Sen. Rob Wagner

] [ Requires the Department of Education to conduct an audit of assessments administered to kindergarteners in public schools. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to education not later than September 15, 2026. ] Requires specified boards of educational institutions to video record their governing meetings. Permits a board to post audio recordings of board governing meetings if the educational institution lacks broadband Internet access. Applies to board meetings occurring on or after January 1, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution formally recognizes the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) for its 50th anniversary in 2025. It expresses Oregon’s legislative appreciation for NCSL’s work supporting state legislatures but contains no policy changes or binding obligations. The resolution does not affect any individuals, entities, or laws, as it solely serves as a symbolic gesture of honor. It has no practical impact beyond acknowledging NCSL’s role in fostering legislative collaboration.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 3 (SR 3) is a ceremonial resolution commending Dr. Mark Terry for his decades of work in ophthalmology. It specifically recognizes his leadership as Director of Corneal Services at Portland's Devers Eye Institute since 1990, his pioneering development of corneal transplant techniques (including endothelial keratoplasty), and his global impact on improving eye care. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it solely serves to honor Dr. Terry's contributions to medical research and patient outcomes. It was unanimously adopted by the Oregon Senate in May 2025.

Maddy summarySCR 10 is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and public service of the late Senate President Peter Courtney. It acknowledges his extensive legislative career, leadership, and contributions to Oregon, and directs that a copy be presented to his family.

Maddy summaryHCR 13 is a concurrent resolution that commemorates the life and public service of former state Representative Theodore Ralph Groener. It formally recognizes his contributions to the people of Oregon and extends sympathy and condolences to his family.

] [ Requires the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to study state financial administration. 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. ] Transfers moneys between funds. Provides for the retention of interest by the Oregon Environmental Restoration Fund. Approves an expenditure of moneys received from the Insurance Fund. Delays the sunset of the School Stabilization Subaccount for Wildfire-impacted School Districts. Changes the operator of a program to provide financing for certain housing development costs. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HCR 10), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and honors the late Oregon State Representative Roger Martin (1935-2023) for his service to the state. The resolution commemorates his 12-year tenure in the Oregon Legislature (1967-1978), his role as House Minority Leader, and his later work as a nonpartisan lobbyist who contributed to Oregon's transit systems, including the MAX light rail. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is solely a symbolic tribute to his legacy.

Digest: The Act makes budget changes for the current biennium. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the State Forestry Department. Modifies certain biennial appropriations made from the General Fund to specified state agencies and the Emergency Board. Establishes and modifies limitations on expenditures for certain biennial expenses for specified state agencies. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially ends the 2024 special session of Oregon's Eighty-second Legislative Assembly. By adopting this concurrent resolution, the Senate and House of Representatives formally declare that their current work for this specific session is complete. The measure requires signatures from both the Speaker and the President of the Senate to take effect, after which the legislature ceases operations until the next scheduled session.

Digest: The Act makes a task force on community safety and suicide prevention. The Act provides money for research on those topics. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.2). Establishes the Task Force on Community Safety and Firearm Suicide Prevention and requires the task force to report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care. Appropriates money for research on gun violence and suicide prevention ordered by the task force. Sunsets on December 31, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.