Makes in-person voting on the date of an election the standard method for conducting an election. Allows an elector to request a ballot that may be voted by mail if the elector is unable to vote in person on the date of the election. Retains vote by mail as the primary method for conducting elections for military and overseas electors and for electors who have a mailing address outside of Oregon. Requires electors to present valid government-issued identification when appearing in-person to vote or when requesting a ballot be sent by mail. Requires all ballots to be returned by the date of an election. Removes a requirement that the state pay postage for ballots returned by mail. Refers the Act to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
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Expands the crime of murder in the second degree to include intentionally or knowingly engaging in unlawful conduct that causes the death of an unborn child.
Maddy summaryHB 2195 defines "antisemitism" as a perception of Jews expressed through hatred or actions targeting Jewish individuals, property, community institutions, or religious facilities. It also declares Oregon's policy to combat antisemitism. This is a definitional bill with no new requirements or funding, solely establishing a state policy position and legal definition for reference in future legislation or actions.
Repeals the prohibition on the use of public resources to assist federal immigration enforcement. Repeals the prohibition on law enforcement agencies' or public bodies' denying services, benefits, privileges or opportunities to certain individuals on the basis of federal civil immigration actions, inquiring about an individual's citizenship status without connection to a criminal investigation or providing information about an individual in custody to a federal immigration authority. Repeals the requirement that a law enforcement agency explain to an individual committed or detained by the law enforcement agency the individual's right to refuse to disclose nationality, citizenship or immigration status and potential immigration consequences of disclosure. Repeals the prohibition on public bodies', law enforcement agencies' or officers' entering into specified agreements related to federal immigration enforcement. Repeals the requirement that a public body that receives communication or a request for assistance from a federal immigration authority report the request or communication to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Declares the state's public policy regarding the rights of a parent to the care, custody and control of the parent's child. Requires treatment providers to notify and disclose certain information to a minor's parent or guardian when providing services to a minor without parental consent.
Restores the corporate excise tax credit allowed for qualified research activities at an increased maximum amount. Provides for refundability and transferability of the credit. Allows the option for research and development expenditures to be fully deducted in the tax year paid or incurred, rather than treated as capital expenditures and amortized over five years. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, and before January 1, 2031. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Eliminates the general rule that a sale made to a state where a taxpayer is not taxable is considered a sale in Oregon for the apportionment of business income for corporate excise tax purposes. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires the Department of Education to study the adequacy of education in the public schools of this state. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to education not later than September 15, 2026.
Directs the Water Resources Department to study the socioeconomic impacts of the removal of the Klamath River dams. Directs the department to submit a report on the study to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources not later than September 15, 2026. Prohibits a person from removing a certain type of dam until after the report is submitted. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Establishes December 21, 2017, as the connection date for the Internal Revenue Code sections governing bonus depreciation and deduction of net business interest. Allows full bonus depreciation in the first year of service and provides for the addition in later year of excess amounts subtracted from federal taxable income. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, and to property placed in service on or after January 1, 2025. Allows the deduction of certain net business interest without limitation. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.