Sen. David Smith

Requires the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to submit by January [ 15 ] 31 of each even-numbered year a report to the Legislative Assembly concerning the soundness of the state's Insurance Fund. Specifies the contents of the report and directs agencies of state government and participants in the fund to cooperate with and assist the department in carrying out the department's duties under the Act. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Maddy summarySCR 17 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Colonel Richard G. Kidd III (1936-2024), a retired U.S. Army colonel and Forest Grove, Oregon, community leader. It recognizes his 32-year military service (including Vietnam War combat and multiple Bronze Stars), 65-year marriage, and 25 years of civic leadership as a city council member, mayor, and volunteer. The resolution formally celebrates his life and accomplishments, with a copy presented to his family as a gesture of respect. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (SCR 8) honors Private William Ezra Leon "Billy" Calkins, a U.S. Army soldier who died at age 17 during WWII. It commemorates his service, including his participation in the Bataan Death March, his death in 1942, and his recent identification through DNA analysis after being buried as an unknown soldier. The resolution formally recognizes his sacrifice and military awards, including the Purple Heart and Prisoner of War Medal, without creating new laws or affecting any policies.

Maddy summaryHCR 29 is a commemorative resolution honoring David Todd Meyer, a retired Portland Police Bureau officer who died in December 2024. The resolution recognizes his 33-year career, including his work leading the Crisis Negotiation Team and his efforts to improve law enforcement responses to suicidal individuals. It expresses the Oregon Legislature's gratitude for his service and condolences to his family. This procedural resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves as a formal tribute to his life and legacy.

Maddy summaryHB 2019 designates August 25 of each year as Oregon Adoption Day to celebrate adoptive families and raise awareness about adoption. It creates an annual state observance recognizing the bonds of adoption and encouraging more Oregonians to consider adoption, without changing adoption laws or providing new services. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon passage, making it effective May 22, 2025. This is a symbolic measure focused on awareness, not policy change.

Provides that a motor vehicle manufacturer and an affiliate of a motor vehicle manufacturer must comply with the requirements of the state's privacy laws in controlling and processing personal data the motor vehicle manufacturer or affiliate obtains from a consumer's use of a motor vehicle, regardless of the number of consumers from which the motor vehicle manufacturer or affiliate obtains personal data. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Requires certain health insurers to credit any amount an enrollee pays directly to a provider toward out-of-pocket costs and deductibles in certain circumstances.

Exempts, until January 2, 2030, lamps purchased by a school district from the prohibition on the sale of certain fluorescent lamps. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Defines "energy performance contract" and allows authorized state agencies to enter into energy performance contracts without requiring a competitive procurement if the authorized state agency follows rules that the Attorney General adopts, negotiates a performance guarantee and enters into the contract with a qualified energy service company that the State Department of Energy prequalifies and approves. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Approves City of Roseburg and Douglas County 2024 ordinances that provided for amendments to the city's urban growth boundary, the city boundaries and the city and county's comprehensive plan and land use regulations. Requires the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development to issue a conforming order. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.