Establishes the Task Force on Data Modernization and directs the task force to report to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to general government no later than September 15, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires the State Treasurer and Oregon Investment Council to implement a system to perform ESG analyses of current and proposed investments, assign personnel to oversee the system and issue an annual report on actions taken pursuant to the system. Prohibits investments in entities that are determined by an international body to have violated international law.
Expands the requirement to discuss class size and caseload as mandatory subjects of bargaining for purposes of school district collective bargaining. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Maddy summaryHB 3595 establishes the Lunar New Year as an official state holiday in Oregon, recognized on its actual date each year (determined by the lunar calendar). This bill directly affects Oregon residents, public and private sector employees, and businesses, as it adds the Lunar New Year to the state's list of designated legal holidays. The legislation amends Oregon Revised Statutes 187.010 to include the holiday date ("the day of the Lunar New Year on the date corresponding with the second new moon following the winter solstice"), aligning it with existing holiday rules for scheduling and observance. It does not change existing holiday pay or collective bargaining terms, as specified in the bill's provisions.
Directs the Superintendent of Public Instruction to establish a program to assess, monitor and track the language developmental milestones of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Establishes an advisory committee to advise on the creation of the program. Directs the Department of Education to publish an annual report on language and literacy developmental milestones of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Directs the Department of Consumer and Business Services to establish a program to register all dwelling units that are rented or available for rent. Allows the department to impose a civil penalty for failure to register a dwelling unit. Provides that specified entities that own in excess of a certain number of dwelling units are subject to an additional fee.
Directs the Executive Officer of the Commission on Indian Services to provide training on tribes and tribal relations at least once per calendar quarter. Requires all members of the Legislative Assembly and all legislative staff to attend the training at least once annually. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Prohibits distributing, selling, attempting to sell or allowing to be sold inhalant delivery systems in this state unless the inhalant delivery systems are listed in a directory maintained by the Attorney General. Requires manufacturers of inhalant delivery systems who want the inhalant delivery systems to be listed in the directory to submit an annual certification to the Attorney General attesting to compliance with federal marketing authorization requirements. Imposes certification fees and penalties. Defines "alternative nicotine products" and adds those products to existing provisions that apply to other tobacco products. Clarifies licensing requirements for distributors and delivery sellers of tobacco products. Prohibits the sale of flavored inhalant delivery systems that contain nicotine or nicotine analogues and that have not received a marketing authorization order from the United States Food and Drug Administration. Establishes new age verification requirements for the sale of tobacco products. Expands authority to seize and destroy unlawful tobacco products. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Limits the applicant screening charge a residential landlord may collect to $20. Extends certain screening requirements to include landlords who do not collect an applicant screening charge. Allows landlords to alternatively accept third-party screening reports provided by an applicant.
Modifies state greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. Replaces the term "global warming" with "climate change" in provisions related to the Oregon Climate Action Commission. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
