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{"bill_id":1835908,"bill_number":"SB1509","title":"Relating to Columbia River fisheries; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act stops the lottery for Columbia River gillnet fishing permits. The Act directs an agency to start a work group to make suggestions on creating a program for buying the permits from willing sellers. The Act directs the agency to report on the suggestions of the work group on a due date. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.9). [Digest: The Act stops the lottery for Columbia River gillnet fishing permits. The Act directs an agency to create a short-term program for buying the permits from willing sellers. The Act directs an agency to report on a due date on creating a long-term version of the program. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.2).] Eliminates the lottery for Columbia River gillnet vessel permits. [Directs the State Fish and Wildlife Commission to establish a Columbia River gillnet vessel permit purchase program that ends on January 2, 2026.] Directs the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to convene a work group to provide recommendations on a voluntary Columbia River gillnet vessel permit buyback program. Directs the department to report to [interim] committees of the Legislative Assembly that relate to natural resources, on or before [September] November 15, 2024, on [establishing a Columbia River gillnet vessel permit buyback program] the recommendations. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1509/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1509","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835909,"bill_number":"HB4055","title":"Relating to exempt amount under corporate activity tax; prescribing an effective date.","description":"Raises the exemption and filing thresholds for the CAT tax. Starts with the tax year 2025. Becomes law 91 days from sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.9). Increases the exempt amount and the filing threshold for purposes of the corporate activity tax. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4055/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4055","sponsor":"Christine Goodwin"},
{"bill_id":1835910,"bill_number":"HB4044","title":"Relating to seismic hazards; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act tells the DEQ to study risks related to toxic inhalation caused by earthquakes. The DEQ must submit a report on its study to the Legislative Assembly by December 1, 2024. The Act takes effect as soon as it is passed. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6). Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to study risks and issues relating to earthquake-induced toxic inhalation. Requires the department to submit a report on the study to a committee of the Legislative Assembly by December 1, 2024. Authorizes the department to submit recommendations for legislation to the committee by March 1, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4044/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4044","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835911,"bill_number":"HB4041","title":"Relating to economic equity investment; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act funds and updates the equity grant program. (Flesch Readability Score: 75.5). Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Business Development Department to be used for the Economic Equity Investment Program. Includes membership in, or descent from a member of, a state or federally recognized Indian tribe as an economic equity risk factor. Authorizes grant recipients to allocate grant moneys to any entity lawfully organized and operating under state law. Requires the department, during the rulemaking process, to consult the persons and communities most likely to be affected by the program. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4041/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4041","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835912,"bill_number":"HB4133","title":"Relating to wildfire; prescribing an effective date; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.","description":"The Act makes changes related to a forest products tax. The Act creates a new fund related to wildfire costs. The Act makes changes related to forest protection districts. The Act makes changes related to fees for fire protection. The Act makes changes related to the Emergency Fire Cost Committee. The Act makes changes related to a fund for protecting forest land. The Act makes changes related to a fee on acreage. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.1). [Digest: The Act makes changes related to a forest products tax. The Act creates a new fund related to wildfire costs. The Act makes changes related to forest protection districts. The Act makes changes related to fees for fire protection. The Act makes changes related to the Emergency Fire Cost Committee. The Act makes changes related to a fund for protecting forest land. The Act repeals a fee on acreage. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.0).] Makes certain changes related to the forest products harvest tax. Establishes a State Forestry Department Large Wildfire Fund[. Continuously appropriates moneys in the fund to] for use by the State Forestry Department for wildfire mitigation and suppression. Makes certain changes related to forest protection districts. Makes certain changes related to a minimum assessment and surcharge. Makes certain changes related to the Emergency Fire Cost Committee. Makes certain changes related to the Oregon Forest Land Protection Fund. [Repeals] Makes certain changes related to an acreage assessment. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4133/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4133","sponsor":"Pam Marsh"},
{"bill_id":1835913,"bill_number":"HB4074","title":"Relating to persons with mental illness.","description":"The Act defines \"dangerous to self or others\" for the purpose of taking a person with a mental illness into custody. The Act describes the kinds of acts and facts that the court must allow in a civil commitment action. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.8). Defines \"dangerous to self or others\" for the purpose of taking a person with mental illness into custody. Describes evidence that the court must consider in civil commitment proceedings.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4074/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4074","sponsor":"Tom Andersen"},
{"bill_id":1835914,"bill_number":"HB4160","title":"Relating to sexual conduct involving a student; and prescribing an effective date.","description":"Makes change for how long a person is considered a student for an act to be sexual conduct. Changes law on July 1, 2024. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7). Modifies the length of time by which a person is considered a student for purposes of determining if conduct is prohibited sexual conduct. Takes effect July 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 45, (2024 Laws): Effective date July 1, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4160/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4160","sponsor":"Kevin Mannix"},
{"bill_id":1835915,"bill_number":"SB1526","title":"Relating to changes to certain Oregon tax laws; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act makes changes to certain Oregon tax laws. It takes effect on the 91st day after session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.9). Makes technical, policy and administrative changes to certain Oregon tax laws. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1526/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1526","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835916,"bill_number":"HB4061","title":"Relating to damage caused by elk; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act directs an agency to create a program related to elk damage. The Act establishes a fund for the program. The Act gives moneys to the agency for the program. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.8). Directs the State Department of Agriculture to establish an elk damage prevention and compensation pilot program. Establishes the Elk Damage Prevention and Compensation Fund in the State Treasury. Continuously appropriates moneys in the fund to the department for implementing the program. Sunsets the program and fund on January 2, 2030. Directs the department and the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to report on the program to committees or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources on or before September 15, 2028. Appropriates moneys to the State Department of Agriculture for implementing the program. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. .","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4061/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4061","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835917,"bill_number":"HB4115","title":"Relating to employment classification of certain strike-prohibited employees; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act modifies a defined term under PECBA. The Act restricts the makeup of certain collective bargaining units. The Act takes effect as soon as it is passed. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.4). [Digest: The Act modifies a defined term under PECBA. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2).] Modifies the definition of \"supervisory employee\" to include certain employees and exclude certain strike-prohibited public employees. Limits the permissible composition of bargaining units regarding the inclusion of certain guards and police officers who serve in a rank that is equivalent to the rank of sergeant and subordinate employees. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"Chapter 84, (2024 Laws): Effective date April 4, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4115/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4115","sponsor":"Jeff Helfrich"},
{"bill_id":1835918,"bill_number":"HB4124","title":"Relating to funding for Oregon cultural organizations; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act funds cultural groups in Oregon. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.7). Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Business Development Department to distribute to Oregon cultural organizations in response to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on organization finances. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4124/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4124","sponsor":"Robert Nosse"},
{"bill_id":1835919,"bill_number":"HB4157","title":"Relating to adjustments in classifications under the Public Employees Retirement System.","description":"The Act makes district attorneys police officers under PERS. The Act lowers the age at which some police and firefighters can retire. The Act makes a new class of employees in PERS for people who work in hazardous positions. The Act allows those people to retire earlier with higher pensions. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.8). Provides that district attorneys qualify as police officers under the Public Employees Retirement System. Lowers the normal retirement age for police officers and firefighters under the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan. Establishes a new class of hazardous positions under the Public Employees Retirement System and provides increased retirement benefits to members employed in hazardous positions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4157/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4157","sponsor":"Zach Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1835920,"bill_number":"SB1548","title":"Relating to standards of time.","description":"For the part of the state in the Pacific Time Zone, stops the one-hour change of time in the spring and fall of each year and keeps the zone at standard time year-round if CA and WA states do the same within 10 years. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.1). [Digest: For the part of the state in the Pacific Time Zone, stops the one-hour change of time in the spring and fall of each year and keeps the zone at standard time year-round. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.3).] For the part of the state located in the Pacific Time Zone, abolishes the annual one-hour change in time from standard time to daylight saving time and maintains the Pacific Time Zone portion of Oregon on standard time for all 12 months of the calendar year, if California and Washington make the same change within the next 10 years. Restores current time standards if California and Washington do not make the standard time change within 10 years.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1548/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1548","sponsor":"Kim Thatcher"},
{"bill_id":1835921,"bill_number":"HB4062","title":"Relating to controlled substances; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act creates new drug crimes and increases penalties for some drug offenses. The Act makes other changes to Ballot Measure 110, including changes to treatment funding. The Act also creates a new diversion program and a process for setting aside certain drug convictions. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.5). Creates the crime of using a controlled substance in public. Punishes by up to 364 days' jail, $6,250 fine, or both. Creates the crime of possessing, purchasing, making, delivering or selling a pill press. Punishes by up to five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Increases the penalties for possession of a controlled substance. Punishes by up to 364 days' jail, $6,250 fine, or both. Directs counties to supervise persons convicted of certain property misdemeanors. Requires that for certain drug and property crimes, the court must require an evaluation and treatment as part of probation. Creates a diversion program for certain drug crimes. Directs the court to enter an order setting aside a conviction for certain drug crimes when specified conditions are met. Directs the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission to provide grants and funding for drug treatment and other related services. Transfers the duties of the Oversight and Accountability Council to the commission. Requires a prison sentence for the unlawful delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance when the person has a prior conviction. Increases the penalties for the unlawful delivery of a controlled substance that results in the death of a person. Punishes by up to 20 years' imprisonment, $375,000 fine, or both. Provides that possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver constitutes delivery. Authorizes local governments to enact laws prohibiting the use of controlled substances. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4062/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4062","sponsor":"Tracy Cramer"},
{"bill_id":1835922,"bill_number":"HB4034","title":"Relating to connection to federal tax law; prescribing an effective date.","description":"Updates the tie date to the federal Internal Revenue Code and other federal tax laws. Becomes law 91 days from sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9). Updates the connection date to the federal Internal Revenue Code and other provisions of federal tax law. Removes impermissible provision for continuing update to federal law property tax definitions. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"Chapter 75, (2024 Laws): Effective date June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4034/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4034","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835923,"bill_number":"HB4051","title":"Relating to racing; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act makes betting on dog races illegal. The Act requires veterinarians to make reports if horses involved in racing show signs of abuse, injury or bad health. The Act allows the ORC to impose civil penalties for certain actions. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.0). Prohibits wagering on dog races. Modifies animal racing law to remove references to greyhound racing. Requires a veterinarian to report to the Oregon Racing Commission if a horse involved in horse racing shows signs of abuse, injury or inadequate health. Authorizes the commission to impose civil penalties for certain violations of animal racing law. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4051/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4051","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835924,"bill_number":"HB4056","title":"Relating to property tax foreclosure surplus; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act would require counties to set up a way to handle surplus proceeds from tax lien foreclosure sales. The Act would pause the transfer to counties of deeds to foreclosed property. The Act would make the Department of Revenue work with county tax officers to set up a uniform way to handle the surpluses. The Act would require a report from the department with suggestions for bills for the 2025 session. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6). [Digest: The Act lets people claim a tax foreclosure surplus. (Flesch Readability Score: 75.5).] [Allows former owner, or their heirs or successors, to claim from the county any surplus from a property tax foreclosure. Establishes conditions and time limitations for making a claim. Requires county tax foreclosure notices to include information about claims.] Requires counties to establish a process for handling the surplus proceeds from property tax lien foreclosure sales. Suspends the operation of the statute under which deeds to such properties are conveyed to the counties through December 31, 2025. Directs the Department of Revenue to coordinate with county tax officers to determine a detailed uniform process for handling surplus proceeds that complies with the United States Supreme Court in Tyler v. Hennepin County, Minnesota, 598 U.S. 631 (2023). Requires the department to submit a report containing the determinations and recommendations for legislation to the Legislative Assembly not later than September 15, 2024. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"Chapter 77, (2024 Laws): Effective date June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4056/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4056","sponsor":"Charlie Conrad"},
{"bill_id":1835925,"bill_number":"HB4079","title":"Relating to State School Fund distributions; prescribing an effective date.","description":"Takes away the cap on the amount of state moneys that a school district may receive for a student who is a child with a disability. Allows a school district to receive more state moneys for a student who is homeless. Changes law on July 1, 2024. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9). Removes the percentage cap on the amount of moneys that are distributed from the State School Fund to school districts for students eligible for special education as children with disabilities. Provides additional weight for students who are homeless for purposes of calculating distributions of State School Fund moneys to school districts. Takes effect July 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4079/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4079","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835926,"bill_number":"SB1531","title":"Relating to the American semiquincentennial; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act would create a body to plan for America's 250th birthday. The Act would require the views of Indian tribes to feature in the birthday planning and activities. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.8). [Digest: The Act would create a body to plan for America's 250th birthday. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7).] Establishes a semiquincentennial commission, to be known as the America 250 Oregon Commission, to coordinate and provide guidance for Oregon's official observance of the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the United States. Establishes the America 250 Oregon Subcommittee in the Commission on Indian Services to communicate the positions of the nine federally recognized Indian tribes in Oregon to the America 250 Oregon Commission. Adds the Executive Officer of the Commission on Indian Services to the voting members of the America 250 Oregon Commission. Requires the America 250 Oregon Commission to consult with the tribes about including Oregon's tribal history in semiquincentennial activities throughout the state. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1531/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1531","sponsor":"Rob Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1835927,"bill_number":"HB4151","title":"Relating to youth behavioral health; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act makes a small group to look at the youth behavioral workforce. (Flesch Readability Score: 77.8). Directs the System of Care Advisory Council to establish a subcommittee on the youth behavioral health workforce. Requires the subcommittee to submit an initial report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to behavioral health not later than September 15, 2024, and a final report to the Legislative Assembly not later than December 15, 2025. Sunsets December 31, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"Chapter 88, (2024 Laws): Effective date April 4, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4151/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4151","sponsor":"Tawna Sanchez"},
{"bill_id":1835928,"bill_number":"SB1572","title":"Relating to a study on extending the Westside Express Service commuter line to Salem; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act requires ODOT to study extending the WES commuter rail line to Salem. The Act creates an advisory committee to aid ODOT in its study. Requires ODOT to partner with the advisory committee as part of the process of conducting the study. Tells ODOT to use an IGA with the MWVCOG to provide staff support for the advisory committee. Tells ODOT to also conduct gap analysis of the data from an earlier ODOT rail study. ODOT must submit a report no later than December 1, 2024. Gives money to ODOT to pay for the costs of the study. The Act takes effect as soon as it is passed. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.2). [Digest: The Act requires ODOT to study extending the WES commuter rail line to Salem. The Act creates an advisory committee to aid ODOT in its study. Requires ODOT to consult with the advisory committee as part of the process of conducting the study. ODOT must submit a report no later than December 1, 2024. Gives money to ODOT to pay for the costs of the study. The Act takes effect as soon as it is passed. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.4).] Requires the Department of Transportation, [after consulting] in partnership with the Westside Express Advisory Committee, to study extending the Westside Express Service commuter line to Salem. Directs the department to delegate, through an intergovernmental agreement, with the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments performance of administrative functions of the advisory committee. Directs the department, as part of the study, to conduct a gap analysis of the data components of the 2010 Rail Study undertaken by the department. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to transportation not later than December 1, 2024. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Department of Transportation for the study. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1572/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1572","sponsor":"Aaron Woods"},
{"bill_id":1835929,"bill_number":"HB4020","title":"Relating to notaries public.","description":"The Act makes all people who apply to be a notary public take a course before taking the required test. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.6). Requires an applicant for a commission as a notary public to complete a course of study offered by the Secretary of State before taking the required examination, even if the applicant already holds a commission in Oregon.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 27, (2024 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4020/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4020","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835930,"bill_number":"SB1520","title":"Relating to an income tax subtraction for amounts received in wildfire litigation; prescribing an effective date.","description":"Exempts awards from and legal fees paid in wildfire suits from income tax. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.5). Digest: Exempts award from wildfire suit from income tax. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.8).] Creates Oregon tax subtraction for amounts received in resolution of a civil action arising from wildfire. Creates an Oregon tax subtraction for wildfire-related legal fees paid by plaintiffs. Allows taxpayer to amend return to claim refund for earliest tax year in which subtraction is allowed. Applies to declarations and executive orders issued on or after January 1, [2020] 2018, and before January 1, 2026, and to amounts received, losses incurred and legal fees paid in tax years beginning on or after January 1, [2020] 2018. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1520/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1520","sponsor":"Brian Boquist"},
{"bill_id":1835931,"bill_number":"HB4077","title":"Relating to education.","description":"Requires ODE to find a common way for employees at a school to record an injury. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.9). [Digest: Expands the uses for a fund that is used to pay for the high costs of special education. Establishes a group to help schools to bill Medicaid. Lists the laws that a recovery school must follow. (Flesch Readability Score: 74.8).] [Authorizes moneys in the High Cost Disabilities Account to be distributed to school districts that have a community impact that causes disproportionately high costs associated with the provision of special education and related services.] [Establishes the School Medicaid Technical Advisory Committee. Establishes the duties and membership of the committee.] [Modifies the statutes and rules that are applicable to approved recovery schools.] [Takes effect on July 1, 2024.] Directs the Department of Education to develop and implement a standardized method to be used by school districts and education service districts to record school workplace safety incidents. Requires the department to convene an advisory committee to assist in the development of the standardized method and to develop and ensure compliance with a training and implementation plan for the standardized method.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4077/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4077","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835932,"bill_number":"HB4117","title":"Relating to public meetings; and declaring an emergency.","description":"Allows OGEC and OGEC staff to give advice on the public meetings law. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.9). Authorizes the Oregon Government Ethics Commission to issue advisory opinions on the application of the public meetings law to actual or hypothetical circumstances. Authorizes the executive director of the commission to issue staff advisory opinions or written or oral staff advice on the application of the public meetings law to actual or hypothetical circumstances. Permits other commission staff to issue written or oral staff advice on the public meetings law. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Chapter 14, (2024 Laws): Effective date March 20, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4117/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4117","sponsor":"Nathan Sosa"},
{"bill_id":1835933,"bill_number":"SB1565","title":"Relating to developmental disability services; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act requires the DHS to pay parents to provide in-home care for minor children with disabilities. The Act requires DHS to seek out all means to get federal matching funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to pay for the care. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.4). [Digest: The Act requires the DHS to pay for a certain number of hours of in-home care for minor children with disabilities. The Act requires DHS to seek out all means to get federal matching funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to pay for the care. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.6).] Requires the Department of Human Services to pay [for] parents to provide attendant care services for children with developmental disabilities who have very high behavioral health needs or very high medical needs. [Requires the department, for children in each category, to pay for no less hours of attendant care services for a child than for the average attendant care hours utilized by the children in the same category and to supplement underutilized hours by paying the child's parent to provide the services.] Directs the department to seek any federal funding available for attendant care services no later than [April 1, 2024] January 1, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1565/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1565","sponsor":"Cedric Hayden"},
{"bill_id":1835934,"bill_number":"HB4093","title":"Relating to public health requirements of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act says that at least one of the commissioners on the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission must know about public health. The Act starts when it passes. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.7). Requires at least one of the commissioners of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to have a background in public health. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4093/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4093","sponsor":"Jules Walters"},
{"bill_id":1835935,"bill_number":"HB4084","title":"Relating to the education of foster children; declaring an emergency.","description":"Creates a program for the education of students who are foster children. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Directs the Department of Education to establish and administer a pilot program for students who are foster children. Sunsets the plan June 30, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 33, (2024 Laws): Effective date March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4084/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4084","sponsor":"Susan McLain"},
{"bill_id":1835936,"bill_number":"HB4095","title":"Relating to graduation requirements; declaring an emergency.","description":"Requires a student to meet reading, writing and math standards before getting a diploma. Changes the law for diplomas in 2025. Makes changes to the law when the Governor signs the bill. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.1). Requires a student to demonstrate proficiency in specified Essential Learning Skills prior to the student being awarded a high school diploma or a modified diploma. Applies to diplomas awarded on or after January 1, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4095/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4095","sponsor":"Brian Stout"},
{"bill_id":1835937,"bill_number":"HB4103","title":"Relating to electric assisted bicycles.","description":"The Act modifies the definition of e-bikes and adds definitions for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.2). [Digest: The Act states that kids under 16 years of age may ride Class 1 e-bikes. The Act also states that only those 16 years of age and older may operate Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes. The Act creates the offense of unsafe e-bike riding. If a person violates the law, the person could face a fine of up to $100. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.4).] Modifies the definition of electric assisted bicycle for purposes of the Oregon Vehicle Code. Adds definitions of Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 electric assisted bicycles. [Provides that children under 16 years of age may operate Class 1 electric assisted bicycles and provides that only persons 16 years of age and older may operate Class 2 and Class 3 electric assisted bicycles.] [Creates the offense of unsafe electric assisted bicycle riding. Punishes by maximum fine of $100.].","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Chapter 12, (2024 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4103/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4103","sponsor":"Emerson Levy"},
{"bill_id":1835938,"bill_number":"SCR203","title":"In memoriam: Alice Bartelt, 1947-2023.","description":"Honors the life and memory of Alice Bartelt. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). In memoriam: Alice Bartelt, 1947-2023.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Filed With Secretary of State.","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SCR203/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SCR203","sponsor":"Rob Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1835939,"bill_number":"HB4094","title":"Relating to courthouses.","description":"The Act lets the State Treasurer issue bonds to pay to renovate or expand courthouses. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). [Digest: The Act lets the State Treasurer issue bonds to pay to expand courthouses. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.9).] Authorizes the State Treasurer to issue Article XI-Q general obligation bonds to finance renovation or expansion of courthouses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4094/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4094","sponsor":"Brian Stout"},
{"bill_id":1835940,"bill_number":"SB1506","title":"Relating to pharmacy; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act temporarily lets pharmacists test a person for a virus and treat the person for the virus. The Act also tells some health insurers to pay the pharmacist who tests and treats the person. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7). [Digest: The Act tells the Oregon Health Authority to pay a pharmacist who tests or treats a person for a virus. Lets a pharmacist test for and treat a virus. Starts on October 1, 2024, and ends on June 30, 2026. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.3).] Allows a pharmacist to test and prescribe, dispense and administer treatment for [and treat a certain virus] SARS-CoV-2. Requires the Oregon Health Authority medical assistance program, health benefit plans and benefit plans offered by the Public Employees' Benefit Board and Oregon Educators Benefit Board to reimburse a pharmacist for testing and prescribing, dispensing and administering treatment [of the virus] for SARS-CoV-2. Sunsets June 30, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Effective date, June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1506/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1506","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835941,"bill_number":"SB1508","title":"Relating to health care.","description":"The Act forbids the HERC from using quality of life to measure the weight to give to a service that may be covered by the state Medicaid program. The Act caps the amount a person must pay for insulin under a health benefit plan to $35. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.9). [Digest: The Act forbids the HERC from using quality of life to measure the weight to give to a service that may be covered by the state Medicaid program. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6).] In determining the ranking of a condition-treatment pair on the prioritized list of health services covered by the medical assistance program, prohibits the Health Evidence Review Commission from relying upon a quality of life in general measure or from relying on any research or analyses that rely upon or refer to a quality of life measure, unless specified conditions are met. Caps cost-sharing required by health benefit plans at $35 for coverage of insulin.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Effective date, January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1508/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1508","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835942,"bill_number":"HB4025","title":"Relating to community safety.","description":"The Act directs the CJC to study the effect of sentencing on the use of drugs in public places. The Act directs the CJC to provide the results of the study to the legislature by May 1, 2025. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1). Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to study the deterrent effect of different sentences on the use of controlled substances in public places. Requires the commission to provide the results of the study to the appropriate interim committees of the Legislative Assembly no later than May 1, 2025. Sunsets January 2, 2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4025/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4025","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835943,"bill_number":"HB4010","title":"Relating to health care; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act makes changes to laws about prescription drugs and some health care providers. The Act says the Oregon State Hospital does not have to do certain things about staffing. The Act changes the term \"physician assistant\" to \"physician associate.\" (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). Specifies that flavoring of a prescription drug is not compounding. Exempts the Oregon State Hospital from certain hospital staffing requirements. Removes requirement that an applicant for licensure as a licensed professional counselor or therapist submit a professional disclosure statement. Changes the term \"physician assistant\" to \"physician associate.\" Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"Chapter 73, (2024 Laws): Effective date June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4010/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4010","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835944,"bill_number":"SB1539","title":"Relating to sports; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act would make grants available for youth sporting events. It takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 75.5). Directs the [Oregon Tourism Commission] Sport Oregon Foundation to develop[, and coadminister with Sport Oregon,] and administer a program for awarding grants to local government bodies and nonprofit organizations to help fund youth sporting events. Sunsets January 2, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1539/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1539","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835945,"bill_number":"SB1583","title":"Relating to access to materials; declaring an emergency.","description":"This Act does not allow a board or a person to choose or not choose materials that are used in a school when the choice is discrimination. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.5). Prohibits discrimination when selecting textbooks, instructional materials, program materials or library books that are used in the public schools of this state. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1583/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1583","sponsor":"Lew Frederick"},
