Establishes a statewide goal for homeownership. Requires the Housing and Community Services Department to track goal progress [ as part of the Oregon Housing Needs Analysis ]. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
[ 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.
] Directs the governing body of a school to consider the installation of a panic [ alert device ] alarm system as part of the policies and procedures relating to school building security.
Maddy summaryHB 3348 requires child support program employees in Oregon to report suspected child abuse, expanding the list of mandatory reporters under state law. This affects staff working for the Oregon child support program who must now report abuse under the same legal standards as other professionals like teachers and healthcare workers. The bill amends Oregon law to include these employees in the definition of "public or private official" required to report abuse, covering physical, sexual, emotional, and neglect-related harm as defined in ORS 419B.005. The policy change, effective January 1, 2026, aims to strengthen child safety by broadening the network of individuals authorized to report abuse.
Modifies eligibility requirements for distributions from the Children's Advocacy Center One-Time Grant Fund. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Makes certain changes concerning a program to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. Instructs the Department of Transportation and the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish an advisory group. Makes certain changes related to reporting on the program.
] [ Requires the Judicial Department to study options for domestic and sexual violence training for judges. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. ] [ Sunsets on January 2, 2027. ] Modifies the enumerated authority of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to include the authority to establish continuing education requirements for state court judges. Directs the State Court Administrator to create continuing education opportunities for judges to meet the requirements established by the Chief Justice. Requires the State Court Administrator to submit a report on the implementation of the judicial continuing education requirements to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2027.
Maddy summaryHB 2581 expands the duties of Oregon's State Resilience Officer, shifting their focus from primarily seismic events to an "all-hazard" approach for emergency preparedness. The bill amends existing law to include planning and preparation for a wider range of events, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires, flooding, and other natural or human-made disasters. This change ensures the officer directs and coordinates state agency planning for overall hazard safety and resilience. Additionally, it clarifies that the legislative and judicial branches will monitor the effectiveness of this broader hazard safety and resilience planning within their respective branches.
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.
Maddy summarySJM 2 is a joint memorial from the Oregon Legislative Assembly urging the U.S. Congress to enact legislation that addresses a funding crisis in the federal Crime Victims Fund (CVF). The CVF, which supports state victim assistance programs such as domestic violence agencies and rape crisis centers, has seen a significant decline in its balance. This memorial specifically calls for Congress to pass the "Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2024" or similar legislation, which would redirect funds from the False Claims Act into the CVF to stabilize its finances and ensure continued support for these vital services.
