Sen. Mike McLane

Maddy summaryHB 4153 allows farmers to operate "farm stores" (not just farm stands) on land zoned for farming, expanding permitted uses beyond traditional farm stands. To qualify, farms must meet specific acreage requirements (e.g., 45 acres of farm use on an 80-acre tract) and limit store structures to 5,000 square feet (or 10,000 sq ft for pre-existing structures). Stores may sell farm products, processed foods, limited retail items (up to 25% of space), and certain agri-tourism activities like farm tours or farm-to-table meals. Local governments must permit these stores but can set reasonable rules for access, traffic, and sanitation without blocking operations.

Maddy summaryHB 4112 increases funding for Oregon's outdoor school program by $6 million, raising the biennial allocation from $48 million to $54 million for the 2025-2027 budget period. This funding supports outdoor education programs that provide hands-on environmental learning experiences for students, directly benefiting schools and educational organizations participating in the program. The bill also declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon passage, though the emergency declaration does not alter the funding amount or program structure.

Expands the rural health care income tax credit to include pharmacist services performed in rural communities. Directs the Office of Rural Health to establish criteria for certifying pharmacists as eligible for the credit. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

[ Directs ] Authorizes the Water Resources Commission to encourage and approve voluntary agreements between ground water users in the Greater Harney Valley Groundwater Area of Concern to achieve reasonably stable ground water levels. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Digest: The Act would change the tax credit for semiconductor research. The Act would set up and change some tax breaks for advanced manufacturing, enterprise zones and regionally significant industrial sites. The Act would direct certain state agencies to set up deadlines to process applications for permits and to make the deadlines public. The Act would make those agencies, no later than 60 days after the date on which the Act becomes law, publish a list of the permits that they issue. Modifies the tax credit allowed for semiconductor research. Creates and amends certain programs offering tax breaks related to advanced manufacturing, enterprise zones and regionally significant industrial sites. Directs certain state agencies to establish deadlines within which the agency intends to process applications for permits and make the deadlines available to the public. Directs certain state agencies to publish a catalog of permits issued by the agency within 60 days after the effective date of the Act. Adds rural reserves in Washington County to Metro to be used for high-technology and advanced manufacturing purposes. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Requires the Oregon Business Development Department to study the legislative establishment of an inland port for the purposes of coordinating infrastructure development, improving trade mobility and promoting economic development. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to economic development no later than September 15, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Establishes immunity from action for trespass for persons that corner cross on public land. Establishes immunity for landowner for damages due to negligence or gross negligence arising out of corner crossing. Excludes lawful corner crossing from the definition of "enter or remain unlawfully" for purposes of criminal trespass laws. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Directs the State Forester to determine the available state forestland, establish sustainable harvest levels for harvesting timber on state forestland and manage available state forestland. Allows certain persons to seek a court order if the State Forester fails to establish sustainable harvest levels or manage available state forestland. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

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.

Maddy summarySCR 204 is a concurrent resolution honoring the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) on its 120th anniversary. It formally recognizes the AOC's historical role in representing Oregon's 36 counties and its contributions to state governance, including supporting county services like elections, public safety, infrastructure, and advocacy for policies like property tax systems and transportation funding. The resolution has no policy impact or funding changes - it is purely ceremonial, celebrating the AOC's work without creating new obligations.