Appropriates moneys to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for purposes of the Open Educational Resources Program. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Prescribes requirements that an organization that administers interscholastic activities, or that facilitates the scheduling and programming of interscholastic activities, must implement to address discriminatory harassment or bullying behavior. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Requires the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to adopt rules to conform the state building code to accessibility requirements under the Fair Housing Act and to certain American National Standards Institute standards for housing accessibility. Prohibits the Housing and Community Services Department from funding new rental housing that is a subsidized development unless the housing meets specified accessibility standards. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
[ Establishes a testimonial privilege for ] Modifies provisions related to the confidentiality and admissibility of communications by certain public safety employees to a peer supporter.
] [ Requires a public utility to obtain authorization from the Public Utility Commission to develop or carry out a project that involves the production or use of hydrogen in this state. Provides criteria that the commission shall use to evaluate a proposed project. ] Requires a natural gas utility to provide notice to each customer of the utility and the Public Utility Commission if the utility plans to increase the amount of hydrogen that the utility blends with natural gas and the ratio of the volume of hydrogen to the volume of natural gas will, for the first time, be greater than 2.5 percent. Requires a natural gas utility that has a program for blending hydrogen with natural gas to maintain on the utility's website information regarding the utility's program and how a customer may communicate with the utility about the utility's program. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Prohibits a management services organization[ , an individual who works as an independent contractor with a management services organization ] or a shareholder, director, officer or employee of a management services organization from owning or controlling shares in, serving as a director or officer of, being an employee of, working as an independent contractor with or otherwise managing, directing the management of or participating in managing a professional medical entity with which the management services organization has a contract for management services. Specifies what conduct constitutes ownership or control of a professional medical entity. Voids noncompetition agreements, nondisclosure agreements and nondisparagement agreements between certain business entities and medical professionals, with specified exceptions, and prohibits the business entities from retaliating against the medical professional for violating the void agreements. [ Punishes violations of specified provisions of the Act as an unlawful trade practice under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act. ] Voids and makes unenforceable agreements that violate prohibitions against management services organization control of professional medical entities and permits a professional medical entity or medical licensee to sue to recover an ascertainable loss of money or property as a result of the violation. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Directs the Employment Relations Board to impose civil penalties against a public employer that has a history of failing to comply with certain requirements under the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act. Provides that a violation resulting from certain events is not subject to a civil penalty. Permits the board to consider extenuating circumstances when determining the amount of the civil penalty to impose.
Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution (HCR 36) honors Christine Chin Ryan, a Portland, Oregon resident and longtime advocate for small businesses, women, racial justice, and anti-hate initiatives. It commemorates her life and work, including founding Synergy Consulting, leading the Asian Pacific Islander Community Coalition of Oregon (APICCO), and serving as a mentor to youth leaders in Oregon's legislative community. The resolution was adopted by the Oregon Legislature on June 11, 2025, to recognize her legacy of community service and advocacy.
Maddy summaryHCR 29 is a commemorative resolution honoring David Todd Meyer, a retired Portland Police Bureau officer who died in December 2024. The resolution recognizes his 33-year career, including his work leading the Crisis Negotiation Team and his efforts to improve law enforcement responses to suicidal individuals. It expresses the Oregon Legislature's gratitude for his service and condolences to his family. This procedural resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves as a formal tribute to his life and legacy.
Establishes a statewide goal for homeownership. Requires the Housing and Community Services Department to track goal progress [ as part of the Oregon Housing Needs Analysis ]. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
