Sen. Kate Lieber

Makes it unlawful to falsely impersonate a union representative. Provides that a labor organization shall have, as a matter of internal governance, the sole authority to identify and designate the union representatives associated with the labor organization. Provides a cause of action for a union representative alleging a violation of the prohibition against falsely impersonating a union representative.

Maddy summarySB 547 designates April of each year as Oregon Native Plant Appreciation Month, encouraging public recognition of native plant species. The bill also declares an emergency effective upon passage, though it does not specify emergency measures. This procedural bill became law on June 20, 2025, after being signed by the Governor and enacted as Chapter 368, 2025 Laws. It directly affects Oregon residents through the official designation of the month for educational and community awareness purposes.

Maddy summarySB 450 designates November 14 of each year as "Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day" in Oregon, honoring Ruby Bridges' 1960 integration of a previously all-white school. The bill has no policy requirements or direct impact on specific groups - it simply establishes an annual observance for schools and communities to reflect on racial justice. It declares an emergency for immediate effect upon passage (effective June 20, 2025), though this is procedural for commemorative legislation. The designation aligns with nationwide efforts like Salem-Keizer's Safe Routes to School program, which uses the day for anti-racism education. No substantive changes to law or funding are involved.

Maddy summaryHB 2556 designates Portland State University as Oregon’s Urban Research University, formally recognizing its established role as the state’s only public urban research institution. The bill, effective January 1, 2026, does not change funding or programs but updates the university’s official designation to reflect its focus on urban research, equity, and community engagement. This title aligns with PSU’s existing mission, including its leadership in sustainability, STEM diversity, and serving underrepresented students (e.g., 58% BIPOC first-year students in 2023). The designation follows legislative approval through all stages, including Governor’s signature in June 2025.

Adds electric wheelchairs and complex rehabilitation technology to the type of consumer equipment for which an original equipment manufacturer must make available to an owner or independent repair provider a tool, part or other device or implement that the original equipment manufacturer makes available to an authorized service provider for the purpose of diagnosing, maintaining, repairing or updating consumer equipment.

] [ Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study the funding formula under Ballot Measure 110 (2020). Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health not later than September 15, 2026. ] [ Sunsets on January 2, 2027. ] Modifies the duties and composition of the Oversight and Accountability Council. Transfers to the Oregon Health Authority the responsibility to administer, in consulation with the council, a grant program for Behavioral Health Resource Networks. Repeals the requirement for the authority to establish a Behavioral Health Resource Network statewide telephone hotline.

Maddy summaryOregon's SCR 13 designates the T-bone steak as the official state steak, making it the first official "state steak" for Oregon. The resolution recognizes the T-bone's dual cuts (strip and filet) and Oregon's long history of cattle farming, which contributed nearly $800 million to agriculture in 2022. This designation is symbolic - it does not create new laws, funding, or requirements, but formally honors beef's role in the state's agricultural heritage. The bill passed unanimously in June 2025 and became law without further action.

Maddy summarySCR 31 is a ceremonial resolution commending Oregon's Legislative Commission on Indian Services (LCIS) for its 50th anniversary. It recognizes LCIS as the nation's first permanent state commission dedicated to tribal-state consultation, established in 1975 to advise Oregon's government on American Indian needs and foster communication between the state and Oregon's nine federally recognized tribes. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely honors LCIS's historical role as a forum for tribal-state collaboration without creating new programs or altering laws.

Maddy summarySB 548 raises Oregon's minimum legal marriage age from 17 to 18 years for all residents. It amends multiple statutes (including ORS 106.010 and 106.050) to remove exceptions allowing minors under 18 to marry, and repeals the prior exception (ORS 106.060) that permitted underage marriage with parental consent or court approval. The bill directly affects anyone seeking a marriage license in Oregon, requiring all applicants to be at least 18 years old without exceptions. This change eliminates all pathways for minors to marry in Oregon, effective January 1, 2026. The law applies uniformly to all marriages solemnized under Oregon law.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution formally recognizes the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) for its 50th anniversary in 2025. It expresses Oregon’s legislative appreciation for NCSL’s work supporting state legislatures but contains no policy changes or binding obligations. The resolution does not affect any individuals, entities, or laws, as it solely serves as a symbolic gesture of honor. It has no practical impact beyond acknowledging NCSL’s role in fostering legislative collaboration.