{"bill_id":1835946,"bill_number":"HB4162","title":"Relating to higher education affordability; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act provides funds for programs to make college more affordable. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9). [Appropriates moneys to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for the purpose of carrying out Oregon's Open Educational Resources (OER) Program.] [Appropriates moneys to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for the purpose of the establishment and awarding of grants for basic needs programming at public institutions of higher education.] Directs the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to administer a grant program to fund basic needs programming. Appropriates moneys to the commission to establish the program and award grants for basic needs programming. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4162/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4162","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835947,"bill_number":"SB1564","title":"Relating to housing; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act makes LCDC adopt model rules for housing for cities of different sizes. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.2). Requires the Land Conservation and Development Commission to adopt model ordinances for cities of different sizes to implement housing and urbanization requirements. Appropriates moneys to the [commission for purposes of the Act] Department of Land Conservation and Development for the purpose of adopting model ordinances. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Effective date, April 17, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1564/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1564","sponsor":"Richard Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1835948,"bill_number":"SCR206","title":"In memoriam: Fred W. Heard, 1940-2023.","description":"Honors the life and memory of Fred W. Heard. (Flesch Readability Score: 84.9). In memoriam: Fred W. Heard, 1940-2023.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Filed With Secretary of State.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SCR206/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SCR206","sponsor":"Rob Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1835949,"bill_number":"SCR210","title":"In memoriam: Mike Donahue, 1946-2023.","description":"Honors the life and memory of Mike Donahue. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2) In memoriam: Mike Donahue, 1946-2023.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"Filed With Secretary of State.","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SCR210/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SCR210","sponsor":"Rob Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1835950,"bill_number":"HB4039","title":"Relating to an income tax credit for surrender of motor homes; prescribing an effective date.","description":"Makes tax credit for turned-in RV for 2025 to 2030 tax years. Becomes law 91 days from sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Establishes an income tax credit for surrender of a motor home or recreational vehicle. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, and before January 1, 2031. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4039/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4039","sponsor":"Virgle Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1835951,"bill_number":"HB4096","title":"Relating to firearm hold agreements; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act allows FFLs to enter into agreements to hold guns for safety. The Act also directs OHA to develop a firearm safety pamphlet. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.9). Authorizes a federal firearms licensee to enter into a firearm hold agreement with a firearm owner. Prohibits a civil cause of action against a licensee who takes possession of a firearm pursuant to a firearm hold agreement unless the action is based on negligence or unlawful conduct. Directs the Oregon Health Authority to develop a firearm suicide prevention pamphlet. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4096/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4096","sponsor":"Thuy Tran"},
{"bill_id":1835952,"bill_number":"HB4052","title":"Relating to racing.","description":"Certain horse racing companies pay a fee to the Oregon Racing Commission. Currently a portion of the fee goes to the General Fund. The Act provides that portion must be spent by the ORC for horse and jockey safety. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.5). Provides that portion of payments made to the Oregon Racing Commission by Multi-Jurisdictional Simulcasting and Interactive Wagering Totalizator Hubs must be expended for purposes related to equine and jockey safety instead of being transferred to the General Fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4052/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4052","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835953,"bill_number":"SB1569","title":"Relating to medical assistance payments for services provided to individuals with cognitive impairments.","description":"The Act requires the Oregon Health Plan to pay for certain health services for people with mental deficits. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6). Requires medical assistance reimbursement of cognitive assessment and care planning for recipients who experience the signs or symptoms of cognitive impairment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1569/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1569","sponsor":"Deb Patterson"},
{"bill_id":1835954,"bill_number":"HB4045","title":"Relating to adjustments in classifications under the Public Employees Retirement System.","description":"The Act makes district attorneys, and some forensic science workers who work for OSP, police officers under PERS. The Act lowers the age at which some police and firefighters can retire. The Act makes a new class of employees in PERS for people who work in hazardous positions. The Act allows those people to retire earlier with higher pensions. The Act makes PERS do studies and reports to the Legislative Assembly. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.9). Provides that district attorneys, and forensic scientists and evidence technicians employed by the Department of State Police, qualify as police officers under the Public Employees Retirement System. Lowers the normal retirement age for police officers and firefighters under the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan. Establishes a new class of hazardous positions under the Public Employees Retirement System and provides increased retirement benefits to members employed in hazardous positions. Requires the Public Employees Retirement Board to study the likely liability of participating employers for members in hazardous positions and report to appropriate interim committees of the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2028. Requires the board to report to a committee of the Legislative Assembly during each odd-numbered year regular session on progress toward implementing new benefits for members in hazardous positions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Chapter 101, (2024 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4045/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4045","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835955,"bill_number":"SB1592","title":"Relating to expansion of behavioral health workforce; declaring an emergency.","description":"Gives money to a state agency to give to some colleges to help train more mental health workers. (Flesch Readability Score: 71). Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for distribution to certain institutions of higher education to expand the behavioral health workforce in Oregon. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1592/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1592","sponsor":"Jeffrey Golden"},
{"bill_id":1835956,"bill_number":"SB1513","title":"Relating to laws concerning job-protected leave from work.","description":"Makes BOLI study and report on laws that allow workers to take job-protected time off from work. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1). Requires the Bureau of Labor and Industries to study issues related to the different federal and state laws under which a worker may take job-protected leave from work for qualifying reasons. Requires the bureau to submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to labor and business not later than September 15, 2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1513/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1513","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835957,"bill_number":"SB1574","title":"Relating to public safety; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act defines abuse of a corpse in the first degree in some circumstances as a sex crime. The Act allows DOT to share data with humane special agents. The Act also changes some definitions for police oversight laws and exempts some hearings from the requirement to publish a recording on a website. The Act allows HIAs to ask for background checks using fingerprints. The Act directs courts to admit into evidence driver record created by ODOT when driver is prosecuted for driving while suspended or revoked. The Act establishes a new account for OPDC. The Act changes laws about hit and run. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.4). [Digest: The Act defines abuse of a corpse in the first degree in some circumstances as a sex crime. The Act allows DOT to share data with humane special agents. The Act also changes some definitions for police oversight laws and exempts some hearings from the requirement to publish a recording on a website. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2).] Provides that abuse of a corpse in the first degree involving sexual activity is a sex crime for purposes of sex offender reporting. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to share personal information and driver license photos with humane special agents. Modifies the definition of \"law enforcement officer\" and \"law enforcement agency\" for purposes of police oversight provisions. Authorizes a humane investigation agency to request fingerprint-based criminal records check for people who are employed or applying for employment by the agency or who provide services or seek to provide services to the agency. Provides that hearings of the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision and Psychiatric Security Review Board are not subject to the requirement to publish recordings on a website. Directs court to admit into evidence data prepared by the Department of Transportation that details driver's record in prosecutions of driving while suspended or revoked. Establishes the Oregon Public Defense Commission Lawyer Trust Account for the sole purpose of making payments on behalf of clients of the Oregon Public Defense Commission. Provides that commission may establish subaccounts. Expands the scope of the crime of hit and run of property to any highway or premises open to the public or any premises adjacent to a highway or premises open to the public. Expands crime of hit and run of an injured person to any location. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1574/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1574","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835958,"bill_number":"SB1596","title":"Relating to a right to repair consumer electronic equipment.","description":"Requires someone that makes electronic items for consumers to give on fair terms to those who look at, maintain or fix the items what they need to maintain or fix the items. Fair terms means, in part, giving independent people what they need on the same terms as people the maker authorizes to make fixes. Lets the state fine people who violate the Act. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). [Digest: Requires a person that makes electronic items for consumers to give on fair terms to people who look at, maintain or repair the items what they need to do effective maintenance or make effective repairs. Fair terms means, in part, giving independent people what they need on the same terms as people the maker authorizes to make repairs. Lets the state fine people who violate the Act. Takes effect 91 days after session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.1).] Requires an original equipment manufacturer to make available to an owner of consumer electronic equipment or an independent repair provider on fair and reasonable terms any documentation, tool, part or other device or implement that the original equipment manufacturer makes available to an authorized service provider for the purpose of diagnosing, maintaining or repairing consumer electronic equipment. Permits the Attorney General in response to a consumer complaint to make an investigative demand of a manufacturer that appears to have violated the Act. Specifies the contents of the investigative demand and the method of service. Subjects a manufacturer that violates the Act to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each day of the violation. [Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.]","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1596/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1596","sponsor":"Janeen Sollman"},
{"bill_id":1835959,"bill_number":"SB1549","title":"Relating to taxable income exemption for military taxpayers; prescribing an effective date.","description":"Exempts from state income tax up to $17,500 received by a person 62 years of age or younger as retirement pay or pension for service in the Armed Forces. The Act applies to tax years that start on or after January 1, 2024. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.4). Exempts from state income tax for a taxpayer who has not attained 63 years of age before the close of the taxable year for which a return is filed and is receiving retirement pay or pension for service in the Armed Forces of the United States up to $17,500 in retirement pay or pension received for service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1549/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1549","sponsor":"Kim Thatcher"},
{"bill_id":1835960,"bill_number":"SB1552","title":"Relating to education; declaring an emergency.","description":"Makes many changes to the education laws of this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7). Establishes a youth advisory group. Prescribes the membership and duties of the group. Directs the Department of Education to establish a work group to develop standards for the group. Directs the department to develop a plan for the collection of course-level completion and grade data for all public school students in grades 6 through 12. Directs the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to establish a direct admissions program for community colleges and public universities. Directs the Legislative and Policy Research Director to conduct a study on the Quality Education Model and the state's system of financing public education for kindergarten through grade 12. Changes the entity that makes determinations related to the Oregon Opportunity Grant program to the commission. Requires that the manner by which the commission determines the state share under the program be done by rule. Modifies calculations of funding for the Youth Corrections Education Program and the Juvenile Detention Education Program. Directs the department to establish a target funding level for programs. Authorizes the department to transfer moneys from the Statewide Education Initiatives Account for the purpose of meeting the target funding level. Expands the authority of the commission to enter into contracts or agreements for Oregon's Open Educational Resources (OER) Program. Clarifies the requirements for school district policies related to short-acting opioid antagonists. Modifies the membership requirements of the Educator Advancement Council, the scope of duties of the council and the requirements of certain grants awarded by the council. Directs the commission to convene a work group to conduct a study related to evidence-based corequisite student support models. Allows an applied baccalaureate degree program or Bachelor of Science: Nursing degree program to be eligible for funding from the Community College Support Fund. Clarifies the eligibility of part-time faculty members at a public institution of higher education to receive employee-only health care benefits. Directs the commission to conduct a study related to the forestry workforce. Exempts from public meetings laws meetings of certain subcommittees of the Transfer Council. Allows a person, prior to beginning an education, a training or an apprenticeship program for an occupational or a professional license, to petition a licensing board, a commission or an agency for a determination as to whether a criminal conviction will prevent the person from receiving the license. Specifies laws that are applicable to approved recovery schools. Clarifies the applicability of just cause provisions to classified school employees. Modifies payment requirements for substitute teachers. Repeals sections related to the repealed Early Success Reading Initiative. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-11","last_action":"Effective date, April 4, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1552/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1552","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835961,"bill_number":"HB4098","title":"Relating to child care; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act would create the CHIPS Child Care Fund. The Act would tell the Oregon Business Development Department to work with the Bureau of Labor and Industries to make a program to help fund child care. The Act would create a work group related to funding child care. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.0). Establishes the CHIPS Child Care Fund. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Business Development Department for deposit in the CHIPS Child Care Fund. Directs the department to enter into an interagency agreement with the Bureau of Labor and Industries to develop and administer a financial support program for the construction workforce. Directs the department to establish a work group to adopt recommendations for requiring certain businesses to make a financial contribution to the CHIPS Child Care Fund. Requires work group to report to the committees of the Legislative Assembly related to child care and workforce development by November 15, 2024. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"Chapter 81, (2024 Laws): Effective date April 4, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4098/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4098","sponsor":"Jules Walters"},
{"bill_id":1835962,"bill_number":"SB1591","title":"Relating to adult foster homes; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act allows DHS to license adult foster homes with up to seven residents. The Act sets out the requirements for licensing an adult foster home with six or seven residents. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Authorizes the Department of Human Services to license adult foster homes serving up to seven residents if the home meets specified criteria and pays the appropriate fee. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1591/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1591","sponsor":"Mark Meek"},
{"bill_id":1835963,"bill_number":"SB1561","title":"Relating to the administration of moneys received from the Monsanto settlement; declaring an emergency.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-11","last_action":"Effective date, April 4, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1561/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1561","sponsor":"Elizabeth Steiner Hayward"},
{"bill_id":1835964,"bill_number":"HB4033","title":"Relating to long term care facilities.","description":"The Act extends the assessment on nursing homes for six years. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.3). Extends the long term care assessment from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2032.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"Chapter 74, (2024 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4033/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4033","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835965,"bill_number":"HB4142","title":"Relating to pretrial release for felony sex crimes; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act restricts pretrial release for persons who commit a new felony sex crime while on pretrial release for a felony sex crime. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.9). Provides that when a person is charged with committing a new felony sex crime while on pretrial release for a felony sex crime, the person is only eligible for release after a hearing during which the court determines whether security release may be denied, and if security release is allowed, the person must deposit the full security amount set by the court. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4142/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4142","sponsor":"Court Boice"},
{"bill_id":1835966,"bill_number":"HB4139","title":"Relating to certificates of need.","description":"The Act applies to the certificate of need program in the OHA. The Act excludes new nursing homes and new hospitals providing certain types of care. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.7). Excludes new hospitals providing inpatient psychiatric services, inpatient rehabilitation services or inpatient or outpatient substance use treatment and new long term care facilities from requirement to obtain a certificate of need from the Oregon Health Authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4139/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4139","sponsor":"Lucetta Elmer"},
{"bill_id":1835967,"bill_number":"HB4116","title":"Relating to police officers under the Public Employees Retirement System.","description":"The Act makes some forensic science workers who work for OSP police officers under PERS. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Provides that forensic scientists and evidence technicians employed by the Department of State Police qualify as police officers under the Public Employees Retirement System.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4116/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4116","sponsor":"Gregory Smith"},
{"bill_id":1835968,"bill_number":"HB4152","title":"Relating to cybersecurity.","description":"Makes EIS study how secure cyber assets are. Tells EIS to submit a report by a certain date. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.2). Requires the office of Enterprise Information Services to study cybersecurity. Directs the office to submit its findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to information management and technology not later than September 15, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4152/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4152","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835969,"bill_number":"HB4036","title":"Relating to controlled substances; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act addresses the use of drugs within this state. The Act increases the penalties for some drug offenses and creates new drug crimes. The Act also makes changes to treatment funding. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 79.8). Increases the penalties for possession of a controlled substance. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' jail, $6,250 fine, or both. Creates the crime of using a controlled substance in public. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' jail, $6,250 fine, or both. Creates the crime of using a controlled substance in an enclosed place in a manner that endangers another person. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' jail, $6,250 fine, or both, or five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both, for a second or subsequent conviction. Creates the crime of possessing, purchasing, making, delivering or selling a pill press. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Provides that possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver constitutes delivery. Requires a prison sentence for the unlawful delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance when the person has a prior conviction. Increases the penalties for the unlawful delivery of a controlled substance that results in the death of a person. Punishes by a maximum of 20 years' imprisonment, $375,000 fine, or both. Directs counties to supervise persons convicted of certain property misdemeanors. Requires that for certain drug and property crimes, the court must require an evaluation and treatment as part of probation. Creates a diversion program for certain drug crimes. Modifies when the court may enter an order setting aside a conviction for certain drug crimes. Establishes the Opioid Overdose Rapid Response Grant Program. Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission for the program. Increases the hold duration for persons under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. Directs the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission to provide grants and funding for drug treatment and other related services. Transfers the duties of the Oversight and Accountability Council to the commission. Authorizes the issuance of lottery bonds to local governments for treatment facility infrastructure. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4036/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4036","sponsor":"Rick Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1835970,"bill_number":"HB4081","title":"Relating to emergency medical services; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act makes a program and an advisory board in the Oregon Health Authority to make it easier to get fast health care. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.4). Establishes the Emergency Medical Services Program and Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board within the Oregon Health Authority. Directs the authority to designate emergency medical services regions within the state. Directs the authority to designate emergency medical services centers for the provision of specific types of emergency care. Requires the program to establish and maintain an emergency medical services data system. Becomes operative on January 1, 2025. Repeals existing State Trauma Advisory Board and related boards. Becomes operative on January 1, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 32, (2024 Laws): Effective date June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4081/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4081","sponsor":"Dacia Grayber"},
{"bill_id":1835971,"bill_number":"SB1546","title":"Relating to information technology; declaring an emergency.","description":"Makes the State Chief Information Officer contract with a third party for a study of how the state uses information and technology and advise on how to improve. Tells the officer to submit a report by a certain date. The Act takes effect on its passage. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.5). Requires the State Chief Information Officer to contract for an independent assessment of the information technology environment within the executive department, to include recommendations for improving performance, operations and resources. Directs the officer to submit a report on the results of the assessment and recommendations to the Governor and the Joint Legislative Committee on Information Management and Technology and any other appropriate legislative committee no later than February 1, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1546/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1546","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835972,"bill_number":"HB4004","title":"Relating to unlawful employment of minors; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act changes the state law that governs civil penalties imposed against a person who violates child labor laws. The Act goes into effect 91 days after session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.8). [Digest: The Act changes the state law that governs when BOLI can impose civil penalties against a person who violates child labor laws. The Act goes into effect 91 days after session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.0).] Increases civil penalties for violating child labor laws. Allows the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries to impose civil penalties against a person for violating the child labor laws when the person has paid a civil penalty to the United States Department of Labor for a violation involving the same facts. Removes the requirement for the commissioner to refund any previously assessed civil penalties against the person when the person has already paid a civil penalty to the United States Department of Labor. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"Chapter 1, (2024 Laws): Effective date June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4004/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4004","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835973,"bill_number":"HB4050","title":"Relating to compensation differentials under pay equity requirements; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act removes an exception to the state law concerning pay equity requirements. The Act changes the law to add to the list of factors that an employer can use as a reason for a pay differential. The Act becomes effective when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.3). Provides factors upon which compensation differentials may be based for an employer to lawfully pay employees who perform work of comparable character at different compensation levels. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4050/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4050","sponsor":"Shelly Boshart Davis"},
{"bill_id":1835974,"bill_number":"HB4073","title":"Relating to harm to children.","description":"Gives more money to the Department of Justice to fund workers for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. (Flesch Reading Score: 62.8). Increases the biennial appropriation to the Department of Justice for the purpose of funding positions for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4073/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4073","sponsor":"Emily McIntire"},
{"bill_id":1835975,"bill_number":"SB1523","title":"Relating to records of live birth; and declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act allows an adult who applies to a state agency to access a sealed original birth record to ask the state agency to add or change the name of a biological parent. Takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Allows a person at least 21 years of age who opens a sealed original record of live birth via an application to apply to the Center of Health Statistics to add or change the name of a biological parent on the original record of live birth. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Effective date, March 20, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1523/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1523","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835976,"bill_number":"HB4122","title":"Relating to fingerprint retention; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act tells OSP to join the FBI's Rap Back system for fingerprint criminal records checks. The Act says how agencies can use the Rap Back program. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.3). Directs the Department of State Police to establish a fingerprint retention system for participation in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Rap Back system. Provides requirements for authorized agencies to participate in the Rap Back program. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"Chapter 85, (2024 Laws): Effective date June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4122/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4122","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835977,"bill_number":"HB4059","title":"Relating to brassica production in the Willamette Valley Protected District; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act keeps limits on producing canola in certain areas. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.5). [Digest: The Act keeps limits on producing canola in certain areas. The Act makes certain changes to the limits. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.4).] Extends the sunset on provisions relating to limits on Willamette Valley Protected District canola production to January 2, 2028. [Changes the definition of \"canola.\" Provides that isolation distances must equal or exceed customary isolation distances.] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"Chapter 78, (2024 Laws): Effective date April 4, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4059/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4059","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835978,"bill_number":"HB4086","title":"Relating to children; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act directs DHS to have a study done by someone else about how reports of child abuse are looked into in this state. The Act directs DHS to have a study done by someone else about children who have shown problem sexual behaviors. The Act requires the people doing the studies to consult with groups for advice. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.6). Directs the Department of Human Services to commission a study, to be conducted by a facilitator who specializes in public policy, in consultation with an advisory committee, on the scope of child abuse investigations in Oregon. Requires that the department's contract with the facilitator must include the preparation and submission of a report to the interim committees on child welfare no later than September 15, 2025. Directs the department to commission a study to be conducted by a facilitator who specializes in public policy, in consultation with an advisory committee, to study the statewide response to children exhibiting problematic sexual behavior. Requires that the department's contract with the facilitator must include the preparation and submission of a report to interim legislative committees no later than September 15, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 34, (2024 Laws): Effective date March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4086/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4086","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835979,"bill_number":"HB4068","title":"Relating to the funding of public education; prescribing an effective date.","description":"Allows a school district to receive more money for special education when costs are high. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). [Digest: Prescribes process for DAS to prepare a budget for funding the State School Fund. Requires budgets of school districts be made public. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.4).] [Directs the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to prepare a tentative budget for the funding of the State School Fund. Requires the department to form a committee for the purpose of preparing the tentative budget. Prescribes factors to be considered by the committee.] [Requires school districts to provide a financial summary to the Department of Education. Directs the department to withhold from a school district State School Fund payments if the unappropriated ending fund balance and reserves for the general fund of the school district exceeds the beginning fund balance of the general fund of the school district by a specified percentage. Requires the department to make public information related to the financial summaries.] Allows High Cost Disabilities Account moneys to be distributed to school districts that have a community impact that causes disproportionately high costs associated with the provision of special education and related services. Takes effect on July 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4068/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4068","sponsor":"Zach Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1835980,"bill_number":"HB4011","title":"Relating to health care; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act tells health insurance to pay for some cancer exams and devices that people with diabetes use. The Act makes the Health Licensing Office register dental laboratories. It says what \"dental laboratory\" means. The Act tells the Oregon Health Authority to help pay for nursing education programs and the behavioral health workforce. The Act makes a project at OHA to buy a lot of things to help with substance use in the state. The Act is effective 91 days after adjournment sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Prohibits cost-sharing on certain health insurance coverage of cervical cancer examinations. Requires medical assistance to include continuous glucose monitor for specified recipients of medical assistance. Defines \"continuous glucose monitor.\" Requires a dental laboratory to register with the Health Licensing Office. Defines \"dental laboratory.\" Requires a dental laboratory to provide a material content disclosure to a dentist who prescribes a work order for a dental prosthetic appliance or other artificial material or device. Defines \"material content disclosure.\" Allows the office to impose discipline for certain violations. Directs the office to provide administrative and regulatory oversight to the dental laboratory program. Becomes operative July 1, 2025. Requires the Oregon Health Authority to provide grants to the Oregon Center for Nursing to work with Oregon's nursing education programs to develop programs to recruit and retain nurse educators at public and private institutions of higher education. Requires the authority to enter into an agreement with the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon to increase the behavioral health workforce in this state. Establishes the Harm Reduction Clearinghouse Project within the authority to make bulk purchases of harm reduction supplies. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4011/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4011","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835981,"bill_number":"SB1563","title":"Relating to U.S. Highway 101; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act requires ODOT to study a section of U.S. Highway 101. ODOT must make a report of the study and share its findings with the JCT. ODOT may start work on the study as soon as the Act is passed. (Flesch Readability Score: 74.5). Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a review of a specific portion of U.S. Highway 101 and present a report to the Joint Committee on Transportation no later than September 15, 2024. Sunsets January 2, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1563/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1563","sponsor":"Richard Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1835982,"bill_number":"HB4085","title":"Relating to immigration; and declaring an emergency.","description":"Directs DHS to give grants to help noncitizens change their immigration status. The Act goes into effect on its passage. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.5). [Digest: Directs DHS to give grants to help noncitizens get lawful immigration status. The Act goes into effect on the 91st day after session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7).] Directs the Department of Human Services to provide grants to assist individuals who are noncitizens [and who do not possess valid immigration documentation] to change their immigration status or obtain lawful permanent resident status. [Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4085/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4085","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835983,"bill_number":"HB4120","title":"Relating to opioid use disorder treatment in correctional facilities in Oregon not operated by the Department of Corrections; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act creates a grant program to help some people in custody with opioid addiction. The Act gives money to a state agency to fund the grant program. The Act tells the state agency to give a report to the state legislature by December 1, 2024. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.5). Establishes the Oregon Jail-Based Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Grant Program in the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. Directs the commission to administer the program in collaboration with the Oregon Health Authority. Establishes the Oregon Jail-Based Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Fund for purposes related to the program. Appropriates moneys for deposit in the fund. Requires the commission to submit a report on the program to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary and health care no later than December 1, 2024. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4120/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4120","sponsor":"Pam Marsh"},
