Modifies certain fees charged by the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries. Requires the department to annually report on the mined land regulatory and reclamation program.
Repeals the corporate activity tax. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission to study the requirements to obtain a teaching license to determine whether a reasonable nexus exists between the requirements and the qualifications necessary for a teacher to deliver educational instruction in accordance with academic content standards. Directs the commission to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to education no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets January 2, 2027.
Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to specify that a section restricting certain banks does not prohibit the establishment of a bank owned or operated by the State of Oregon. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Directs the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to study mule deer in the Steens Mountain herd range area. Directs the department to report to the committees or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources no later than September 15, 2028. Appropriates moneys to the department out of the General Fund for the study. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Requires the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to study the effect of different types of sentences on rates of recidivism. Directs the commission 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.
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for distribution to REAP, Inc., for the Young Entrepreneurs Program. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Prohibits abortions unless a health care provider first performs an ultrasound on the pregnant person, except in the case of a medical emergency. Creates a civil penalty for a violation of the ultrasound requirement. Directs the Oregon Health Authority to deposit penalties assessed into the Oregon Student Assistance Fund for purposes of providing scholarships to foster children.
This Oregon joint memorial (HJM 2) requests Congress to change how veterans' health care is funded. Currently, funding depends on annual congressional appropriations (a "discretionary entitlement"), meaning it can be reduced or cut each year. The bill asks Congress to make veterans' health care a "permanent and direct entitlement," guaranteeing funding annually without needing new votes, similar to other established veteran benefits. This request directly affects veterans who rely on VA health care services, ensuring their access isn't subject to yearly budget decisions. It is a symbolic resolution, not a law, and does not change existing funding mechanisms.
This bill amends Oregon law to require state agencies to waive all fees for public records requests made by members of the Oregon Legislative Assembly. It directly affects legislators who seek records from state agencies, eliminating cost barriers for their official inquiries. The key provision (added to ORS 192.324) mandates that agencies must not charge fees for such requests, while maintaining existing fee structures for other requesters. This change streamlines access to government records for legislative oversight without altering general public access rules.
HB 3919 requires Oregon public schools to teach Holocaust and genocide studies using updated standards that explicitly include ongoing acts of genocide and mass violence, not just historical events. It directs school districts to implement this curriculum by the 2026-2027 school year, with specific learning objectives covering topics like analyzing roles in genocide (perpetrator, bystander), understanding the origins of the term "genocide," and exploring restorative justice mechanisms. The bill also mandates professional development for teachers to support implementation and requires the State Board of Education to develop these standards in consultation with Holocaust education organizations. This affects all Oregon public school districts and their social studies curriculum for students.
Provides that a veteran must provide evidence of eligibility for veterans' preference in public employment at the time of application for a civil service position. Provides that evidence may include any documentation demonstrating preference eligibility. Modifies the law relating to interviews of veterans for vacant civil service positions. Provides that a public employer that does not interview a veteran must provide a written explanation of reasons for the decision.
