] Designates [ October 12 ] the third Tuesday of March of each year as Oregon Farmer and Rancher Day. [ Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. ] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
] [ Requires the Judicial Department to study options for domestic and sexual violence training for judges. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. ] [ Sunsets on January 2, 2027. ] Modifies the enumerated authority of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to include the authority to establish continuing education requirements for state court judges. Directs the State Court Administrator to create continuing education opportunities for judges to meet the requirements established by the Chief Justice. Requires the State Court Administrator to submit a report on the implementation of the judicial continuing education requirements to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2027.
Maddy summarySCR 25 is a concurrent resolution that recognizes and honors Ruth McEwen for her outstanding service to the people of Oregon. It specifically acknowledges her four decades of advocacy for older adults and people with disabilities, including her instrumental role in shifting Oregon towards community-based long-term care services.
Maddy summarySenate Concurrent Resolution 18 recognizes and honors John McArdle for his extensive leadership and service to the City of Independence and the State of Oregon, including his more than 25 years as mayor. The resolution acknowledges his contributions to the city's growth, economic vitality, and technological accessibility.
Removes the annual cap on matching funds that an individual development account holder may accrue. Establishes a cap on total matching funds that the account holder may accrue. [ Provides for the modification of the cap to account for effects of inflation. ].
Creates a limited exception to water quality permitting requirements for a treatment works located within the North Santiam Basin. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Provides the Department of Veterans' Affairs with authority to adopt rules to implement the laws concerning the unclaimed remains of veterans, veterans' spouses and dependents and survivors of veterans.
Maddy summaryHB 2581 expands the duties of Oregon's State Resilience Officer, shifting their focus from primarily seismic events to an "all-hazard" approach for emergency preparedness. The bill amends existing law to include planning and preparation for a wider range of events, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires, flooding, and other natural or human-made disasters. This change ensures the officer directs and coordinates state agency planning for overall hazard safety and resilience. Additionally, it clarifies that the legislative and judicial branches will monitor the effectiveness of this broader hazard safety and resilience planning within their respective branches.
Modifies requirements for the summer learning program. Directs the Department of Education to provide reports based on information provided by grant recipients. Establishes the Summer Learning Grant Program Fund. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Maddy summarySJM 2 is a joint memorial from the Oregon Legislative Assembly urging the U.S. Congress to enact legislation that addresses a funding crisis in the federal Crime Victims Fund (CVF). The CVF, which supports state victim assistance programs such as domestic violence agencies and rape crisis centers, has seen a significant decline in its balance. This memorial specifically calls for Congress to pass the "Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2024" or similar legislation, which would redirect funds from the False Claims Act into the CVF to stabilize its finances and ensure continued support for these vital services.