{"bill_id":1835984,"bill_number":"SB1547","title":"Relating to access to health care; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act requires health benefit plans to cover treatment for a minor's cannabis use under certain conditions. The Act requires OHA to set up a short-term program to test a way to help people with drug addiction. The Act requires the program to allow people to call the mental health hotline and get treatment right away for drug addiction. The Act directs the OHA to convene a group to give advice to the OHA. The Act requires the group to suggest to OHA how to set up a program to allow EMTs who are licensed in another state to get a license in this state. The Act requires the OHA to set up the program and begin issuing licenses by a certain date. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.4). [Digest: The Act permits a treatment facility to admit a minor for inpatient substance use disorder treatment for up to 14 days when the parent consents to treatment but the minor does not. The Act directs the OHA to adopt rules setting out the criteria and procedure for admission when the minor objects or the length of proposed treatment is more than 14 days. The Act requires health benefit plans to cover inpatient treatment for a minor's cannabis use under certain conditions. The Act requires OHA to set up a short-term program to test a way to help people with drug addiction. The Act requires the program to allow people to call the mental health hotline and get treatment right away for drug addiction. The Act directs the OHA to convene a group to give advice to the OHA. The Act requires the group to suggest to OHA how to set up a program to allow EMTs who are licensed in another state to get a license in this state. The Act requires the OHA to set up the program and begin issuing licenses by a certain date. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2).] [Permits the director of a treatment facility to admit a minor for inpatient substance use disorder diagnosis, evaluation and treatment for up to 14 days with parental consent when the minor objects to the admission. Directs the Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules setting forth criteria and procedure for admission when the minor objects to the admission or the director of the treatment facility recommends a longer period of treatment. Permits the treatment facility to disclose information regarding the minor's treatment to the minor's parent or guardian.] Requires the Oregon Health Authority to establish a virtual opioid dependency pilot program to provide immediate intervention and a referral to treatment to callers to the 9-8-8 hotline by a qualified health care provider. Gives health care providers civil immunity for actions taken in good faith. Sunsets January 2, 2026. Requires health benefit plans to cover [inpatient] medically necessary treatment for cannabis use by a minor under certain conditions. Directs the Oregon Health Authority to convene an advisory committee to provide recommendations on the establishment of an emergency medical services reciprocal licensing program. Requires the advisory committee to submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care not later than September 15, 2024. Requires the authority to establish and begin issuing licenses under the reciprocal license program not later than January 1, 2025. Sunsets January 2, 2026. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1547/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1547","sponsor":"Cedric Hayden"},
{"bill_id":1835985,"bill_number":"HB4108","title":"Relating to abortion.","description":"Requires a health care worker who is present when a child is born alive after an abortion to give the same level of care as if the child was born alive after a normal birth. Makes it a crime if a health care worker knowingly or recklessly does not do so. Allows the person who had an abortion to sue a health care worker for knowingly or recklessly not giving the required care to a child born alive after an abortion. Allows the court to protect the private information of the person who had an abortion. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.6). Requires a health care practitioner to exercise the proper degree of care to preserve the health and life of a child born alive after an abortion or an attempted abortion. Requires a health care practitioner to ensure that a child born alive is transported to a hospital. Creates crime for failure to exercise proper standard of care, punishable by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Allows specified person to bring civil action for damages and equitable relief against a health care practitioner for failing to exercise proper standard of care. Directs the court to award attorney fees to a prevailing plaintiff. Allows the court to order that the identity or personally identifiable information of specified persons is protected from disclosure.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4108/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4108","sponsor":"Bobby Levy"},
{"bill_id":1835986,"bill_number":"SB1554","title":"Relating to behavioral health.","description":"The Act requires the OHA to study the problems in getting mental health care and substance use care in this state. The Act requires the OHA to send a report on its findings to the legislature. The section is repealed on January 2, 2026. (Flesch Readability Score: 65). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study access to behavioral health treatment in this state. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health not later than September 15, 2025. Sunsets January 2, 2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1554/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1554","sponsor":"Katherine Lieber"},
{"bill_id":1835987,"bill_number":"SB1588","title":"Relating to controlled substances.","description":"The Act increases penalties for some drug offenses. The Act also makes other changes to Ballot Measure 110. The Act directs grant funds to counties for drug treatment. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). Increases penalties for possession of a controlled substance. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, a $6,250 fine, or both, or 30 days' imprisonment, a $1,250 fine, or both, depending upon the scheduling of the controlled substance. When a person possesses a certain quantity of a controlled substance, or has certain prior convictions, punishes by five years' imprisonment, a $125,000 fine, or both, or 10 years' imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, or both, depending upon the scheduling of the controlled substance. Provides that possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver constitutes delivery. Directs the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission to provide grants and funding to counties for drug treatment programs. Transfers the duties of the Oversight and Accountability Council to the commission. Appropriates moneys to the commission to fund the grants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1588/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1588","sponsor":"David Smith"},
{"bill_id":1835988,"bill_number":"HJR202","title":"Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to the authority of the Legislative Assembly to conduct business.","description":"Requires a majority of the members of the House and the Senate to be present to take action. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.3). Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require a majority of each house of the Legislative Assembly to be present to conduct business. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HJR202/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HJR202","sponsor":"Khanh Pham"},
{"bill_id":1835989,"bill_number":"SB1511","title":"Relating to wildfire risk reduction; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act directs the State Fire Marshal to create a grant program to help property owners with wildfire resilience. The Act creates a fund related to the grant program. The Act directs the State Fire Marshal to report on the grant program. The Act directs agencies to plan for a program for certifying reduced wildfire risk for insurance purposes. The Act gives moneys to the State Fire Marshal for the grant program. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.9). Directs the State Fire Marshal to establish a neighborhood protection cooperative grant program. Establishes the Neighborhood Protection Cooperative Grant Program Fund. Directs the Department of the State Fire Marshal to include status reports on the program in certain biannual reports. Directs the Department of Consumer and Business Services, the Department of the State Fire Marshal and the State Forestry Department to develop a plan and implementation timeline for establishing an insurance-related risk reduction certification program and report on the program on or before December 1, 2024. Appropriates moneys to the State Fire Marshal, out of the General Fund, for implementing the neighborhood protection cooperative grant program. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1511/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1511","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835990,"bill_number":"SB1595","title":"Relating to protections from debt collection; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act increases some amounts that are protected from debt collectors. The Act changes some laws about bad debt collection methods. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.2). Increases certain exemptions from garnishment and execution. Modifies provisions relating to unfair debt collection practices. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-11","last_action":"Effective date, April 4, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1595/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1595","sponsor":"Chris Gorsek"},
{"bill_id":1835991,"bill_number":"SB1535","title":"Relating to the development of student vocational skills.","description":"Allows school districts to use students for work in district. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.2). Authorizes district school boards to establish a policy to encourage students to develop vocational skills by performing maintenance tasks for school districts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1535/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1535","sponsor":"Art Robinson"},
{"bill_id":1835992,"bill_number":"HB4129","title":"Relating to in-home service providers.","description":"The Act requires OHA and DHS to contract with no more than two agencies to provide agency with choice services. The Act defines the services that must be provided and the rights of individuals who receive the services. The Act requires the OHA and DHS to adopt certain rules. The Act requires people who provide agency with choice services to report any suspected child abuse or neglect to the proper powers that be. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.9). Requires the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority to contract with no more than two agencies to provide agency with choice services to individuals who are older adults or who have disabilities. Specifies the duties of the agency providing agency with choice services and rights of the individuals who are receiving agency with choice services. Requires the department and the authority to adopt rules that contain specified provisions. Specifies that all agency with choice providers are mandatory reporters of abuse or neglect.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 37, (2024 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4129/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4129","sponsor":"Ben Bowman"},
{"bill_id":1835993,"bill_number":"SB1525","title":"Relating to the State Department of Energy; declaring an emergency.","description":"This Act amends and creates laws related to the State Department of Energy. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). [Digest: This Act extends dates for a state agency to submit certain reports. The Act extends dates for the agency and others to develop goals for carbon storage. The Act changes parts of a grant program to support renewable energy projects. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.0).] Extends the deadlines for certain reports by the State Department of Energy. Extends by one year the deadline for the establishment of nonbinding biological carbon sequestration and storage goals for natural and working lands. Modifies provisions of the Community Renewable Investment Program. Modifies provisions related to standby generation facilities and requires public utilities to report to the Director of the State Department of Energy about certain standby generators. Transfers moneys from the Heat Pump Deployment Fund to the Residential Heat Pump Fund. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1525/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1525","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835994,"bill_number":"HB4113","title":"Relating to the cost of health care.","description":"The Act applies to insurers and other entities that pay for drugs for people who have insurance. The Act requires insurers and others to count toward any costs that an insured person must pay for their drugs, the amounts paid from coupons or by other third parties. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.5). Requires an insurer, a pharmacy benefit manager[, the Public Employees' Benefit Board, the Oregon Educators Benefit Board] and a health care service contractor to count payments made by or on behalf of an enrollee for the costs of certain prescription drugs when calculating the enrollee's contribution to an out-of-pocket maximum, deductible, copayment, coinsurance or other required cost-sharing for the drugs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 35, (2024 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4113/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4113","sponsor":"Emerson Levy"},
{"bill_id":1835995,"bill_number":"HB4007","title":"Relating to tax treatment of wildfire litigation; prescribing an effective date.","description":"Exempts awards from and legal fees paid in wildfire suits from income tax. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.5). Creates an Oregon tax subtraction for amounts received in settlement of civil actions arising from wildfire. [Allows] Creates an Oregon [itemized deduction] tax subtraction for wildfire-related legal fees paid by plaintiffs. Allows taxpayer to amend return to claim refund for earliest tax year in which a subtraction is allowed. Applies to wildfire emergency declarations and executive orders issued on or after January 1, 2018, and before January 1, 2026, and to amounts received, losses incurred and legal fees paid in all tax years beginning on or after January 1, [2020] 2018. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4007/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4007","sponsor":"Jami Cate"},
{"bill_id":1835996,"bill_number":"SCR204","title":"In memoriam: Bill Bradbury, 1949-2023.","description":"Honors the life and memory of Bill Bradbury. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). In memoriam: Bill Bradbury, 1949-2023.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Filed With Secretary of State.","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SCR204/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SCR204","sponsor":"Rob Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1835997,"bill_number":"SB1538","title":"Relating to election law; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act makes many changes to election laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.8). Permits an agent of a candidate to file a translation of a candidate statement with the Secretary of State. Permits candidate statements, certain arguments regarding measures and legislative arguments in support of statewide measures to be translated into the most commonly spoken languages of each county in which the statements will appear in a voters' pamphlet. Specifies the information to be included in county voters' pamphlets. Removes the requirement for a repeat public certification test of a vote tally system immediately before ballot scanning begins. Reduces the limitation on the number of voter registration cards that may be requested. Permits the Secretary of State to issue a certificate of ascertainment of presidential electors in accordance with the requirements of federal law. Increases the limit of aggregate contributions and expenditures before certain requirements apply. Becomes operative on January 1, 2025. Changes the civil penalties and legal expenses that can be paid with contributions received by certain persons and committees. Prescribes the method for creating ballot titles and explanatory statements for any amendments to the Oregon Constitution or statutory Acts that pass both houses of the Legislative Assembly during the 2024 regular session and that are referred to the people by the Legislative Assembly. [Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1538/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1538","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1835998,"bill_number":"HB4069","title":"Relating to paying for health care.","description":"The Act creates a new pilot program to test new ways to pay for health care. The Act sets out the requirements for the program and specifies the steps that the Oregon Health Authority must take to roll out the program. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.7). Establishes the Aligning for Health Pilot Program, administered by the Oregon Health Authority, to test alternative methods for paying for health care. Prescribes the requirements for the pilot program and the steps in the implementation. Sunsets January 2, 2035.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4069/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4069","sponsor":"Maxine Dexter"},
{"bill_id":1835999,"bill_number":"SB1528","title":"Relating to financing affordable housing; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act would create a fund for grants to developers of affordable housing. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Authorizes cities and counties to adopt a program for awarding grants to developers of affordable housing and moderate income housing projects to finance certain costs associated with such housing projects. Directs the Housing and Community Services Department to develop a revolving loan program to make interest-free loans to participating cities and counties to fund the grants. Imposes an annual fee on each grantee developer in repayment of the loans. Provides for the distribution of the fee moneys first to fire districts for ad valorem property taxes and then to the department in repayment of the loan that funded the grant awarded to the developer. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1528/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1528","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836000,"bill_number":"SB1519","title":"Relating to transportation; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act lowers weight-mile taxes. The Act directs ODOT to adopt rules so that ODOT may issue refunds to taxpayers who overpaid weight-mile taxes in recent years. The Act limits ODOT spending on certain things. Becomes law 91 days from sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.2). Decreases weight-mile taxes. Directs the Department of Transportation to adopt rules specifying the manner of calculating, applying and issuing refunds to taxpayers who overpaid weight-mile taxes. Limits certain expenditures by the department. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1519/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1519","sponsor":"Brian Boquist"},
{"bill_id":1836001,"bill_number":"HB4136","title":"Relating to health care; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act changes the laws about when a nurse has to have a license and gives money to Lane County to pay for same-day health care. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.0). [Digest: The Act changes the laws about nurse licenses, gives money to Lane County to pay for fast health care and tells the Oregon Health Authority to look at how to get health care. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.5).] Expands the exemption from the licensure requirement for certain nurses. [Directs the Oregon State Board of Nursing to issue a provisional license to an applicant for licensure.] Directs the Oregon Health Authority to enter into an agreement with Lane County Public Health and distribute to Lane County Public Health moneys for the purposes of funding same-day health care services. [Directs the authority to review access to urgent and immediate health care services and submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care not later than September 15, 2024.] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 39, (2024 Laws): Effective date March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4136/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4136","sponsor":"Nancy Nathanson"},
{"bill_id":1836002,"bill_number":"HB4145","title":"Relating to animal crush videos.","description":"The Act creates new crimes concerning visual displays of animal abuse. The Act creates exceptions to the new crimes. The Act amends related animal cruelty laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.6). Criminalizes the creation of a visual recording of aggravated animal abuse. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Creates the crime of encouraging aggravated animal abuse in the first degree. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Creates the crime of encouraging aggravated animal abuse in the second degree. Punishes by a maximum of six months' imprisonment, $2,500 fine, or both. Establishes certain exceptions to the new crimes. Establishes certain changes related to a prohibition against possession of the same genus or domestic animal against which a crime was committed or involved.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 41, (2024 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4145/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4145","sponsor":"David Gomberg"},
{"bill_id":1836003,"bill_number":"HB4078","title":"Relating to student data; declaring an emergency.","description":"Requires a study and a task force to help prepare for a system for student information. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). [Digest: Directs ODE to create and use a method for electronic student data. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7).] [Directs the Department of Education to develop and implement a standardized method to be used by school districts and the department to electronically create, collect, use, maintain, disclose, transfer and access student data. Prescribes requirements of the method.] [Takes effect July 1, 2024.] Directs the Legislative Policy and Research Director to conduct a study on the creation of a statewide student information system for use in the public schools of this state for students from kindergarten through grade 12. Requires the director to submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to education no later than September 15, 2024. Establishes the Task Force on a Statewide Student Information System. Directs the task force to review the study conducted by the director and to make recommendations for the creation of a statewide student information system for use in the public schools of this state for students from kindergarten through grade 12. Requires the task force to submit a report to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to education no later than December 31, 2024. Declares an emergency effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4078/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4078","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836004,"bill_number":"HB4146","title":"Relating to victims; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act allows petitions for certain abuse court orders to be filed in the county in which the abuse occurred. The Act also changes an element of a crime related to violating privacy. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.4). [Digest: The Act allows petitions for certain abuse court orders to be filed in the county in which the abuse occurred. The Act also changes the elements of two crimes related to violating privacy. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.4).] Provides that a petition for a Family Abuse Prevention Act order, Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities Abuse Prevention Act order or sexual abuse restraining order may be filed in the county in which the abuse occurred. Removes the requirement that a disclosed image be identifiable for purposes of the crime of unlawful dissemination of an intimate image. [Modifies the crime of invasion of privacy in the second degree to include the recording of a person who is dressing, undressing, bathing or toileting in an area in which the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy.] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 42, (2024 Laws): Effective date March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4146/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4146","sponsor":"Annessa Hartman"},
{"bill_id":1836005,"bill_number":"HB4140","title":"Relating to victims; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act tells DOJ to include in future budget requests amounts to fund various programs that help victims of crime. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.3). [Digest: The Act gives money to the DOJ to fund various programs that help victims of crime. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 79.7).] [Appropriates moneys to the Department of Justice to fund certain programs that assist victims of crime.] Directs the Department of Justice to include in future budget requests amounts necessary to fund children's advocacy centers, the Survivor Housing Funds grant program and the Oregon Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Fund. Directs children's advocacy center directors to biennially submit to the department projected costs and estimates of other funding sources for the center. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"Chapter 86, (2024 Laws): Effective date April 4, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4140/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4140","sponsor":"Jason Kropf"},
{"bill_id":1836006,"bill_number":"HB4153","title":"Relating to artificial intelligence; declaring an emergency.","description":"Creates a task force to look for and find words and meanings related to artificial intelligence that may be used in laws. Makes task force report its findings on or before December 1, 2024. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Establishes the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. Requires the task force to examine and identify terms and definitions related to artificial intelligence that may be used for legislation and report its findings and recommendations to the interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to information management and technology on or before December 1, 2024. Sunsets the task force January 1, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 44, (2024 Laws): Effective date March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4153/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4153","sponsor":"Daniel Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1836007,"bill_number":"HJR203","title":"Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to parental rights.","description":"Resolves to amend the Oregon Constitution to state that parents have the right to direct how to raise, teach and care for their children. Sends the change to voters to approve or reject. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.1). Proposes amendment to the Oregon Constitution to provide that parents have the fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education and care of their children. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for approval or rejection at the next general election.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HJR203/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HJR203","sponsor":"Werner Reschke"},
{"bill_id":1836008,"bill_number":"HB4114","title":"Relating to behavioral health.","description":"The Act changes current laws about where police may take a person who is in public while on drugs or drunk. The Act expands how long a person may be held after being given an opioid reversal drug. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.7). Permits a police officer to take a person who is publicly intoxicated or under the influence of controlled substances, but who is not incapacitated, to their dwelling or, if the person is unable to identify a dwelling, to a treatment facility or sobering facility. Allows a person who has recently received an opioid reversal medication to be admitted to a treatment facility or sobering facility until the person is medically stable and has had a reasonable opportunity to engage in case management, or 72 hours after admission, whichever occurs first.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4114/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4114","sponsor":"Tawna Sanchez"},
{"bill_id":1836009,"bill_number":"HB4109","title":"Relating to transportation; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act states that some aviation grant funds may be used for matching shares of any FAA grant and the funds are not limited to federal Airport Improvement Program grants. The Act changes photo radar laws. The Act makes more folks able to get family placards for their cars. The Act modifies the Charge Ahead Oregon Program. The Act tells ODOT to seek to work with the State of Idaho to get help from the FRA to study the chance of starting rail service again on the Pioneer Line. The Act tells ODOT to give the JCT a progress report before the end of the year. The Act becomes law 91 days from the last day of session. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.9). [Digest: The Act states that certain aviation grant funds may be used for matching shares of any FAA grant and the funds are not limited to federal Airport Improvement Program grants. The Act changes photo radar laws. Becomes law 91 days from sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.3).] Provides that certain aviation grant funds may be used for matching shares of any Federal Aviation Administration grant available and the funds are not limited to federal Airport Improvement Program grants. Modifies photo radar laws. Expands eligibility for family placards. Modifies the Charge Ahead Oregon Program. Establishes the Charge Ahead Zero-Emission Incentive Fund. Directs the Department of Transportation to pursue cooperative efforts with the State of Idaho to apply for assistance from the Federal Railroad Administration to study potential for reestablishing service on the Amtrak Pioneer Line and submit a progress report to the Joint Committee on Transportation no later than December 31, 2024. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"Chapter 82, (2024 Laws): Effective date June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4109/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4109","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836010,"bill_number":"SB1516","title":"Relating to the Ireland Trade Commission; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act creates the Ireland Trade Commission. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.7). Establishes the Ireland Trade Commission. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1516/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1516","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836011,"bill_number":"SCR209","title":"In memoriam: Joanne Russell Verger, 1930-2023.","description":"Honors the life and memory of Joanne Russell Verger. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). In memoriam: Joanne Russell Verger, 1930-2023.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Filed With Secretary of State.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SCR209/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SCR209","sponsor":"Rob Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1836012,"bill_number":"SB1560","title":"Relating to early medical release from custody; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act creates the Task Force on Compassionate Medical Release. The Act directs the task force to submit a report to the legislature by December 31, 2024. The Act takes effect when it is signed by the Governor. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.3). [Digest: The Act creates a process by which adults in custody can apply for early medical release from custody. The Act creates a new committee under the parole board that reviews applications and decides when to recommend release. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1).] [Establishes the Medical Release Advisory Committee within the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision. Specifies the qualifications of members of the committee. Establishes procedures by which adults in custody may apply for early medical release from custody and standards by which the committee recommends release. Establishes a cap on the number of applications per month that the committee may consider until January 1, 2027. Provides for appointment of an attorney upon a release recommendation from the committee.] [Directs the board to accept a release recommendation from the committee unless the applicant poses a danger to another person or the public that outweighs compassionate reasons for release. Directs the board to refer an applicant to the sentencing court for sentences requiring court authorization for early medical release.] [Establishes procedures for the sentencing court to consider a motion authorizing early medical release and enter a supplemental judgment.] [Directs the Department of Corrections to inform adults in custody concerning the early medical release process and ensure that application forms are available to all adults in custody. Authorizes the department to directly refer adults in custody to the committee for early medical release. Directs the department to refer to the committee certain adults in custody with terminal illness. Specifies the release process when early medical release is ordered or authorized.] [Directs the committee to annually report data concerning early medical release to the committees of Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary.] [Prohibits a prosecuting attorney from conditioning a plea offer on a waiver of early medical release eligibility.] [Increases the maximum number of board members from five to six.] [Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.] Establishes the Task Force on Compassionate Medical Release. Directs the task force to submit a report with findings and recommendations for legislation to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary by December 31, 2024. Sunsets on January 2, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1560/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1560","sponsor":"Michael Dembrow"},
{"bill_id":1836013,"bill_number":"HB4159","title":"Relating to support services; declaring an emergency.","description":"Makes the office charged with helping persons who are new to the U.S. and Oregon award contracts to entities to provide the persons with support services. Creates a council to advise the office on the support services. Makes the office conduct an annual audit of groups providing the support services. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). Requires the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement to contract with entities to provide eligible newcomers with case management, short-term and long-term support services. Defines \"eligible newcomers.\" Creates an advisory council to serve as a forum for sharing information and to advise the office on the provision of the support services. Directs the office to conduct an annual performance audit of each entity contracted by the office to provide the support services. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4159/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4159","sponsor":"Hoa Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1836014,"bill_number":"SB1536","title":"Relating to abortion restrictions; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act says that no one may perform an abortion on a person unless a health care worker finds that the person is less than 15 weeks pregnant, unless the abortion is needed because of an urgent health need, rape or incest. The Act describes when an urgent health need allows an abortion on a person who is 15 or more weeks pregnant. The Act allows a health care worker licensing board to punish a health care worker who fails to comply with the provisions of the Act. The Act requires OHA to provide public reports of certain data about abortions. The Act allows a person who had an abortion that did not comply with the terms of the Act to sue the health care worker who performed the abortion. The Act goes into effect 91 days after the session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.1). Prohibits an abortion unless a health care provider first determines the probable gestational age of the unborn child, except in the case of a medical emergency. Defines \"abortion\" and \"health care provider.\" Prohibits the abortion of an unborn child with a probable gestational age of 15 or more weeks, except in the case of a medical emergency, rape or incest. Requires that abortion of an unborn child with probable gestational age of 15 or more weeks be performed or induced in specified facilities and with specific safeguards in place. Allows specified persons to bring an action against a health care provider for violations. Requires a health care provider who performs or induces, or attempts to perform or induce, an abortion to file a report with Oregon Health Authority. Requires the authority to publish annually statistics relating to abortion. Allows specified persons to bring a cause of action for actual and punitive damages and injunctive relief against a health care provider for violation. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1536/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1536","sponsor":"Dennis Linthicum"},
