Oregon
2026 Legislative Measures·302 bills·Adjourned March 9, 2026
Track legislation moving through Oregon. Browse 302 bills and resolutions during the 2026 Legislative Measures, each with a plain-language summary, current status from introduction to enactment, sponsors, and voting history.
Bills
The Act requires a response within a specified time for certain search warrants. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.1). [Digest: The Act requires a response within 72 hours for certain search warrants. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.6).] Requires a [communications provider] social media platform to respond to a search warrant within 72 hours of service, and all other communications providers to respond within five business days of service, when the warrant pertains to an investigation of stalking or a crime constituting domestic violence. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
The Act requires a response within a specified time for certain search warrants. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.1). [Digest: The Act requires a response within 72 hours for certain search warrants. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.6).] Requires a [communications provider] social media platform to respond to a search warrant within 72 hours of service, and all other communications providers to respond within five business days of service, when the warrant pertains to an investigation of stalking or a crime constituting domestic violence. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
This Act limits the private information that a landlord can share. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9). Limits the circumstances under which a landlord may disclose confidential information. Authorizes statutory damages for individuals affected by knowing violations. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
This Act limits the private information that a landlord can share. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9). Limits the circumstances under which a landlord may disclose confidential information. Authorizes statutory damages for individuals affected by knowing violations. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
This Act creates the Blue Economy Task Force and lets the Oregon Ocean Science Trust form a nonprofit. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.3). Establishes the Blue Economy Task Force. Directs the task force to study Oregon's blue economy and submit a report to the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2027. Authorizes the Oregon Ocean Science Trust to create and maintain a nonprofit organization. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
This Act creates the Blue Economy Task Force and lets the Oregon Ocean Science Trust form a nonprofit. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.3). Establishes the Blue Economy Task Force. Directs the task force to study Oregon's blue economy and submit a report to the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2027. Authorizes the Oregon Ocean Science Trust to create and maintain a nonprofit organization. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act says that data about a party's or a witness's immigration status may not be used in a civil case. The Act makes some exceptions. The Act makes it unlawful for employers to punish employees for taking certain actions after a lawful change in their work authorization documents. The Act makes changes to the definition of "profiling." The Act becomes law 91 days after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Provides that evidence of a party's or a witness's immigration status is not admissible as evidence in a civil proceeding. Provides exceptions. Makes it unlawful for employers to discriminate, retaliate or take other adverse action against an employee because the employee updates, or attempts to update, the employee's personal information based on a lawful change to the employee's employment authorization documentation. Clarifies what actions constitute an unlawful practice. For purposes of law enforcement profiling requirements, modifies the definition of "profiling" to include immigration status. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act says that data about a party's or a witness's immigration status may not be used in a civil case. The Act makes some exceptions. The Act makes it unlawful for employers to punish employees for taking certain actions after a lawful change in their work authorization documents. The Act makes changes to the definition of "profiling." The Act becomes law 91 days after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Provides that evidence of a party's or a witness's immigration status is not admissible as evidence in a civil proceeding. Provides exceptions. Makes it unlawful for employers to discriminate, retaliate or take other adverse action against an employee because the employee updates, or attempts to update, the employee's personal information based on a lawful change to the employee's employment authorization documentation. Clarifies what actions constitute an unlawful practice. For purposes of law enforcement profiling requirements, modifies the definition of "profiling" to include immigration status. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act allows OHA to pay health care providers that may not receive federal Medicaid funds. The Act requires OHA to pay providers using only state funds. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to adopt a payment mechanism to pay certain nonprofit reproductive health care providers that are not eligible to receive federal Medicaid funds for services provided to medical assistance recipients. Applies to claims for payment for services provided on or after July 4, 2025, if the claim is not eligible for federal financial participation and has not yet been paid. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
The Act allows OHA to pay health care providers that may not receive federal Medicaid funds. The Act requires OHA to pay providers using only state funds. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to adopt a payment mechanism to pay certain nonprofit reproductive health care providers that are not eligible to receive federal Medicaid funds for services provided to medical assistance recipients. Applies to claims for payment for services provided on or after July 4, 2025, if the claim is not eligible for federal financial participation and has not yet been paid. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
