Sen. Deb Patterson

Expands the requirement to discuss class size and caseload as mandatory subjects of bargaining for purposes of school district collective bargaining. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Directs the Superintendent of Public Instruction to establish a program to assess, monitor and track the language developmental milestones of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Establishes an advisory committee to advise on the creation of the program. Directs the Department of Education to publish an annual report on language and literacy developmental milestones of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Enacts the PA Licensure Compact. Allows the Oregon Medical Board to disclose specified information to the PA Licensure Compact Commission. Exempts individuals authorized to provide medical services by compact privilege from certain requirements. Allows the board to use moneys to meet financial obligations imposed on the State of Oregon as a result of participation in the Compact. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Requires specified agencies to consider the effects of a proposed action on older adult populations. Establishes the Shared Future Oregon Task Force and specifies the task force's membership and duties. Sunsets the task force on January 2, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Provides that a person must be 18 years of age or older in order for the person to commit the crime of prostitution. Authorizes the taking of a child into protective custody when the child has engaged in or is at risk of engaging in a commercial sex act. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Creates a civil cause of action against a person who removes a condom without the consent of the plaintiff. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Directs the Executive Officer of the Commission on Indian Services to provide training on tribes and tribal relations at least once per calendar quarter. Requires all members of the Legislative Assembly and all legislative staff to attend the training at least once annually. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Establishes the Task Force on Licensed Health Care Services in Oregon Schools. Directs the task force to examine the employment duties for licensed health care providers employed by schools, school districts and education services districts. Requires the task force to report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to education not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on December 31, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Limits the applicant screening charge a residential landlord may collect to $20. Extends certain screening requirements to include landlords who do not collect an applicant screening charge. Allows landlords to alternatively accept third-party screening reports provided by an applicant.

Modifies state greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. Replaces the term "global warming" with "climate change" in provisions related to the Oregon Climate Action Commission. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.