Sen. David Smith

Allows the siting and operation of a small modular reactor energy facility without requiring that the proposed site certificate for the small modular reactor energy facility be submitted to the electors of this state for their approval or rejection. Refers the Act to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

Requires the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and Department of Environmental Quality to study the impacts of wildfire on water quality of streams and tributaries. Directs the departments to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to water not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets January 2, 2027.

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to declare a constitutional right to fish, hunt or harvest wildlife or gather wild foods, subject to certain legal restrictions. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

Directs the Housing and Community Services Department to establish and administer a pilot program to award grants to counties. Requires recipient counties to establish a home modification program that awards grants to homeowners to develop and rent interior auxiliary dwelling units within an urban growth boundary or an area zoned for rural residential use . [ Prevents auxiliary dwelling units developed by the grant from triggering recalculation of property value for property tax purposes. Applies to assessment years beginning January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2032. ] Sunsets on January 2, 2034. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the State Department of Agriculture to fund a grant program related to establishments that process and sell meat products. Extends the grant program. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require approval by a majority of the Senate of any reprieve, commutation or pardon. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to study marine ecosystem data. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the environment not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.

Directs the Department of Consumer and Business Services to study certain financial impacts of wildfire damages. Directs the department to submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets January 2, 2027.

Directs the Department of Early Learning and Care to administer a grant program to award moneys to tenants to update dwellings for use as a family child care home. Sunsets January 2, 2045.

Allows for the provision of epinephrine in schools by methods other than injections. Broadens the training requirements related to the administration of epinephrine.