This Act makes owners of bulk oils and liquid fuels terminals show they can cover the costs of oil or fuel spills. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.6). Requires owners or operators of bulk oils or liquid fuels terminals to obtain a certificate of financial responsibility from the Department of Environmental Quality. Directs the Environmental Quality Commission to establish rules pertaining to certificates of financial responsibility. Requires the department to report to the Legislative Assembly on the implementation of the Act each even-numbered year. Preempts local governments from requiring financial assurance that exceeds or is in addition to the requirements of the Act. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
This Act makes owners of bulk oils and liquid fuels terminals show they can cover the costs of oil or fuel spills. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.6). Requires owners or operators of bulk oils or liquid fuels terminals to obtain a certificate of financial responsibility from the Department of Environmental Quality. Directs the Environmental Quality Commission to establish rules pertaining to certificates of financial responsibility. Requires the department to report to the Legislative Assembly on the implementation of the Act each even-numbered year. Preempts local governments from requiring financial assurance that exceeds or is in addition to the requirements of the Act. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
This Act says that sales of fluorescent lamps to buyers with large buildings are not banned until 2030. The Act says that some care facilities do not have to submit plans to replace lamps that are banned until 2030. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). [Digest: This Act says that sales of fluorescent lamps to buyers with large buildings are not banned until 2030. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6).] Exempts sales to purchasers with facilities totaling more than one million square feet from a prohibition on sales of certain fluorescent lamps until January 1, 2030. Exempts residential care facilities and long term care facilities from the requirement to submit for review plans to replace light fixtures designed to use prohibited fluorescent lamps. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
This Act says that sales of fluorescent lamps to buyers with large buildings are not banned until 2030. The Act says that some care facilities do not have to submit plans to replace lamps that are banned until 2030. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). [Digest: This Act says that sales of fluorescent lamps to buyers with large buildings are not banned until 2030. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6).] Exempts sales to purchasers with facilities totaling more than one million square feet from a prohibition on sales of certain fluorescent lamps until January 1, 2030. Exempts residential care facilities and long term care facilities from the requirement to submit for review plans to replace light fixtures designed to use prohibited fluorescent lamps. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
The Act would set up a Joint Permitting Council to run a fast track permit program. The Act would direct certain state agencies to publish a list of certain permits that can be issued by the agencies. The Act would adjust certain requirements of the enterprise zone program and restrict the use of the program for data centers. The Act would adjust the tax credit for a taxpayer that creates new jobs. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.5). [Digest: The Act would set up a Joint Permitting Council to run a fast track permit program.] [The Act would direct certain state agencies to publish a list of certain permits that can be issued by the agencies.] [The Act would adjust certain requirements of the enterprise zone program.] [The Act would give money to OBDD. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.3).] Establishes the Joint Permitting Council. Directs the council to administer a fast track permitting program. Directs certain state agencies to publish a catalog of permits related to economic development projects issued by the agencies within 120 days after the effective date of the Act. Updates certain requirements and thresholds for the enterprise zone program. Restricts the use of the program for data centers. [Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Business Development Department for deposit in the Industrial Site Loan Fund.] Modifies provisions establishing a personal income or corporate excise tax credit for a taxpayer that creates new jobs. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act would set up a Joint Permitting Council to run a fast track permit program. The Act would direct certain state agencies to publish a list of certain permits that can be issued by the agencies. The Act would adjust certain requirements of the enterprise zone program and restrict the use of the program for data centers. The Act would adjust the tax credit for a taxpayer that creates new jobs. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.5). [Digest: The Act would set up a Joint Permitting Council to run a fast track permit program.] [The Act would direct certain state agencies to publish a list of certain permits that can be issued by the agencies.] [The Act would adjust certain requirements of the enterprise zone program.] [The Act would give money to OBDD. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.3).] Establishes the Joint Permitting Council. Directs the council to administer a fast track permitting program. Directs certain state agencies to publish a catalog of permits related to economic development projects issued by the agencies within 120 days after the effective date of the Act. Updates certain requirements and thresholds for the enterprise zone program. Restricts the use of the program for data centers. [Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Business Development Department for deposit in the Industrial Site Loan Fund.] Modifies provisions establishing a personal income or corporate excise tax credit for a taxpayer that creates new jobs. