Rep. Kim Wallan

Maddy summaryHB 2533 extends the waiting period for public records exempt due to attorney-client privilege, requiring such records to be at least 50 years old before being available for inspection instead of the current 25-year standard. This change directly affects individuals and organizations seeking public records, particularly those involving legal communications or government attorney work. The bill amends Oregon Revised Statute 192.390 to adjust the age threshold for disclosure of these specific exempt records. It does not alter other public records access rules or create new exemptions. The proposal is still pending in committee as of June 2025.

Authorizes the Oregon Public Defense Commission to contract with specified individuals and entities for the provision of public defense services. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Requires that lands zoned to allow density of one or fewer dwellings per acre to be considered a rural use. Allows counties to rezone rural lands accordingly if the land is currently zoned for up to one dwelling per 2.5 acres.

] Appropriates moneys to the Department of Justice [ to backfill reductions in ] for purposes related to federal Victims of Crime Act grants. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Provides that an operator may require a person who engages in a sport, fitness or recreational activity in various ways to release the operator from claims for ordinary negligence. Directs the Oregon Business Development Department, with the assistance of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, to study issues facing the recreation industry and report to a committee of the Legislative Assembly related to the environment no later than September 15, 2026. Appropriates moneys for study. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Maddy summaryHB 2251 requires Oregon school districts to adopt policies banning student use of personal electronic devices on school grounds, during school activities, on school transportation, or at school bus stops. The policy must allow exceptions only for devices supporting academic activities or independent communications under a student's individualized education program (IEP) or 504 plan. Districts must also outline consequences for violations and ensure policies are accessible to staff, students, and parents. This bill directly affects all public school students and districts in Oregon, shifting from previous allowances to a near-universal ban with narrow disability-related exceptions. The policy must include a process for student requests and appeals regarding device use.

Creates additional rules and requirements for pharmacy benefit managers and a policy or certificate of health insurance or other contract providing for the reimbursement of the cost of a prescription drug.

] [ Removes the requirement that the amount of net proceeds from the Oregon State Lottery allocated to the County Fair Account not exceed $1.53 million annually. ] Allocates eight-tenths of one percent of net proceeds from the Oregon State Lottery to the County Fair Account and two-tenths of one percent of net proceeds from the lottery to the Horse Racing Account. [ Requires the Oregon Business Development Department to prepare and report a master plan for county fairground capital construction. Specifies content and procedural requirements for the report. ] [ Appropriates moneys to the department out of the General Fund for consultant services related to the report. ] Establishes the Horse Racing Account separate and distinct from the General Fund. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Repeals provisions related to building code standards for wildfire hazard mitigation, defensible space requirements, fire protection for lands outside forest protection districts and the wildfire hazard map. Makes changes related to defensible space. Makes changes related to the wildland-urban interface. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Maddy summaryHB 2692 modifies Oregon's administrative law to increase public involvement in rulemaking. It requires state agencies to appoint balanced advisory committees (with equal representation from regulated entities and the public) for rules creating new requirements, changing compliance obligations, or increasing costs for regulated entities. The bill mandates agencies to assess fiscal impacts - especially on small businesses - and incorporate committee recommendations into rulemaking documents. Agencies must also provide clearer notice about rules' purpose, problem-solving approach, and economic effects before adoption. These changes directly affect Oregon state agencies and the businesses, communities, and small enterprises subject to new or amended regulations.