Directs the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to establish a program to issue grants to certain nonprofit organizations for security enhancements. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Creates additional rules and requirements for pharmacy benefit managers and a policy or certificate of health insurance or other contract providing for the reimbursement of the cost of a prescription drug.
] Directs [ the Department of Education and the Oregon Health Authority to jointly ] the Oregon Health Authority, in collaboration with the Department of Education and the Oregon Board of Optometry, to establish and implement a program that provides eye examinations , [ and ] prescription eyeglasses and related services to students from low-income families. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Appropriates moneys to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for distribution to the Sustainable City Year Program at the University of Oregon. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Maddy summarySB 887 requires the Director of Agriculture to hire an organic policy special assistant. This position will directly support the Agriculture Department by advancing the organic sector, aiding in federal and state advocacy, and addressing challenges with imported organic products. The bill amends existing language to specify these three key duties for the new role. It does not change existing laws but creates a new staff position to focus on organic industry needs. (This is a procedural bill, so the summary is concise as permitted.)
] Requires the Department of Corrections to enter into a contract , or renegotiate an existing contract, with a third party to provide voice communications services at no cost to persons confined at a Department of Corrections institution. Prohibits the receipt of financial or in-kind compensation by the department for providing voice communications services to persons in custody. Directs the department to submit a progress report on the implementation of the Act to the Legislative Assembly by February 1, 2026, and a biennial report on certain data to the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15 of each even-numbered year.
Maddy summarySB 947 updates Oregon law by replacing outdated terms like "militia" with "National Guard" throughout statutes and removing references to "unorganized militia." It creates new rules prohibiting paramilitary activity (such as armed public drills or assuming police powers without authorization), but explicitly excludes the National Guard, the Armed Forces, and certain historical or training groups from these restrictions. The bill also adds a provision allowing National Guard members called to active duty by the governor to terminate rental agreements with 30 days' notice upon providing official orders. These changes clarify legal definitions, strengthen protections for National Guard members, and address specific concerns about unauthorized paramilitary conduct.
] Directs the [ Department of Education ] Oregon Business Development Department to [ design ] create and distribute memorial plaques to schools in honor of Senator Peter Courtney's contributions in supporting seismic rehabilitation funding. Directs recipients to display plaques [ at the front entrance ] in a location that is easily visible to visitors to the school . Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision to study parole law in this state. Directs the board to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary no later than September 15, 2026.
Directs the State Department of Agriculture to impose certain fees for licenses and license renewals for animal rescue entities. Modifies the definition of "animal rescue entity." Directs the department to adopt rules to establish a licensing program for breeders of certain animals. Punishes a violation of the rules by a maximum of six months' imprisonment, $2,500 fine, or both. Authorizes the department to investigate and inspect the breeders. Appropriates moneys to the department out of the General Fund for purposes related to the new licensing program. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
