Sen. Mark Meek

Maddy summaryHB 3432 allows wineries in Oregon to refuse redeeming beverage containers that they do not sell at their location. Specifically, wineries with a valid license can decline to accept or pay the refund value for empty bottles or cans that don't match the brands they sell on-site. This change modifies existing redemption rules (ORS 459A.715) to explicitly include wineries as businesses that can apply this refusal policy, similar to other retailers under certain conditions. The bill does not affect general redemption rules for non-winery retailers or other container types.

Allocates lottery moneys for distribution to the economic development districts in Oregon to be used to receive federal matching grants awarded by the United States Economic Development Administration. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Transfers to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission the responsibility to develop a formula for the distribution of grant funds to counties for deflection programs. Prescribes the factors that the formula must take into account. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Allows a worker to receive permanent disability payments and complete the appeal of a notice of closure while engaged in training. Allows the redetermination of a worker's permanent total disability compensation after ceasing to engage in training. Allows a worker to postpone the selection of a training program and engagement in the program until after claim closure becomes final.

Directs the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to issue a grant to Clackamas County for infrastructure improvements in the Sunrise Corridor. Allocates lottery revenues to the department for the grant. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Requires the Oregon Health Authority to adopt by rule qualification criteria for veteran-specific personal health navigators as an additional category of traditional health workers.

Establishes the Disabled Veterans Assistance Fund. Requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs to provide grants to disabled veterans for accessibility resources at residences inhabited by the veteran if the residence is owned by the veteran or a family member of the veteran. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Requires the State Marine Board to study issues related to the safe operation of motorboats. Directs the board to submit findings to the appropriate interim committees of the Legislative Assembly not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets January 2, 2027.

Allocates lottery funds to the Oregon Business Development Department to develop a unified trade strategy for Oregon in collaboration with the Port of Portland, the Oregon Tourism Commission, the State Department of Agriculture and other stakeholders. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Directs the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission to provide grants and funding for drug treatment and other related services. Transfers the duties of the Oversight and Accountability Council to the commission. Modifies the Oregon Behavioral Health Deflection Program. Provides that the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission makes funding decisions on grant recipients based on recommendations from the Improving People's Access to Community-based Treatment, Supports and Services Grant Review Committee. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.