The Act tells the DLCD to arrange a study of certain policies' impact on disparate homeownership access. The Act tells the DLCD to report on the results of the study. The Act takes effect 91 days following sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). Directs the Department of Land Conservation and Development to commission a study on policies that may contribute to disparate access to homeownership. Sunsets on January 2, 2028. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Honors the life and memory of Ron Hudson. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.8). In memoriam: Ron Hudson, 1951-2024.

The Act would restore the prior version of the law for the removal of homeless camps that was on the books before recent changes. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.6). 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.

The Act makes it unlawful for a person to falsely impersonate a union representative. The Act says that the union has the sole right to decide its own representatives based on its own rules. The Act allows a union to file a lawsuit against a person who breaks the law. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). Makes it unlawful to falsely impersonate a union representative. Provides that a labor organization shall have, as a matter of internal governance, the sole authority to identify and designate the union representatives associated with the labor organization. Provides a cause of action for a union representative alleging a violation of the prohibition against falsely impersonating a union representative.

The Act changes the tax credit for farm work overtime paid. (Flesch Readability Score: 74.8). Modifies the tax credit allowed for wages paid as overtime pay to agriculture workers. Increases the percentage of wages allowed as a credit. Allows a taxpayer to receive an advance payment of credit during the year in which wages are paid. Removes the annual cap on agricultural overtime credits allowed to all taxpayers in the state. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

The Act makes a new tax credit for the purchase of solar energy equipment. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7). Establishes a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of battery energy storage systems and solar photovoltaic electric systems. 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.

The Act gives money to DELC to give to entities for the development of successful children in this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). [Digest: The Act gives money to DAS to give to entities for the development of successful children in this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8).] Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the [Oregon Department of Administrative Services] Department of Early Learning and Care for distribution to seven entities to support the development of successful children in this state. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

The Act tells BOLI to study and report on certain protected activities. The Act tells BOLI to submit a report on the findings by a certain date. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.6). Requires the Bureau of Labor and Industries to study issues related to safeguarding protected labor relations activities. Directs the bureau to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to business and labor no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.

The Act limits how long a person found GEI can be committed or under supervision. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Limits the total term of commitment and conditional release for certain persons found guilty except for insanity to the sentence the person would have received under the sentencing guidelines or as required by a mandatory minimum sentence. Establishes a process by which certain persons found guilty except for insanity and subject to a total period of commitment or conditional release equal to the statutory maximum sentence for the offense may petition for post-conviction relief.

The Act concerns lab research on dogs and cats. The Act says that research facilities may not use public funds for certain types of the lab research. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.3). Prohibits a research facility from using public funds to directly fund medically unnecessary laboratory research on dogs or cats that is classified under certain pain and distress categories.

The Act would make new laws about a workforce standards board for some workers in the home and community-based services sector. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Establishes the Home and Community-Based Services Workforce Standards Board. Prescribes the duties of the board. Directs the board to establish minimum working standards for the home and community-based services workforce. Requires the board to take certain actions before adopting proposed minimum standards. Directs certain state agencies to conduct a fiscal impact analysis to determine whether a proposed minimum standard will increase the fiscal obligations of the state, including an increase in Medicaid reimbursement rates. [Requires the board to submit a written report to the Legislative Assembly regarding any adopted standard that is anticipated to impact the state budget. Provides that any such standard must be ratified by the Legislative Assembly before taking effect.] Requires the board to report to the Legislative Assembly and to the Governor the increase in funding needed to implement the standard. Provides that a rule establishing a minimum standard may not take effect before the Legislative Assembly has appropriated funding and the board has received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, if applicable. Permits the Bureau of Labor and Industries to conduct investigations, issue subpoenas, administer oaths, obtain evidence and take testimony to make determinations regarding implementation and compliance with the minimum standards established by the board. Provides remedies for allegations of violations of the minimum standards established by the board. Clarifies that relief may be sought for alleged violations no sooner than 90 days after a rule establishing a minimum standard takes effect. Requires the board to conduct a [biennial] quadrennial comprehensive review, including a labor market analysis to inform the board's decisions to adopt new minimum standards or revise existing standards. [Permits the board to establish uniform training standards for the home and community-based services workforce and to establish a process by rule for certifying worker organizations to provide the training to workers.] Requires the board to submit a biennial report to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly summarizing the results of the comprehensive review and any actions taken by the board in the prior biennium. Requires the online registry administered by the Department of Human Services to include workers from the home and community-based services workforce. Requires that any public hearing conducted by the board be accessible through electronic or virtual means, if possible.

The Act directs DHS to study the demographics of children in this state and submit a report on its findings. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.8). Requires the Department of Human Services to study the demographics of children in Oregon. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to human services not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.

The Act changes two crimes to include transit operators at work. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9). Expands the crime of assault in the third degree to include assault of a public transit vehicle operator performing official duties. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Expands the crime of aggravated harassment to include knowing propulsion of bodily fluids at a public transit vehicle operator performing official duties. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.

The Act gives money to the State Fire Marshal for distribution to the Central Douglas Fire & Rescue for a certain program. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Appropriates moneys to the State Fire Marshal out of the General Fund for distribution to the Central Douglas Fire & Rescue for an apprenticeship program. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

The Act tells DOJ to study access to justice and make a report. (Flesch Readability Score: 83.0). Requires the Department of Justice to study access to justice. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.