Creates the crime of possessing, purchasing, making, delivering or selling a pill press or similar equipment. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, a $125,000 fine, or both. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Increases the penalty for operating an unmanned aircraft system over a critical infrastructure facility that is a correctional facility or youth correction facility. Makes the crime punishable by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Provides that, upon conviction, the court shall order that the unmanned aircraft system be forfeited. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Increases the exempt amount and the filing threshold for purposes of the corporate activity tax. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Provides that a state of emergency declared by the Governor terminates after 60 days unless the Legislative Assembly extends the state of emergency by joint resolution. Provides that such extensions may not exceed 60 days. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires the Commission on Statewide Law Enforcement Standards of Conduct and Discipline to study law enforcement standards of conduct and discipline. Directs the commission to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Maddy summaryHB 2048 requires food cart operators in Oregon to have a licensed commissary (a kitchen facility) as their base of operations before receiving a license from the Oregon Health Authority. This directly affects food cart businesses that currently operate without a dedicated licensed kitchen facility. The bill amends existing licensing rules by adding Section 4 to ORS 624.320, explicitly prohibiting the Health Authority from issuing licenses to mobile units lacking this licensed commissary. The policy change mandates that all food carts must source food, beverages, and supplies from a licensed commissary, ensuring a centralized food safety base.
Permits a person to operate Class I, Class III and Class IV all-terrain vehicles on highways that are not interstate highways if the all-terrain vehicle meets vehicle equipment standards and the all-terrain vehicle is registered. Directs the Department of Transportation to permit optional registration for Class I, Class III or Class IV all-terrain vehicles if the applicant provides satisfactory proof that the all-terrain vehicle meets equipment standards for highway use.
Appropriates moneys to the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision for purposes of eliminating the backlog of sex offenders who have not yet been assessed and placed into a risk level.
Directs the State Treasurer to issue general obligation bonds for the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge replacement project in the biennia beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2027.
Maddy summaryHB 3466 would block the Oregon Transportation Commission from charging tolls on Interstate 205, except if the tolls are specifically used to fund new highway lanes. This bill directly affects drivers using I-205 between the Washington state line and I-5, as it prevents tolls for general congestion management or funding operations. The key provision overrides existing law (ORS 383.150), which previously allowed tolls on I-205 for purposes like reducing traffic or improving safety. The bill is currently pending in the Oregon Legislature’s Transportation committee and has not yet been enacted.
