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State Representative
Nancy Nathanson
(D) - Oregon
Oregon House District 13
In Office - Started: 01/01/2006

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900 Court St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503-986-1413

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P.O. Box 41895
Eugene, OR 97404

Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
HB3712 Relating to the homestead property tax deferral program. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act would change the metrics for real market value and income to make more people eligible to defer property taxes on their homes. The Act would have LRO study the value of basing program entry on equity vs. income and turn in a report next year. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.5). Digest: The Act would change the metrics for real market value and income so that more people will be able to defer property taxes on their homes. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.3). Changes the metrics for a homestead’s real market value and the household income of a claim- ant in order to expand eligibility for the homestead property tax deferral program. Requires the Legislative Revenue Officer to submit a report to the Legislative Assembly about the equity that claimants hold in their homesteads and the advantages and disadvantages of determin- ing program eligibility on the basis of equity rather than household income. Crossed Over
HB3974 Relating to residential applicant screening charges. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: This Act caps screening fees paid by residential tenants. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). Limits the applicant screening charge a residential landlord may collect to $20. Extends certain screening requirements to include landlords who do not collect an applicant screening charge. Al- lows landlords to alternatively accept third-party screening reports provided by an applicant. In Committee
HB3582 Relating to statutes of limitation; declaring an emergency. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act changes the law about the time limit for some claims based on allowing, permitting or encouraging child abuse and sexual assault. The Act gets rid of the time limit for claims based on child sexual abuse or sexual assault. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.2). Digest: The Act gets rid of the time limit for filing claims based on sexual assault or child sexual abuse. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.2). Modifies the qualifications for certain statutes of limitations for civil actions based on allowing, permitting or encouraging child abuse and sexual assault. Prospectively eliminates the statute of limitations for civil actions based on sexual assault or child sexual abuse. Declares an emergency, effective on passage. Crossed Over
SB470 Relating to recordings of occupants of transient lodging; and prescribing an effective date. AN ACT Relating to recordings of occupants of transient lodging; amending ORS 30.831; and prescribing an effective date. Passed
SB430 Relating to disclosures required in connection with online transactions. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Says that a person may not show or offer a price for goods or services online that does not include all of the fees and charges that a buyer must pay. Says that taxes and fees to ship the goods or provide the services do not need to be shown. (Flesch Readability Score: 79.9). Prohibits a person that offers or sells goods or services online to a resident of this state from advertising, displaying or offering a price for the goods or services that does not include all fees or charges that a purchaser must pay to complete a transaction for the goods or services, other than taxes or fees that a governmental body imposes on the transaction , or reasonable charges that the person actually incurs to ship the goods or provide the services or a service fee that is calculated according to distance or a purchaser’s selections . Specifies exemptions. Punishes a violation of the Act as a unlawful practice under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. Passed
HB3522 Relating to evictions of squatters. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: This Act allows the eviction of a squatter. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). Allows an owner or landlord to evict a squatter. Crossed Over
HB3521 Relating to residential tenancy hold deposits. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: This Act awards an applicant money from a landlord who breaks a promise to rent a home and does not return the deposit soon after. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.0). Digest: This Act awards damages if a landlord revokes an offer of housing. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Requires residential landlords to pay a minimum amount of damages for breaching an agreement to later execute a rental agreement of a habitable dwelling unit in exchange for holding a deposit , unless the deposit is returned within five business days or repayment is excused based on an act of God . Crossed Over