{"bill_id":1836015,"bill_number":"HB4053","title":"Relating to casinos.","description":"The Act prohibits casinos from operating in the state. The Act describes what a casino is. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). Prohibits the operation of casinos in this state, except tribal casinos. Creates presumption that a certain concentration of gaming machines constitutes a casino. Provides a definition of \"casino.\"","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4053/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4053","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836016,"bill_number":"HB4040","title":"Relating to economic development; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act would change how applications for broadband grant programs are reviewed. The Act would make the Oregon State Fair and Expo Center eligible for a grant award to make up for COVID losses. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 77.4). [Digest: The Act requires a study of the state economy. A report will be submitted by September 15 of next year. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.5).] [Requires the Oregon Business Development Department to study economic development in Oregon. Directs the department to submit a report of the study to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to economic development no later than September 15, 2025.] Changes the process for reviewing applications for broadband grant programs. Makes the Oregon State Fair and Expo Center eligible for a grant award under section 9, chapter 546, Oregon Laws 2023. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 29, (2024 Laws): Effective date March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4040/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4040","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836017,"bill_number":"SB1512","title":"Relating to the Bridge of the Gods; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act gives money to the Port of Cascade Locks for the Bridge of the Gods. The money will be used for the bridge's seismic analysis and strengthening project. The Act takes effect as soon as it is passed. (Flesch Readability Score: 83). Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for expenses related to the Bridge of the Gods seismic analysis and strengthening project. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1512/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1512","sponsor":"Daniel Bonham"},
{"bill_id":1836018,"bill_number":"SB1522","title":"Relating to individuals with intellectual disabilities; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act repeals the statutes that allowed a person to be ordered by a court to stay in a facility against their will on the basis of having an IDD. The Act forbids a public body from denying services meant for persons with mental illness on the basis that a person also has an IDD. The Act takes effect when the governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.5). [Digest: The Act repeals the statutes that allowed a person to be ordered by a court to stay in a facility against their will on the basis of having an IDD.] [The Act forbids a public body from denying services meant for persons with mental illness on the basis that a person also has an IDD.] [The Act takes effect on July 1, 2025. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.3).] Repeals statutes authorizing the involuntary commitment of an individual based on an intellectual disability. Prohibits a public body from denying services related to mental illness on the basis that the individual seeking services also has an intellectual or developmental disability. [Takes effect on July 1, 2025.] Becomes operative on July 1, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Failed. Ayes, 8; Nays, 48--Andersen, Boice, Bowman, Breese-Iverson, Bynum, Cate, Conrad, Dexter, Diehl, Elmer, Fahey, Gamba, Gomberg, Goodwin, Hartman, Helfrich, Helm, Hieb, Holvey, Kropf, Levy B, Levy E, Lewis, Lively, Mannix, Marsh, McIntire, McLain, Nathanson, Nelson, Neron, Nguyen D, Nguyen H, Osborne, Owens, Reschke, Sanchez, Scharf, Smith G, Sosa, Stout, Tran, Valderrama, Wallan, Walters, Wright, Yunker, Speaker Rayfield; Excused, 4--Boshart Davis, Cramer, Javadi, Ruiz.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1522/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1522","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836019,"bill_number":"HB4102","title":"Relating to natural climate solutions; and prescribing an effective date.","description":"This Act specifies the sources of moneys in the Natural and Working Lands Fund. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.7). Specifies the sources of moneys in the Natural and Working Lands Fund. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Chapter 11, (2024 Laws): Effective date June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4102/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4102","sponsor":"Gregory Smith"},
{"bill_id":1836020,"bill_number":"HB4076","title":"Relating to the addiction crisis in this state.","description":"The Act requires the OHA to study the problems in this state caused by drug use and to send a report on its findings to the legislature. The Act is repealed on January 2, 2026. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study Oregon's addiction crisis. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health not later than September 15, 2025. Sunsets on January 2, 2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4076/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4076","sponsor":"Jason Kropf"},
{"bill_id":1836021,"bill_number":"SB1542","title":"Relating to corporate activity tax; prescribing an effective date.","description":"Raises exemption and filing thresholds for CAT tax. Exempts health care reimbursements. Starts with tax year 2025. Becomes law 91 days from sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.2). Increases the exempt amount and filing threshold for purposes of the corporate activity tax. Exempts reimbursements for certain health care services, including care provided to medical assistance recipients and to Medicare recipients. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1542/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1542","sponsor":"Lynn Findley"},
{"bill_id":1836022,"bill_number":"SB1544","title":"Relating to a specially assessed value for the residences of seniors; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act would grant a specially assessed property tax value for the homes of people who are at least 65 years old. The Act would sunset after six years, but a home in the program that remained eligible would be able to stay in it past the sunset. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.9). Provides, for purposes of ad valorem property taxation, a specially assessed value for the owner-occupied primary residences of individuals who are at least 65 years of age. Sunsets the program after six years. Maintains the specially assessed value for residences granted the specially assessed value before the sunset date as long as the residences continue to qualify for it. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1544/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1544","sponsor":"Fred Girod"},
{"bill_id":1836023,"bill_number":"HB4066","title":"Relating to peer-to-peer car sharing arrangements.","description":"Requires insurance for cars shared for money and that some information be given to the shared car owner and the shared car driver. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.4). Requires insurance coverage for motor vehicles to be made available as part of a peer-to-peer car sharing arrangement. Specifies coverage requirements and apportions responsibility for coverage among the car sharing program operator, the shared vehicle owner and the shared vehicle driver. Requires certain disclosures to the shared vehicle owner and shared vehicle driver in a car sharing program agreement. Requires the shared vehicle owner to address recall notices for defects that affect the safety of a shared vehicle.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4066/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4066","sponsor":"Mark Owens"},
{"bill_id":1836024,"bill_number":"HB4149","title":"Relating to pharmacy benefits; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act requires PBMs to be licensed and changes the definition of a PBM. The Act changes the way PBMs can audit drug stores. The Act requires PBMs to report certain information each year to DCBS. The Act makes changes to the way 340B drugs are covered by insurance. The Act protects certain information that is provided to or developed by the OPDP from being released to the public. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.3). Requires pharmacy benefit managers to be licensed by the Department of Consumer and Business Services beginning January 1, 2025. Modifies the definition of \"pharmacy benefit manager\" and imposes new requirements on pharmacy benefit managers. Restricts audits of pharmacy claims for reimbursement. Requires pharmacy benefit managers to report specified information to the department on an annual basis. Imposes new requirements with respect to the insurance coverage of 340B drugs. Protects from public disclosure certain information provided to or developed by the Oregon Prescription Drug Program. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"Chapter 87, (2024 Laws): Effective date April 4, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4149/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4149","sponsor":"Nancy Nathanson"},
{"bill_id":1836025,"bill_number":"HB4154","title":"Relating to semiconductors; prescribing an effective date.","description":"Creates a fund to help the electronic chip industry. The Act becomes law 91 days after adjournment. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.8). Establishes the Semiconductor Talent Sustaining Fund [and subaccounts of the fund]. Requires the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to allocate moneys from the fund [and subaccounts] to provide education, training and research to assist the semiconductor industry. [Requires the commission to establish a statewide semiconductor industry consortium for the purpose of developing a comprehensive statewide strategy to guide investments and build educational pathways and research capacity for the semiconductor industry and to make recommendations to the commission on how best to allocate moneys in the Semiconductor Talent Sustaining Fund and subaccounts.] [Requires the consortium to submit a report to the Legislative Assembly every two years detailing progress and investments made to improve semiconductor education and research.] [Requires the commission to award a series of grants to identified entities.] Exempts some programs receiving federal financial assistance from certain provisions. Sunsets the Semiconductor Talent Sustaining Fund [and subaccounts] on January 2, 2030. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"Chapter 89, (2024 Laws): Effective date June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4154/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4154","sponsor":"Hai Pham"},
{"bill_id":1836026,"bill_number":"SB1577","title":"Relating to voter registration; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act tells LPRO to study more options for AVR and to tell the Legislature what they found out before the 2027 session. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). [Digest: The Act allows people to register to vote when they apply for college. The Act tells the DOR to provide the SOS with records related to voter registration. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.6).] [Extends automatic voter registration to applicants for admission to public institutions of higher education. Requires the Department of Revenue to provide the Secretary of State with records containing information related to voter registration.] Directs the Legislative Policy and Research Director to study additional automatic voter registration programs and report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to rules on or before October 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following sine die.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1577/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1577","sponsor":"James Manning"},
{"bill_id":1836027,"bill_number":"HB4060","title":"Relating to the Oregon Agricultural Heritage Fund; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act gives money to a state agency for uses related to working lands. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.2). Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, out of the General Fund, for deposit in the Oregon Agricultural Heritage Fund. [Establishes] Increases a maximum limit for payment of expenses by the board from the Oregon Agricultural Heritage Fund. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4060/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4060","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836028,"bill_number":"HB4065","title":"Relating to financing affordable housing; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act would create a fund for grants to developers of affordable housing. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Authorizes cities and counties to adopt a program for awarding grants to developers of affordable housing and moderate income housing projects to finance certain costs associated with such housing projects. Directs the Housing and Community Services Department to develop a revolving loan program to make interest-free loans to participating cities and counties to fund the grants. Imposes an annual fee on each grantee developer in repayment of the loans. Provides for the distribution of the fee moneys first to fire districts for ad valorem property taxes and then to the department in repayment of the loan that funded the grant awarded to the developer. Appropriates moneys to the Housing and Community Services Department to provide grants to nonprofits to engage with tenants whose housing is being withdrawn from publicly supported housing. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4065/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4065","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836029,"bill_number":"HB4090","title":"Relating to the permitting of energy facilities.","description":"Removes EFSC power over a project that makes clean power or is a power line, is only on U.S. lands and is reviewed under NEPA. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.0). Prohibits the Energy Facility Siting Council from exercising jurisdiction over or requiring a site certificate for an energy facility that is a renewable energy facility or transmission line, is sited wholly within federal lands and is subject to review under the National Environmental Policy Act. Requires the person seeking federal approval for the energy facility to consult with local governments within whose jurisdiction the facility is proposed to be located or whose jurisdiction adjoins the proposed facility on potential impacts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4090/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4090","sponsor":"Julianne Fahey"},
{"bill_id":1836030,"bill_number":"HB4137","title":"Relating to high school diploma requirements.","description":"Allows a student who has finished an IB program to not have to meet some requirements for a high school diploma. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.6). Directs the State Board of Education to adopt rules by which a student who has completed an International Baccalaureate program may satisfy certain requirements for a high school diploma in this state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"Chapter 4, (2024 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4137/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4137","sponsor":"Lisa Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1836031,"bill_number":"HB4028","title":"Relating to health care.","description":"The Act prohibits drug makers from taking actions that make it hard for a drug store to get certain drugs on behalf of certain types of health care providers or deliver the drugs to the providers. The Act also prohibits drug makers from taking actions that make it hard for drug stores to deliver the drugs to the providers. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.5). [Digest: The Act requires the OHA to study the problems in getting health care in this state and to send a report of its findings to the legislature. The section is repealed on January 2, 2026. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.9).] [Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study access to health care in this state. Directs the authority to submit its findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health not later than September 15, 2025.] Prohibits drug manufacturers from interfering directly or indirectly with a pharmacy or drug outlet acquiring 340B drugs for or delivering 340B drugs to certain health care providers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4028/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4028","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836032,"bill_number":"HB4097","title":"Relating to expungements.","description":"The Act changes the process for setting aside offense convictions and dismissals and contempt findings. The Act makes some of the same changes for setting aside GEI judgments. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). [Digest: The Act changes the process for setting aside offense convictions and dismissals. The Act makes the same changes for setting aside GEI judgments. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7).] Modifies the process for setting aside convictions, dismissals, contempt of court findings and guilty except for insanity judgments. Increases waiting period for setting aside certain types of contempt of court findings. Modifies when the court is required to hold a hearing on and grant motions to set aside. Requires that the court enter an order within [60] 120 days of granting a motion to set aside. [Authorizes the court to waive remaining fines and fees upon entry of the order.] Specifies a process for when a person has outstanding financial obligations and authorizes the court to waive such obligations under specified circumstances. Provides that the required time period prior to filing the motion, during which the person is required to have no convictions, applies to motions to set aside convictions and certain arrests, charges and citations only. Provides that the dismissal of a traffic violation citation may not be set aside. Directs the Judicial Department to annually submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary concerning motions to set aside.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4097/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4097","sponsor":"Thuy Tran"},
{"bill_id":1836033,"bill_number":"HB4100","title":"Relating to liability.","description":"Bans the recoupment of certain costs if the costs are from the fault of a utility. Makes an electric company make a report on any fire event that is caused by a power line. Allows the report to be used as evidence. Specifies the economic damages allowed for property damage caused by a wildfire. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.5). Prohibits the recovery from customers of certain costs and expenses that a public utility incurs as a result of negligence or a higher degree of fault on the part of the public utility. Requires an investor-owned electric utility to provide an incident report to the Department of the State Fire Marshal and the State Forestry Department whenever a fire-related incident occurs that is caused by the utility's electric power line and to provide a copy of the incident report to the Public Utility Commission. Provides that the incident report may be used as evidence. Specifies the recoverable economic damages allowed for damage or injury to property caused by a wildfire. Allows the use of other objectively verifiable information to determine fair market value.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4100/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4100","sponsor":"Paul Holvey"},
{"bill_id":1836034,"bill_number":"HB4012","title":"Relating to reimbursement of clinician-administered prescription drugs.","description":"The Act does not allow an insurer to make a health care provider purchase a drug at a certain pharmacy if the provider is giving the drug to a patient in certain settings. The Act also applies to other types of entities that pay for health care. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.3). [Digest: The Act does not allow an insurer to make a person enrolled in a health benefit plan go to a certain pharmacy in some circumstances for certain types of drugs. The Act also applies to other types of entities that pay for health care. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.2).] Prohibits issuers of health benefit plans, health care service contractors or multiple employer welfare arrangements from requiring that drugs that are administered by [a] health care [provider] providers in specified settings be dispensed at a certain pharmacy or by a pharmacy that is in the provider's network[, under specified circumstances].","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 24, (2024 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4012/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4012","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836035,"bill_number":"HB4131","title":"Relating to individual development accounts; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act funds matching deposits for IDA accounts. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Housing and Community Services Department for the purpose of making matching deposits into individual development accounts. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4131/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4131","sponsor":"Ricki Ruiz"},
{"bill_id":1836036,"bill_number":"SB1503","title":"Relating to public health; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act makes a task force on community safety and suicide prevention. The Act provides money for research on those topics. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.2). Establishes the Task Force on Community Safety and Firearm Suicide Prevention and requires the task force to report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care. Appropriates money for research on gun violence and suicide prevention ordered by the task force. Sunsets on December 31, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-11","last_action":"Effective date, June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1503/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1503","sponsor":"Rob Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1836037,"bill_number":"HB4071","title":"Relating to health care licensing; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act makes a task force to look at health professional regulatory boards. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). [Digest: Tells health care boards to give short-term permission to work. Starts January 1, 2025. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7).] [Requires health professional regulatory boards to issue a temporary authorization to practice a health profession to eligible applicants within 10 days of receiving an application for licensure. Defines \"health profession\" and \"health professional regulatory board.\"] Establishes the Task Force on Health Professional Licensing Modernization. Directs the task force to submit three reports to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health, on or before September 15, 2024, September 15, 2025, and December 15, 2025. Sunsets on December 31, 2025. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4071/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4071","sponsor":"Ed  Diehl"},
{"bill_id":1836038,"bill_number":"HB4024","title":"Relating to campaign finance; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act creates campaign giving and spending limits and new disclosure laws on campaign giving and spending. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). [Digest: Tells the Secretary of State to study money in voting. (Flesch Readability Score 61.3).] [Requires the Secretary of State to study how best to improve the campaign finance system in the State of Oregon. Directs the secretary to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to campaign finance not later than September 15, 2025.] Establishes political campaign contribution limits applicable to candidates, political committees and membership organizations. Authorizes local governments to establish lower limits for local elections. Requires specified persons to report the original sources of funds used to pay for candidate campaign independent expenditures. Creates exceptions where reporting need not occur or, for donations under $5,000, where less information is reported. Directs the Secretary of State to develop a web-based campaign finance dashboard to be used to disclose campaign contributions, independent expenditures and other specified data to enhance transparency and to foster research on campaign finance. Requires the disclosure of specified information on certain political advertising. Requires public office incumbents who intend to seek reelection to file nominating petitions or declarations of candidacy at least seven days prior to the filing deadline applicable to nonincumbents. Modifies penalties to ensure compliance with the new campaign finance and disclosure requirements. Provides that the contribution limits become operative on January 1, 2027, and that the enhanced campaign contribution and independent expenditure reporting requirements become operative on January 1, 2028. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Chapter 9, (2024 Laws): Effective date June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4024/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4024","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836039,"bill_number":"HB4067","title":"Relating to electric micromobility vehicles; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act creates the Task Force on Electric Micromobility. The Act takes effect as soon as it is passed. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.9). Creates the Task Force on Electric Micromobility. Sunsets the task force on December 31, 2024. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4067/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4067","sponsor":"Daniel Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1836040,"bill_number":"SB1515","title":"Relating to leave laws concerning time off from work; declaring an emergency.","description":"Makes changes to laws related to paid and unpaid family and medical leave. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.7). Directs the Employment Department to collaborate with the Bureau of Labor and Industries to identify statutory changes that are needed to require the department and the bureau to perform certain duties. Requires the Employment Department to make certain findings regarding the consideration of implementing programmatic changes and benefits that are paid to certain employees under the paid family and medical leave insurance program and report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2024. Makes changes to the statutory provisions governing paid and unpaid job-protected leave entitlements. Makes technical changes and conforming amendments. Creates an exception from predictive scheduling penalty compensation requirements for employers that are unable to provide an employee with advance notice of scheduling changes that are necessitated by another employee's use of paid or unpaid leave. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Effective date, March 20, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1515/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1515","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836041,"bill_number":"HB4003","title":"Relating to medical examiners; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act tells a state agency to study the shortage of MEs in this state. The Act tells the agency to provide the results of the study to the legislature by October 1, 2024. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.0). Directs the Department of State Police to study the causes of and ways to address the medical examiner shortage, and to provide the results of the study to the appropriate interim committees of the Legislative Assembly no later than October 1, 2024. Sunsets on January 2, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"Chapter 72, (2024 Laws): Effective date April 4, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4003/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4003","sponsor":"Kimberly Wallan"},
{"bill_id":1836042,"bill_number":"HB4043","title":"Relating to animal cruelty; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act creates a new crime of interfering with an animal cruelty investigation. The Act makes certain changes to current animal cruelty laws. The Act allows a person who is banned from owning or living with an animal to ask to change the ban. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.0). Creates the crime of interfering with an investigation into an offense against an animal. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, a $6,250 fine, or both. Establishes certain changes related to the crime of animal abuse in the first degree. Establishes certain changes related to the crime of aggravated animal abuse in the first degree. Establishes certain changes related to the crime of animal neglect in the first degree. Prohibits a person convicted of violating certain animal cruelty statutes from possessing or residing with an animal of the same genus against which the crime was committed or a domestic animal for a certain period of time. Punishes a violation of a prohibition by a maximum of six months' imprisonment, a $2,500 fine, or both. Allows a person subject to a prohibition to request changes to the prohibition under certain circumstances. Punishes a violation of an amended order of prohibition by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, a $6,250 fine, or both. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 30, (2024 Laws): Effective date June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4043/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4043","sponsor":"Charlie Conrad"},
{"bill_id":1836043,"bill_number":"SB1581","title":"Relating to the reporting of the status of a regional energy market.","description":"The Act makes an electric company report each year on the steps taken or being taken to be part of an energy market. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). Requires an investor-owned utility that sells more than two million megawatt hours of electricity in a calendar year to report to and inform the Legislative Assembly [the activities, if any,] of activities that the investor-owned utility has taken or is taking toward participating in a regional energy market. Sunsets January 2, 2031.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1581/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1581","sponsor":"Kathleen Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1836044,"bill_number":"HB4058","title":"Relating to regulated real estate activities.","description":"The Act adds laws about residential property wholesalers. The Act changes laws about real estate licensees. The Act adds new defined terms. The Act defines \"future right to list contract\" and states that a real estate licensee may not take certain actions if the contract lasts more than 24 months. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.2). Creates a residential property wholesaler registration. Prohibits residential property wholesaling without a registration. Provides exceptions. Punishes a violation by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, a $6,250 fine, or both. Creates civil penalties. Requires real estate licensees acting as buyer's agents to use a written buyer's representation agreement. Requires real estate licensees acting as seller's agents to use a written listing agreement. Requires real estate licensees to disclose shared compensation. Prohibits real estate licensees from entering into long-term agreements that require buyers or sellers to use their services in the future.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"Chapter 3, (2024 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4058/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4058","sponsor":"Vikki Breese-Iverson"},
{"bill_id":1836045,"bill_number":"SB1593","title":"Relating to timber taxation; providing that this Act shall be referred to the people for their approval or rejection.","description":"The Act would impose a new tax on the gross proceeds from the sale of unprocessed timber cut on private land larger than 500 acres held in common ownership. The Act would provide funding to counties and to protect homes, neighborhoods and water supplies from wildfire damage. The Act would repeal the current forest products harvest tax. The Act will be referred to the people at the 2024 general election. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.3). Imposes a new tax on the gross proceeds from the sale of unprocessed timber harvested on private land in excess of 500 acres held in common ownership in this state. Repeals the current forest products harvest tax regime. Refers the Act to the people for their approval or rejection at the next general election.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1593/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1593","sponsor":"Jeffrey Golden"},
{"bill_id":1836046,"bill_number":"HB4150","title":"Relating to prescription monitoring program; and prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act allows for some doctors or people like doctors to be told when a patient overdoses on a drug. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.0). Authorizes the Oregon Health Authority or a third party to provide electronic notification to a practitioner in certain circumstances when the practitioner's patient has a fatal or nonfatal overdose. Limits the use and retention of practitioner information. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. Sunsets January 1, 2028.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"Chapter 5, (2024 Laws): Effective date June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4150/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4150","sponsor":"Mark Owens"},
{"bill_id":1836047,"bill_number":"SB1517","title":"Relating to the urban flood safety and water quality district; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act would let the urban flood safety and water quality district impose an annual charge on lands that are benefited by district works. The Act would let the district impose a fee on cities and counties for district costs not covered by the annual charge. The Act would change how the district winds up other water-related districts. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.2). Authorizes the urban flood safety and water quality district to annually assess benefited lands within the managed floodplain for the total amount of revenues required to pay the costs for the succeeding year of district works that directly benefit the lands. Authorizes the district to impose a fee on cities and counties for the overall fixed costs of operating the district and district works. Amends provisions relating to the governance and the dissolution of existing drainage districts and corporations for the use and control of water lying within the boundaries of the urban flood safety and water quality district. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1517/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1517","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836048,"bill_number":"HB4002","title":"Relating to the addiction crisis in this state; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act makes changes to laws to make it easier to get treatment for substance use problems. The Act changes drug laws. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 87.1). Prohibits insurers from requiring prior authorization or other utilization review for coverage of substance use disorder medications. Specifies exceptions. Requires coordinated care organizations to provide to members medications for treatment of opioid use disorder and any co-occurring substance use disorder or mental health condition. Prohibits coordinated care organizations and public payers of health insurance from requiring prior authorization for medication-assisted treatment. Allows pharmacists to prescribe and dispense early refills of medication for opioid use disorder under specified conditions. Allows pharmacists to have on-site prescription drug lockers without obtaining a license or registration from the State Board of Pharmacy. Requires coordinated care organizations to have adequate networks of addiction treatment providers. Directs the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission to conduct a study related to access to opioid use disorder treatment and interventions. Requires commission to report recommendations to Legislative Assembly to address barriers to accessing opioid use disorder treatment and interventions. Establishes a certified community behavioral health clinic program in the Oregon Health Authority and specifies the requirements for the program. Establishes the Joint Task Force on Regional Behavioral Health Accountability to make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly to improve the governance of behavioral health systems and strengthen evidence-based and equitable funding decisions and accountability of behavioral health systems. Sunsets January 2, 2026. Establishes the Task Force on Improving the Safety of Behavioral Health Workers to make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly to address the safety concerns that are prevalent in the behavioral health industry. Sunsets January 2, 2026. Establishes the United We Heal Medicaid Payment Program in the authority to provide supplemental medical assistance payments to behavioral health providers to enable the providers to access enhanced apprenticeship and training programs and opportunities by participating in a labor-management training trust. Modifies the definition of \"delivery\" for purposes of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act. Increases presumptive sentences when unlawful delivery of a controlled substance occurs in specified locations. Increases penalties for unlawful possession of a controlled substance on September 1, 2024. Designates crime as a drug enforcement misdemeanor and specifies sentence. Creates a new form of conditional discharge for drug enforcement misdemeanors and establishes processes for sealing records related to the crime. Establishes the Oregon Behavioral Health Deflection Program consisting of grants awarded to fund deflection programs. Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to track data including arrests and prosecutions for possession and delivery crimes and data concerning deflection program outcomes. Increases the number of hours a person can be held in a facility when admitted to the facility due to intoxication or being under the influence of controlled substances. Authorizes members of a mobile crisis intervention team to take a person to a sobering facility or appropriate facility. Modifies immunity from civil and criminal liability for certain persons involved in the provision of treatment. Establishes the Oregon Jail-Based Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Grant Program. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"Chapter 70, (2024 Laws): Effective date April 1, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4002/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4002","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836049,"bill_number":"HB4005","title":"Relating to an individual's performance of services for an employer; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act makes changes to state law to clarify the meaning of an individual's performance of services. The Act takes effect 91 days after session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Clarifies when an employee is employed by employing unit or employer for a single hour of work for purposes of unemployment insurance and paid family and medical leave programs. Requires the Director of the Employment Department to issue a refund to a paying entity that paid the employer contribution amounts on behalf of an employer with respect to employees for hours of work in which the employees did not perform services for the paying entity. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4005/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4005","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836050,"bill_number":"HB4138","title":"Relating to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act says the OLCC can let a person work before they get a real permit, makes some people apply for permits and lets the OLCC charge a new fee. (Flesch Readability Score: 74.8). Allows the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to issue [provisional] temporary service permits to an applicant for a service permit. Requires an applicant for a license that allows on-premises consumption to apply for a service permit if the applicant intends to offer alcoholic beverages for consumption on the licensed premises. Allows the commission to charge a fee for issuance or renewal of a third-party delivery facilitator service permit. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 40, (2024 Laws): Effective date March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4138/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4138","sponsor":"James Hieb"},
