Sen. Jeff Golden

Exempts the seller and [ the nonprofit purchaser of ] a nonprofit, public body or tribe that purchases property for conservation purposes from civil or criminal liability for selling certain units of land not lawfully established. Cancels exception for a purchaser who resells the land to the private market within five years of the land being deeded for conservation purposes.

] Prohibits the retail sale of an aerosol duster that contains 1,1-Difluoroethane to an individual under [ 21 ] 18 years of age. Allows the sale or delivery of an aerosol duster that contains 1,1-Difluoroethane through an order pick-up or delivery system if the recipient is at least 18 years of age. Punishes a violation by a maximum of 30 days' imprisonment, $1,250 fine, or both. Requires an aerosol duster that contains 1,1-Difluoroethane to bear a warning label. Defines "1,1-Difluoroethane."

] [ Provides that post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by a police officer or firefighter is an injury or disease sustained in the actual performance of duties for purposes of benefits under the Public Employees Retirement System in certain circumstances. ] Requires the Public Employees Retirement Board to [ hold ] refer a contested case for a hearing requested by a police officer or firefighter who is denied disability benefits within a certain period of time. Provides that a member of the Public Employees Retirement System who is a police officer or firefighter is disabled if the member is mentally or physically incapacitated and unable to perform the work the member performed at the time the member became disabled, instead of unable to perform any work. Allows a disabled member of the system to receive certain earned income without losing disability benefits. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

] Prohibits landlords from inquiring about or [ disclosing ] discriminating on the basis of a tenant's or applicant's immigration or citizenship status , [ or ] rejecting an applicant [ due to immigration status. Prohibits discrimination based on immigration status for real property transactions. ] based on the type of identifying documentation or disclosing or threatening disclosure of an applicant's or a tenant's immigration or citizenship status for improper purposes. Authorizes statutory penalties. Becomes operative 30 days after the effective date. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

] Designates [ October 12 ] the third Tuesday of March of each year as Oregon Farmer and Rancher Day. [ Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. ] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Maddy summarySCR 10 is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and public service of the late Senate President Peter Courtney. It acknowledges his extensive legislative career, leadership, and contributions to Oregon, and directs that a copy be presented to his family.

Maddy summarySJM 2 is a joint memorial from the Oregon Legislative Assembly urging the U.S. Congress to enact legislation that addresses a funding crisis in the federal Crime Victims Fund (CVF). The CVF, which supports state victim assistance programs such as domestic violence agencies and rape crisis centers, has seen a significant decline in its balance. This memorial specifically calls for Congress to pass the "Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2024" or similar legislation, which would redirect funds from the False Claims Act into the CVF to stabilize its finances and ensure continued support for these vital services.

Maddy summaryHCR 17 is a concurrent resolution that recognizes and honors Cambodian Americans throughout Oregon and the United States. It also memorializes those who lost their lives in the Cambodian Genocide and honors survivors of the conflict living in Oregon today.

Maddy summaryHCR 9 is a commemorative resolution honoring Dennis Michael Richardson, Oregon's Secretary of State and former state Representative, who died in 2019. The resolution formally recognizes his life, military service, legal career, public service spanning decades (including six terms in the Oregon House and his role as Secretary of State), and his commitment to ethical governance. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or programs, as it is purely a ceremonial tribute. The resolution was adopted by the Oregon legislature in March 2025 and presented to his family.

Digest: This Act creates a council and funds to distribute and invest money from a legal settlement. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Establishes the Environmental Restoration Council. Directs the council to establish programs to distribute moneys from the Monsanto settlement. Establishes the Oregon Environmental Restoration Fund. Establishes the State Agency Program Fund. Establishes the Disproportionately Impacted Community Fund. Establishes the Tribal Nation Natural Resource Program Fund. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.