Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require approval by a majority of the Senate of any pardon or commutation. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands Oregon's Oregon Promise grant program to include students enrolled at career schools licensed in Oregon. Previously, the program only covered community college courses, but this amendment explicitly adds "career school" to the list of eligible institutions under ORS 341.522. It directly affects students at licensed career schools pursuing certificate or training programs, allowing them to access state-funded grants for qualifying courses. The bill does not change other eligibility requirements like residency, academic performance, or credit hour limits.
Maddy summarySB 376 defines "rural" for Oregon's health care provider incentive program as geographic regions with a population of no more than 1.25% of the state's total population. This definition directly affects health care providers who wish to qualify for program incentives by committing to serve in rural or medically underserved areas. The bill amends existing law to establish this specific population threshold, which determines eligibility for incentives like loan repayment, stipends, and scholarships. This change ensures the program's eligibility criteria are based on a clear, measurable standard for rural designation. The policy change is administrative, not substantive, as it refines how "rural" is calculated without altering the program's core benefits or structure.
Requires employers to distribute to food service industry employees the tips received from credit card transactions within 24 hours after the credit card transaction is processed.
Maddy summarySB 496 removes Oregon's legal limit on annual rent increases for most rental properties. It repeals the specific formula (ORS 90.324) that previously capped rent hikes at a certain percentage, while keeping other requirements like 90-day written notice for increases and a 12-month limit on how often rent can rise. The bill directly affects landlords and tenants in Oregon, particularly for standard rental agreements not covered by existing exemptions (such as affordable housing programs). This change eliminates the percentage restriction but maintains notice and frequency rules for rent adjustments.
Allows a person to title and register a Kei truck in Oregon. Amends and creates laws related to allowing Kei trucks to operate on highways in Oregon. Creates the offense of unlawfully operating a Kei truck on a highway. Punishes by a maximum fine of $1,000.
Requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services to study needed exemptions from building code standards for workforce housing in certain areas of the state. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to housing no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Allows a student with a disability to use transitional services available to students without disabilities when the student's parent or foster parent revokes consent for, or objects to, the student's placement on an abbreviated school day program. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Directs the State Department of Agriculture to study potential uses for animal processing waste products. Directs the department to report to interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources no later than September 15, 2026.
Maddy summarySB 375 amends Oregon law to add specific requirements for projects under the state's Good Neighbor Authority Agreement with federal land managers (US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management). It requires Oregon state agencies to prioritize projects that increase forest restoration services beyond what federal agencies would do alone (e.g., treating diseased trees, reducing fire fuels), maximize economic benefits for Oregon, and recover state costs. The bill also prohibits state participation in projects on Oregon and California Railroad Revested Lands. These changes aim to advance state goals of boosting timber production, creating jobs, reducing wildfire risks, and improving watershed health through collaborative forest management.