{"bill_id":1836051,"bill_number":"HB4111","title":"Relating to farm machinery and equipment; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act makes all farm machinery tax exempt. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). Removes the requirement that farm machinery and equipment be tangible personal property for the purposes of exemption from ad valorem property taxation. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"Chapter 83, (2024 Laws): Effective date June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4111/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4111","sponsor":"Werner Reschke"},
{"bill_id":1836052,"bill_number":"SB1567","title":"Relating to the Walla Walla River Basin.","description":"The Act tells an agency to take actions on water in the Walla Walla River Basin. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Directs the Water Resources Department to take certain actions related to the Walla Walla Water 2050 Strategic Plan.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Effective date, January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1567/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1567","sponsor":"Bill Hansell"},
{"bill_id":1836053,"bill_number":"SB1545","title":"Relating to the assessment of rebuilt homesteads; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act would grant a property tax break to destroyed homes that were rebuilt after the 2020 wildfires. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6). Authorizes a county to allow a homestead rebuilt by the same owner on the same lot to replace the homestead destroyed by the September 2020 wildfires to have a specially assessed value equal to the destroyed homestead's real market value for the 2020-2021 property tax year, to the extent of the square footage of the destroyed homestead. Provides that the specially assessed value continues until the earliest of the date on which the rebuilt homestead is no longer the owner's principal dwelling, is rented to another person for any duration or is transferred to new ownership. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-11","last_action":"Effective date, June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1545/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1545","sponsor":"Fred Girod"},
{"bill_id":1836054,"bill_number":"HB4105","title":"Relating to programs providing targeted case management nursing services to perinatal families; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act gives money to OHA to pay for some of the costs of the program in which nurses visit families while a parent is pregnant and for two years after that. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Health Authority for the costs of targeted case management services provided in the nurse home visiting services program for families during pregnancy and for two years after the pregnancy. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4105/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4105","sponsor":"Lisa Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":1836055,"bill_number":"HB4089","title":"Relating to health care.","description":"The Act makes laws with respect to certain health care employee work schedules and on-call shifts. The Act makes laws with respect to hospital financial reporting and transparency. The Act directs hospitals to report to the OHA. The Act permits the OHA to impose penalties against hospitals that fail to comply with the law. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.5). Imposes requirements on hospitals regarding predictive scheduling and on-call shifts. Requires hospitals to report quarterly to the Oregon Health Authority certain hospital financial data, including the hospital's daily cash on hand. Requires hospitals and hospital systems operating in this state to make certain financial data publicly available.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4089/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4089","sponsor":"Travis Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1836056,"bill_number":"SB1502","title":"Relating to public meetings of educational institution boards.","description":"Requires most public schools and college boards to video record their meetings and post the meeting recordings on their websites and social media sites. This does not apply if a meeting is private or if a school district is very small. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.7). [Digest: Requires public schools and college boards to live stream their meetings and post the meeting recordings on their websites and social media sites. This does not apply if a meeting is private. Allows remote testimony for most school and college board meetings. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7).] [Requires the governing bodies of school districts, education service districts, community college districts and public universities to live stream governing body meetings, if technically practicable, and to post the recordings of the meetings on their official public body websites or social media sites. Excepts executive sessions. Requires educational institution governing bodies to also permit witnesses to testify via telephonic, electronic or virtual means if meetings also permit in-person oral testimony.] Requires school districts, education service districts, community college districts and public universities to make video recordings of governing body meetings or, if the public body's facilities lack broadband Internet access, to make audio recordings, and to post the video or audio recordings, as applicable, of the meetings on their official public body websites or social media sites. Excepts executive sessions and does not apply to school districts with less than 50 students.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1502/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1502","sponsor":"Rob Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1836057,"bill_number":"SB1566","title":"Relating to county permitting; declaring an emergency.","description":"Allows a county to charge a permit fee to build, move or change a line, fixture or facility that is in the right of way of a county public road. There are exceptions. Sunsets on January 2, 2031. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.5). [Digest: Allows a county to charge a permit fee to build, move or change a line, fixture or facility that is in the right of way of a county public road. There are exceptions. Sunsets on January 1, 2031. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.5).] Authorizes a county governing body to charge a fee for the administration and issuance of a permit to construct, alter, relocate, maintain or repair a water, gas, electric or communication service line, fixture or facility within the right of way of a public road under the jurisdiction of the county, subject to specified exceptions. Sunsets January [1,] 2, 2031. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1566/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1566","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836058,"bill_number":"HB4016","title":"Relating to natural resources; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act makes certain changes to a program for planned fires. The Act directs an agency to extend the deadline for a grant program for protecting homes from fire. The Act directs agencies to report on creating a program for protecting homes from fire. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.8). [Digest: The Act makes certain changes to a program for planned fires. The Act directs an agency to extend the deadline for a grant program for protecting homes from fire. The Act directs agencies to report on creating a program for protecting homes from fire. The Act creates a fund related to responding to wildfire smoke. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.3).] Makes certain changes to the Prescribed Fire Liability Pilot Program. Directs the Department of Consumer and Business Services to allow a person to apply for a grant under the Fire Hardening Grant Program on or before December 31, 2025. Directs the Department of Consumer and Business Services and the Department of the State Fire Marshal to report, on or before September 15, 2024, to committees or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources on a proposal for a proactive home hardening program. [Establishes the Smoke Preparedness and Response Fund in the State Treasury. Continuously appropriates moneys in the fund to the Department of Environmental Quality for assistance with community smoke response plans.] Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 26, (2024 Laws): Effective date June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4016/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4016","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836059,"bill_number":"HB4049","title":"Relating to a study of PFAS in biosolids applied to land; declaring an emergency.","description":"This Act directs OSU to study PFAS in biosolids that are spread on farm fields that do not produce crops for human food. The Act directs OSU to submit a final report by Sept. 1, 2027. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.0). [Digest: This Act directs OSU to study the fate of PFAS in biosolids that are spread on farm fields. The Act directs OSU to submit a report by Dec. 15, 2025. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.7).] Directs the Oregon State University Extension Service and the College of Agricultural Sciences of Oregon State University to study the [fate and transport] distribution and occurrence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in biosolids applied to agricultural fields that do not produce crops intended for human consumption. Directs the extension service and college to submit [findings] a final report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to agriculture not later than [December 15, 2025] September 1, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4049/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4049","sponsor":"Ken Helm"},
{"bill_id":1836060,"bill_number":"SCR211","title":"In memoriam: Steve Druckenmiller, 1950-2023.","description":"Remembers the life of Steve Druckenmiller and honors him in his death. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7). In memoriam: Steve Druckenmiller, 1950-2023.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Filed With Secretary of State.","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SCR211/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SCR211","sponsor":"Rob Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1836061,"bill_number":"HB4144","title":"Relating to public safety; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act increases the sentence for making or having an object that makes counterfeit drugs. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.9). Increases the penalties for making, delivering or possessing an object that is used to render a drug into a counterfeit substance. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4144/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4144","sponsor":"Annessa Hartman"},
{"bill_id":1836062,"bill_number":"HB4155","title":"Relating to infrastructure financing; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act would require a study of how the state can help lower infrastructure and housing costs. The Act would require the agency doing the study to submit a report to the legislature by mid-September. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to study infrastructure financing in Oregon by considering and evaluating tools the state may use to have a positive effect on infrastructure and housing costs in Oregon. Requires the department to submit a report of the findings of the study to the Legislative Assembly. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4155/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4155","sponsor":"Mark Gamba"},
{"bill_id":1836063,"bill_number":"HB4042","title":"Relating to economic development; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act would promote the use of industrial lands. The Act would let firms develop semiconductors in an e-commerce city in order to get an enterprise zone tax break. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.8). Authorizes the Oregon Business Development Department to provide financial assistance to projects related to industrial land. Extends the sunset of the Oregon Industrial Site Readiness Program. Establishes the Industrial Site Loan Fund in the State Treasury. Appropriates moneys for deposit in the fund for the purpose of funding financial assistance to industrial land projects. Includes semiconductor-related development activities as an eligible business activity in a city designated for electronic commerce for purposes of the enterprise zone property tax exemption program. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4042/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4042","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836064,"bill_number":"HB4112","title":"Relating to energy technology; prescribing an effective date.","description":"Tells one of the state's agencies to make rules that say how the agency will buy products and services from companies that make clean energy technology. Lets the agency work with other government bodies to help create and keep jobs in this state. Creates a fund for another state agency to make loans and grants to companies that make clean energy technology and projects that give certain benefits to people in this state. Sets up a group to give advice to the second agency. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). [Digest: Tells one of the state's agencies to make rules that say how the agency will buy products and services from clean energy companies. Lets the agency work with other government bodies to help create and keep jobs in this state. Creates a fund for another state agency to make loans and grants to clean energy companies and projects that give certain benefits to people in this state. Sets up a group to give advice to the second agency. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.5).] Requires the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to adopt rules to govern procurements from clean energy technology manufacturing companies. Directs the department to cooperate with state agencies that have expertise in energy production and conservation and in reducing or mitigating environmental impacts. Specifies the required contents of the department's rules. Directs other state agencies to cooperate with the department in adopting and implementing rules. Permits the department to enter into cooperative procurements and intergovernmental agreements in combination with other governmental bodies in this or other states to provide incentives for clean energy technology manufacturing companies to create and retain high-skilled manufacturing jobs. Establishes the Oregon Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing Opportunity Fund and appropriates moneys in the fund to the Oregon Business Development Department. Requires the department to establish a program to make loans, grants and other expenditures from the fund to foster, attract and sustain clean energy technology manufacturing companies, and for other purposes. Requires the department to give priority in loans and grants to clean energy technology manufacturing companies that include an employment plan with an application for the loan or grant. Establishes the Clean Energy Technology Leadership Advisory Council. Specifies the council's membership and requires the council to advise the Oregon Business Development Department on decisions with respect to awarding loans and grants and to study and recommend methods of attracting, fostering and sustaining manufacturing firms and operations in this state, while maximizing additional benefits, including creating and sustaining living wage or union jobs, alleviating supply chain constraints and improving access to clean energy technologies, supporting technological innovation and diversifying the economy of this state. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4112/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4112","sponsor":"Janelle Bynum"},
{"bill_id":1836065,"bill_number":"HB4038","title":"Relating to employer taxes; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act would give a credit against taxes to employers whose rate for 2025 is less than their rate for the year before. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7). Provides a credit against an employer's 2025 unemployment insurance taxes if the employer's tax rate for 2025 is less than the employer's tax rate for 2022, 2023 and 2024 as determined in accordance with Enrolled House Bill 3389 (2021). Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4038/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4038","sponsor":"Boomer Wright"},
{"bill_id":1836066,"bill_number":"HB4026","title":"Relating to elections; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act states how certain UGB changes are to be reviewed. (Flesch Readability Score: 87.9). [Digest: Tells the Secretary of State to study voting. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2).] [Requires the Secretary of State to study how to improve voter access in this state. Directs the secretary to submit the findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to elections not later than September 15, 2025.] Limits the review of certain local government proposals to modify the local government's urban growth boundary to the process outlined in statute. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Chapter 10, (2024 Laws): Effective date March 20, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4026/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4026","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836067,"bill_number":"SCR202","title":"Establishing procedural rules for legislative branch.","description":"Fixes firm dates for measures during session. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.7). Establishes deadlines for completion of legislative measures for the 2024 regular session of the Eighty-Second Legislative Assembly.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Filed With Secretary of State.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SCR202/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SCR202","sponsor":"Rob Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1836068,"bill_number":"SB1543","title":"Relating to transportation; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act lowers weight-mile taxes. The Act limits ODOT spending on certain things. Becomes law 91 days from sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 77.3). Decreases weight-mile taxes. Limits certain expenditures by the Department of Transportation. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1543/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1543","sponsor":"Lynn Findley"},
{"bill_id":1836069,"bill_number":"SJR201","title":"Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution to exclude partial exemptions and property tax credits from requirement of redetermining maximum assessed value of property granted exemption or credit.","description":"The Act would simplify how exempt property is taxed. It takes effect only if the people vote for it next November. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.2). Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to exclude partial exemptions of the assessed value of property, and tax credits against property taxes on property, from the requirement that the maximum assessed value of the property be redetermined when the property is first granted or disqualified from a partial exemption or property tax credit. Refers proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SJR201/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SJR201","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836070,"bill_number":"SB1507","title":"Relating to challenges faced by hospitals in discharging patients with complex needs to post-acute care settings; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act gives money to the OPGC to help patients with complex needs who are being discharged from hospitals to post-acute care settings. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7). [Digest: The Act directs the OHA to take steps to take care of hospitals' problems in finding places to send certain patients who are ready to leave the hospital. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.5).] [Requires the Oregon Health Authority to take steps to address challenges faced by hospitals in discharging] Appropriates moneys to the Long Term Care Ombudsman out of the General Fund for distribution to the Oregon Public Guardian and Conservator to provide services to patients with complex needs who are being discharged from hospitals to post-acute care settings. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1507/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1507","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836071,"bill_number":"HB4165","title":"Relating to vehicle cost responsibility; prescribing an effective date.","description":"Requires ODOT to prepare and submit a report on the changes in the law that are needed to balance costs between light and heavy cars and trucks. (Flesch Readability Score: 100). Requires the Department of Transportation to prepare and submit a report on the statutory changes necessary to balance transportation cost responsibility between light and heavy vehicles. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4165/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4165","sponsor":"Shelly Boshart Davis"},
{"bill_id":1836072,"bill_number":"SB1518","title":"Relating to COFA citizens' eligibility for public assistance.","description":"The Act forbids DHS from denying public aid to COFA citizens because they are not U.S. citizens. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Prohibits the Department of Human Services from denying public assistance, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, to COFA citizens based on their immigration status.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1518/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1518","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836073,"bill_number":"HB4013","title":"Relating to wine packaging; declaring an emergency.","description":"This Act excludes glass wine containers from a law that tells producers to take steps to dispose of their packaging. The exclusion lasts for one year. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.5). [Digest: This Act tells the DEQ not to enforce certain laws related to wine packaging. The Act sunsets on July 1, 2026. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.2).] [Prohibits the Department of Environmental Quality from enforcing the provisions of the producer responsibility program applicable to wine packaging.] [Sunsets on July 1, 2026.] Excludes glass wine containers from definition of \"covered product\" under producer responsibility law until July 1, 2026. Directs Environmental Quality Commission to amend material-specific collection targets for glass. Directs producer responsibility organization to charge one-time fee to members that are producers of glass wine containers. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4013/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4013","sponsor":"Anna Scharf"},
{"bill_id":1836074,"bill_number":"HB4158","title":"Relating to child care; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act would give money to two state agencies to support some types of child care providers in this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.5). [Digest: The Act would give money to a state agency to help develop or improve child care in the state. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.2).] [Establishes the Home and Small Center Child Care Fund.] [Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to administer a grant program to provide financial assistance to child care facilities that serve a maximum of 75 children for the purpose of establishing or expanding child care infrastructure.] [Appropriates moneys to the department for deposit in the fund to carry out the program.] Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Business Development Department for deposit in the Child Care Infrastructure Fund to provide financial assistance to certain child care providers or organizations that support those child care providers. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Department of Early Learning and Care to provide technical support to child care providers or organizations that receive financial assistance under the Act. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4158/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4158","sponsor":"Hoa Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1836075,"bill_number":"HB4110","title":"Relating to the Bridge of the Gods; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act gives money to the Port of Cascade Locks for the Bridge of the Gods. The money will be used for the bridge's seismic analysis and strengthening project. The Act takes effect as soon as it is passed. (Flesch Readability Score: 83). Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for expenses related to the Bridge of the Gods seismic analysis and strengthening project. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4110/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4110","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836076,"bill_number":"HB4048","title":"Relating to housing; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act relaxes housing standards, establishes a housing office to enforce housing laws, allows a new UGB amendment and limits counties' role in UGB amendments. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.9). Requires local governments to approve certain adjustments to land use regulations for housing development within urban growth boundaries. Establishes alternate appellate procedures for adjustments. Requires certain cities to report to the Department of Land Conservation and Development on the use of adjustments. Requires the department to report biennially to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly. Sunsets January 2, 2032. Requires the Department of Land Conservation and Development and the Department of Consumer and Business Services to jointly establish and administer the Housing Accountability and Production Office. Requires the office to assist local governments and housing developers with housing laws relating to land use and land divisions. Authorizes the office to take certain actions to enforce housing laws. Establishes new process through which the office may request enforcement orders relating to land use housing laws. Becomes operative April 1, 2025. Requires the office to commission a report on developing efficiencies in housing production and to deliver the report to an interim committee of Legislative Assembly on or before September 15, 2025. Develops an alternative process to amend urban growth boundaries to include up to 150 net residential acres per city. Provides for limitations and review by Metro, where applicable, and for review by the Department of Land Conservation and Development and courts. Sunsets January 2, 2033. Expands eligibility for attorney fees for appeals of residential development proposals to include local governments and all needed housing. Limits counties' role in reviewing cities' amendments to urban growth boundaries. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the department to establish and operate the office and to provide grants to local governments for housing law compliance. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4048/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4048","sponsor":"Jeff Helfrich"},
{"bill_id":1836077,"bill_number":"HB4054","title":"Relating to participation in athletics according to biological sex.","description":"The Act tells certain entities to designate sports by gender. The Act forbids males from playing in female sports. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.35). Requires each athletic association, conference or organization with authority over intercollegiate sports, post-secondary institution of education and school district to designate athletic competitions and extracurricular sports according to biological sex. Prohibits biological males from participating in athletic competitions or extracurricular sports designated for biological females. Provides causes of action for students, post-secondary institutions of education and school districts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4054/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4054","sponsor":"Christine Goodwin"},
{"bill_id":1836078,"bill_number":"HB4037","title":"Relating to procedures to alter a minor's sex; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act says that health care workers may not alter a minor's sex or refer the minor to another health care worker to alter the minor's sex. The Act says that public funds may not be used to alter a minor's sex. The Act says that health insurance policies may not pay to alter a minor's sex. The Act allows a health care worker licensing board to punish a health care worker who alters a minor's sex. The Act allows a person whose sex was altered when the person was a minor to sue the health care worker who altered the minor's sex or who referred the minor to the health care worker who altered the minor's sex. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.5). Prohibits a medical health care professional from referring a minor for, or performing on a minor, a sex alteration procedure. Defines the term \"sex alteration procedure.\" Provides that the performance of a sex alteration procedure on a minor is unprofessional conduct subject to discipline by the appropriate health professional licensing board. Allows an individual to bring a claim for a violation and to recover specified damages. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4037/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4037","sponsor":"Boomer Wright"},
{"bill_id":1836079,"bill_number":"HB4022","title":"Relating to addiction.","description":"The Act requires the OHA to study drug use in this state and to send a report on its findings to the legislature. The Act is repealed on January 2, 2026. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.5). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study Oregon's addiction crisis. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health not later than September 15, 2025. Sunsets on January 2, 2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4022/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4022","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836080,"bill_number":"HJM201","title":"Urging Congress to continue its support of Israel in Israel's war against Hamas.","description":"Urges Congress to support Israel in its war against Hamas. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). Urges Congress to continue full and unequivocal support of the State of Israel in Israel's war against Hamas. .","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HJM201/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HJM201","sponsor":"Jami Cate"},
{"bill_id":1836081,"bill_number":"SB1514","title":"Relating to family and medical leave insurance; and declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act would require the Director of OED to conduct periodic assessments of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund. The Act would allow the director to take actions if the director found the fund to be insolvent. The Act would take effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Requires the Director of the Employment Department to conduct periodic assessments to determine the solvency of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund. Specifies the actions that the director may take to restore solvency if the director determines that the fund is, or may be, insolvent. Requires the Director of the Employment Department to include in the department's biennial reports to the Legislative Assembly a summary of the periodic assessments conducted by the director and a summary of any actions taken by the director to restore solvency. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Effective date, March 20, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1514/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1514","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836082,"bill_number":"SB1524","title":"Relating to the Unsung Legislative Heroes Recognition Program.","description":"Creates a new way for legislative leaders to recognize unsung heroes for their efforts to make things better in this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Establishes the Unsung Legislative Heroes Recognition Program. Sets forth legislative findings on unsung heroes and authorizes legislative caucus offices to nominate, and presiding officers to select, up to 12 Oregonians to be recognized as unsung legislative heroes each year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1524/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1524","sponsor":"Rob Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1836083,"bill_number":"SB1540","title":"Relating to fees charged for public records requests.","description":"Requires PRAC to study public records fees and submit findings. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). Requires the Public Records Advisory Council to study fees charged for public records requests. Directs the council to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to rules not later than September 15, 2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1540/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1540","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836084,"bill_number":"HB4015","title":"Relating to battery energy storage systems; and prescribing an effective date.","description":"Permits a person who wants to build a battery energy storage system (BESS) to choose to use EFSC for the siting of the BESS. Permits the ruling body of a local body after talking with the person who wants to build a BESS to choose to use EFSC for the siting of the BESS. Permits a BESS to be built and run without its own site certificate if the BESS is subject to the site certificate of another energy facility. Defines BESS. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.0). Permits a developer of a facility or the governing body of a local government after consulting with the developer to elect to defer regulatory authority to the Energy Facility Siting Council for the siting of a battery energy storage system. Permits a battery energy storage system that is under the regulatory authority of the Energy Facility Siting Council to be constructed and operated without a separate site certificate if the battery energy storage system is subject to a site certificate for another energy facility. Defines \"battery energy storage system.\" Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 25, (2024 Laws): Effective date June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4015/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4015","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836085,"bill_number":"HB4006","title":"Relating to submitting surety bonds in lieu of retainage; declaring an emergency.","description":"Requires state agencies to accept surety bonds from people who perform construction work for the state, instead of holding onto some of the money the agencies owe for the work, in order to make sure the work is done correctly. Gives a form for the surety bond. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.5). Requires a contracting agency to accept from contractors surety bonds in lieu of retainage for construction projects and public improvement contracts. Specifies requirements for submitting surety bonds. Specifies relations between a contractor and a subcontractor when the contractor submits a surety bond on behalf of the subcontractor. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"Chapter 2, (2024 Laws): Effective date March 7, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4006/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4006","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836086,"bill_number":"HB4101","title":"Relating to information collected in conjunction with business registrations in this state; prescribing an effective date.","description":"Tells the Secretary of State to get data about a person's background if the person tries to register a business in this state and wants to give the data. Lets the Secretary of State share the data with some people, but says to keep it secret otherwise. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.5). Requires the Secretary of State to collect, and share with state agencies, small business development centers and certain organizations, information about the ethnicity, gender and veteran status of an owner or principal of a business that applies for, [or] renews or updates a business registration in this state, if the owner or principal chooses to provide the information. Prohibits the Secretary of State from mandating an owner or principal to submit the information as a condition of applying for, [or] renewing or updating a business registration. Exempts the information from disclosure as a public record. Becomes operative January 1, [2028] 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4101/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4101","sponsor":"Janelle Bynum"},