SB951 Relating to the practice of health care; and declaring an emergency. AN ACT Relating to the practice of health care; creating new provisions; amending ORS 58.375 and 58.376; and declaring an emergency. Whereas the State of Oregon since 1947 has recognized that a conflict exists between the eco- nomic imperatives of for-profit corporations and other business entities and the need for patient- centered medical care; and Whereas an Oregon Supreme Court decision banned corporations from owning medical practices, practicing medicine or employing physicians for that reason; and Whereas many business entities have sought to circumvent the ban through complex ownership structures, contracting practices and other means, particularly in recent years; and Whereas the State of Oregon must protect the health, safety and welfare of residents of this state by responding to initiatives that threaten to usurp or have the effect of usurping the medical judgment of physicians and other practitioners in this state in favor of cost-cutting and profit- making, often at the expense of and in opposition to the best interests of patients; and Whereas some business entities have sought to silence criticism of their operations and man- agement practices through nondisclosure, noncompetition and nondisparagement agreements and other devices that stifle reporting of and accountability for these operations and practices; and Whereas to protect the best interests of patients in this state, and enable medical practitioners to exercise medical judgment free from interference from those who are not licensed to practice medicine in this state, the Legislative Assembly must prohibit business entities from practicing medicine or employing actively practicing physicians and other practitioners and using noncompe- tition agreements, nondisclosure agreements and nondisparagement agreements to restrict reason- able and honest criticism; now, therefore, Passed
SB450 Relating to Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day; declaring an emergency. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Makes November 14 of each year Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. (Flesch Readability Score: 74.8). Designates November 14 of each year as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. Declares an emergency, effective on passage. Crossed Over
HB3226 Relating to organizations that provide services related to obtaining prescription drugs; prescribing an effective date. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Says that if a person that takes claims from drug stores for payment under a health plan signs a contract with another person that acts for the drug stores, the person must still obey the laws that govern pharmacy benefit managers. Says that the person that acts for or signs contracts for the drug stores must get a license to do that business. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.0). Includes pharmacy services administrative organizations within the definition of pharmacies for the purpose of ensuring that pharmacy benefit managers are subject to laws regulating their activ- ities even if their contracts are with pharmacy services administrative organizations. Requires pharmacy services administrative organizations to register with the Department of Consumer and Business Services as third party administrators. Specifies exemptions from the registration re- quirement. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. Crossed Over
HB3224 Relating to background checks; declaring an emergency. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act tells DHS to study some aspects of background checks and make reports. (Flesch Readability Score: 83.8). Digest: The Act tells DHS to study statutes about background checks and make a report. (Flesch Readability Score: 77.8). Requires the Department of Human Services to review the statutes of this state to identify all instances of required background checks , under certain statutes and similarities and differences in the different background checks, and report on options to consolidate and reduce the number of different background checks for similar purposes or programs. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to human services not later than September 15, 2026. Requires the department to study options for providing that a person does not need to undergo another background check conducted by a state agency for certain purposes if the person has already passed a background check conducted by a state agency in the previous 12 months. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to human services not later than June 30, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective on passage. Crossed Over
SB547 Relating to Oregon Native Plant Appreciation Month; declaring an emergency. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Makes the month of April of each year Oregon Native Plant Appreciation Month. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Designates the month of April of each year as Oregon Native Plant Appreciation Month. Declares an emergency, effective on passage. Crossed Over
HB2748 Relating to the use of nursing titles. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act says that an entity that is not a human may not call itself a nurse or similar title. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.3). Prohibits a nonhuman entity from using the title “nurse” or other similar titles specified nursing titles and abbreviations . Crossed Over
HB3232 Relating to exemption of property owned by a limited equity cooperative; and prescribing an effective date. AN ACT Relating to exemption of property owned by a limited equity cooperative; creating new provisions; amending ORS 307.520; and prescribing an effective date. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3190 Relating to historic property special assessment; and prescribing an effective date. AN ACT Relating to historic property special assessment; creating new provisions; amending ORS 93.040, 215.213, 215.283, 358.475, 358.480, 358.487, 358.490, 358.495, 358.499, 358.500, 358.505, 358.509, 358.515, 358.525, 358.528, 358.543, 358.545 and 447.145 and section 2, chapter 50, Oregon Laws 2022; repealing ORS 358.511, 358.540 and 358.541; and prescribing an effective date. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3236 Relating to tax credits for lending for affordable housing; prescribing an effective date. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act makes changes to the tax credit for banks that lend for housing. (Flesch Readability Score: 89.8). Digest: The Act makes changes to the tax credit for banks that lend for housing, to allow credit for loans for buyers. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.7). Expands purposes for the corporate excise tax credit allowed for affordable housing lending. Establishes the Affordable Housing Lender Fund. Allows a tax credit for contributions to the a qualified mortgage loan fund with the purpose of assisting certain home buyers. Allows credit for loans for preservation or rehabilitation of distressed properties without requiring typical rent reductions. Applies to loans made and tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. In Committee
