Provides that, in lieu of making a first appearance for a traffic violation citation, the person who is the previous owner of a vehicle may notify the court that the person has transferred interest in the vehicle and is not liable for the citation.
Maddy summarySCR 202 is a non-binding concurrent resolution urging Oregonians to avoid psychoactive drugs (like marijuana, fentanyl, heroin, meth, and cocaine) except for legitimate medical purposes. It specifically clarifies that Oregon's licensing of marijuana facilities by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission does not constitute state endorsement of recreational use. The resolution cites rising drug-impaired driving fatalities (e.g., from 56 to 188 fatal crashes linked to psychoactive drugs since 2015) to support its recommendation. It directly addresses all Oregon residents and emphasizes that current laws criminalize small drug possessions, while the state does not approve recreational use.
Requires a health care practitioner to exercise the proper degree of care to preserve the health and life of a child born alive, regardless of whether the birth was the result of an induced abortion. Allows specified persons to bring an action against a health care practitioner for violations. Allows the court to order that the identity or personally identifiable information of specified persons is protected from disclosure.
Increases the maximum allowable amount of political contribution personal income tax credit. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2028. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Maddy summarySCR 206 is a concurrent resolution honoring the late Oregon State Senator Aaron Lionel Woods, who died in office on April 19, 2025. The resolution commemorates his life, career, and service - including his work on technology access, STEM education, and community leadership in Oregon - and expresses the legislature's gratitude for his dedication. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes his legacy as a public servant. The resolution was introduced in the Oregon Legislature on February 2, 2026.
] Provides that when offering a service with age restrictions, a private entity is allowed to swipe a driver license or identification card to verify a person's age, regardless of how old the person looks. Increases the amount a person may recover against an entity that swipes a driver license or identification card in violation of the law.
Maddy summarySB 1208 designates March as "Plastics Appreciation Month" in Oregon, with each day of the month dedicated to celebrating a specific type or use of plastics (e.g., March 1 for single-use plastics, March 2 for polypropylene). The bill contains no policy changes or regulatory provisions - it is purely ceremonial, highlighting plastics' roles in daily life, medicine, and industry through symbolic recognition. It does not affect any individuals, businesses, or environmental regulations. The bill was introduced in April 2025 and referred to committee.
Maddy summarySB 665 requires all public bodies (like local governments or state agencies) that collect fines or civil penalties under Oregon law to send the full amount of those funds to the State Treasurer for deposit into the General Fund. This means money collected from things like traffic tickets or code violations can no longer be kept by the agency that issued the penalty. Instead, all such funds will flow directly into the state’s general budget for use on any government purpose, such as schools or infrastructure. The bill applies to any public body defined under Oregon law and changes how these penalty revenues are managed.
Provides that vehicle registration for most vehicles will be ownership registration and owners must pay a one-time fee instead of a biennial fee. Preserves permanent registration for certain vehicles and proportional registration for other vehicles. Eliminates offenses related to failing to renew vehicle registration.
Limits the interest rate to no more than the prime rate plus one percent for loans advanced under the veterans' home and farm loan program. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Department of Veterans' Affairs for deposit in the Oregon War Veterans' Fund, for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, to be used to advance loans to qualified veterans for the acquisition of farms and homes.
