Oregon Legislation

Oregon House Bill 4165 aimed to have the Secretary of State conduct a study on campaign finance. The findings from this study were to be submitted to legislative committees by September 15, 2027, and the bill would end on January 2, 2028. However, the bill ultimately did not pass.

Oregon House Bill 4166 aimed to have the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission study how different types of sentences impact community safety. The findings from this study were to be reported to the legislature by September 15, 2027. The bill was set to end on January 2, 2028, but it ultimately did not pass.

Oregon House Bill 4167 aimed to have the Department of Environmental Quality study how environmental regulations are managed and report their findings to legislative committees by September 15, 2027. The bill was intended to help improve environmental policies in the state. However, it ultimately failed to pass.

Oregon House Bill 4168 aimed to have the Department of Human Services study food assistance programs in the state. The department was required to report its findings to legislative committees by September 15, 2027, and the bill would end on January 2, 2028. However, the bill ultimately failed to pass.

Oregon House Bill 4169 aimed to have the Oregon Health Authority conduct a study on health care. The findings from this study were supposed to be reported to legislative committees by September 15, 2027, and the bill would end on January 2, 2028. However, the bill ultimately did not pass.

Oregon House Bill 4170 aimed to require the Housing and Community Services Department to study housing issues in the state. The findings from this study were to be submitted to the Legislative Assembly's interim committees by September 15, 2027, and the bill would expire on January 2, 2028. However, the bill ultimately failed to pass.

Oregon House Bill 4171 aimed to require the Department of Human Services to conduct a study on immigration. The findings from this study were to be reported to specific legislative committees by September 15, 2027, and the bill would expire on January 2, 2028. However, the bill ultimately failed to pass.

Oregon House Bill 4172 aimed to have the Oregon Government Ethics Commission study issues related to government ethics. The commission was required to report its findings to the Legislative Assembly by September 15, 2027, and the bill would expire on January 2, 2028. However, the bill ultimately failed to pass.

Oregon House Bill 4173 aimed to have the Oregon Government Ethics Commission study public meetings and report its findings to the state legislature by September 15, 2027. The bill was intended to improve transparency and accountability in public meetings. However, it ultimately failed to pass.

Oregon House Bill 4174 aimed to have the Department of Justice study public records and report their findings to the Legislative Assembly's judiciary committees by September 15, 2027. The bill was intended to improve understanding and management of public records in the state. However, it ultimately did not pass.

Oregon House Bill 4175 aimed to require the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to study speed bumps. The study would focus on creating consistent standards for the height and markings of speed bumps. The bill was set to expire on January 2, 2028, if not acted upon.

Oregon House Bill 4176 aimed to require the Oregon Health Authority to conduct a study on health care. The findings from this study were to be submitted to legislative committees by September 15, 2027, with the bill set to expire on January 2, 2028. However, the bill ultimately failed to pass.

Oregon House Bill 5201 was a proposed budget bill that aimed to set spending limits and appropriations for a state agency for the next two years, ending in June 2027. It also included an emergency declaration to make the bill effective immediately upon passage. However, the bill ultimately did not pass.

Oregon House Bill 5202 was a budget proposal aimed at providing funding and setting spending limits for a state agency for the next two years, ending in June 2027. The bill included an emergency declaration, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage. However, the bill ultimately failed to advance.

Oregon House Concurrent Resolution 202 sets a goal for the state's health care system to be more affordable and accessible by the year 2033. It emphasizes the need for improvements in health care to better serve the population. This resolution reflects a commitment to addressing health care challenges in Oregon.

Bill OR HCR203 aimed to officially end the 2026 regular session of the Eighty-third Legislative Assembly. The term 'sine die' means that the session would conclude without a set date to reconvene. However, the bill did not pass.

Bill OR HCR204 aimed to set deadlines for legislative measures that would be filed before the 2027 regular session of the Oregon Legislative Assembly. This would help organize the legislative process by establishing a timeline for when lawmakers could submit their proposals. However, the bill ultimately failed to pass.

The bill proposed a change to the Oregon Constitution that would require all candidates in a primary election to appear on a single ballot, regardless of their political party. It aimed to ensure that voters registered as unaffiliated could participate in any primary election. Additionally, it allowed political parties to choose whether or not to take part in the primary process, while also defining what constitutes a minor political party.

The bill aimed to create a board that sets minimum working standards for workers in home and community-based services. It included requirements for fiscal impact analysis and ensured that new standards could not take effect without necessary funding and approvals. The board would also conduct regular reviews and provide reports on its activities and standards.

The bill aimed to establish a new fund to support certain positions at the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) by setting a specific fee rate. It sought to ensure that this fund would have enough money for at least a year of expenses and prohibited using existing Workers' Benefit Fund money for this purpose. The bill also intended to increase the maximum fee public agencies pay for contracts related to prevailing wage rates and required BOLI to report on its funding needs every two years.

Oregon Senate Bill 1508 aimed to have the Secretary of State conduct a study on elections. The findings from this study were to be reported to the legislative committees focused on elections by September 15, 2027. The bill would have ended on January 2, 2028.

Oregon Senate Bill 1511 aimed to change the estate tax system by increasing the amount of an estate that is exempt from taxes from $1 million to $2.5 million. It also proposed adjustments to tax rates and filing thresholds, with plans to phase in these changes over time. Additionally, the bill required a study on the estate tax to be completed by the Legislative Revenue Officer by December 1, 2027.

Oregon Senate Bill 1514 aimed to repeal a law that set a standard for how cities and counties could regulate public property used by homeless individuals. This law was intended to ensure that regulations were fair and reasonable. The bill declared an emergency to take effect immediately upon passage but ultimately failed.

Oregon Senate Bill 1522 aimed to have the Housing and Community Services Department study housing issues in the state. The department was required to report its findings to the legislative committees by September 15, 2027, and the bill would end on January 2, 2028. However, the bill ultimately failed to pass.