HB2789 Relating to services provided by registered nurses; and prescribing an effective date. AN ACT Relating to services provided by registered nurses; and prescribing an effective date. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB957 Relating to restrictive covenants in health care provider agreements; declaring an emergency. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act would ban noncompetes for certain medical providers. The Act would create exceptions to the ban. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 74.3). Digest: The Act would ban noncompetes for certain medical providers. The Act would create ex- ceptions to the ban. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.8). Voids noncompetition agreements between a licensed health care provider and another person, with specified exceptions. Applies to noncompetition agreements entered into before, on or after the effective date of the Act. Declares an emergency, effective on passage. Crossed Over
HB3187 Relating to age-based employment discrimination; and prescribing an effective date. AN ACT Relating to age-based employment discrimination; amending ORS 654.062 and 659A.030; and pre- scribing an effective date. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3167 Relating to regulating sales of admission tickets to entertainment events. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Says that a ticket seller must tell a buyer the total price for a ticket and certain infor- mation before selling a ticket for an event. Says that a reseller must have a ticket before it can sell the ticket. Sets certain other requirements for ticket sales. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.5). Prohibits knowingly or intentionally willfully selling or offering for sale admission tickets that a person obtains by using software that is designed to circumvent, thwart, interfere with or evade a control or measure, including a security measure or an access control system, that an operator, ticket seller or reseller establishes or uses to ensure an equitable distribution, sale or resale of ad- mission tickets for an entertainment event , including a public or private presale of admission tickets . Prohibits a person from offering or selling an admission ticket to a retail purchaser unless the person discloses the initial price and total price of the admission ticket before requiring the purchaser to provide completing the sale and unless the person makes certain other disclosures payment information . Requires the seller to make additional disclosures. Prohibits a person from using, without prior authorization, an Internet domain name or subdomain name that names a venue, names an entertainment event or a person that is scheduled to appear or perform at the entertainment event or uses text, images, graphics, a design or other material that is substantially similar to the intellectual property of an op- erator or venue. Prohibits a reseller from selling or offering for resale an admission ticket unless the reseller has actual or constructive possession of the admission ticket and makes certain disclosures before completing the sale. Punishes violations of the Act as an unlawful practice under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Crossed Over
HB3971 Relating to solid waste disposal in the Willamette Valley; declaring an emergency. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: This Act requires counties in the valley to approve a land use application for a landfill. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Requires counties to approve a land use application to develop a mixed-waste facility on certain lands in the Willamette Valley. Declares an emergency, effective on passage. In Committee
HB3054 Relating to residential tenancies for a space in a facility; declaring an emergency. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: This Act limits rent increases and sales constraints by a landlord in a home park or marina. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.1). Reduces Fixes at six percent maximum rent increases for rental spaces in a larger facility to match changes to the consumer price index. Limits to 10 percent the maximum increase in rent paid by the purchaser of a dwelling or home in a facility. beginning in 2026. Creates an exception for certain infrastructure upgrades approved by a vote of the tenants. Prohibits a landlord from requiring aesthetic improvements or internal inspections as conditions of sale of a dwelling or home in a facility. Requires the Housing and Community Services Department to study water, sewer and septic sys- tems of facilities and to report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to housing by September 15, 2026. Declares an emergency, effective September 1, 2025. Crossed Over
