Allows an additional estate tax exclusion of $7 million. Imposes tax at a flat rate of seven percent. Applies to estates of decedents who die on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires school districts and certain private schools to designate athletic competitions and extracurricular sports according to biological sex. Prohibits biological males from participating in athletic competitions or extracurricular sports designated for biological females. Provides causes of action for students, school districts and private schools.
Maddy summaryHB 3558 modifies Oregon's definition of "recovery" in the Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act to clarify it as "a voluntarily maintained lifestyle characterized by sobriety and personal health." This change directly affects how Oregon's addiction treatment and recovery services are defined and implemented under existing law. The bill ensures that all services under the Act align with Oregon's established health-based approach to addiction, which prioritizes treatment over criminal penalties for low-level drug possession. It does not create new programs but updates terminology to support consistent application of the Act's policy goals.
Abolishes the Educator Advancement Council and educator networks. Transfers the powers, duties and functions related to the beginning teacher and administrator mentorship program to the Department of Education. Modifies the membership and selection requirements for the State Board of Education, the Early Learning Council, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Requires evidence of citizenship for persons registering to vote for the first time in this state. Specifies when registration of qualified person occurs. Repeals the electronic voter registration system.
Provides for the cancellation, after 10 years, of uncollected tax debt, penalties and interest. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Provides that a city councillor may not seek reelection prior to the last election held before the expiration of the councillor's current term. Provides an exception if the city councillors are elected by district and the councillor has changed residence from one district to another. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Provides funding to the Employment Department for staffing workforce reentry programs for adults in custody. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Maddy summaryHB 2946 requires Oregon's Secretary of State to conduct a fiscal audit of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and complete it by June 30, 2027. The bill mandates a financial review of the DOT's operations but does not alter the department's existing responsibilities or funding. This procedural measure directly affects the DOT through oversight by the Secretary of State's office, with no changes to DOT's day-to-day functions.
Repeals the automatic transfer of voter registration information from the Department of Transportation and the Oregon Health Authority to the Secretary of State. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