{"bill_id":1836087,"bill_number":"HB4125","title":"Relating to a study on governing structures of public universities; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act tells LPRO to work with a vendor to write a draft report about the results of two previous bills and send a final report to the LA before the start of the next session. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). [Digest: The Act tells LPRO to study the results of SB 242 (2011). (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7).] Directs the Legislative Policy and Research Director to conduct a procurement and enter into a contract with a qualified vendor to conduct a study on the impact of Senate Bill 242 (2011) and Senate Bill 270 (2013) on higher education in this state. Specifies the data to be identified in the study and requires the [director] vendor to analyze specified potential alternative governing models for public universities in this state. [Authorizes the director to enter into contracts with public or private entities for purposes of the study.] Requires the director to submit a final report to the relevant interim committees of the Legislative Assembly by [September 15, 2025.] November 30, 2024. [Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4125/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4125","sponsor":"Farrah Chaichi"},
{"bill_id":1836088,"bill_number":"HB4107","title":"Relating to the effects of wolves on livestock.","description":"The Act provides that payment for loss or injury to livestock or working dogs must be based on a multiplier of fair market value. The Act caps payment. The Act removes payment for lost livestock. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.3). Provides that compensation for loss or injury to livestock or working dogs under the wolf depredation compensation and financial assistance grant program must be based on certain multipliers of fair market value. Caps compensation at $15,000 per animal. Removes provision authorizing compensation for missing livestock.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4107/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4107","sponsor":"Bobby Levy"},
{"bill_id":1836089,"bill_number":"HB4148","title":"Relating to natural resources; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act directs an agency to expand programs related to wildlife illness. The Act directs an agency to perform a review. The Act directs an agency to establish a program for living with wildlife. The Act makes changes related to wildlife paths and roads. The Act gives moneys for related purposes. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.3). Directs the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to expand programs related to wildlife disease. Directs the Invasive Species Council to undertake a review of council programs and activities. Directs the department to establish a wildlife coexistence program. Makes certain changes concerning a program to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. Appropriates moneys out of the General Fund for implementing the expansion, review, new program and changes to wildlife programs. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4148/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4148","sponsor":"Ken Helm"},
{"bill_id":1836090,"bill_number":"SB1541","title":"Relating to judicial positions; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act adds new circuit court judges. Two of the judges start on July 1, 2024, and one judge starts on July 1, 2025. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7). Creates new circuit court judge positions in certain judicial districts. Takes effect July 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, July 1, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1541/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1541","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836091,"bill_number":"HB4135","title":"Relating to threatening a mass injury event; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act creates the crime of threatening a mass injury event and directs the CJC to report certain data to the legislature about the new crime. The Act prohibits the possession of a gun by a person convicted of the new crime. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.3). Creates the crime of threatening a mass injury event. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both, upon the first offense, and five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both, upon second and subsequent offenses. Prohibits the possession of a firearm by a person convicted of threatening a mass injury event. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Provides that threatening a mass injury event constituting a misdemeanor is treated as a felony for purposes of supervision duties and funding. Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to report to the legislative assembly concerning specified data related to threatening a mass injury event charges. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4135/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4135","sponsor":"Courtney Neron Misslin"},
{"bill_id":1836092,"bill_number":"SB1573","title":"Relating to wages.","description":"The Act affects the duty of some contractors with respect to some workers' unpaid wages. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Makes contractor jointly and severally liable in civil or administrative action for unpaid wages of unrepresented employee of subcontractor at any tier. Provides statute of limitations for actions regarding recovery for unpaid and overtime wages. Requires subcontractor to provide certain payroll records and other information to contractor upon request. Permits contractor to withhold payment to subcontractor under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1573/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1573","sponsor":"Floyd Prozanski"},
{"bill_id":1836093,"bill_number":"HB4147","title":"Relating to school buses.","description":"Authorizes the use of stop arm cameras on school buses to record people who do not stop for bus safety lights. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Permits an education provider to have stop arm cameras on school buses for the purpose of recording persons who fail to stop for bus safety lights. Permits a law enforcement agency to issue a citation for failure to stop for bus safety lights based on photographs or video if certain other conditions are met.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 43, (2024 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4147/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4147","sponsor":"Courtney Neron Misslin"},
{"bill_id":1836094,"bill_number":"SB1534","title":"Relating to reading instruction; declaring an emergency.","description":"Allows districts and schools to hire people who are not teachers to teach reading. (Flesch Readability Score: 77.8). Allows a school district, an education service district or a public charter school to employ a person who is not licensed or registered with the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission to teach reading to students. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1534/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1534","sponsor":"Art Robinson"},
{"bill_id":1836095,"bill_number":"HB4017","title":"Relating to community livability.","description":"The Act tells OHA to study ways to improve mental health crisis response teams. The Act tells OHA to give the results of the study to the legislature by May 1, 2025. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Directs the Oregon Health Authority to study ways to increase the number, capacity and effectiveness of local mobile behavioral health crisis response teams. Requires the authority to provide the results of the study to the appropriate interim committees of the Legislative Assembly no later than May 1, 2025. Sunsets January 2, 2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4017/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4017","sponsor":"Andrea Valderrama"},
{"bill_id":1836096,"bill_number":"SCR207","title":"Recognizing and honoring Corpsman William Lyle Sperb (1948-1969) for his service to his country.","description":"Honors the life and memory of William Lyle Sperb. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). Recognizes and honors Corpsman William Lyle Sperb (1948-1969) for his service to his country.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-19","last_action":"Filed With Secretary of State.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SCR207/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SCR207","sponsor":"Rob Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1836097,"bill_number":"HB4156","title":"Relating to stalking; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act makes changes to crimes related to stalking. The Act also changes the definitions for stalking laws. The Act takes effect on July 1, 2024. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). Modifies definitions pertaining to stalking orders and stalking offenses. [Increases penalties for] Expands the circumstances in which the crimes of stalking and violating a court's stalking protective order [in certain circumstances] constitute a felony offense. [Punishes by a maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both.] Takes effect July 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"Chapter 90, (2024 Laws): Effective date July 1, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4156/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4156","sponsor":"Kevin Mannix"},
{"bill_id":1836098,"bill_number":"HB4091","title":"Relating to health insurance mandates; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act creates a committee to review proposed measures that require a health plan to pay for a certain type of health service or a health service that is provided by a certain type of provider of health care. The committee must report the results of its review of each measure to the legislature. The LPRO director staffs the committee. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.6). Establishes the Health Insurance Mandate Review Advisory Committee, staffed by the Legislative Policy and Research Director, to meet during interims between sessions of the Legislative Assembly to review any proposed measure sponsored by or submitted to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health if the measure requires health insurance policies to reimburse specified health care providers or to reimburse the cost of a specific service. Specifies the membership of the committee and the type of review that the committee must undertake. Requires the committee to produce a report of its findings on each proposed measure no later than January 15 of the year in which the measure may be introduced or 15 days after a review is requested, whichever is later. Requires the director to report to the Legislative Assembly, by December 31, 2026, on the work of the committee and recommendations for legislation. Sunsets June 30, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4091/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4091","sponsor":"Hai Pham"},
{"bill_id":1836099,"bill_number":"SB1529","title":"Relating to housing; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act makes changes to the OHA air conditioner and filter program and to the OHCS landlord guarantee program. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.7). [Digest: Makes OHCS study and report on housing. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.8).] [Requires the Housing and Community Services Department to study housing and to submit a report to the relevant interim committees of the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2025.] Amends the Oregon Health Authority residential air conditioner and air filter delivery program. Allows the Housing and Community Services Department to establish a maximum reimbursement to landlords under the Housing Choice Landlord Guarantee Program. Declares an emergency; effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Effective date, April 17, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1529/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1529","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836100,"bill_number":"SB1527","title":"Relating to first-time home buyer savings accounts; prescribing an effective date.","description":"Changes accounts for first-time home buyers, for accounts starting in 2025. Requires taxpayer to keep records. Changes rules for banks. Becomes law 91 days from sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). Modifies provisions governing first-time home buyer savings accounts. Eliminates the requirement that a financial institution provide an annual certificate with account details to account holders. Allows an account holder to designate a proposed first-time home buyer as a beneficiary of the account. Specifies information that must be maintained by a taxpayer claiming a subtraction or exemption for accounts. Limits Department of Revenue rulemaking. Applies to first-time home buyer savings accounts created on or after January 1, 2025. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1527/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1527","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836101,"bill_number":"SB1562","title":"Relating to state financial administration.","description":"The Act raises the maximum amount of money that can be held in a reserve fund. (Flesch Readability Score: 74.2). [Digest: The Act raises the amount of money that is put in a reserve fund every two years. It raises the maximum amount of money that can be held in the reserve fund. (Flesch Readability Score: 74.2).] [Increases the maximum amount of the biennial transfer to the Oregon Rainy Day Fund.] Increases the cap on amounts held in the Oregon Rainy Day Fund.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-11","last_action":"Effective date, January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1562/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1562","sponsor":"Elizabeth Steiner Hayward"},
{"bill_id":1836102,"bill_number":"HB4001","title":"Relating to specialty courts; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act creates the Task Force on Specialty Courts and tells the task force to report to the legislature by November 15, 2024. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). [Digest: The Act creates the Task Force on Specialty Courts and tells the task force to report to the legislature by September 15, 2024. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1).] Establishes the Task Force on Specialty Courts. Directs the task force to study certain issues concerning specialty courts and to provide the results of the study to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary no later than [September] November 15, 2024. Sunsets on December 31, 2024. [Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 23, (2024 Laws): Effective date March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4001/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4001","sponsor":"Dan Rayfield"},
{"bill_id":1836103,"bill_number":"SCR213","title":"Recognizing and honoring Specialist Ken \"Kenny\" Leisten (1984-2004) for his service to his country.","description":"Honors the life and memory of Ken Leisten. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.8). Recognizes and honors Specialist Ken \"Kenny\" Leisten (1984-2004) for his service to his country.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-19","last_action":"Filed With Secretary of State.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SCR213/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SCR213","sponsor":"Suzanne Weber"},
{"bill_id":1836104,"bill_number":"HB4132","title":"Relating to marine reserves; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act makes ODFW, SFWC and DSL amend their marine reserve programs. (Flesch Readability Score: 74.8). Requires the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission and the Department of State Lands to implement the Ocean Policy Advisory Council recommendations to develop an adaptive management and social monitoring program to support marine reserves. Appropriates moneys to the State Department of Fish and Wildlife for the program. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 38, (2024 Laws): Effective date March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4132/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4132","sponsor":"David Gomberg"},
{"bill_id":1836105,"bill_number":"HCR203","title":"Reaffirming State of Oregon's commitment to its relationship with Taiwan.","description":"Honors the ways Oregon and Taiwan have worked together over the years. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Reaffirms the State of Oregon's commitment to its relationship with Taiwan.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"Filed with Secretary of State.","last_action_date":"2024-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HCR203/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HCR203","sponsor":"Paul Evans"},
{"bill_id":1836106,"bill_number":"HB4092","title":"Relating to behavioral health; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act requires the OHA to study how much money local mental health programs need to comply with state laws. The Act requires the OHA to contract with a certain council to work with a group of people who provide mental health and substance use treatment. The Act requires the group to study the impact of state laws on the providers' ability to do their jobs. The Act requires the council to report to the legislature, by certain dates, the group's findings and any ideas for changes to state laws. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.2). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to conduct a study to determine the funding required for each community mental health program to provide the services and perform the functions required by law related to individuals with behavioral health disorders in specified age groups. Requires the authority to compile a report of the findings from the study by January 1, 2025, and every five years thereafter. Requires the authority to contract with the Oregon Council for Behavioral Health to work with a group of mental health and substance use treatment providers to study the statutory and regulatory framework for behavioral health systems and make recommendations for changes to the laws to address redundancies, contradictions and outdated language, to define and clarify the roles and responsibilities of behavioral health system partners and to ensure a regulatory framework that is better for providers and consumers of behavioral health services. Specifies the membership and duties of the group. Requires the group to submit reports to the Legislative Assembly no later than December 15, 2024, and December 15, 2025. Sunsets January 2, 2026. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"Chapter 80, (2024 Laws): Effective date April 4, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4092/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4092","sponsor":"Robert Nosse"},
{"bill_id":1836107,"bill_number":"HB4029","title":"Relating to housing.","description":"Makes OHCS study and report on housing. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.8). Requires the Housing and Community Services Department to study housing and to submit a report to the relevant interim committees of the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4029/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4029","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836108,"bill_number":"HB4031","title":"Relating to public records; declaring an emergency.","description":"Makes local governments keep some tax data and records secret in the same way DOR keeps records or data secret. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). [Digest: Requires PRAC to study public records and submit a report. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3).] [Requires the Public Records Advisory Council to study public records. Directs the council to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to rules not later than September 15, 2026.] Applies confidentiality requirements to local government agencies that collect, administer or manage certain local taxes in the same manner the requirements apply to the Department of Revenue for public records disclosure or other reasons. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 28, (2024 Laws): Effective date March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4031/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4031","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836109,"bill_number":"SB1571","title":"Relating to the use of artificial intelligence in campaign communications; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act would require a disclosure of the use of AI or other similar technology in campaign ads. The Act would create a way to enforce the requirement and to impose a fine for violations. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Requires a disclosure of the use of synthetic media in campaign communications. Provides for the enforcement of the requirement. Subjects a violation of the requirement to a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000. Exempts certain entities and content from the requirement. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1571/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1571","sponsor":"Aaron Woods"},
{"bill_id":1836110,"bill_number":"HB4047","title":"Relating to vehicles.","description":"The Act requires insurance to cover tow costs after a car accident. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Requires motor vehicle liability insurance policies to provide coverage for towing expenses related to a motor vehicle accident.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4047/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4047","sponsor":"Virgle Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1836111,"bill_number":"HB4021","title":"Relating to vacancies in the United States Senate.","description":"The Act requires the Governor to appoint a U.S. Senator when a vacancy happens in the office. The Act states when the appointment ends and when a special election must occur. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). [Digest: The Act requires the Governor to appoint a U.S. Senator when a vacancy happens in the office. The Act states when the appointment ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7).] Requires the Governor to appoint a United States Senator when a vacancy in the office occurs. Requires that the appointed Senator be of the same political party as the elected Senator who vacated the office. Requires the Governor to call a special election within a specified period after the vacancy occurs. Requires the appointment to end [when the term of office ends or] when a replacement is elected[, whichever comes first].","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4021/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4021","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836112,"bill_number":"SB1579","title":"Relating to child abuse; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act creates a new fund for a current grant program that provides moneys for child abuse response programs. The Act directs DOJ to create a one-time grant program to expand access to services and supports from CACs. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.5). [Digest: The Act creates a new fund for a current grant program that provides moneys for child abuse response programs. The Act directs DOJ to create a one-time grant program to expand access to services and supports from CACs. The Act creates a task force to audit how this state has complied with Karly's Law and to study other matters related to services provided to victims of child abuse. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.3).] Establishes the Children's Advocacy Center Fund. Provides that the Legislative Assembly shall appropriate sufficient moneys to the fund that are necessary to fully fund the existing grant program to establish, maintain and support children's advocacy centers and regional children's advocacy centers, and to support county child abuse multidisciplinary teams. [Appropriates moneys to the Department of Justice out of the General Fund for the existing grant program.] Directs the Department of Justice to develop and administer a one-time grant program to expand access to services and supports provided by children's advocacy centers and regional children's advocacy centers. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Justice out of the General Fund for the grant program. [Establishes the Task Force on County Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Teams to audit Oregon's compliance with Karly's Law, to study and provide proposals for optimal funding rates for children's advocacy centers and to identify barriers to access to child abuse multidisciplinary teams and children's advocacy centers. Requires the task force to report findings and recommendations to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to human services on or before December 3, 2024. Sunsets the task force January 2, 2026. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Justice out of the General Fund for purposes of the task force.] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1579/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1579","sponsor":"Tim Knopp"},
{"bill_id":1836113,"bill_number":"HB4164","title":"Relating to sexual misconduct at institutions of higher education; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act makes changes to a survey on sexual misconduct at colleges. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). [Removes the condition on reimbursement for expenses for nonlegislative members of the Sexual Misconduct Survey Council. Permits the council to distribute a sexual misconduct survey developed under federal law in lieu of the survey required under state law. Prohibits the data for an institution of higher education that contains 10 or fewer reports of sexual misconduct from being made available to the public.] Changes the exceptions for an institution of higher education employing at least one certified advocate for victim services. Limits the duration of the waiver to meet the requirements in a memorandum of understanding with a community-based domestic and sexual violence advocacy agency that may be issued to an institution of higher education. Limits the individuals who may issue a waiver from certain institution-sponsored programs or activities to students. Adds required data to the report on sexual misconduct submitted by each institution of higher education annually. Requires the delivery of the base survey by the council to institutions of higher education by the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 46, (2024 Laws): Effective date March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4164/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4164","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836114,"bill_number":"SB1578","title":"Relating to health care interpreters; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act directs the OHA to set up a health care interpreter management system. The Act requires the OHA to contract with a nonprofit entity to establish a recruitment and retention program. The Act sets out certain requirements for the nonprofit. The Act requires the nonprofit to submit a report to the OHA each year. The Act requires the OHA to seek out all means to get federal matching funds to pay costs of health care interpreter services. The Act goes into effect 91 days after the session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Directs the Oregon Health Authority to establish and maintain an online portal with the functionality to provide online scheduling for health care providers and coordinated care organizations to use to contact health care interpreters directly for purposes of serving Oregon Health Plan members and to process billing for health care interpreter services that were rendered to Oregon Health Plan members. Requires the authority to contract with a nonprofit entity to develop and administer a health care interpreter recruitment and retention program. Provides criteria and reporting requirements that the contracting nonprofit must meet. Requires the authority to seek any federal funding available for costs of reimbursing health care interpreters for health care interpretation services provided to [medical assistance recipients] Oregon Health Plan members no later than January 1, 2025. Modifies certain biennial appropriations made from the General Fund to the Oregon Health Authority. Establishes and modifies limitations on expenditures for certain biennial expenses for the Oregon Health Authority. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Effective date, June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1578/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1578","sponsor":"James Manning"},
{"bill_id":1836115,"bill_number":"HB4063","title":"Relating to housing; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act makes counties plan for areas of Metro that are not in a city. The Act lets home builders use updated local rules. The Act lets real estate agents accept love letters. The Act amends middle housing land divisions. The Act lets city staff grant or end tax exemption for single-unit housing. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.1). [Digest: The Act makes counties plan for areas of Metro that are not in a city. The Act lets home builders use updated local rules. The Act lets real estate agents accept love letters. The Act amends middle housing land divisions and mobile home registrations. The Act lets city staff grant or end tax exemption for single-unit housing. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.8).] Requires Metro counties to plan for the housing needs of Metro urban unincorporated lands. Allows a housing developer with a pending application to opt in to amended local land use regulations. Allows sellers' real estate agents to accept irregular documents from buyers. Allows middle housing land partitions of certain parcels in the year that the parcel was created. [Removes requirements that a manufactured dwelling owner register the dwelling with the Department of Consumer and Business Services or cancel the registration before obtaining a mortgage recorded in the county real property records. Allows owner to record an affidavit to affix the dwelling to real property.] Allows a city to administratively approve or terminate the property tax exemption for single-unit housing. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Chapter 102, (2024 Laws): Effective date June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4063/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4063","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836116,"bill_number":"HB4070","title":"Relating to schools.","description":"The Act tells the OHA to adjust its school-based health center grants for inflation. The Act tells the OHA to issue grants and take other actions to increase school-based health services. The Act authorizes lottery bonds for school-based health services. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.4). Directs the Oregon Health Authority to modify the amounts of grants for school-based health centers for inflation. Directs the authority to issue grants for the planning and operation of school-based health services. Directs the authority to develop and implement a program to issue grants to increase and improve school-based mental health services and substance use services. Directs the authority to study methods for providing or increasing reimbursement for mental health services delivered through school-based health centers. Authorizes the issuance of lottery bonds for school-based health center purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4070/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4070","sponsor":"Maxine Dexter"},
{"bill_id":1836117,"bill_number":"HB4130","title":"Relating to the practice of health care; prescribing an effective date.","description":"Stops people in charge of companies that do medical work from running both the company and other business that does work that is not medical work. Stops the people in charge from hiring, firing or telling medical workers when and how to do their jobs. Stops companies from giving control of the company to other businesses that do work that is not medical work. Lets the Secretary of State punish bad actors. Stops companies that give medical care from telling their workers that they cannot work for someone else, say that the company is bad or speak out about the company's bad acts. Stops companies from punishing those who speak out. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Prohibits a shareholder, director or officer of a domestic or foreign professional corporation organized for the purpose of practicing medicine or naturopathic medicine, or for the purpose of allowing physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners to jointly render professional health care services, from owning or controlling shares in, serving as a director or officer of, being an employee or contractor of or otherwise participating in managing both the professional corporation and a management services organization with which the professional corporation has a contract. Prohibits shareholders, directors or officers from participating in hiring, terminating or specifying the terms of employment for medical professionals that the professional corporation employs or with which the professional corporation has a contract for services while owning or controlling shares in, serving as a director of or being an employee or contractor of a management services organization with which the professional corporation has a contract. Specifies exceptions. Prohibits a professional corporation from relinquishing or transferring control over the professional corporation's assets, business operations, clinical practices or decisions or the clinical practices or decisions of medical professionals the professional corporation employs or with which the professional corporation has a contract. Specifies examples of prohibited methods of transferring control and exceptions to the prohibition. Provides that requirements that apply to domestic and foreign professional corporations organized for the purpose of practicing medicine or naturopathic medicine, or for the purpose of allowing physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners to jointly render professional health care services, also apply to domestic and foreign limited liability companies, partnerships, limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships organized for a medical purpose. Provides the Secretary of State with authority to enforce violations of the requirements by administratively dissolving or revoking or inactivating the registration of entities that engage in violations. Voids noncompetition agreements, nondisclosure agreements and nondisparagement agreements between certain business entities and medical professionals, with specified exceptions, and prohibits the business entities from retaliating against the medical professional for violating the void agreements. Punishes retaliations as an unlawful employment practice. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"At President's desk upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4130/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4130","sponsor":"Ben Bowman"},
{"bill_id":1836118,"bill_number":"SCR201","title":"Adjourning sine die the 2024 regular session of the Eighty-second Legislative Assembly.","description":"Ends session. (Flesch Readability Score: 77.9). Adjourns sine die the 2024 regular session of the Eighty-second Legislative Assembly.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-19","last_action":"Filed With Secretary of State.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SCR201/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SCR201","sponsor":"Rob Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1836119,"bill_number":"SB1553","title":"Relating to the addiction crisis in this state.","description":"The Act changes the crime of interfering with public transportation. The Act makes using drugs on public transit a new way of committing the crime. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.5). Modifies the crime of interfering with public transportation to include the use of an unlawfully possessed controlled substance while in or on a public transit vehicle [or public transit station]. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, a $6,250 fine, or both. Provides that the new manner of committing interfering with public transportation is a designated drug-related misdemeanor for purposes of supervision duty and funding.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1553/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1553","sponsor":"Katherine Lieber"},
{"bill_id":1836120,"bill_number":"SCR205","title":"In memoriam: Dick Springer, 1948-2023.","description":"Honors the life and memory of Dick Springer. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.8). In memoriam: Dick Springer, 1948-2023.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-19","last_action":"Filed With Secretary of State.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SCR205/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SCR205","sponsor":"Rob Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1836121,"bill_number":"SB1533","title":"Relating to elections.","description":"Tells the SOS to translate the voters' pamphlet into the 10 most common languages used in each county. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6). Increases, from 5 to 10, the number of the most commonly spoken languages in each county, other than English, that the Secretary of State must include on a publicly available list and into which the secretary must translate voters' pamphlets. Increases the number of translator members on the Translation Advisory Council. Increases, from 100 or more individuals to 300 or more individuals, the number of people in a county who must speak one of 10 listed languages in order to require a county voters' pamphlet to be translated into that language.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1533/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1533","sponsor":"Kayse Jama"},
