Sen. Khanh Pham

Directs the State Department of Agriculture to classify certain pesticides containing neonicotinoids as restricted-use. Prohibits application of restricted-use neonicotinoid pesticides on residential landscapes, subject to certain exceptions. Becomes operative on January 1, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Creates the Cascadia High Speed Rail Task Force. Specifies the membership of the task force. Directs the task force to submit progress reports and a final report. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Requires the Department of State Police to study whether firearm hold agreements reduce firearm risks. 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.

] Increases the state transient lodging tax. Changes the name of the Oregon Conservation Strategy Subaccount to the Recovering Oregon's Wildlife Fund Subaccount. [ Transfers moneys attributable to the increase of the state transient lodging tax to the Recovering Oregon's Wildlife Fund Subaccount. ] Specifies how moneys attributable to the increase are to be distributed. Applies the transient lodging tax increase to transient lodging charges occurring on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

] Directs the Oregon State University Extension Service to develop a program for Spanish language pesticide education. Directs Oregon State University and the State Department of Agriculture to complete development of the Spanish language version of the online pesticide precertification program and to publicize the program. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to establish a fundamental right to a clean, safe and healthy environment. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election held throughout this state.

Establishes the Home and Community-Based Services Workforce Standards Board. Prescribes the duties of the board. Directs the board to establish minimum working standards for the home and community-based services workforce. Requires the board to take certain actions before adopting proposed minimum standards. Directs certain state agencies to conduct a fiscal impact analysis to determine whether a proposed minimum standard will increase the fiscal obligations of the state, including an increase in Medicaid reimbursement rates. [ Requires the board to submit a written report to the Legislative Assembly regarding any adopted standard that is anticipated to impact the state budget. Provides that any such standard must be ratified by the Legislative Assembly before taking effect. ] Requires the board to report to the Legislative Assembly and to the Governor the increase in funding needed to implement the standard. Provides that a rule establishing a minimum standard may not take effect before the Legislative Assembly has appropriated funding and the board has received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, if applicable. Permits the Bureau of Labor and Industries to conduct investigations, issue subpoenas, administer oaths, obtain evidence and take testimony to make determinations regarding implementation and compliance with the minimum standards established by the board. Provides remedies for allegations of violations of the minimum standards established by the board. Clarifies that relief may be sought for alleged violations no sooner than 90 days after a rule establishing a minimum standard takes effect. Requires the board to conduct a [ biennial ] quadrennial comprehensive review, including a labor market analysis to inform the board's decisions to adopt new minimum standards or revise existing standards. [ Permits the board to establish uniform training standards for the home and community-based services workforce and to establish a process by rule for certifying worker organizations to provide the training to workers. ] Requires the board to submit a biennial report to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly summarizing the results of the comprehensive review and any actions taken by the board in the prior biennium. Requires the online registry administered by the Department of Human Services to include workers from the home and community-based services workforce. Requires that any public hearing conducted by the board be accessible through electronic or virtual means, if possible.

Requires that trains have a minimum of two crew members. Provides exceptions. Imposes civil penalties for violation. Makes violation a Class D violation, punishable by a maximum fine of $250.

Requires transportation network companies to pay minimum compensation rates to drivers. [ Directs transportation network companies to establish written policies concerning account deactivations and provides requirements for such policies. Requires that such policies include an appeals process that meets certain minimum requirements by which drivers may appeal an account deactivation. ] Prohibits transportation network companies from issuing an account deactivation absent just cause. [ Directs the Bureau of Labor and Industries to contract with a nonprofit organization to operate a driver resource center. ] Establishes minimum paid sick time requirements for transportation network companies. Requires transportation network companies to provide dispatched trip information and receipt information to drivers and passengers. Imposes recordkeeping requirements for transportation network companies [ and requires the companies to compile data to submit reports to the bureau. Directs the bureau to report to the Legislative Assembly on the information received from the transportation network companies ]. [ Establishes the Task Force on the Ensuring Meaningful Access to Benefits for Transportation Network Company Drivers. ] Requires transportation network companies to comply with notice requirements to apprise drivers of certain information regarding the rights and protections afforded to drivers. Provides the Bureau of Labor and Industries with enforcement authority over the provisions of the Act. Provides remedies for drivers alleging unlawful practices. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3012 allows 16- and 17-year-olds who are registered to vote to participate in school district elections, such as voting for school board members. To qualify, they must be registered at least 20 days before the election, reside within the school district, and meet standard voter registration requirements. The bill requires the Secretary of State to create a separate voting process that provides these voters with ballots limited to school district elections, using the same ballot style as other voters in the same election. This change applies only to school district elections and takes effect for elections occurring on or after January 1, 2027.