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act makes technical fixes and slight policy updates to some tax statutes. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Updates the terminology used to describe certain income earned by multinational corporations to reflect a change in the term used in federal law. Aligns sunset dates for earned income tax credit provisions with the underlying sunset date for the credit. Expands the tax credit for certified film production development contributions to allow the use of contributions for the production of commercials. Applies to fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2026. [Provides an exception from the annual filing requirement for the property tax exemption for property burdened by an affordable housing covenant used for owner-occupied housing. Applies to property tax years beginning on or after July 1, 2027.] Extends the sunset for the property tax exemption for cargo containers. Repeals the requirement that revenue from a tribal tax on the distribution of motor vehicle fuel that is exempt from the gas taxes under Oregon law is subject to the highway-use restrictions under the Oregon Constitution. Extends the applicability of the pass-through business alternative income tax and tax credit through the 2027 tax year. Allows overpayments to be credited as estimated payments for the next tax year. Requires the State Board of Tax Practitioners to register as enrolled agents individuals who are authorized by the Internal Revenue Service to represent taxpayers as enrolled agents. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act makes technical fixes and slight policy updates to some tax statutes. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Updates the terminology used to describe certain income earned by multinational corporations to reflect a change in the term used in federal law. Aligns sunset dates for earned income tax credit provisions with the underlying sunset date for the credit. Expands the tax credit for certified film production development contributions to allow the use of contributions for the production of commercials. Applies to fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2026. [Provides an exception from the annual filing requirement for the property tax exemption for property burdened by an affordable housing covenant used for owner-occupied housing. Applies to property tax years beginning on or after July 1, 2027.] Extends the sunset for the property tax exemption for cargo containers. Repeals the requirement that revenue from a tribal tax on the distribution of motor vehicle fuel that is exempt from the gas taxes under Oregon law is subject to the highway-use restrictions under the Oregon Constitution. Extends the applicability of the pass-through business alternative income tax and tax credit through the 2027 tax year. Allows overpayments to be credited as estimated payments for the next tax year. Requires the State Board of Tax Practitioners to register as enrolled agents individuals who are authorized by the Internal Revenue Service to represent taxpayers as enrolled agents. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act tells OHA to create a new hospital license type. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.3). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules and procedures to allow a hospital to apply for a license as a rural emergency hospital. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act tells OHA to create a new hospital license type. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.3). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules and procedures to allow a hospital to apply for a license as a rural emergency hospital. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act would have Business Oregon give grants to small businesses for costs that are due to tariffs. The Act would have the agency work with other state and local bodies to update the state's unified trade strategy. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). [Digest: The Act would have Business Oregon give grants to small businesses for costs due to federal tariffs. The Act would have Business Oregon work with other state and local bodies to update the state's unified trade strategy. The Act would have DAS make a procurement reform roadmap by December 15 of this year. The Act would set up a task force to advise on how to retain business and private investment in this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.0).] Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to set up a program for micro-enterprise tariff adjustment grants to small businesses for costs increased by federal tariffs. Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to collaborate with the Port of Portland, the Oregon Tourism Commission, the State Department of Agriculture and other stakeholders on updating the unified trade strategy for Oregon. [Directs the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to produce a procurement reform roadmap and deliver the roadmap to a committee or interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to general government no later than December 15, 2026.] [Establishes the Task Force on Business Retention for the purpose of making recommendations to the Legislative Assembly for improving strategies to retain businesses and private investment in this state.] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
