Sets maximum matching fund requirements for state grants to small incorporated cities for certain capital construction and municipal infrastructure and improvements . Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Increases the state transient lodging tax. Changes the name of the Oregon Conservation Strategy Subaccount 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, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Maddy summaryHB 4153 allows farmers to operate "farm stores" (not just farm stands) on land zoned for farming, expanding permitted uses beyond traditional farm stands. To qualify, farms must meet specific acreage requirements (e.g., 45 acres of farm use on an 80-acre tract) and limit store structures to 5,000 square feet (or 10,000 sq ft for pre-existing structures). Stores may sell farm products, processed foods, limited retail items (up to 25% of space), and certain agri-tourism activities like farm tours or farm-to-table meals. Local governments must permit these stores but can set reasonable rules for access, traffic, and sanitation without blocking operations.
Maddy summaryHB 4108 requires cities to annex disconnected land parcels (not adjacent to existing city boundaries) when all landowners petition for it, provided the land meets four specific conditions: it lies within the city’s urban growth boundary, is designated for residential or mixed use on the city’s official land-use plan (excluding heavy industry), is connected to city-provided utilities (water, sewer, electricity), and is accessible by public road. This bill directly affects landowners seeking to join a city and city councils, which must approve such annexations without public hearings or voter votes. Key provisions eliminate discretionary steps for cities when all criteria are satisfied, streamlining the process for qualifying properties. The bill focuses on concrete procedural changes to annexation rules, not broader policy impacts.
] Directs the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to conduct a study of the condition of Oregon's post-secondary education system and to develop detailed recommendations for the design, implementation and operation of a viable and superior institutional framework. [ Directs the commission to submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to higher education on or before December 1, 2026. ] Directs the commission to submit a preliminary report by October 1, 2026, and a final report by April 1, 2027, to the interim or regular committees of the Legislative Assembly related to higher education. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Provides that, in lieu of making a first appearance for a traffic violation citation, the person who is the previous owner of a vehicle may notify the court that the person has transferred interest in the vehicle and is not liable for the citation.
] Revises the definition of "animal rescue entity." Provides that veterinary facilities do not qualify as animal rescue entities for purposes of regulating animal rescue entities. Directs the State Department of Agriculture to enforce provisions related to regulating animal rescue entities. Makes changes related to recordkeeping and licensing requirements for animal rescue entities. Removes the impoundment of animals as a civil penalty for a violation of provisions related to animal rescue entities.
Requires a health care practitioner to exercise the proper degree of care to preserve the health and life of a child born alive, regardless of whether the birth was the result of an induced abortion. Allows specified persons to bring an action against a health care practitioner for violations. Allows the court to order that the identity or personally identifiable information of specified persons is protected from disclosure.
Maddy summaryHB 4112 increases funding for Oregon's outdoor school program by $6 million, raising the biennial allocation from $48 million to $54 million for the 2025-2027 budget period. This funding supports outdoor education programs that provide hands-on environmental learning experiences for students, directly benefiting schools and educational organizations participating in the program. The bill also declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon passage, though the emergency declaration does not alter the funding amount or program structure.
Expands the rural health care income tax credit to include pharmacist services performed in rural communities. Directs the Office of Rural Health to establish criteria for certifying pharmacists as eligible for the credit. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