{"bill_id":1836122,"bill_number":"SB1568","title":"Relating to a prevailing rate of wage for electrical workers; and prescribing an effective date.","description":"Makes pay for electricians equal to the pay in a union contract in parts of the state where there is a union contract and the union is the only one that speaks for electricians. Takes effect 91 days after session ends (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Provides that, for the purpose of specifying the prevailing rate of wage for electrical workers, a locality is the geographical area within which each local union is the exclusive representative for the local union's membership, and the collective bargaining agreement is the collective bargaining agreement to which the local union is a party. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1568/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1568","sponsor":"Janeen Sollman"},
{"bill_id":1836123,"bill_number":"HB4030","title":"Relating to public meetings.","description":"Requires OGEC to study meetings by public bodies and to submit a report by a stated date. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6). Requires the Oregon Government Ethics Commission to study public meetings. Directs the commission to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to rules not later than September 15, 2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4030/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4030","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836124,"bill_number":"HB4064","title":"Relating to housing.","description":"Makes OHCS study and report on housing. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.8). Requires the Housing and Community Services Department to study housing and to submit a report to the relevant interim committees of the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4064/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4064","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836125,"bill_number":"SB1580","title":"Relating to fraudulent misrepresentation by employers to reduce workers' compensation premiums; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act would make it a crime for an employer to file a false payroll report to lower its workers' comp premium. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.1). [Digest: The Act would make it a crime for an employer to report false data in order to lower its workers' comp premium. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.2).] [Creates the crime of fraudulent misrepresentation by an employer to an insurer of certain employee-related data with the intent to decrease the employer's workers' compensation insurance premium. Punishes by a maximum fine of $125,000 plus specified forms of restitution.] Provides that an employer commits a Class A misdemeanor if the employer knowingly submits a false payroll report with the intent to decrease the employer's premium for workers' compensation insurance. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, a $6,250 fine, or both. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1580/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1580","sponsor":"Kathleen Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1836126,"bill_number":"SB1555","title":"Relating to controlled substances; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act creates new drug crimes and increases penalties for some drug offenses. The Act makes other changes to Ballot Measure 110, including changes to treatment funding. The Act also creates a new diversion program and a process for setting aside certain drug convictions. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.5). Creates the crime of using a controlled substance in public. Punishes by up to 364 days' jail, $6,250 fine, or both. Creates the crime of possessing, purchasing, making, delivering or selling a pill press. Punishes by up to five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Increases the penalties for possession of a controlled substance. Punishes by up to 364 days' jail, $6,250 fine, or both. Directs counties to supervise persons convicted of certain property misdemeanors. Requires that for certain drug and property crimes, the court must require an evaluation and treatment as part of probation. Creates a diversion program for certain drug crimes. Directs the court to enter an order setting aside a conviction for certain drug crimes when specified conditions are met. Directs the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission to provide grants and funding for drug treatment and other related services. Transfers the duties of the Oversight and Accountability Council to the commission. Requires a prison sentence for the unlawful delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance when the person has a prior conviction. Increases the penalties for the unlawful delivery of a controlled substance that results in the death of a person. Punishes by up to 20 years' imprisonment, $375,000 fine, or both. Provides that possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver constitutes delivery. Authorizes local governments to enact laws prohibiting the use of controlled substances. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1555/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1555","sponsor":"Tim Knopp"},
{"bill_id":1836127,"bill_number":"HB4057","title":"Relating to unlawful strikes.","description":"The Act would make it unlawful for teachers to participate in a strike. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.9). Expands the statutory list of strike-prohibited employees to include teachers employed by a common school district or a union high school district. Imposes a civil penalty of $500 per day against an individual or labor organization that participates in an unlawful teacher strike.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4057/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4057","sponsor":"Vikki Breese-Iverson"},
{"bill_id":1836128,"bill_number":"HB4019","title":"Relating to presidential electors; and prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act sets the date, time and processes for the meeting of electors of the President and Vice President of the United States. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Provides for the date and time of the convening of electors of the President and Vice President of the United States. Requires the Secretary of State to preside over the convening of electors and to act on behalf of the electors for any duties placed on the electors under federal or state law. Requires the Governor and the Secretary of State to issue a certificate of ascertainment of appointment of electors in accordance with federal law. Establishes the time, date and process for filling any vacancy in the office of elector. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Chapter 8, (2024 Laws): Effective date June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4019/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4019","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836129,"bill_number":"HB4083","title":"Relating to the removal of thermal coal from the State Treasury investment portfolio.","description":"The Act tells the State Treasurer to stop investing moneys in companies that deal in thermal coal. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1). Directs the Oregon Investment Council and the State Treasurer to make efforts to eliminate certain investments in thermal coal companies. Provides that divestments must be accomplished without monetary loss to the investment funds. Provides that investments may be retained in a thermal coal company that is transitioning to clean energy. Requires an annual report to the Legislative Assembly on actions taken pursuant to this Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"Chapter 79, (2024 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4083/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4083","sponsor":"Khanh Pham"},
{"bill_id":1836130,"bill_number":"HB4075","title":"Relating to funding public safety; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act would set up a task force to plan for a state body to fund public safety. The Act will take effect only if the Oregon Constitution is amended to create the state body. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.6). Establishes a task force to develop a plan for the Legislative Assembly to establish a statewide public safety funding authority in Oregon in accordance with House Joint Resolution 201 (2024). Takes effect only if House Joint Resolution 201 (2024) is approved by the people at the next regular general election. Takes effect on the effective date of the constitutional amendment proposed by House Joint Resolution 201 (2024).","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4075/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4075","sponsor":"Paul Evans"},
{"bill_id":1836131,"bill_number":"HB4035","title":"Relating to unemployment insurance taxes; and prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act allows more employment taxes to be used by the Employment Department. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7). Increases the proportion of employer tax revenues paid into the Supplemental Employment Department Administration Fund. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"Chapter 76, (2024 Laws): Effective date June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4035/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4035","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836132,"bill_number":"HB4087","title":"Relating to children in care; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act directs OHA, with DHS and OYA, to create a pilot program to provide treatment and services to certain children with high needs. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7). [Digest: The Act directs DHS to establish a program to provide treatment to children with high needs who are in DHS custody. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.6).] Directs the Oregon Health Authority, in consultation with the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Youth Authority, to establish [an Emergency High Acuity Youth Initiative program] a pilot program to create capacity to support or stabilize residential systems of care for children who are at risk of temporary lodging or who require behavioral health services. Directs the authorities and department to, separately, enter into capacity contracts [with up to 10 child-caring agencies to provide residential services and supports to children in the protective custody of the department] with providers of residential care to certain children. Directs the System of Care Advisory Council to compile pilot reports from program providers into a report summarizing the progress of the pilot program and to submit the report to the committees or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to children. [Directs the department to enter into a contract with a provider association that represents a minimum number of child-caring agencies to facilitate the sharing of data and provide recommendations to the department.] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4087/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4087","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836133,"bill_number":"SB1570","title":"Relating to state financial administration; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act gives money to the YMCA to be used for a social services resource center. The Act takes effect as soon as it is passed. (Flesch Readability Score: 86.2). Appropriates moneys from the General Fund for distribution to the Family YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties for a social services resource center. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1570/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1570","sponsor":"Deb Patterson"},
{"bill_id":1836134,"bill_number":"HB4027","title":"Relating to government ethics.","description":"Tells the OGEC to study ethics in government. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). Requires the Oregon Government Ethics Commission to study Oregon's government ethics laws. Directs the commission to submit the findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to government ethics not later than September 15, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4027/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4027","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836135,"bill_number":"HB4126","title":"Relating to local rent control; declaring an emergency.","description":"Allows cities and counties to impose rent control. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.8). Repeals the prohibition on local rent control. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4126/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4126","sponsor":"Farrah Chaichi"},
{"bill_id":1836136,"bill_number":"HCR201","title":"Commemorating the sesquicentennial anniversary of the City of Dallas, Oregon.","description":"Honors the birth and growth of the City of Dallas, Oregon, for its 150th birthday. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Commemorates the sesquicentennial anniversary of the City of Dallas, Oregon.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Filed with Secretary of State.","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HCR201/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HCR201","sponsor":"Anna Scharf"},
{"bill_id":1836137,"bill_number":"SB1575","title":"Relating to construction agreements.","description":"The Act says that public bodies may not have certain terms in some types of construction contracts. (Flesch Readability Score: 75.1). [Provides that a public body may not include certain provisions relating to payment of defense costs] Limits a public body's ability to require a duty to defend the public body in a contract with a person or entity providing [architecture, landscape architecture,] architectural, engineering, photogrammetric mapping, transportation planning, land surveying services or related services. Provides that certain provisions relating to construction agreements do not apply to design-build contracts. Sunsets provisions on January 1, 2035.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Effective date, January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1575/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1575","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836138,"bill_number":"SB1530","title":"Relating to state financial administration; declaring an emergency.","description":"Gives money to OHCS, OHA, DHS, DOE, OBDD, ODOT, WRD and DAS for programs. Goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.3). [Digest: Gives money to OHCS, OHA, DHS, DOE and DAS for programs. Goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 81.4).] Appropriates moneys to and modifies expenditure limitations for the Housing and Community Services Department, Oregon Health Authority, Department of Human Services, State Department of Energy, Oregon Business Development Department, Department of Transportation, Water Resources Department and Oregon Department of Administrative Services for various programs. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Effective date, April 17, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1530/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1530","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836139,"bill_number":"SB1550","title":"Relating to state education governance; declaring an emergency.","description":"Moves certain duties, functions and powers of state education from TSPC and EAC to ODE. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Transfers certain duties, functions and powers related to teaching, administrative and personnel licensure from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission to the Department of Education. Retains commission duties, functions and powers related to licensure standards and licensee discipline. Directs the Department of Education to establish the Educator Advancement Council. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1550/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1550","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836140,"bill_number":"HB4014","title":"Relating to fostering coexistence with beavers; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act allows agencies to award moneys under a grant program related to living with beavers on private land. The Act directs an agency and a committee to report on the grant program. The Act gives moneys to the agency for the grant program. The Act goes into effect on the 91st day after the 2024 session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.3). Authorizes the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and the State Fish and Wildlife Commission to award moneys from the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund under a Landowners Living with Beavers Grant Program, on recommendations from the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee. Sunsets the grant program on June 30, 2029. Directs the department and the committee to jointly report on the grant program to committees or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the environment on or before September 15, 2026. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the department for deposit in the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund for purposes related to the grant program. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4014/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4014","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836141,"bill_number":"SB1586","title":"Relating to unlawful housing discrimination.","description":"The Act changes the state law that prohibits housing discrimination. The Act removes an exemption from the law. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.4). Removes from state law an exception that allowed for residential property owners to engage in housing discrimination based on certain protected characteristics in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1586/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1586","sponsor":"Wlnsvey Campos"},
{"bill_id":1836142,"bill_number":"HB4161","title":"Relating to school choice.","description":"Reduces the cap on students who can attend a virtual public charter school. Requires a school district to allow a student from another district to attend a school in the school district. Allows a student to have an education savings account. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.9). Increases the limitation on the percentage of students in a school district who may enroll in a virtual public charter school that is not sponsored by the student's resident school district without first receiving approval from the school district. Requires school districts to participate in open enrollment. Establishes a waiver process. Directs the Department of Education to develop and implement a policy that provides for the establishment of education savings accounts for students to use for educational expenses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4161/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4161","sponsor":"Ed  Diehl"},
{"bill_id":1836143,"bill_number":"SB1584","title":"Relating to temporary total disability benefits.","description":"The Act removes two bases for a worker to refuse a job without losing workers' comp benefits. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Deletes two bases for a worker to refuse an offer of modified employment without losing temporary total disability benefits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1584/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1584","sponsor":"Dennis Linthicum"},
{"bill_id":1836144,"bill_number":"HB4121","title":"Relating to cannabis; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act makes new laws about marijuana and hemp and changes some laws about marijuana and hemp. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Directs the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, in consultation with the State Department of Agriculture, to create a map of locations of premises licensed to produce marijuana or industrial hemp. Allows law enforcement agencies to accompany the department to industrial hemp operations throughout the state for specified purposes. Directs the commission to adopt rules to establish standards for certain industrial hemp products. Directs the commission to establish a registration system for industrial hemp products that contain cannabinoids and are intended for human or animal consumption or use. Establishes a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for each violation. Becomes operative January 1, 2026. Establishes a per capita requirement for the issuance of marijuana licenses. Becomes operative January 1, 2025. Directs the commission to establish uniform standards for minor decoy operations to investigate sales of adult use cannabis items to minors. Becomes operative January 1, 2025. Directs the commission to adopt rules to issue a temporary permit to a qualified individual to perform work for or on behalf of a marijuana licensee or laboratory. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Chapter 16, (2024 Laws): Effective date March 20, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4121/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4121","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836145,"bill_number":"HJR201","title":"Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to a state property tax.","description":"The Act would put in the constitution a state tax on property to fund public safety. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution requiring the Legislative Assembly to create an administrative authority for funding public safety in this state. Directs the Legislative Assembly to impose a state property tax to fund public safety in this state. Allows the Legislative Assembly to delegate to the administrative authority the authority to implement the tax. Provides that the tax would not be subject to Article XI, section 11, of the Oregon Constitution (Ballot Measure 50) (1997), or Article XI, section 11b, of the Oregon Constitution (Ballot Measure 5) (1990). Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HJR201/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HJR201","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836146,"bill_number":"SCR208","title":"Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the founding of Inland Northwest Musicians.","description":"Honors a music group for promoting the arts in Oregon. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). Commemorates the 25th anniversary of the founding of Inland Northwest Musicians.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"Filed With Secretary of State.","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SCR208/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SCR208","sponsor":"Rob Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1836147,"bill_number":"SCR212","title":"In memoriam: Clifford Trow, 1929-2023.","description":"Honors the life and memory of Clifford Trow. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.8). In memoriam: Clifford Trow, 1929-2023.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Filed With Secretary of State.","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SCR212/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SCR212","sponsor":"Rob Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1836148,"bill_number":"SB1559","title":"Relating to climate change; declaring an emergency.","description":"This Act changes the state's greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. The Act changes the term \"global warming\" to \"climate change\" in some laws. The Act declares an emergency and takes effect when it passes. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.4). Modifies state greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. Replaces the term \"global warming\" with \"climate change\" in provisions related to the Oregon Climate Action Commission. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1559/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1559","sponsor":"Michael Dembrow"},
{"bill_id":1836149,"bill_number":"HB4082","title":"Relating to funding for expanded learning opportunities; declaring an emergency.","description":"Directs ODE to fund summer learning programs and to study how to provide learning during nonschool hours. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer the Summer Learning Grant program. Establishes requirements of the program. Directs the department to study and propose recommendations to develop an initiative that addresses education disparities through increased summer and after-school learning opportunities. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"Chapter 6, (2024 Laws): Effective date March 12, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4082/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4082","sponsor":"Susan McLain"},
{"bill_id":1836150,"bill_number":"HB4023","title":"Relating to behavioral health.","description":"The Act forbids local governing bodies from limiting in certain ways where some places can be built. The Act applies to places that provide housing and care to people who have mental health needs or who need substance use treatment. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.2). Prohibits local governments from imposing certain restrictions on the siting of residential treatment facilities in certain areas.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"At Desk upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4023/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4023","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836151,"bill_number":"HB4123","title":"Relating to the Sexual Assault Task Force.","description":"The Act gives money to the DOJ to give to the Sexual Assault Task Force for SANE certification. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.0). Appropriates moneys to the Department of Justice to fund the management of the Oregon SAE/SANE Certification Commission by the Attorney General's Sexual Assault Task Force.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4123/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4123","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836152,"bill_number":"SB1558","title":"Relating to exceptions to abbreviated school day requirements for schedules for which a determination of the satisfaction of high school graduation requirements must be made; and declaring an emergency.","description":"Does not apply the shortened school day law to certain class periods or types of instruction. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.9). Makes an exception to abbreviated school day requirements for when a student voluntarily does not schedule a class for one or more class periods or for certain asynchronous instruction. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1558/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1558","sponsor":"Sara Gelser Blouin"},
{"bill_id":1836153,"bill_number":"HB4128","title":"Relating to water infrastructure.","description":"The Act would give money to cities to produce water infrastructure for new houses in this state. The Act would give money to a state agency to carry out a law related to water wells. The Act would tell a state agency to create updated information about infrastructure in this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). [Digest: Tells a state agency to conduct a study of water equipment in this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7).] Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Business Development Department for deposit in the Special Public Works Fund. The department must distribute specific amounts of moneys in the fund to listed cities for the purpose of producing water and wastewater infrastructure to support new residential housing in this state. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Water Resources Department for deposit in the Water Well Abandonment, Repair and Replacement Fund to carry out purposes authorized by the fund. Requires the Oregon Business Development Department to update the Oregon Infrastructure and Community Facilities Inventory. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Business Development Department to carry out the update. [Requires the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to study water infrastructure needs in this state and submit a report to the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2025.] [Sunsets January 2, 2026.].","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4128/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4128","sponsor":"Emily McIntire"},
{"bill_id":1836154,"bill_number":"HB4143","title":"Relating to biological sex.","description":"The Act tells some entities to keep males and females apart for purposes of playing sports, spending time in prison or jail and using some bathrooms. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.0). Requires athletic organizations, institutions of higher education and school districts to designate athletic competitions according to biological sex. Subject to a limited exception for individuals whose biological sex is female, prohibits individuals of one biological sex from competing in athletic competitions designated for the opposite biological sex. Provides that each Department of Corrections institution and local correctional facility, or area within an institution or facility, must be designated for incarcerating adults in custody of the same biological sex. Prohibits incarcerating adults in custody in an institution, facility or area that is designated for incarcerating adults in custody of the opposite sex. Directs each public body to designate the biological sex of individuals who may use a multiple occupancy restroom under the custody or control of the public body. Prohibits individuals of one biological sex from using a multiple occupancy restroom that is designated for the opposite biological sex.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4143/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4143","sponsor":"Court Boice"},
{"bill_id":1836155,"bill_number":"HB4008","title":"Relating to behavioral health.","description":"The Act requires the OHA to study the problems in getting mental health care and substance use care in this state. The Act requires the OHA to send a report on its findings to the legislature. The section is repealed on January 2, 2026. (Flesch Readability Score: 65). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study access to behavioral health treatment in this state. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health not later than September 15, 2025. Sunsets January 2, 2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4008/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4008","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836156,"bill_number":"HB4018","title":"Relating to public health.","description":"The Act tells OHA to study ways to increase access to treatment for drug and alcohol abuse and mental health. The Act tells OHA to give the results of the study to the legislature by May 1, 2025. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Directs the Oregon Health Authority to study ways to increase access to substance abuse and behavioral health treatment. Requires the authority to provide the results of the study to the appropriate interim committees of the Legislative Assembly no later than May 1, 2025. Sunsets on January 2, 2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4018/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4018","sponsor":"Andrea Valderrama"},
{"bill_id":1836157,"bill_number":"SJR202","title":"Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to a property tax relief program for owner-occupied primary residences of certain seniors.","description":"The resolution would freeze the taxes levied on the homes of seniors. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution directing the Legislative Assembly to enact a property tax relief program for owner-occupied primary residences of certain seniors. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SJR202/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SJR202","sponsor":"Daniel Bonham"},
{"bill_id":1836158,"bill_number":"SB1551","title":"Relating to the Oregon Promise program; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act allows certain people to get or keep a grant for college. (Flesch Readability Score: 83.0). [Digest: The Act allows certain people to get a grant for college. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.3).] Waives the requirement that an otherwise eligible Oregon Promise grant recipient must have completed high school within six months of enrolling in certain community college courses for those individuals who completed high school or its equivalent [in 2020 or 2021] during a specified period. Provides a similar waiver of continued eligibility requirements for existing grant recipients. Applies the waiver to grants awarded in the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1551/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1551","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836159,"bill_number":"SB1556","title":"Relating to U.S. Highway 30; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act requires ODOT to study a section of U.S. Highway 30. ODOT must make a report of the study and share its findings with the JCT. ODOT may start work on the study 91 days after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.9). Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a review of a specific portion of U.S. Highway 30 and present a report to the Joint Committee on Transportation no later than September 15, 2025. Sunsets on January 2, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1556/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1556","sponsor":"Suzanne Weber"},
{"bill_id":1836160,"bill_number":"SB1576","title":"Relating to civil matters; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act changes the law about when the AG can share some materials about consumer data. The Act makes some court records of when a minor settles a claim secret. The Act changes the law making some owners immune from liability when they allow recreation on their land. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). [Digest: The Act tells the Judicial Department to do a study. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7).] [Requires the Judicial Department to study civil law matters. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2025.] Modifies provisions regarding disclosure of certain materials relating to consumer data investigations by the Attorney General. Provides for confidentiality of court records relating to certain settlements of minors' claims. Modifies provisions relating to recreational immunity and makes some of the changes temporary. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1576/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1576","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836161,"bill_number":"HB4080","title":"Relating to offshore wind energy development; declaring an emergency.","description":"States a state policy on offshore wind energy. Tells the state agency on energy to make a road map on standards for offshore wind energy. Makes a person involved in an offshore wind energy or port project meet certain labor and supply chain standards. Tells the state agency on land use to assess state policies that may be used in federal reviews of offshore wind leasing decisions. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.0). Declares a state policy to support engagement between offshore wind developers and impacted organizations, communities and tribes. Declares a state policy regarding offshore wind energy development and labor and supply chain standards. Declares a state policy that the interconnection of offshore energy projects be carried out in a manner that promotes electric grid reliability and resilience. Directs the Land Conservation and Development Commission to exercise its rulemaking authority to support these state policies. Directs the State Department of Energy to develop an Offshore Wind Roadmap that defines standards to be considered in the processes related to offshore wind energy development and approval. Requires a developer or contractor involved in an offshore wind energy project, port development project that is necessary for the development of an offshore wind energy project or project related to manufacturing or supply chain that is located on port property and that facilitates the construction, operation or maintenance of an offshore wind energy project to meet certain labor and supply chain standards. Allows a developer or contractor to use a workforce development agreement to comply with the requirements. Directs the Department of Land Conservation and Development to conduct an assessment of the state enforceable policies that may be used in the federal consistency review of offshore wind leasing decisions and related actions. Directs the department to submit a report on the department's activities to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to marine renewable energy and coastal resources not later than September 1, 2025. Modifies certain biennial appropriation made from the General Fund to the Department of Land Conservation and Development. Modifies limitation on expenditures for certain biennial expenses for the Bureau of Labor and Industries. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 31, (2024 Laws): Effective date March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4080/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4080","sponsor":"Dacia Grayber"},
{"bill_id":1836162,"bill_number":"SB1594","title":"Relating to behavioral health providers; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act creates the Task Force on Improving the Safety of Behavioral Health Workers. The Act says who must be on the task force and the duties of the task force. The Act creates a program in which OHA pays persons who run places that provide mental health care or substance use care so that the persons can provide their workers with on-the-job training or other types of training. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.4). [Digest: The Act requires each person who runs a place that provides mental health care and substance use care to have a safety plan to protect the person's workers. The Act sets out how a safety plan must be created and requires a person to submit the safety plan to OHA by a certain date. The Act puts civil penalties on persons who do not have safety plans, who do not submit the plans to OHA by the due date or who fail to comply with the safety plans.] [The Act creates a program in which OHA pays persons who run places that provide mental health care or substance use care so that the persons can provide their workers with on-the-job training or other types of training. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.4).] [Requires a behavioral health care facility to have in place a safety plan to ensure the safety of the employees of the facility. Specifies procedures for creating the safety plan that include involving the exclusive representative of any employees who are in a collective bargaining unit. Requires behavioral health facilities to submit safety plans to the Oregon Health Authority by September 1, 2025, and every two years thereafter.] [Requires the authority to establish a process for individuals to file a complaint regarding a violation of a safety plan and allows the authority to audit a facility for compliance with a facility's safety plan.] [Authorizes the authority to impose specified civil penalties.] Establishes the Task Force on Improving the Safety of Behavioral Health Workers. Specifies the membership and duties of the task force. Requires the task force to provide a preliminary report on its recommendations for improving worker safety by September 1, 2024, and a final report by December 1, 2024, to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health. Establishes the United We Heal Medicaid Payment Program in the Oregon Health Authority to make payments to behavioral health facilities to offer apprenticeship and training opportunities to their employee behavioral health providers. Appropriates moneys to the authority to distribute to the United We Heal Training Trust to provide grants to employers of behavioral health workers to make safety improvements. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1594/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1594","sponsor":"Chris Gorsek"},
