Provides clarification regarding multiemployer exceptions from state laws governing sick leave. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires the Department of Human Services to study adult foster homes. Directs the department 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.
Directs the Department of Transportation to create a corridor plan to reduce traffic on Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 between Portland and Vancouver, Washington. Directs the department to also develop a financing plan to implement the mitigation measures without imposing tolls. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Directs all state agencies, statewide elected officials and other entities to seek legislative changes only through legislative measures requested and introduced by members and committees of the Legislative Assembly. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires the Public Employees Retirement Board to study retirement. Directs the board to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to general government not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Requires the Department of Land Conservation and Development to study the supply of land to build homes and grow businesses and submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to land use no later than September 15, 2026.
Maddy summarySB 158 allows Oregon landlords and tenants to agree to a recurring charge (paid with rent) instead of a traditional security deposit. This charge must be optional, fully or partially refundable, and clearly disclosed in writing before payment - detailing its amount, refund terms, and the tenant’s right to choose a security deposit instead. Landlords cannot combine this charge with a security deposit, and it cannot be used to evict tenants for nonpayment (unlike rent). The bill clarifies that such charges are not considered security deposits under Oregon law, meaning they don’t trigger the same legal requirements for handling, refunds, or claims for damages. It directly affects renters and landlords in Oregon rental agreements.
Prohibits a merchant from charging or collecting a fee for a person's use of a credit card or debit card in payment for goods or services if the merchant does not accept payment for the goods or services in cash.
Creates Oregon corporate excise and income tax subtractions for amounts received in resolution of a civil action arising from wildfire. Creates Oregon corporate excise and income tax subtractions for wildfire-related legal fees paid by plaintiffs. Allows a taxpayer to amend a return to claim a refund for earliest tax year in which subtraction is allowed. Applies to declarations and executive orders issued on or after January 1, 2018, and before January 1, 2026, and to amounts received, losses incurred and legal fees paid in tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
] Provides that a [ person ] veteran with a disability is eligible for a veterans' recognition registration plate and may request a waiver of the surcharge imposed for the plate. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Transportation to cover the waivers.
