ruiz

] [ Directs the Department of Human Services to adopt a rate structure for foster parent compensation. ] Directs the Department of Human Services to report each even-numbered year to the relevant interim committees of the Legislative Assembly and the Joint Interim Committee on Ways and Means about compensation to individuals who maintain a foster home or to child caring agencies that authorize proctor foster homes. [ Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. ].

] Expands the health insurance coverage of prosthetic and orthotic devices and exempts the Public Employees' Benefit Board and Oregon Educators Benefit Board from the expansion of covered services unless the boards provide notice to the Department of Consumer and Business Services . [ Declares an emergency, effective on passage. ].

Maddy summarySB 548 raises Oregon's minimum legal marriage age from 17 to 18 years for all residents. It amends multiple statutes (including ORS 106.010 and 106.050) to remove exceptions allowing minors under 18 to marry, and repeals the prior exception (ORS 106.060) that permitted underage marriage with parental consent or court approval. The bill directly affects anyone seeking a marriage license in Oregon, requiring all applicants to be at least 18 years old without exceptions. This change eliminates all pathways for minors to marry in Oregon, effective January 1, 2026. The law applies uniformly to all marriages solemnized under Oregon law.

] Prohibits landlords from inquiring about or [ disclosing ] discriminating on the basis of a tenant's or applicant's immigration or citizenship status , [ or ] rejecting an applicant [ due to immigration status. Prohibits discrimination based on immigration status for real property transactions. ] based on the type of identifying documentation or disclosing or threatening disclosure of an applicant's or a tenant's immigration or citizenship status for improper purposes. Authorizes statutory penalties. Becomes operative 30 days after the effective date. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Maddy summarySCR 24 is a concurrent resolution commemorating Brian Edward Flowers, a Gresham Fire Department firefighter who died in 2023. It recognizes his 15-year service, dedication to community safety, and impact on family and neighbors, including his son joining the department. The resolution expresses the Oregon Legislative Assembly's condolences to his family and formally honors his legacy. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy effect and does not change laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryHCR 25 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Carol Rulla for her decades of community service in Gresham. It recognizes her work as president of the Kelly Creek Neighborhood Association, leadership in the Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, and efforts to improve land use, parks, and sustainability in Gresham. The resolution has no policy impact or financial effect - it is purely symbolic, expressing legislative appreciation for her contributions to neighborhood cohesion and quality of life. It was adopted by the Oregon Legislature and signed into effect in May 2025.

Prohibits selling or offering for sale a timeshare without a license. Establishes a timeshare real estate license. Directs the Real Estate Agency and Real Estate Commissioner to regulate and issue timeshare sales agent licenses. Becomes operative January 1, 2026. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2541 grants certain agricultural workers the right to express breast milk in the workplace. It requires employers to provide reasonable, unpaid rest periods and make efforts to offer a private location, other than a public restroom, near the employee's work area. The bill applies to employees expressing milk for a child 18 months or younger and specifies that employers with 10 or fewer employees are exempt if it causes undue hardship. Additionally, it mandates that school district boards adopt policies regarding breast-feeding accommodations and designate private locations. This bill took effect immediately upon passage due to an emergency declaration.

Removes the annual cap on matching funds that an individual development account holder may accrue. Establishes a cap on total matching funds that the account holder may accrue. [ Provides for the modification of the cap to account for effects of inflation. ].

Modifies requirements for the summer learning program. Directs the Department of Education to provide reports based on information provided by grant recipients. Establishes the Summer Learning Grant Program Fund. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.