The Act would have Business Oregon give grants to small businesses for costs that are due to tariffs. The Act would have the agency work with other state and local bodies to update the state's unified trade strategy. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). [Digest: The Act would have Business Oregon give grants to small businesses for costs due to federal tariffs. The Act would have Business Oregon work with other state and local bodies to update the state's unified trade strategy. The Act would have DAS make a procurement reform roadmap by December 15 of this year. The Act would set up a task force to advise on how to retain business and private investment in this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.0).] Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to set up a program for micro-enterprise tariff adjustment grants to small businesses for costs increased by federal tariffs. Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to collaborate with the Port of Portland, the Oregon Tourism Commission, the State Department of Agriculture and other stakeholders on updating the unified trade strategy for Oregon. [Directs the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to produce a procurement reform roadmap and deliver the roadmap to a committee or interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to general government no later than December 15, 2026.] [Establishes the Task Force on Business Retention for the purpose of making recommendations to the Legislative Assembly for improving strategies to retain businesses and private investment in this state.] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
The Act changes laws about dismantlers. The Act alters a defined term used in laws about funding public transit. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.0). [Digest: The Act tells ODOT to report on its progress with current requirements. The Act tells ODOT to create a database like WDOT has and create a transportation university like other states have. The Act tells the director of ODOT to use the central office for project delivery work instead of the regional offices. The Act ends the JCT. The Act changes laws about dismantlers. The Act says certain entities may get funds to provide public transportation services. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.8).] [Directs the Department of Transportation to report on a required audit, progress in implementing design practices, establishing a transportation university and the creation of a database equivalent to one created by the State of Washington.] [Directs the Director of Transportation to centralize project delivery efforts.] [Eliminates the Joint Committee on Transportation.] Makes changes to laws regulating dismantlers. Expands the definition of "qualified entity" for purposes of public transportation funding. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act changes laws about dismantlers. The Act alters a defined term used in laws about funding public transit. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.0). [Digest: The Act tells ODOT to report on its progress with current requirements. The Act tells ODOT to create a database like WDOT has and create a transportation university like other states have. The Act tells the director of ODOT to use the central office for project delivery work instead of the regional offices. The Act ends the JCT. The Act changes laws about dismantlers. The Act says certain entities may get funds to provide public transportation services. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.8).] [Directs the Department of Transportation to report on a required audit, progress in implementing design practices, establishing a transportation university and the creation of a database equivalent to one created by the State of Washington.] [Directs the Director of Transportation to centralize project delivery efforts.] [Eliminates the Joint Committee on Transportation.] Makes changes to laws regulating dismantlers. Expands the definition of "qualified entity" for purposes of public transportation funding. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act allows DAS to enter into agreements to own and operate the Moda Center. The Act sends certain tax revenue to a fund to pay for costs of the Moda Center. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.9). Authorizes the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to enter into agreements to own and oversee the operations of the Moda Center in the City of Portland. Provides that agreements may not pledge or obligate state moneys except for moneys in the Oregon Arena Fund. Creates the Oregon Arena Fund in the State Treasury. Dedicates certain tax revenues related to work in and around the Moda Center to the fund. Sets forth prerequisite conditions for tax diversion and debt issuance. Sets forth mandatory provisions of agreements relating to the Moda Center. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
The Act allows DAS to enter into agreements to own and operate the Moda Center. The Act sends certain tax revenue to a fund to pay for costs of the Moda Center. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.9). Authorizes the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to enter into agreements to own and oversee the operations of the Moda Center in the City of Portland. Provides that agreements may not pledge or obligate state moneys except for moneys in the Oregon Arena Fund. Creates the Oregon Arena Fund in the State Treasury. Dedicates certain tax revenues related to work in and around the Moda Center to the fund. Sets forth prerequisite conditions for tax diversion and debt issuance. Sets forth mandatory provisions of agreements relating to the Moda Center. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Limits when a hospital may share certain info. Tells a hospital to assign which areas of the hospital are not open to the public. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.2). [Prohibits a hospital from disclosing for purposes of law enforcement individually identifiable health information or information concerning a person's citizenship or immigration status unless disclosure is required by state or federal law or court order or for ensuring continuity of care.] Requires [a hospital] hospitals to have policies and procedures in place that address how the hospital will respond if a law enforcement authority arrives at the hospital and to designate which areas of the hospital are not open to the public. Makes it an unlawful employment practice for a hospital or federally qualified health center to retaliate or take disciplinary action against an employee for distributing informational or educational materials concerning immigration rights and legal services. Allows an employee alleging a violation to file a complaint with the Bureau of Labor and Industries. Requires hospitals and federally qualified health centers to treat information concerning a person's citizenship or immigration status or a person's country of birth in the same manner as protected health information. Prohibits hospitals and federally qualified health centers from disclosing for the purpose of law enforcement information concerning a person's citizenship or immigration status or a person's country of birth unless disclosure is required by state or federal law or an order of a court. