Oregon Legislation

The bill aimed to protect police officers from legal liability when they use physical force or restraints to transport individuals who are being involuntarily treated for mental health issues. This protection would apply only if specific conditions were met. The bill ultimately did not pass.

Oregon House Bill 4109 aimed to change the rules about unemployment insurance benefits. Specifically, it sought to end the provision that allows workers to receive these benefits if they are unemployed because of an active strike. The bill ultimately did not pass.

Oregon House Bill 4110 aimed to allow doctors to prescribe ibogaine, a substance that some believe can help treat certain disorders. The bill defined what an 'attending physician' is and specified that ibogaine would not be considered a controlled substance if used in this way. However, the bill ultimately did not pass.

Oregon House Bill 4112 aimed to increase funding from lottery money for outdoor school programs, which provide educational experiences in nature for students. The bill declared an emergency, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage. However, the bill ultimately failed to advance.

Oregon House Bill 4113 aimed to explore how housing development could be linked to land conservation efforts. It required the Department of Land Conservation and Development to study these opportunities and report back to the legislature by September 2027. The bill ultimately failed before being enacted.

Oregon House Bill 4117 aimed to create a Universal Representation Fund by allocating money from the state's General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. This fund would support legal representation for individuals in various situations, ensuring that everyone has access to legal help. The bill was declared an emergency measure, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage.

Oregon House Bill 4118 aimed to improve food access and reduce food waste. It required the Department of Human Services to help those who lose their nutrition assistance benefits due to theft and mandated reports on underutilization of key food assistance programs. Additionally, it called for studies on food waste and food deserts to help inform future policies.

Oregon House Bill 4119 aimed to ensure that managed care organizations (MCOs) could not refuse to work with any willing healthcare provider in their area. It sought to broaden the definition of 'attending physician' to include nurse practitioners, physician associates, chiropractic physicians, and naturopathic physicians for treating injured workers. The bill ultimately did not pass.

Oregon HB4122 aimed to update the laws governing student governments at public universities. It defined what student government is, outlined their powers and responsibilities, and changed the terminology for certain fees that students pay. The bill ultimately did not pass.

Oregon HB4125 aimed to improve how the state estimates tax revenue for the General Fund. It proposed specific methods for calculating these estimates, which would be used in budgeting and determining surplus revenue refunds starting in 2027. The bill also intended to create a new fund for one-time emergencies and financial needs.

Oregon House Bill 4126 aimed to establish a system where the state's Department of Transportation would recommend a charge for each mile driven on public roads. This charge was intended to help raise funds necessary for maintaining and improving highways. The bill declared an emergency to allow it to take effect immediately upon passage, but it ultimately did not pass.

Oregon House Bill 4129 aimed to limit reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from fuels to 10% below 2010 levels. It also sought to prevent local governments from banning large fuel tanks. The bill ultimately did not pass.

Oregon House Bill 4133 aimed to align state education policies with federal laws that provide funding for education. It required state participation in a federal program offering tax credits for donations to scholarship organizations and directed the Governor and state agencies to comply with the federal Workforce Pell Grant program. The bill declared an emergency to take effect immediately upon passage.

Oregon HB4136 proposed to eliminate the tax deduction for mortgage interest on second homes, meaning that taxpayers could no longer deduct these expenses from their personal income taxes unless they were actively selling the property. The bill aimed to create the Oregon Homeownership Opportunity Account, which would use the increased tax revenue from this change to help with down payment assistance for homebuyers. It was set to take effect in 2026 but ultimately failed.

Oregon House Bill 4139 aimed to increase funding for the Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program and redefine certain cannabis-related terms. It sought to impose a retail sales tax on industrial hemp-derived products and required inspections of licensed cannabis premises by state authorities and law enforcement. The bill also expanded the definition of 'debilitating medical condition' for medical marijuana use.

Oregon HB4141 aimed to regulate debt resolution services, which help consumers negotiate lower debts with creditors. The bill required these service providers to register with the state and outlined what they could and could not do. It was set to take effect 91 days after the end of the legislative session but ultimately failed.

Oregon HB4143 aimed to allow the state to stop payments to the federal government if federal funds were unlawfully withheld from Oregon. The bill would have given the Governor the power to direct state agencies to withhold these payments in such situations. It also included protections for state officials from civil claims related to actions taken under this bill.

Oregon HB4146 aimed to allow distilleries to produce and sell low-proof spirit beverages, which are less potent than traditional spirits. It also proposed a tax on these beverages and established a grant program to support the craft brewery and distillery industry. The bill required a three-fifths majority approval for certain revenue-raising measures and was set to take effect 91 days after the legislative session ended.

Oregon House Bill 4147 aimed to require the Oregon Health Authority to create an annual report about large employers who have employees receiving state medical assistance. It focused on companies with 500 or more employees and sought to identify those whose workers or their dependents rely on state-funded healthcare. The bill was set to take effect 91 days after the legislative session ended but ultimately failed.

Oregon HB4150 aimed to require individuals and organizations that receive state funds to promise not to assist in deporting people. It would have made it mandatory for these entities to confirm they do not transport individuals detained for deportation, with penalties for those who provide false information. The bill declared an emergency, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage.

Oregon HB4155 aimed to require certain health insurers to cover fertility treatments while allowing some insurers to opt out of this requirement. It also proposed a program to reimburse costs for treatments not covered by those exempted insurers and established a fund to support family building. The bill ultimately failed to pass.

Oregon HB4158 aimed to clarify wage requirements for workers providing companionship services, ensuring they receive proper minimum wage and overtime pay. The bill sought to define what constitutes companionship services to protect these workers under state labor laws. However, the bill ultimately did not pass.

Oregon House Bill 4163 aimed to have the Secretary of State study the implementation of automatic voter registration. The bill required a report on the findings to be submitted to legislative committees by September 15, 2027, and would have expired on January 2, 2028. However, the bill ultimately did not pass.

Oregon House Bill 4164 aimed to have the Secretary of State study campaign finance practices. 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.