Changes the term "marijuana" to "cannabis" in Oregon law. Directs state agencies that refer to "marijuana" in agency rules to amend "marijuana" to "cannabis."
Provides for an additional exemption from Oregon estate tax. Adjusts the amount of the exemption based on inflation. 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.
Requires the Department of Human Services to study long term care facilities. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Modifies procedure for rebutting presumption of inability to pay child support when an obligor earns wages from work performed while the obligor is a patient at the state hospital or incarcerated.
Requires the State Department of Energy to study energy. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to energy not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Establishes the Task Force on Transitions into Kindergarten. Directs the task force to make recommendations about best practices for supporting the transition into kindergarten of children with a disability. Sunsets the task force on December 31, 2026.
Directs the Water Resources Department to study rules related to water. Directs the department to submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources not later than September 15, 2026.
Requires the Bureau of Labor and Industries to study issues related to safeguarding protected labor relations activities. Directs the bureau to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to business and labor no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Amends the definition of "public agency" to include only certain public bodies and other entities with statewide operations or jurisdiction, incorporated cities with a population of 2,500 or more and counties with a population of 300,000 or more. Exempts public bodies that are not public agencies from requiring contractors to pay a prevailing rate of wage on construction projects.
Changes the definitions of "audiologist" and "practice of audiology." Specifies actions within the audiologist scope of practice. Requires the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to establish by rule a timeline for investigations and provide certain information to a person under investigation by the board. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
SJM 1 is a joint memorial from Oregon's legislature urging Congress to hold public hearings on anti-military bias and improve enforcement of hate-crime protections for military families under federal law (18 U.S.C. 1389). It directly addresses military families, who face elevated risks of hate crimes but lack full enforcement of existing protections. The memorial cites the U.S. Department of Justice's failure to act on congressional inquiries regarding hate crimes against military families, including a 2010 incident in Oregon. Oregon lawmakers request federal action to ensure these protections are properly enforced. This is a non-binding request to Congress, not a legislative proposal with immediate effect.
Requires the State Department of Energy to coordinate with other organizations, conduct outreach, establish a statewide navigation and support system and provide information in multiple languages, as part of the department's single resource for providing information and assistance related to available energy efficiency incentives and programs. Requires the department to create a statewide clearinghouse for energy and energy efficiency incentive programs that uses a single, universal application form and application process. Requires the department to coordinate with and encourage other incentive and program providers to participate in the statewide clearinghouse. Requires entities to use best practices to maintain the confidentiality and security of information and data as required by law.