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Limits when a hospital may share certain info. Tells a hospital to assign which areas of the hospital are not open to the public. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.2). [Prohibits a hospital from disclosing for purposes of law enforcement individually identifiable health information or information concerning a person's citizenship or immigration status unless disclosure is required by state or federal law or court order or for ensuring continuity of care.] Requires [a hospital] hospitals to have policies and procedures in place that address how the hospital will respond if a law enforcement authority arrives at the hospital and to designate which areas of the hospital are not open to the public. Makes it an unlawful employment practice for a hospital or federally qualified health center to retaliate or take disciplinary action against an employee for distributing informational or educational materials concerning immigration rights and legal services. Allows an employee alleging a violation to file a complaint with the Bureau of Labor and Industries. Requires hospitals and federally qualified health centers to treat information concerning a person's citizenship or immigration status or a person's country of birth in the same manner as protected health information. Prohibits hospitals and federally qualified health centers from disclosing for the purpose of law enforcement information concerning a person's citizenship or immigration status or a person's country of birth unless disclosure is required by state or federal law or an order of a court. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act allows ELC to change some standards for who can use a day care subsidy program. The Act tells DELC to create a work group to study and report to the Senate and the House on liability insurance issues for child care providers and on how to increase access and reduce costs for those providers. The Act sunsets the work group in 2029. The Act takes effect 91 days after session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7). [Digest: The Act tells DELC to study child care and submit a report to the legislature. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.1).] [Requires the Department of Early Learning and Care to study child care. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to child care no later than September 15, 2027.] [Sunsets on January 2, 2028.] Allows the Early Learning Council to modify the priority given to families receiving temporary assistance for needy families for participation in the Employment Related Day Care subsidy program. Directs the Department of Early Learning and Care to convene a work group to study the cost and availability of liability insurance and other liability issues for child care providers. Identifies work group participants. Directs the work group to report to the Legislative Assembly on options to increase child care provider access to liability insurance, to reduce the financial burden of liability insurance on child care providers and to use other strategies to address liability issues for child care providers. Requires the work group to submit the report to the Legislative Assembly by November 1, 2027. Sunsets the work group on January 2, 2029. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act allows ELC to change some standards for who can use a day care subsidy program. The Act tells DELC to create a work group to study and report to the Senate and the House on liability insurance issues for child care providers and on how to increase access and reduce costs for those providers. The Act sunsets the work group in 2029. The Act takes effect 91 days after session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7). [Digest: The Act tells DELC to study child care and submit a report to the legislature. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.1).] [Requires the Department of Early Learning and Care to study child care. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to child care no later than September 15, 2027.] [Sunsets on January 2, 2028.] Allows the Early Learning Council to modify the priority given to families receiving temporary assistance for needy families for participation in the Employment Related Day Care subsidy program. Directs the Department of Early Learning and Care to convene a work group to study the cost and availability of liability insurance and other liability issues for child care providers. Identifies work group participants. Directs the work group to report to the Legislative Assembly on options to increase child care provider access to liability insurance, to reduce the financial burden of liability insurance on child care providers and to use other strategies to address liability issues for child care providers. Requires the work group to submit the report to the Legislative Assembly by November 1, 2027. Sunsets the work group on January 2, 2029. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act makes changes to how often DHS and OHA may require caregivers to get a new background check. The Act requires a CCO to pay certain providers back to the date that the provider enrolled in the state Medicaid program. The Act makes other changes related to the process for vetting certain health care providers. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.4). Provides that a criminal records check on certain caregivers shall last for three years, subject to exceptions. Requires certain valid criminal records checks to be portable to other care settings. Requires the authority to publish information about when a credentialed behavioral health provider must undergo a new background check. Requires a coordinated care organization to reimburse a contracted behavioral health provider retroactively to the date the provider submitted a successful application for enrollment in the state medical assistance program. Prohibits a coordinated care organization from requiring a credentialed behavioral health provider to submit a new credentialing application when the provider changes employer. