SB 112 extends the expiration date for Oregon's tax credit that reduces state income tax for eligible residents receiving pension income. This bill directly affects Oregon taxpayers aged 62 or older who receive pension benefits, allowing them to continue claiming this credit. The key change modifies the sunset provision in existing law, moving the expiration from 2026 to 2032 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2032. The bill maintains the same eligibility requirements but delays the credit's termination by six years.
Adds certain health care employees to the list of workers for whom certain stress disorders give rise to a presumption that a workers' compensation claim is compensable as an occupational disease.
SB 932 changes Oregon's rules for people who had their driving privileges permanently revoked for serious offenses like using a vehicle as a weapon in a killing, repeated DUI convictions, or aggravated vehicular homicide. It sets a minimum 10-year waiting period after release from parole, probation, or sentencing before a petition can be filed to restore driving privileges, with additional time required if a new driving-related conviction occurs during the revocation period. Courts must hold a hearing considering the offense's severity, the person's behavior, and a psychological evaluation, and must find clear evidence of rehabilitation and no public safety risk before restoring privileges. The bill declares an emergency to take effect immediately upon passage.
Directs the Department of State Police to establish a section dedicated to drug enforcement and human trafficking with at least 10 officers. Directs the Department of Justice to hire at least two resource prosecutors for the section.
Permits employees of residential training homes to refuse to work an additional mandatory overtime shift scheduled by the employer when the employee has already worked a mandatory overtime shift in the same month. Prohibits residential training home employers from requiring an employee to take unpaid leave or use paid time off to make up for refusing to work the additional overtime shift, or from taking any adverse employment action against the employee.
SB 78 limits the size of replacement homes on land zoned for forest or farm use in Oregon. It requires that replacement dwellings cannot exceed 10% more floor area than the original home or 2,500 square feet, whichever is smaller, and must be removed within three months of the new home's occupancy. The bill directly affects rural property owners seeking to rebuild on designated forest/farm parcels, ensuring replacements align with existing land-use patterns. Key provisions include mandatory removal of the old structure, compliance with building codes, and permanent deed restrictions preventing future dwellings on the same parcel.
SB 213 would repeal Oregon's participation in the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote. The bill specifically removes Oregon's 2019 law (section 1, chapter 356) that committed the state to awarding its electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote. If enacted, Oregon would no longer pledge its electoral votes based on the national popular vote outcome. This directly affects Oregon's electoral college representation in presidential elections.
SB 379 removes the expiration date for a tax exemption on prescription drug sales by certain pharmacies under Oregon's corporate activity tax. This means pharmacies selling prescriptions will no longer face a temporary tax on those sales, as the exemption now applies indefinitely. The change applies to all tax years beginning January 1, 2022, and onward. It directly affects community pharmacies that dispense prescription medications.
Requires the State Department of Energy to study data center power usage. 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.
Directs the Joint Legislative Audit Committee to cause an audit of the Secretary of State Elections Division to be performed to assess the integrity of elections in Oregon. Establishes dates by which the audit is to commence and audit findings are to be reported to the committee. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Increases the standard of proof necessary to retain a child in protective custody after removal from the child's parent or guardian. Expands the crime of kidnapping in the second degree to include circumstances when an employee of the Department of Human Services fails to comply with a court order to return a child taken into protective custody to the child's parent or guardian.
Requires a school district that is making reductions in educator staff positions to prioritize seniority when determining which teachers to retain. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