{"bill_id":1836163,"bill_number":"SB1537","title":"Relating to housing; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act establishes a housing office to support and enforce housing laws; lets home builders use updated local rules; awards lawyer fees for more housing appeals; assists with infrastructure for housing; creates a fund for grants to developers of affordable housing; makes cities approve changes to housing rules; makes cities expedite applications to build housing; lets cities change their growth boundaries; and gives money to DLCD, BO and OHCS for this Act. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.4). Requires the Department of Land Conservation and Development and the Department of Consumer and Business Services to jointly establish and administer the Housing Accountability and Production Office. Requires the office to assist local governments and housing developers with housing laws. Authorizes the office to take certain actions to enforce housing laws. Becomes operative on July 1, 2025. Allows a housing developer with a pending application to opt in to amended local land use regulations. Expands eligibility for attorney fees on appeal of the approval of a residential development proposal to include local governments and [all] affordable housing or housing within urban growth boundaries. Creates the Housing Infrastructure Support Fund to allow the Oregon Business Development Department to provide capacity and support to local governments in developing infrastructure to support residential development. Requires the Department of Land Conservation and Development to [biennially] report to the Legislative Assembly before 2025 on proposed infrastructure projects that may support residential development. Authorizes cities and counties to adopt a program for awarding grants to developers of affordable housing and moderate income housing projects to finance certain costs associated with such housing projects. Directs the Housing and Community Services Department to develop a revolving loan program to make interest-free loans to participating cities and counties to fund the grants. Imposes an annual fee on each grantee developer in repayment of the loans. Provides for the distribution of the fee moneys first to fire districts for ad valorem property taxes and then to the department in repayment of the loan that funded the grant awarded to the developer. Requires local governments to approve certain adjustments to land use regulations for housing development within an urban growth boundary as a limited land use decision. Establishes an exemption process. Requires reporting to the Department of Land Conservation and Development on the use of adjustments. Requires the department to report biennially to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly. Sunsets on January 2, 2032. Requires local governments to process certain applications relating to housing development as limited land use decisions. Develops alternative processes to amend urban growth boundaries to include up to 100 net residential acres per city. Provides for limitations and review by counties, Metro and the Department of Land Conservation and Development and the courts. Sunsets on January 2, 2033. Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Business Development Department, Housing and Community Services Department and Department of Land Conservation and Development for purposes of the Act. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Effective date, June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1537/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1537","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836164,"bill_number":"HB4072","title":"Relating to governmental payments.","description":"The Act would make state agencies pay a fee to Salem for the fire, police and emergency medical services that the city provides based on the agencies' use of state-owned land in the city. The Act would let other cities opt in to the fee program. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). Requires the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to pay a fee to the City of Salem for the share of the city's budget for fire, police and emergency medical services provided to state agencies. Authorizes the department to recoup the payment from state agencies according to their use of state-owned land in the city. Authorizes other cities to opt in to the fee program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4072/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4072","sponsor":"Tom Andersen"},
{"bill_id":1836165,"bill_number":"SB1521","title":"Relating to care for vulnerable individuals; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act requires DHS to contract with at least one organization to provide a new type of service to people who hire personal support workers. The Act makes changes to the statutes about agency with choice service providers. The Act requires DHS to contract with at least one agency providing agency with choice services by January 1, 2026. The Act makes a place that houses and takes care of people who are elderly or who have disabilities use a certain tool. The tool makes sure that the place has enough staff to meet the needs of the people who live there. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.3). [Digest: The Act requires DHS to contract with at least one organization to provide a new type of service to people who hire personal support workers.] [The Act makes changes to the statutes about agency with choice service providers. Requires DHS to contract with at least one agency providing agency with choice services by January 1, 2026.] [The Act changes the way that DHS makes a place that houses and takes care of people who are elderly or who have disabilities use a certain tool to make sure that the place has enough staff to meet the needs of the people who live there.] [The Act requires that some people must be licensed to help children in DHS custody to stay out of temporary lodging. The Act says that those people do not have to be licensed until 1/1/25. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.4).] Requires the Department of Human Services to contract with at least one organization by July 1, 2024, to provide enhanced supports to employers of personal support workers and describes the supports that must be provided by the organization. Specifies the minimum requirements for agencies to be endorsed by the department to provide agency with choice services and requires the department to contract with at least one organization to provide agency with choice services by January 1, 2026. Prohibits specified acts by agencies that employ staff to provide direct support professionals. Requires the Oregon Health Authority to hire one additional position for the authority's Medicaid [fraud] program integrity unit. Modifies the enforcement by the Department of Human Services of the requirements for residential care facilities to use acuity-based staffing tools to ensure sufficient staffing levels to meet residents' scheduled and unscheduled needs at all times. [Requires that certain providers of placement safety or crisis supports for children in the custody of the department be licensed as child-caring agencies. Specifies that certain providers of care or services to children are not child-caring agencies. Delays licensing requirement for certain providers of placement safety or crisis supports to children until January 1, 2025. Permits the department until December 31, 2024, to continue contracting with certain providers of placement safety and supports even though they are unlicensed.] Extends deadline from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027, for residential training homes and adult foster homes licensed before July 1, 2026, to install automatic sprinkler systems. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-11","last_action":"Effective date, April 4, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1521/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1521","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836166,"bill_number":"HCR202","title":"Expressing gratefulness to Oregon veterans' advocate Dick Tobiason.","description":"Honors Dick Tobiason and all of his work for veterans. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). Expresses gratefulness to Oregon veterans' advocate Dick Tobiason.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-19","last_action":"Filed with Secretary of State.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HCR202/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HCR202","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836167,"bill_number":"SB1510","title":"Relating to the Department of the State Fire Marshal; and declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act allows the agency of the State Fire Marshal to require fingerprints for criminal background checks on certain persons. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Authorizes the Department of the State Fire Marshal to require, for purposes of a criminal records check, fingerprints from an employee, a prospective employee or a person who provides or seeks to provide certain services. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-19","last_action":"Effective date, March 12, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1510/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1510","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836168,"bill_number":"SB1589","title":"Relating to conduct of elections.","description":"Makes voting in person the normal method for voting. Requires voters to show picture ID when voting or requesting a ballot. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.2). Makes in-person voting on the date of an election the standard method for conducting an election. Allows an elector to request a ballot that may be voted by mail if the elector is unable to vote in person on the date of the election. Retains vote by mail as the primary method for conducting elections for military and overseas electors and for electors who have a mailing address outside of Oregon. Requires electors to present valid government-issued identification when appearing in-person to vote or when requesting a ballot be sent by mail. Requires all ballots to be returned by the date of an election. Removes a requirement that the state pay postage for ballots returned by mail.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1589/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1589","sponsor":"David Smith"},
{"bill_id":1836169,"bill_number":"HB4141","title":"Relating to property tax interest; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act decreases the rate of interest charged on delinquent property taxes. It takes effect on the 91st day after the end of session. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.2). Decreases the rate of interest charged on delinquent property taxes from 1.33 percent per month to 1.33 percent per year. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4141/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4141","sponsor":"James Hieb"},
{"bill_id":1836170,"bill_number":"HB4099","title":"Relating to housing; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act makes OHCS guarantee a local government's collection of a fee to be paid by a home builder on a delayed schedule. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.5). Requires the Housing and Community Services Department to guarantee local governments' deferral of system development charges for housing developments. Becomes operative on January 1, 2025. Establishes the Municipal Development Protection Fund for such purposes. Appropriates moneys to the fund. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4099/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4099","sponsor":"Mark Gamba"},
{"bill_id":1836171,"bill_number":"HB4088","title":"Relating to safety of persons working in hospitals; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act directs hospitals to take actions with respect to the protection of hospital employees. The Act directs the OHA to administer a grant program. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.9). [Digest: The Act directs hospitals to take actions with respect to the protection of hospital staff.] [The Act directs the OHPB to contract with the OHSU to run a pilot program. The Act directs the OHSU to report on the program by Sept. 1, 2025. (Flesch Readability Score: 65).] Requires hospitals to take certain actions with respect to protecting hospital employees from workplace assaults. Directs hospitals to post signage informing employees of rights and protections regarding workplace assaults. [Requires hospitals to submit an annual report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly and to the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services regarding the status of the hospital's assault prevention and protection program and the results of any root cause analyses conducted by the hospital.] Requires hospitals to file certain reports regarding work-related illnesses and injuries to the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services for posting to the department's website. Expands the crime of assault in the third degree to include causing physical injury to a person working in a hospital while worker is [performing official duties] acting in the course of official duty. [Specifies when a person may not be charged with the crime.] [Requires the Oregon Health Policy Board to enter into an agreement with the Oregon Health and Science University to administer a pilot program for purposes of developing recommendations for establishing a statewide program to train hospital staff on procedures to prevent and respond to incidents of workplace violence.] Requires the Oregon Health Authority to develop and administer a grant program to provide financial assistance to eligible hospitals for workplace violence prevention efforts. Establishes the timeline within which the authority must begin distributing grant funds to approved grant applicants. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4088/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4088","sponsor":"Travis Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1836172,"bill_number":"SB1557","title":"Relating to services to individuals who are under 21 years of age; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act requires the OHA to take certain steps to make sure that certain people who are under 21 years of age receive the services and supports that they qualify for. The Act requires the OHA and DHS to make sure that children and youth who are served by both agencies get the services they need from both agencies. The Act says that, if a court orders the OHA to provide certain services to a youth, the order does not commit the youth to the OHA or change the youth's guardian. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.5). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to ensure that all children or youth who are eligible for home or community-based services receive the services to which they are entitled. Requires the authority and the Department of Human Services to adopt rules to facilitate cross-agency coordination to support multi-system involved children and youth. Specifies minimum requirements for the rules. Requires the authority to investigate the services and supports that are provided, through the K plan, to children and youth to enable the children or youth to avoid placements in institutional settings. Requires the authority to report specified data and recommendations on the authority's investigation to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care and human services by October 1, 2024. Prohibits the denial of mental health assessment, treatment or services to individuals on the basis that the individuals have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Requires the authority to review and amend, as needed, current administrative rules and contracts to ensure that individuals under 21 years of age have access to specified services. Requires the authority and the Department of Education to develop strategies and recommendations for leveraging federal funds to provide certain school-based services and submit a report to the Legislative Assembly by October 1, 2024. Modifies provisions regarding the assessment of a youth's fitness to proceed in a juvenile delinquency proceeding. Clarifies that an order directing that a youth receive restorative services does not commit the youth to the custody of the Oregon Health Authority or alter the youth's guardianship. Limits when a youth may be removed from a current placement to a new placement to receive restorative services. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-11","last_action":"Effective date, April 4, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1557/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1557","sponsor":"Sara Gelser Blouin"},
{"bill_id":1836173,"bill_number":"SB1585","title":"Relating to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act requires DHS to set up a task force and come up with a plan for a program that allows people who receive SNAP aid to be able to use the aid to buy hot foods and hot foods that are ready to eat. The Act says who must be on the task force. The Act requires DHS to take steps to carry out the program. (Flesch Readability Score: 87). Requires the Department of Human Services to convene a task force to analyze options available under federal law for a program that allows recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to use the benefits for hot foods, including restaurant meals. Specifies the membership of the task force. Requires the department to implement the program on a statewide basis or as a pilot program. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-11","last_action":"Effective date, June 6, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1585/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1585","sponsor":"Wlnsvey Campos"},
{"bill_id":1836174,"bill_number":"HB4009","title":"Relating to public safety.","description":"The Act directs the CJC to study ways to address the use of drugs in public places. The Act directs the CJC to provide the results of the study to the legislature by May 1, 2025. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.7). Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to study ways to address the use of controlled substances in public places. Requires the commission to provide the results of the study to the appropriate interim committees of the Legislative Assembly no later than May 1, 2025. Sunsets January 2, 2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4009/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4009","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836175,"bill_number":"SB1590","title":"Relating to boats; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act repeals laws related to boats and towed sports. The Act changes laws about boating safety education. The Act goes into effect 91 days after the session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7). Repeals provisions related to the towed watersports program. Provides that the minimum standard for boating safety education must include instruction relating to towed watersports safety education. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1590/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1590","sponsor":"Mark Meek"},
{"bill_id":1836176,"bill_number":"SB1532","title":"Relating to statewide education plans.","description":"Directs ODE to make a plan for the education of students who are immigrants. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7). Directs the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide education plan for students who are asylum seekers, refugees or any other immigrant.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-11","last_action":"Effective date, January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1532/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1532","sponsor":"Kayse Jama"},
{"bill_id":1836177,"bill_number":"HB4104","title":"Relating to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; and declaring an emergency.","description":"Creates a new state holiday to teach people about a heart disease that is common but is also not often diagnosed. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Designates the fourth Wednesday in February of each year as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Chapter 13, (2024 Laws): Effective date March 20, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4104/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4104","sponsor":"Cyrus Javadi"},
{"bill_id":1836178,"bill_number":"HB4119","title":"Relating to student athletes; and declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act adds protections for payments related to student athletes. The Act declares an emergency. The Act becomes law when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.7). Enhances the protections for post-secondary institutions of education, student athletes and others regarding the provision of compensation for a student's name, image, likeness or athletic reputation. Requires a person who uses a student athlete's athletic reputation in or on certain products for the purpose of making a profit to provide royalty payments to the student athlete. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Chapter 15, (2024 Laws): Effective date March 20, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4119/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4119","sponsor":"John Lively"},
{"bill_id":1836179,"bill_number":"HB4134","title":"Relating to housing; declaring an emergency.","description":"This Act makes OBDD give money to cities for infrastructure to support housing. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). [Digest: This Act makes DAS give money to cities for infrastructure to support housing. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4).] Requires the [Oregon Department of Administrative Services]  Oregon Business Development Department to provide grants to cities for specified infrastructure projects that will benefit housing developments that will make at least 30 percent of the dwelling units affordable to workforce income households. Requires cities receiving grants to provide reports to the Oregon Business Development Department. Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Business Development Department. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Chapter 103, (2024 Laws): Effective date April 17, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4134/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4134","sponsor":"Lucetta Elmer"},
{"bill_id":1836180,"bill_number":"HB4106","title":"Relating to reliable forest management outcomes; prescribing an effective date.","description":"The Act directs the State Forester to create harvest levels for cutting timber on state forestland. The Act directs the State Forester to develop a timber inventory model. The Act directs the State Forester to sell timber at the harvest level. The Act gives moneys to the State Forester. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.4). Directs the State Forester to establish sustainable harvest levels for harvesting timber on state forestland and develop a timber inventory model to inform sustainable harvest levels. Directs the State Forester to offer timber for sale at the sustainable harvest level, annually report on sales of timber relative to the sustainable harvest level and address any shortfall in timber sales. Confers standing on certain persons to challenge a failure to address a shortfall. Directs the State Forester to adopt sustainable harvest levels, forest management plans and related significant policy documents by rule. Establishes certain requirements for judicial review of the rules. Makes certain changes concerning forest management reports by the State Forester. Appropriates moneys to the State Forester out of the General Fund for developing a timber inventory model and a sustainable harvest level. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4106/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4106","sponsor":"Cyrus Javadi"},
{"bill_id":1836181,"bill_number":"HB4163","title":"Relating to higher education.","description":"The Act requires HECC to create a grant program for college access and success. The Act sets the criteria for a grant to be given. (Flesch Readability Score: 79.0). Requires the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to establish a grant program for the purpose of supporting organizations to expand the scope and community reach of college access and success programs. Details the eligibility criteria to receive a grant and the factors the commission must consider when awarding grants.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4163/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4163","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836182,"bill_number":"SB1582","title":"Relating to funding for Oregon cultural organizations; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act funds cultural groups in Oregon. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.7). Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Business Development Department to distribute to Oregon cultural organizations in response to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on organization finances. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1582/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1582","sponsor":"Lew Frederick"},
{"bill_id":1836183,"bill_number":"SB1587","title":"Relating to children's advocacy centers; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act protects a children's advocacy center from legal action for looking into the abuse of a child if a nationwide group says that the center meets certain standards. The Act protects the center's employees, too. The Act does not protect a center from legal action based on its employees' adverse treatment of a person on the basis of a protected class. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6). Grants certain immunities to children's advocacy centers and to employees and designated agents of children's advocacy centers. Requires applicants for funds to establish and maintain a children's advocacy center to include evidence of the center's accreditation with a nationally recognized organization. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Effective date, March 27, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1587/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1587","sponsor":"Bill Hansell"},
{"bill_id":1836184,"bill_number":"HB4127","title":"Relating to protections for warehouse workers.","description":"Makes quota guidelines for some warehouse workers. Not following this Act is a reason to make a claim to BOLI. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7). Creates rules and standards for warehouse employees' quota requirements. Creates an exemption for certain employers who are subject to a collective bargaining agreement that meets certain criteria. Establishes a procedure through Bureau of Labor and Industries if employers violate the Act. Provides that an employer's failure to comply with requirements shall subject the employer to civil penalties. Modifies certain biennial appropriations made from the General Fund to the Bureau of Labor and Industries.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Chapter 36, (2024 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2025.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4127/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4127","sponsor":"Ricki Ruiz"},
{"bill_id":1836185,"bill_number":"HB4118","title":"Relating to a Bureau of Labor and Industries study concerning youth apprenticeships; declaring an emergency.","description":"Makes BOLI study on-the-job training programs for youth. Makes BOLI submit reports on the findings of the study. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.4). Directs the Bureau of Labor and Industries to conduct a comprehensive study of youth apprenticeships in the United States. Requires the bureau to submit an initial report not later than June 30, 2024. Requires the bureau to submit a final report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to business and labor not later than November 15, 2024. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4118/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4118","sponsor":"Nathan Sosa"},
{"bill_id":1836186,"bill_number":"HB4032","title":"Relating to ballot contents.","description":"The Act takes away the demand for certain judge candidates' names to be marked as \"incumbent\" on a ballot. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Removes the requirement that the word \"incumbent\" appear on a ballot along with the name of incumbent candidates for specified judgeships.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4032/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4032","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1836187,"bill_number":"HB4046","title":"Relating to housing; prescribing an effective date.","description":"This Act allows rural residents to build an extra house for their families. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Allows an occupying homeowner outside of an urban growth boundary to site one additional family dwelling unit on the tract of the home. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4046/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4046","sponsor":"Rick Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1840886,"bill_number":"HCR204","title":"Recognizing and honoring Deputy Allen Burdic (1955-2021) for his service to this state.","description":"Honors the life and memory of Allen Burdic. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). Recognizes and honors Deputy Allen Burdic for his service to this state.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"Filed with Secretary of State.","last_action_date":"2024-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HCR204/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HCR204","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1843504,"bill_number":"SB5701","title":"Relating to state financial administration; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act makes budget changes for the current biennium. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to specified state agencies for biennial expenses. Modifies certain biennial appropriations made from the General Fund to specified state agencies and the Emergency Board. Establishes and modifies limitations on expenditures for certain biennial expenses for specified state agencies. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Effective date, April 17, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB5701/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB5701","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1843570,"bill_number":"SB1501","title":"Relating to state financial administration; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act changes the things that certain housing moneys can be spent on. The Act creates a new fund to hold deposits from private security companies. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.9). Modifies permissible purposes for amounts held in the Long-Term Rent Assistance Fund. Establishes an account to hold amounts submitted by private security entities as proof of ability to pay wages. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Effective date, April 17, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1501/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1501","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1843637,"bill_number":"HB5204","title":"Relating to state financial administration; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act is a budget bill for an unspecified state agency. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9). Establishes biennial appropriations and expenditure limitations for ______ for the biennium ending June 30, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"Chapter 71, (2024 Laws): Effective date April 1, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB5204/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB5204","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1843703,"bill_number":"HB5202","title":"Relating to state financial administration; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act changes limits on the amounts that agencies may spend for building projects. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7). Modifies limits on payment of expenses from specified funds by certain state agencies for capital construction. Declares emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Chapter 105, (2024 Laws): Effective date April 17, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB5202/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB5202","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1843770,"bill_number":"SB5702","title":"Relating to state financial administration; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act approves certain fees charged by state agencies. (Flesch Readability Score: 75.5). Approves certain new or increased fees adopted by state agencies. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Effective date, April 17, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB5702/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB5702","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1843836,"bill_number":"HB5201","title":"Relating to state financial administration; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act changes the recipient of a lottery bond. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). Modifies the recipient of revenues from a previously approved lottery bond. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Chapter 104, (2024 Laws): Effective date April 17, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB5201/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB5201","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1843902,"bill_number":"HB5203","title":"Relating to state financial administration; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act is a budget bill for an unspecified state agency. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9). Establishes biennial appropriations and expenditure limitations for ______ for biennium ending June 30, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Chapter 106, (2024 Laws): Effective date April 17, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB5203/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB5203","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1858816,"bill_number":"HB4166","title":"Relating to elections; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act tells a legislative group to write certain voter information for bills and const. amends. that passed the 2024 legislature and that voters must vote yes or no on at the 2024 general election for bills or const. amends. to become law. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Prescribes the method for creating a ballot title and an explanatory statement for any amendment to the Oregon Constitution or statutory Act that passes both houses of the Legislative Assembly during the 2024 session and that is referred to the people by the Legislative Assembly. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"In committee upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HB4166/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4166","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1859535,"bill_number":"HCR205","title":"Adjourning sine die the 2024 regular session of the Eighty-second Legislative Assembly.","description":"Ends session. (Flesch Readability Score: 77.9). Adjourns sine die the 2024 regular session of the Eighty-second Legislative Assembly.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"At Desk upon adjournment.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HCR205/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HCR205","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1859567,"bill_number":"HCR206","title":"Establishing deadlines for presession-filed legislative measures for the 2025 regular session of the Eighty-third Legislative Assembly.","description":"Sets dates for early bill asks for 2025. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). Establishes deadlines for presession-filed legislative measures for the 2025 regular session of the Eighty-third Legislative Assembly.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-19","last_action":"Filed with Secretary of State.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/HCR206/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HCR206","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1896603,"bill_number":"SCR301","title":"Adjourning sine die the 2024 special session of the Eighty-second Legislative Assembly.","description":"Ends session. (Flesch Readability Score: 77.9). Adjourns sine die the 2024 special session of the Eighty-second Legislative Assembly.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-12-13","last_action":"Filed With Secretary of State.","last_action_date":"2024-12-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SCR301/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024S1/Measures/Overview/SCR301","sponsor":"Rob Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1896604,"bill_number":"SB5801","title":"Relating to state financial administration; declaring an emergency.","description":"The Act makes budget changes for the current biennium. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the State Forestry Department. Modifies certain biennial appropriations made from the General Fund to specified state agencies and the Emergency Board. Establishes and modifies limitations on expenditures for certain biennial expenses for specified state agencies. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-12-18","last_action":"Effective date, December 13, 2024.","last_action_date":"2024-12-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB5801/2024","state_link":"https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024S1/Measures/Overview/SB5801","sponsor":"Rob Wagner"}
]