Authorizes a city or county to impose a public transit incentive surcharge on the amount of any fine for violation of the city's or county's motor vehicle parking code.
Requires the Secretary of State to study recalls of public officials. Directs the secretary to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to elections not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Requires the Oregon Health Authority to establish minimum reimbursement rates for behavioral health services provided to medical assistance recipients. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs to report the amount of federal moneys the state receives for each dollar the state spends on outreach and programming for veterans and the amount of federal moneys received by service members and veterans in this state not later than December 1 of each year.
HB 3767 repeals Oregon's ban on local rent control, allowing cities and counties to require new multifamily buildings (with 20+ units) to include affordable housing. Specifically, it permits local governments to mandate that 20% of units in such buildings be affordable to households earning up to 80% of the area median income, or allow developers to pay an in-lieu fee instead. Developers may also receive incentives like fee waivers or tax breaks for including affordable units. The law applies only to new construction and does not affect buildings with permit applications submitted before the law's effective date.
Establishes the Oregon Empowerment Scholarship Program for the purpose of providing options in education to certain students of this state. Restricts the percentage of students from each school district who may enroll in the program for the first 10 years. 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, 2026. Removes the requirement that a student must receive approval from the student's resident school district before enrolling in a virtual public charter school that is not sponsored by the school district if a specified percentage of students in the school district already are enrolled in virtual public charter schools that are not sponsored by the school district. Establishes the open enrollment process for school districts to allow students to attend schools in a nonresident school district with the consent of the receiving school district. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Provides the timeline for payment of temporary disability compensation during an investigation of the compliance of the worker's employer with workers' compensation law. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Requires that the Children's Advocate be appointed by the Governor, subject to Senate confirmation. Modifies complaint review duties of the Children's Advocate.
Directs the Department of Education to review and update information collected for a survey of the academic assessments administered to the students of this state by school districts. Requires the department to submit an updated report to the State Board of Education and to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to education no later than December 15, 2026.
HB 2575 gives Oregon parents three educational options if their child scores in the bottom 20% on the state third-grade reading test. Parents may use 80% of the district's per-student funding for private school tuition, 10% for private tutoring, or transfer the child to another public school (including a charter) if space is available. School districts must annually notify parents about these choices in accessible formats. The bill directly affects third-grade students not meeting reading proficiency and their families, providing immediate alternatives without requiring school district approval for the options.
Requires the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to study state finance. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to ways and means not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
HB 2912 establishes new requirements for high school teachers instructing dual credit courses (college credit courses taken while in high school). It mandates that these teachers complete at least 27 quarter hours of graduate-level coursework relevant to their subject, excluding career and technical education courses. The law directly affects high school teachers in dual credit programs and requires school districts to ensure compliance starting with the 2026-2027 school year. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.
