Sen. David Smith

Disqualifies land from farm use special assessments upon a final civil penalty or judgment of conviction for the illegal growing of marijuana against the landowner or person in possession and control of the land. Provides an exception for a landowner or other obligated taxpayer who reasonably lacked knowledge of the illegal growing of marijuana or promptly notified a law enforcement agency of the illegal growing of marijuana. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

] Changes the metrics for a homestead's real market value and the household income of a claimant in order to expand eligibility for the homestead property tax deferral program. Requires the Legislative Revenue Officer to submit a report to the Legislative Assembly about the equity that claimants hold in their homesteads and the advantages and disadvantages of determining program eligibility on the basis of equity rather than household income.

] Requires an agency that appoints a rules advisory committee with regard to rules implementing legislation to invite [ the first chief sponsor ] certain legislators to participate on the committee as [ a nonvoting member ] nonvoting members . Requires the Small Business Rules Advisory Committee to invite [ the first chief sponsor ] certain legislators to participate on the committee as [ a nonvoting member ] nonvoting members when the committee is used as a rules advisory committee with regard to rules implementing legislation.

Maddy summaryHB 3127 requires hospitals and health departments to submit death reports electronically through the state's official reporting system to the Center for Health Statistics, replacing paper forms. This change takes effect January 1, 2026, directly impacting medical facilities and public health agencies that handle death certifications. The bill mandates a digital reporting process without altering eligibility or benefits for individuals. It is a procedural update to streamline data collection for public health tracking.

] Modifies provisions relating to demands for correction or retraction of a [ published ] defamatory statement published in an electronic newspaper, magazine or other periodical .

Requires health benefit plans to cover autologous breast reconstruction procedures and related services with specific requirements related to out-of-pocket costs, cost-sharing, utilization review, reimbursement rates and network adequacy.

] Modifies the qualifications for certain statutes of limitations for civil actions based on allowing, permitting or encouraging child abuse and sexual assault. Prospectively eliminates the statute of limitations for civil actions based on sexual assault or child sexual abuse. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Maddy summaryHB 3643 designates October 9 of each year as Oregon Youth Suicide Awareness Day and declares an emergency effective upon passage. The bill directly affects Oregon youth and communities by establishing an annual day to focus attention on youth suicide prevention, citing that 109 Oregon youth died by suicide in 2022 and Oregon ranked 12th nationally in youth suicide rates. Its key mechanism is the annual observance date, supported by an emergency declaration to prioritize action on this issue. The bill became law on June 16, 2025, after passage by the legislature and governor's signature. It does not create new programs or funding but aims to raise awareness of a critical public health concern.

Allows a physician or physician associate to use telemedicine to practice medicine or provide health care services under specified circumstances to a patient located out of state. Clarifies that the physician or physician associate is subject to the laws regulating the practice of medicine in the jurisdiction where the patient is located.

Removes a requirement that a maximum of two real estate professionals may serve on a city or county planning commission for commissions with more than five members .