Appropriates moneys to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission to fund nine additional full-time staff positions to support student safety and adult accountability in the education system. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Requires the State Court Administrator to study lawsuits and submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Requires the Department of Justice to study public records requests. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
HB 3338 requires Oregon's Health Evidence Review Commission to evaluate gender-affirming treatments - including puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and specific surgeries - by August 2025, developing evidence-based guidelines for health providers, patients, and insurers. The commission must assess safety, efficacy, and evidence quality for these treatments across age groups, with a final report due by September 2026. The bill declares an emergency to expedite this process and expires on January 2, 2027. It directly affects healthcare providers, patients seeking gender-affirming care, and health insurers in Oregon by mandating a formal review of treatment protocols.
Directs the Department of Education to conduct a study to identify the costs and possible funding sources to improve school safety. Directs the department to submit a report to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets January 2, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Requires adult entertainment establishments to be registered with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission in order to operate in this state. Directs the commission to adopt rules establishing a process for applying for issuance and renewals of registration. Makes registration contingent upon compliance with certain regulatory requirements. Requires the Department of Business and Consumer Services to make training available to adult entertainers and other staff who work in adult entertainment establishments. Establishes requirements regarding the terms and conditions of leasing fee agreements entered into between adult entertainers and adult entertainment establishments. Requires adult entertainment establishments to take certain actions to protect the health and safety of adult entertainers. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
HB 3961 establishes the Family Coach Program within Oregon's Department of Human Services to provide culturally responsive support services for underserved populations, focusing on family well-being and stability. The bill appropriates $2,063,239 from the General Fund to hire 8.5 full-time family coaches and one manager, effective July 1, 2025. This program directly serves Oregon families in underserved communities through targeted, specialized team support. The legislation declares an emergency to expedite implementation, though it does not alter existing eligibility or service requirements.
Provides for an additional exemption against Oregon estate tax. Phases out the availability of the exemption based on the size of the estate. Applies to the estates of all decedents who die on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Permits the Oregon Business Development Department to hire an attorney for the purpose of prosecuting a patent for any invention that faculty, staff or students reduce to practice while employed by or enrolled in a public high school in this state. Permits the department to assume, assign, partake in or disclaim ownership of any patent that results from an invention under the terms of a contract or other agreement into which the department enters with faculty or staff, with students who have legal capacity to enter into contracts or with the legal guardians of students without legal capacity to enter into contracts and in accordance with rules the department adopts and other applicable law.
Authorizes the Environmental Quality Commission to adopt by rule a schedule of enhanced civil penalties for violations of certain environmental laws involving cargo tank motor vehicles.
Requires the Judicial Department to study options for simplifying probate proceedings in this state. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Directs data centers to report water and electricity used to the Water Resources Department and the State Department of Energy. Requires the State Department of Energy to publish summaries of reported information on a website. Directs the Environmental Quality Commission to adopt emissions standards for standby generators used at data centers.
