Sen. Daniel Bonham

Establishes the Educational Scholarship Program for the purpose of assisting eligible students to pay for costs of attendance at certain nonpublic schools. Prescribes requirements of the program.

Directs an arresting officer to notify federal immigration authorities when the officer arrests a person for delivery or manufacture of fentanyl. Limits pretrial release until the notification has occurred. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require approval by a majority of the Senate of any reprieve, commutation or pardon. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

Removes the requirement that menstrual products be provided in public charter schools and in bathrooms designated for males. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Directs the State Parks and Recreation Commission to adopt rules authorizing persons 65 years or older who reside in Oregon to use any state park, individual campsite or day use fee area without charge.

Maddy summarySB 1210 requires Oregon's Department of Transportation to forgive debt owed by municipal electric utilities for relocating facilities mandated during the reconstruction of the I-84 bridge over McCord Creek. This specifically applies to relocations needed between the John B. Yeon Trailhead and the bridge. The bill directly affects local electric utility companies that incurred costs related to this infrastructure project. It takes effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session ends.

Maddy summarySB 629 requires the Oregon Medical Board to use a "reasonable person standard" when determining if a healthcare professional's conduct is unprofessional. This change directly affects doctors and medical practitioners facing disciplinary actions by the board. The bill amends Oregon law to mandate that the board consider what a typical reasonable person would do, rather than relying solely on technical or rigid interpretations. This policy shift aims to make disciplinary decisions more context-focused and aligned with common professional expectations.

Dissolves the Oregon Government Ethics Commission as of July 2, 2027. Requires the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries and Attorney General to conduct studies and report to the Legislative Assembly on how each entity would supervise identified public officials and ensure that those public officials comply with all legal requirements currently overseen by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission. Requires the Oregon Government Ethics Commission to develop a plan and report to the Legislative Assembly on the most efficient manner of making each local government and local service district responsible for ensuring that public officials affiliated with the local government or local service district comply with all legal requirements currently overseen by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission.

Requires the Oregon Health Policy Board to produce and provide to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health by December 31, 2026, a comprehensive report regarding the success in achieving the aims of the Oregon Integrated and Coordinated Health Care Delivery System. Modifies the membership of the board and specifies duties of the chairperson of the board. Increases oversight and supervision responsibilities of the board over the Oregon Health Authority. Requires the board to submit an agency request budget for the board. Puts the Health Evidence Review Commission under the auspices of the board.

Maddy summarySB 639 requires Oregon's State Forester to actively manage state forestlands to reduce flammable materials (like dead trees and brush) that increase wildfire risk. This directly affects state forestlands managed under Oregon law, aiming to improve forest health and prevent large wildfires. The bill mandates specific active management practices to maintain low fuel levels, rather than relying on passive approaches. It focuses on concrete policy changes in forest management, not outcomes or advocacy.