Sen. Mike McLane

Maddy summarySB 784 updates statewide standards for dual credit programs to explicitly include agriculture, forestry, and natural resources fields. It requires career and technical student organizations (including those focused on these fields) to collaborate on assessing program quality and ensuring course content aligns with industry standards. This change applies to all dual credit programs approved under state standards. The law takes effect January 1, 2026.

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 summaryThis concurrent resolution honors and celebrates the life of Frank Wayne Smith, acknowledging his 27 years of service in the U.S. Navy and his extensive contributions to the Port Orford community. It also expresses gratitude for his service to the people of Oregon and extends sympathy and condolences to his family.

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 summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HCR 10), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and honors the late Oregon State Representative Roger Martin (1935-2023) for his service to the state. The resolution commemorates his 12-year tenure in the Oregon Legislature (1967-1978), his role as House Minority Leader, and his later work as a nonpartisan lobbyist who contributed to Oregon's transit systems, including the MAX light rail. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is solely a symbolic tribute to his legacy.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution designates February 11, 2026, as "Oregon Wheat Day" to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Oregon Wheat Growers League (founded in 1926 as the Eastern Oregon Wheat League). It honors Oregon's wheat industry's historical significance, economic contributions (including $1 billion in annual export value), and role in the state's agriculture and global trade, without creating new laws or affecting policies.

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.

Modifies requirements for school to qualify as small high school for purposes of State School Fund distributions. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2019.

Directs Department of Education to coordinate with Oregon FFA Association to increase student achievement and improve college preparation and career placement for students enrolled in agricultural education courses. Directs department to establish grant program for purpose of funding extended duty contracts to allow school district personnel to manage agricultural science and technology programs of study during summer months. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2019.

Requires correctional facilities to provide tampons, sanitary pads, postpartum pads and panty liners to certain incarcerated persons at no cost.