Provides that courts may not defer to an agency's interpretation of a statute or rule. Directs courts to exercise doubt in favor of an interpretation that limits agency power and maximizes individual liberty.
Removes the Department of State Police as the designated state point of contact for purposes of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Directs gun dealers to obtain authorization to transfer firearms directly from the system. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Clarifies that a liquor store's amount of annual sales of alcoholic beverages used to determine liquor store class is not adjusted. Updates the amounts of the monthly base compensation for liquor store agents to amounts established for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Provides that, for the estates of decedents dying on or after January 1, 2026, Oregon estate tax is not due unless the value of the Oregon taxable estate exceeds $13.99 million. Raises the threshold for the filing of an estate tax return to a gross estate valued at more than $13.99 million. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Increases the percentage of federal earned income credit allowable as a credit against Oregon personal income tax. Provides an additional percentage tier based upon the age of the youngest dependent of the taxpayer. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2032. Extends the sunset for the earned income tax credit. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Removes the limits on the duration of medical services, the number of visits and the areas of practice for chiropractic physicians serving as attending physicians in workers' compensation claims.
Maddy summaryHB 2446 prohibits new massage facilities from being located within 1,000 feet of public or private schools, including prekindergarten/kindergarten programs, public elementary/secondary schools, and private/parochial schools teaching children. The law applies to permits issued or facilities relocated after the bill's effective date, requiring new locations to comply with the buffer zone. Existing facilities already operating near schools before the effective date may continue unless their permit is revoked. The bill modifies licensing rules for massage facilities under Oregon law, adding this location restriction while allowing relocation through a fee-based process.
Digest: Demands at least 8% of those who voted in the last election for a Governor to sign an IM petition. Demands at least 10% of those who voted in the last election for a Governor to sign a petition to amend the Constitution. Demands that signatures must come from among all congressional districts. Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require petition signatures for initiative laws to contain at least eight percent of the total votes cast for all candidates for Governor at the last general election at which a Governor was elected divided equally among the congressional districts of this state. Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require petition signatures for initiative amendments to the Oregon Constitution to contain at least ten percent of the total votes cast for all candidates for Governor at the last general election at which a Governor was elected divided equally among the congressional districts of this state. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Increases the penalty for operating an unmanned aircraft system over a critical infrastructure facility that is a correctional facility or youth correction facility. Makes the crime punishable by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Provides that, upon conviction, the court shall order that the unmanned aircraft system be forfeited. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Removes notification and certain examination requirements that apply to children who are taught by a private teacher, parent or legal guardian. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
