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.
Sponsored bills
Requires a taxpayer to list information about persons to whom the taxpayer has paid compensation that is claimed as a business deduction on the taxpayer's federal income tax return. Requires the taxpayer to add back amounts paid to the person for whom the information is not provided. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2032. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Maddy summaryHB 2396 automatically qualifies individuals with a valid concealed handgun license to obtain a firearm purchase permit in Oregon, eliminating the need for additional background checks or fingerprinting for this group. The bill amends ORS 166.505 to state that holding a valid concealed handgun license (under ORS 166.291-166.292) satisfies all eligibility requirements for a purchase permit, including background checks. This directly affects licensed concealed carriers, streamlining their process to purchase firearms without repeating the standard application steps required of others. The change does not alter other requirements like safety courses or fees for non-licensed applicants.
Creates rebuttable presumption that equal parenting time is in the best interests of the child. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Directs the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to procure and maintain vehicles for purposes related to fuel and personnel needs at certain airports. Provides that the Director of Transportation may exercise the authority to suspend certain statutes when the Emergency Conflagration Act is invoked. Provides that the suspension may apply to geographic areas other than the area where an emergency or conflagration occurs. Authorizes the Oregon National Guard and the Oregon Civil Defense Force to transport aviation fuel under certain circumstances. Directs the department to issue grants for infrastructure projects at certain airports. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires the Department of Education to study career and technical education. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to education not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Requires the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to conduct a study on voter registration in this state. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to elections not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Requires a county clerk to cancel the registration of an elector if the elector registers to vote in another county, surrenders the elector's driver license upon being issued a license in another state or is excused from jury duty for not being a United States citizen.
Repeals the changes made by House Bill 3124 (2021) to the statutes governing local removal of homeless individuals from established camping sites. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Provides that compensation for loss or injury to livestock or working dogs under the wolf depredation compensation and financial assistance grant program must be based on certain multipliers of fair market value. Caps compensation at $15,000 per animal. Removes provision authorizing compensation for missing livestock.