Rep. Darin Harbick

Establishes the Agriculture Education Scholarship Program to provide [ free tuition and fees for qualifying agriculture education students in exchange for the student's commitment to work in a rural community after graduation ] grants to qualified students for the equivalent of the cost of one full-time academic year in a qualified agriculture program that will prepare the student to be an agriculture teacher in a high school in this state . Appropriates moneys for the 2025-2027 biennium to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for the purpose of administering the Agriculture Education Scholarship Program.

Creates an Oregon personal income tax subtraction for tips received by the taxpayer during the tax year. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2032. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Establishes standards for fiduciary of pension benefit plan offered by public body. Limits factors that may be considered in investment of assets of plan.

Maddy summarySCR 28 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution honoring Marine Corps sniper Charles Benjamin "Chuck" Mawhinney (1949-2024). It amends a memorial resolution to specifically note his 16-month Vietnam service and his recognition as "the greatest marksman in the history of the USMC" and "fourth most effective sniper in American military history." The bill has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents, as it solely commemorates an individual's military service. It was adopted and signed without opposition in June 2025.

Requires certain health insurers to credit any amount an enrollee pays directly to a provider toward out-of-pocket costs and deductibles in certain circumstances.

] Requires health insurers to pay providers who are joining an in-network practice the same as in-network providers during the credentialing period. Requires repayment by the provider group if the provider does not meet credentialing criteria or submit a complete application. Establishes a notification process of an incomplete application for the purpose of determining repayments. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Maddy summarySB 1099 requires Oregon cities and counties to permit preschool programs on properties used for religious worship (like churches or mosques), while explicitly excluding private or parochial schools for grades K-12. The bill amends zoning laws to ensure religious properties can host preschools as a permitted use, alongside existing activities like worship services and meal programs. It declares an emergency, making the law effective immediately upon the governor’s signature on June 3, 2025. This directly affects religious organizations seeking to expand early childhood education services on their land.

Maddy summarySB 784 updates statewide standards for dual credit programs to explicitly include agriculture, forestry, and natural resources fields. It requires career and technical student organizations (including those focused on these fields) to collaborate on assessing program quality and ensuring course content aligns with industry standards. This change applies to all dual credit programs approved under state standards. The law takes effect January 1, 2026.

] Designates [ October 12 ] the third Tuesday of March of each year as Oregon Farmer and Rancher Day. [ Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. ] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Maddy summarySenate Concurrent Resolution 22 (SCR 22) commends the 2024 University of Oregon Ducks football team for their outstanding and historic season. This resolution recognizes the team's achievements, including their undefeated regular season, Big Ten championship, and individual player and coach accolades.