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act makes changes to how often DHS and OHA may require caregivers to get a new background check. The Act requires a CCO to pay certain providers back to the date that the provider enrolled in the state Medicaid program. The Act makes other changes related to the process for vetting certain health care providers. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.4). Provides that a criminal records check on certain caregivers shall last for three years, subject to exceptions. Requires certain valid criminal records checks to be portable to other care settings. Requires the authority to publish information about when a credentialed behavioral health provider must undergo a new background check. Requires a coordinated care organization to reimburse a contracted behavioral health provider retroactively to the date the provider submitted a successful application for enrollment in the state medical assistance program. Prohibits a coordinated care organization from requiring a credentialed behavioral health provider to submit a new credentialing application when the provider changes employer. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act would change how total disability comp is set. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7). [Digest: The Act would pay a temp total disability comp claim based on the part of weekly pay that is at or below, or more than, 75% of the average weekly wage for the state. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.3).] [Provides that the percentage of a worker's wage paid as compensation during a period of temporary total disability shall be determined by the portion of the worker's wage that is less than or equal to, or greater than, 75 percent of the state average weekly wage.] Changes the formula for determining permanent and temporary total disability compensation.
The Act would change how total disability comp is set. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7). [Digest: The Act would pay a temp total disability comp claim based on the part of weekly pay that is at or below, or more than, 75% of the average weekly wage for the state. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.3).] [Provides that the percentage of a worker's wage paid as compensation during a period of temporary total disability shall be determined by the portion of the worker's wage that is less than or equal to, or greater than, 75 percent of the state average weekly wage.] Changes the formula for determining permanent and temporary total disability compensation.
The Act would have Business Oregon make a plan to boost industrial symbiosis, which means the use of the resources of one firm by a second firm. The Act would set up four pilots that would get tech help from the agency for symbiosis projects. The Act would let certain county service districts fund their facilities with the charges they collect. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). [Digest: The Act would have Business Oregon make a plan to boost industrial symbiosis, which means the use of the resources of one firm by a second firm. The Act would set up four pilots that would get tech help from the agency for symbiosis projects. The Act would grant funds to the Oregon Coast Visitors Association for a project that has to do with the food and nonfood use of fish. The Act would let certain county service districts fund their facilities with the charges they collect. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.1).] Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to develop a roadmap for the purpose of promoting industrial symbiosis activities in Oregon. Directs the department to provide technical assistance for priority capital projects to four industrial symbiosis pilot communities. [Directs the department to award appropriated moneys to the Oregon Coast Visitors Association to replicate the success of the Iceland Ocean Cluster 100% Fish Project.] Authorizes county service districts providing sewage and water management services to finance service facilities with charges imposed for the services. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act would have Business Oregon make a plan to boost industrial symbiosis, which means the use of the resources of one firm by a second firm. The Act would set up four pilots that would get tech help from the agency for symbiosis projects. The Act would let certain county service districts fund their facilities with the charges they collect. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). [Digest: The Act would have Business Oregon make a plan to boost industrial symbiosis, which means the use of the resources of one firm by a second firm. The Act would set up four pilots that would get tech help from the agency for symbiosis projects. The Act would grant funds to the Oregon Coast Visitors Association for a project that has to do with the food and nonfood use of fish. The Act would let certain county service districts fund their facilities with the charges they collect. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.1).] Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to develop a roadmap for the purpose of promoting industrial symbiosis activities in Oregon. Directs the department to provide technical assistance for priority capital projects to four industrial symbiosis pilot communities. [Directs the department to award appropriated moneys to the Oregon Coast Visitors Association to replicate the success of the Iceland Ocean Cluster 100% Fish Project.] Authorizes county service districts providing sewage and water management services to finance service facilities with charges imposed for the services. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Changes some laws about contempt of court. The Act changes some laws about surrogacy contracts. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.8). [Digest: Changes some laws about contempt of court. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.8).] Modifies provisions relating to contempt proceedings. Modifies provisions relating to the confidentiality of surrogacy agreements.