SCR10 In memoriam: Senate President Peter Courtney, 1943-2024. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Honors the life and memory of Peter Courtney. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). In memoriam: Senate President Peter Courtney, 1943-2024. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3233 Relating to rail; and prescribing an effective date. AN ACT Relating to rail; creating new provisions; amending ORS 824.400 and 824.430; repealing ORS 824.410; and prescribing an effective date. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB723 Relating to two-person crew member requirements on trains. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act requires trains to have a crew of at least two unless a federal exception exists. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.1). Requires that trains have a minimum of two crew members. Provides exceptions. Imposes civil penalties for violation. Makes violation a Class D violation, punishable by a maximum fine of $250. In Committee
SCR22 Commending the 2024 University of Oregon Ducks football team. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Honors the UO Ducks football team. (Flesch Readability Score: 87.9). Commends the 2024 University of Oregon Ducks football team for their outstanding season. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HCR31 In memoriam: Lyllye Reynolds-Parker. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Honors the life and memory of a beloved mentor and civil rights leader. (Flesch Read- ability Score: 63.4). In memoriam: Lyllye Reynolds-Parker, 1946-2024. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3525 Relating to exempt wells that supply ground water for domestic purposes. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: This Act requires landlords to test tenants’ wells for contaminants. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). Digest: This Act requires landlords to test tenants’ wells and DEQ to analyze its well data. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.5). Requires, for each dwelling unit rented by a landlord for which the source of drinking water is a an exempt well that is subject to regulation , that the landlord collect and test samples of drinking water from the dwelling unit for arsenic, E. coli coliform bacteria, lead and nitrates. Requires the Department of Environmental Quality Oregon Health Authority to adopt implemen- tation rules. Becomes operative on June 1, 2026. In Committee
HCR18 Recognizing and honoring the League of Oregon Cities on the 100th anniversary of its founding. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Pays honor to the League of Oregon Cities as it reaches its 100th year. (Flesch Read- ability Score: 65.7). Recognizes and honors the League of Oregon Cities on the 100th anniversary of its founding. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3228 Relating to cybersecurity; declaring an emergency. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Makes a council assess why public bodies are not able to get cybersecurity in- surance. Tells the council to submit a report on its findings. Creates a fund. (Flesch Read- ability Score: 62.9). Digest: Makes a council study the use of cybersecurity insurance for public bodies. Tells the council to submit a report on its findings. Creates a fund. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.0). Requires the Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council to study the use of cybersecurity insurance for public bodies. Directs the Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council to conduct assessments to address the reasons why public bodies in this state are unable to meet cybersecurity in- surance coverage requirements. Directs the advisory council to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to information management and technology not later than December 31, 2025 September 30, 2026 . Establishes the Oregon Cybersecurity Resilience Fund. Appropriates moneys in the fund to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for distribution to the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to assist public bodies with cybersecurity insurance requirements and cybersecurity vulnerabilities, training and incidents. Declares an emergency, effective on passage. In Committee
HB3212 Relating to pharmacy benefits. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Makes changes to the rules for PBMs and prescription drug benefits. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9). Creates additional rules and requirements for pharmacy benefit managers and a policy or cer- tificate of health insurance or other contract providing for the reimbursement of the cost of a pre- scription drug. In Committee
HB3450 Relating to energy storage transition planning; prescribing an effective date. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: This Act tells ODOE to make an energy storage transition plan for some bulk oils and liquid fuels terminals. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Directs the State Department of Energy to develop an energy storage transition plan for the critical energy infrastructure hub. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. In Committee
