Requires the sentencing court to consider as mitigation evidence that the defendant was subjected to domestic abuse that was ongoing when the criminal behavior occurred and was a contributing factor in the criminal behavior. Provides that such evidence constitutes substantial and compelling reasons justifying a downward departure sentence. Authorizes the court to impose a lesser sentence even if there is a mandatory minimum sentence or a sentence otherwise required by law. Creates a procedure by which a person currently serving a sentence may petition the court for resentencing if the person was subjected to domestic abuse that was ongoing when the criminal behavior occurred and was a contributing factor in the criminal behavior. Establishes the Task Force on Services and Support for Incarcerated Domestic Violence Survivors. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to support the operation of the AgriStress Helpline in Oregon. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Requires an original equipment manufacturer to make available on fair and reasonable terms to a public body that owns or leases agricultural equipment any documentation, tool, part, embedded software, firmware, data or other device or implement for diagnosing, maintaining, repairing or updating the agricultural equipment that the original equipment manufacturer makes available to an authorized service provider. Specifies additional obligations for the original equipment manufacturer. Permits the Attorney General in response to a complaint to make an investigative demand of an original equipment manufacturer that appears to have violated the Act. Specifies the contents of the investigative demand and the method of service. Subjects an original equipment manufacturer that violates the Act to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each day of the violation.
Maddy summarySB 544 requires high schools with over 1,000 enrolled students to install vaporizing detection devices in all student bathrooms and common areas. The devices must detect vapor from inhalants (as defined in Oregon law). Schools must also create written disciplinary policies for students caught using inhalants, but these policies cannot include suspension or expulsion. The bill directly affects large high schools and their student safety protocols. It focuses on detection and non-punitive disciplinary measures rather than prevention or education.
Prohibits a person under 21 years of age from possessing firearms with specified exceptions. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, a fine of up to $6,250, or both. Prohibits a person from transferring certain firearms to a recipient the person knows, or reasonably should know, is under 21 years of age. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, a fine of up to $6,250, or both. Specifies exceptions.
Requires the Department of Justice to develop and implement a grant program to award moneys to eligible entities to reduce community violence in communities experiencing disproportionately high rates of community violence. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires a drug manufacturer or wholesaler to state on the label of an orally administered drug any ingredients derived from gluten-containing grains. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Creates the crime of unlawful transport, manufacture or transfer of a rapid fire activator. Punishes by a maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Creates the crime of unlawful possession of a rapid fire activator. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Specifies exceptions for both crimes. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Makes certain findings related to gluten. Requires a food product that contains gluten or an ingredient from a gluten-containing grain to bear certain labeling. Prohibits a food product from being labeled as gluten free unless certain criteria are met. Authorizes the imposition of civil penalties for a violation.
Requires the State Department of Energy to study data center power usage. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to energy not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.