Changes some laws about contempt of court. The Act changes some laws about surrogacy contracts. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.8). [Digest: Changes some laws about contempt of court. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.8).] Modifies provisions relating to contempt proceedings. Modifies provisions relating to the confidentiality of surrogacy agreements.
Updates the preventive health services that must be covered by some health benefit plans. Gives the Public Health Officer the power to make some health benefit plans provide coverage for vaccines. Gives the Public Health Officer the power to issue a standing order for a prescription. Takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.4). Requires certain health benefit plans to provide coverage for preventive health services in accordance with federal rules in effect on June 30, 2025, and immunizations recommended by the Public Health Officer in the future. Authorizes the Public Health Officer, or designated physician, to issue a standing order for a prescription to control, prevent, mitigate or treat any infectious or noninfectious disease or other significant public health concern. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Updates the preventive health services that must be covered by some health benefit plans. Gives the Public Health Officer the power to make some health benefit plans provide coverage for vaccines. Gives the Public Health Officer the power to issue a standing order for a prescription. Takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.4). Requires certain health benefit plans to provide coverage for preventive health services in accordance with federal rules in effect on June 30, 2025, and immunizations recommended by the Public Health Officer in the future. Authorizes the Public Health Officer, or designated physician, to issue a standing order for a prescription to control, prevent, mitigate or treat any infectious or noninfectious disease or other significant public health concern. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
The Act makes snowmobile fees higher. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.8). Increases snowmobile registration fees. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act makes snowmobile fees higher. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.8). Increases snowmobile registration fees. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act makes changes to laws about mental health and substance use disorder treatment. The Act changes a law about quality reviews of CCOs. The Act says who can be reimbursed for telehealth services. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.9). [Digest: The Act makes changes to laws relating to mental health and SUD treatment. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.5).] Requires the Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations to ensure that access to behavioral health treatment in the medical assistance program is comparable to access to medical and surgical treatment and that limitations are applied to behavioral health treatment no more stringently than to medical and surgical treatment. Prohibits the authority or a contracted external quality review organization, under certain circumstances, from making a negative finding about or imposing a penalty on a coordinated care organization based on documents or templates created by the authority for use by a coordinated care organization. Modifies certain statutes to clarify roles and responsibilities for the delivery of behavioral health services and to update terminology. Modifies the types of providers that may be reimbursed in the state medical assistance program for the cost of health services delivered using telemedicine. Becomes operative on January 1, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act makes changes to laws about mental health and substance use disorder treatment. The Act changes a law about quality reviews of CCOs. The Act says who can be reimbursed for telehealth services. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.9). [Digest: The Act makes changes to laws relating to mental health and SUD treatment. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.5).] Requires the Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations to ensure that access to behavioral health treatment in the medical assistance program is comparable to access to medical and surgical treatment and that limitations are applied to behavioral health treatment no more stringently than to medical and surgical treatment. Prohibits the authority or a contracted external quality review organization, under certain circumstances, from making a negative finding about or imposing a penalty on a coordinated care organization based on documents or templates created by the authority for use by a coordinated care organization. Modifies certain statutes to clarify roles and responsibilities for the delivery of behavioral health services and to update terminology. Modifies the types of providers that may be reimbursed in the state medical assistance program for the cost of health services delivered using telemedicine. Becomes operative on January 1, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act ends and later brings back law about terms used in real estate team names. (Flesch Readability Score: 90.1). [Digest: The Act gives more time for real estate teams to comply with new law about terms used in real estate team names. (Flesch Readability Score: 84.5).] [Provides that real estate teams are not required to change terms used in the team name until July 1, 2027.] Delays until July 1, 2027, the requirement that a real estate team change the terms used in the team name. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