HB3221 Relating to urgent care centers; prescribing an effective date. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Prohibits the use of the terms “urgent” or “urgent care” unless a health clinic registers with OHA. Makes an urgent care center that is registered with OHA meet certain standards. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Digest: Requires an urgent care center in this state to be registered with OHA and meet certain standards. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1). Requires a person or government unit that is establishing or operating an urgent care center in this state to register the urgent care center with the Oregon Health Authority. Defines “urgent care center.” Requires certain minimum health service capabilities for an urgent care center. Requires certain information to be posted on-site of an urgent care center. Requires an urgent care center to provide a patient with a clinical summary and copy of medical notes made during a visit. Requires the authority to establish procedures for filing a complaint as to an urgent care center. Prohibits a person or government entity that is not registered with the Oregon Health Authority from using a business or trade name with the terms “urgent” or “urgent care” or from holding itself out using the terms “urgent” or “urgent care” in any external sign or advertisement. Directs the authority to adopt a process and criteria for registering an urgent care cen- ter in this state. Makes registration optional. Requires an urgent care center that is regis- tered in this state to provide certain information to the authority, have minimum health service capabilities and meet certain requirements. Defines “urgent care center” and “spe- cialty urgent care center” for the purposes of the Act. Directs the authority to establish and maintain a website to provide the public information on urgent care centers registered in this state. Directs the authority to conduct a study on incentives for urgent care centers to accept all patients. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. In Committee
HB3213 Relating to public records disclosure by public university foundations; declaring an emergency. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act applies public records laws to higher learning bodies. The Act tells higher learning bodies to post certain annual reports. The Act declares an emergency and becomes law when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Requires that public university foundations are subject to the public records laws of this state. Specifies the records that are exempt from disclosure. Specifies the records that are not exempt from disclosure. Requires public university foundations to release an annual report that is publicly available on the website maintained by the public university foundation. Declares an emergency, effective on passage. In Committee
HB3234 Relating to business practices that reduce access to health care in this state; prescribing an effective date. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Lets the Attorney General look into or sue a health insurer that breaks the law in cer- tain ways. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.3). Authorizes the Attorney General, at the Attorney General’s own initiative, but in consultation and cooperation with the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, to inves- tigate and bring an action against a health insurer or affiliate of a health insurer in a court of this state to enforce a violation of the antitrust laws of this state, to obtain damages, a civil penalty or restitution, and to enjoin an act or practice that constitutes a monopoly, a business combination in restraint of trade or commerce or a substantial reduction or elimination of competition or compet- itors within a region or market of this state, or that otherwise constitutes an unlawful trade prac- tice. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. In Committee
SB689 Relating to rail; prescribing an effective date. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act creates a new agency to govern rail in Oregon. The new agency name is the Oregon Rail Department. Transfers duties of governing rail from ODOT to the ORD. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.9). Creates the Oregon Rail Department. Creates the State Rail Board. Transfers the duties and functions of the Department of Transportation relating to rail to the Oregon Rail Department. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. In Committee
HB3229 Relating to provider enrollment in the medical assistance program; prescribing an effective date. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act makes changes to the OHP provider enrollment process. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). Directs the Oregon Health Authority to expedite the process for enrolling behavioral health providers in the medical assistance program and study the feasibility of developing and implementing an automated, online tool for behavioral health provider enrollment applications. Requires a coor- dinated care organization to render a decision on a behavioral health provider’s request to contract with the coordinated care organization within 30 days after the coordinated care organization receives a complete application and to reimburse a contracted behavioral health provider retroactively to the date that the provider submitted a complete enrollment application to the au- thority that resulted in the assignment of a provider identification number . Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. In Committee
HB3225 Relating to control of a professional corporation organized for the purpose of practicing medicine; prescribing an effective date. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Says what a doctor must do to be among the majority of the directors of, or to hold most of the shares of, a company that is formed to practice medicine. Takes effect 91 days after the ses- sion ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7). Specifies qualifications for a physician who is among the majority of the shareholders or direc- tors of a professional corporation organized for the purpose of practicing medicine. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. In Committee
