Oregon Legislation

Oregon House Bill 4056 aimed to provide financial assistance to landowners to help cover their fire protection costs. It proposed to allocate funds to the State Forestry Department specifically for this purpose. The bill was declared an emergency measure, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage, but ultimately it did not pass.

Oregon House Bill 4058 allows the Department of Human Services (DHS) to place certain Indian children in out-of-state facilities without needing those facilities to be licensed or contracted with the department, as long as specific criteria are met. The bill was declared an emergency and was intended to take effect immediately upon passage. However, the bill ultimately failed to pass.

Oregon House Bill 4059 aimed to redefine what constitutes child abuse, specifically focusing on 'threatened harm.' It proposed that the Department of Human Services (DHS) would only investigate certain reports of child abuse and established new rules for resolving these cases. The bill was declared an emergency measure, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage.

Oregon HB4063 aimed to establish regulations for Kei trucks, which are small vehicles popular in Japan. The bill would have allowed owners to title and register these trucks in Oregon and set rules for their operation on highways. It also proposed penalties for driving Kei trucks illegally on highways, with fines up to $1,000.

Oregon HB4064 aimed to clarify when fees from homeowners' associations (HOAs) and condominium associations start to accumulate on properties that are taken over by the county due to unpaid taxes. It proposed creating a lien for these fees on the property while excluding certain costs. Additionally, the bill would specify who is responsible for paying these fees and when the lien must be paid off.

Oregon House Bill 4067 aimed to have the state's Department of Education study the quality of education in public schools. The findings were 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 4071 aimed to allow operators of recreational activities to have participants release them from liability for ordinary negligence. It also called for a study by the Oregon Business Development Department on issues affecting the recreation industry, with a report due by December 2026. The bill was declared an emergency measure but ultimately failed.

Oregon House Bill 4073 aimed to update laws concerning how state agencies make decisions and implement rules. It specifically focused on changing parts of the fiscal impact statement related to administrative rules that affect businesses and small businesses. However, the bill ultimately did not pass.

Oregon HB4074 aimed to change hospital nurse staffing laws by requiring hospitals to have a nurse staffing plan developed by a committee. It proposed to increase the number of patients per nurse in medical-surgical units and allowed some hospitals to deviate from standard staffing ratios. The bill also included provisions for penalties for violations and required annual reporting on staffing compliance.

Oregon House Bill 4078 aimed to exempt money awarded to plaintiffs in wildfire lawsuits and the legal fees they paid from state income and corporate taxes. This bill would have allowed taxpayers to amend their tax returns to claim refunds for these exemptions, applying to cases related to wildfires from 2018 to 2027. However, the bill ultimately failed to pass.

Oregon House Bill 4080 aimed to allow people to use portable solar power devices that can generate up to 1,200 watts of electricity. It required consumers to inform their electric utility before installation and limited restrictions from landlords and homeowners associations on these devices. The bill was set to take effect in 2026, but it ultimately failed.

This bill aimed to modify existing laws related to the use of photo radar in highway work zones. The goal was to enhance safety for highway workers by using technology to monitor speeding vehicles in these areas. However, the bill ultimately did not pass.

Oregon House Bill 4085 aimed to allow self-driving vehicles to operate without a license or permit, including for transporting people or goods for hire. It would have set rules for how these vehicles must function and required them to follow state and federal safety laws. The bill also sought to prevent local governments from imposing their own regulations on autonomous vehicles.

Oregon House Bill 4087 aimed to ensure that any baby born alive, regardless of the circumstances of their birth, would receive the same level of medical care as any other child. This included life-saving treatment if necessary. The bill also allowed individuals to take legal action against healthcare providers who did not comply with this requirement.

Oregon House Bill 4090 aimed to allow large counties to reduce or eliminate vehicle registration fees in areas where median household income is low. It also proposed that these counties could use the collected fee money for specific local transportation projects instead of the usual funding methods. The bill required annual reports to track the impact of these changes.

Oregon HB4091 aimed to set limits on when the Oregon National Guard could be called into active service by authorities other than the Governor. It specifically prohibited the Guard from being mobilized for law enforcement or immigration enforcement duties and ensured that such mobilizations would not compromise the Guard's ability to respond to statewide emergencies. The bill declared an emergency, making it effective immediately upon passage, but ultimately failed to advance.

Oregon HB4093 aimed to improve protections for individuals with disabilities by providing guidance for employers and employees. It sought to allow employees to have support persons during discussions about reasonable accommodations and to prevent discrimination in local government services. Additionally, it aimed to ensure that job postings do not unfairly exclude individuals with disabilities based on physical requirements that are not essential to the job.

Oregon HB4094 aimed to ensure that employees receive payment for any unused paid vacation time when their employment ends. The bill required employers with a policy or contract stating they would pay for unused time off to follow specific rules regarding these payments. Although it was intended to provide financial security for workers, the bill ultimately failed to pass.

Oregon House Bill 4095 aimed to require some semi-independent state agencies to follow specific budget processes and financial laws. This would have made these agencies more accountable in their financial dealings. However, the bill ultimately did not pass.

Oregon House Bill 4096 aimed to create a new crime called aggravated felon in possession of a firearm. This would apply to individuals with felony convictions who possess three or more firearms or have specific prior convictions. The proposed punishment for this crime could be up to 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both.

Oregon House Bill 4101 aimed to increase the penalties for people who flee or try to escape from police officers. The bill proposed that the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission (OCJC) set longer sentences for these offenses. However, the bill ultimately did not pass.

The bill aimed to create a commission focused on artificial intelligence (AI) in Oregon, which would monitor the state's use of AI technologies and report on their long-term implications. It also proposed hiring a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer to develop a strategy for privacy and data protection related to AI. However, the bill ultimately failed to pass.

Oregon HB4104 aimed to expand financial support for businesses in the semiconductor industry by allowing state grants to be awarded to firms eligible for federal assistance but that had not applied for it. It proposed to rename the existing Oregon CHIPS Fund to better reflect its mission and declared an emergency for immediate implementation. Ultimately, the bill did not pass.

Oregon House Bill 4105 aimed to improve forest management by requiring the State Forester to assess the amount of forestland available and set sustainable timber harvest levels. It also allowed individuals to request a court order if the State Forester did not follow these guidelines. The bill was declared an emergency measure but ultimately failed to pass.