The Act ends and later brings back law about terms used in real estate team names. (Flesch Readability Score: 90.1). [Digest: The Act gives more time for real estate teams to comply with new law about terms used in real estate team names. (Flesch Readability Score: 84.5).] [Provides that real estate teams are not required to change terms used in the team name until July 1, 2027.] Delays until July 1, 2027, the requirement that a real estate team change the terms used in the team name. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
This Act bans some large entities from buying some houses until the houses have been listed for sale on the market for at least 90 days. This Act makes those entities give a notice form to the seller of the house and the Department of Justice. This Act allows the department to enforce the ban and notice form, including the power to impose civil penalties and seek attorney fees and costs in court. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). [Digest: This Act forbids some house purchases by large investors who do not wait 90 days and give notices and awards damages to those who sue law breakers. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.3).] Prohibits covered entities from purchasing, acquiring or offering to purchase or acquire a single-family residence unless the residence has been listed for sale to the general public for at least 90 days. Requires a covered entity, upon making or accepting an offer to purchase or acquire a single-family residence, to submit a completed and notarized disclosure form to the seller or seller's agent. Requires the covered entity to submit a copy of the form to the Department of Justice within three days of submitting the form to the seller or seller's agent. [Authorizes any person to bring a civil action in circuit court against a covered entity for a violation of the 90-day waiting period or disclosure form requirements or to otherwise compel compliance with those requirements. Provides for statutory damages.] Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil action in circuit court against a covered entity for declaratory relief, to restrain a threatened or actual violation of the 90-day waiting period or the disclosure form requirements or to otherwise compel compliance with those requirements. Authorizes the Attorney General to serve and enforce an investigative demand on a person with relevant information, or a person with information that could lead to the discovery of relevant information, in an investigation of a violation of the 90-day waiting period or the disclosure form requirements. Authorizes the Attorney General to impose a civil penalty against a covered entity upon finding a violation of the 90-day waiting period or the disclosure form requirements. Allows a court to award the costs of investigation and reasonable attorney fees if the Attorney General prevails in a civil action or imposes a civil penalty.
This Act bans some large entities from buying some houses until the houses have been listed for sale on the market for at least 90 days. This Act makes those entities give a notice form to the seller of the house and the Department of Justice. This Act allows the department to enforce the ban and notice form, including the power to impose civil penalties and seek attorney fees and costs in court. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). [Digest: This Act forbids some house purchases by large investors who do not wait 90 days and give notices and awards damages to those who sue law breakers. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.3).] Prohibits covered entities from purchasing, acquiring or offering to purchase or acquire a single-family residence unless the residence has been listed for sale to the general public for at least 90 days. Requires a covered entity, upon making or accepting an offer to purchase or acquire a single-family residence, to submit a completed and notarized disclosure form to the seller or seller's agent. Requires the covered entity to submit a copy of the form to the Department of Justice within three days of submitting the form to the seller or seller's agent. [Authorizes any person to bring a civil action in circuit court against a covered entity for a violation of the 90-day waiting period or disclosure form requirements or to otherwise compel compliance with those requirements. Provides for statutory damages.] Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil action in circuit court against a covered entity for declaratory relief, to restrain a threatened or actual violation of the 90-day waiting period or the disclosure form requirements or to otherwise compel compliance with those requirements. Authorizes the Attorney General to serve and enforce an investigative demand on a person with relevant information, or a person with information that could lead to the discovery of relevant information, in an investigation of a violation of the 90-day waiting period or the disclosure form requirements. Authorizes the Attorney General to impose a civil penalty against a covered entity upon finding a violation of the 90-day waiting period or the disclosure form requirements. Allows a court to award the costs of investigation and reasonable attorney fees if the Attorney General prevails in a civil action or imposes a civil penalty.
The Act says an urgent care center has to make some information public and has to offer certain health care services. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.6). Requires an urgent care center to make publicly available specified information about the urgent care center, offer specified services and, except in certain circumstances, have at least one licensed health care provider on site during the hours of operation. Defines "urgent care center."
The Act says an urgent care center has to make some information public and has to offer certain health care services. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.6). Requires an urgent care center to make publicly available specified information about the urgent care center, offer specified services and, except in certain circumstances, have at least one licensed health care provider on site during the hours of operation. Defines "urgent care center."