HB3227 Relating to restrictive covenants in employment contracts for medical professionals; prescribing an effective date. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act would stop companies that give medical care from telling their workers that they cannot work for someone else, say that the company is bad or speak out about the company’s bad acts. Stops companies from punishing those who speak out. The Act takes effect 91 days after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.1). Voids noncompetition agreements, nondisclosure agreements nondisparagement agreements and nonsolicitation agreements between certain business entities and medical professionals, with speci- fied exceptions, and prohibits the business entities from retaliating against the medical professional for violating the void agreements. Punishes retaliations as an unlawful employment practice. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. In Committee
SB722 Relating to residential tenancies. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: This Act bans software rent and occupancy control and applies rent caps to younger rentals. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Prohibits residential landlords from using certain software to set rents or occupancy rates. Es- tablishes statutory damages available to affected tenants or applicants. Reduces, from 15 to seven years, duration that new dwelling units are exempt from caps on residential rent increases. In Committee
HB3230 Relating to information technology; declaring an emergency. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Makes the State Chief Information Officer contract with a third party for a study of how the state uses information and technology and advise on how to improve. Makes the officer submit a report. The Act takes effect on its passage. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6). Requires the State Chief Information Officer to contract for an independent assessment of the information technology environment within the executive department, to include recommendations for improving performance, operations and resources. Directs the officer to submit a report on the results of the assessment and recommendations to the Governor and the Joint Legislative Committee on Information Management and Technology and any other appropriate legislative committee. Declares an emergency, effective on passage. In Committee
HB3239 Relating to criminal records checks; declaring an emergency. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act gives funds to DHS, OHA and OSP to do programs about criminal records checks. (Flesch Readability Score: 74.2). Digest: The Act gives funds to DHS and OSP to do programs about criminal records checks. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.8). Appropriates moneys to and limits expenditures by the Department of Human Services , the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of State Police for implementation of programs re- lated to criminal records checks, including the Rap Back program. Declares an emergency, effective on passage. In Committee
HB3235 Relating to a grant program to support accelerated mortgages for first-time home buyers; declaring an emergency. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Tells a state agency to give money to people who support home buyers to build equity in their homes more quickly. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.6). Directs the Housing and Community Services Department to give a grant to an organization to support first-time home buyers that purchase residential property to build equity ownership in the residential property through reduced interest rate loans and accelerated loan terms. Specifies qual- ifications for loan recipients. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025. In Committee
HB3219 Relating to the Oregon Hazards Lab at the University of Oregon. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act gives moneys to HECC for the Oregon Hazards Lab at UO. (Flesch Readability Score: 83.0). Appropriates moneys to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for distribution to the Oregon Hazards Lab at the University of Oregon. In Committee
HB3191 Relating to support of cultural organizations. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act would appropriate funds to support the arts and culture in Oregon. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Appropriates moneys to support arts and cultural organizations in Oregon. In Committee
HB3189 Relating to the Oregon Arts Commission; declaring an emergency. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act gives some funds to the OAC. (Flesch Readability Score: 100.0). Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Business Development Department for the purposes of the Oregon Arts Commission. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Business Development De- partment for the purposes of distribution to the Oregon Arts Commission for grants to cer- tain organizations. Declares an emergency, effective on passage. In Committee
HB3900 Relating to tax treatment of mortgage interest; prescribing an effective date. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act says a taxpayer must pay income tax on interest paid on a loan for a second or third or additional home. The Act says some taxpayers must pay income tax on some or all in- terest paid on loans for a principal home. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.1). Disallows, for purposes of personal income taxation, the mortgage interest deduction for a resi- dence other than the taxpayer’s principal residence, unless the taxpayer sells the residence or ac- tively markets the residence for sale. Phases out the allowable deduction for the interest for a principal residence based upon income. Disallows a deduction for a principal residence above the threshold income amount. Establishes the Oregon Housing Opportunity Account. Transfers an amount equal to the esti- mated increase in revenue attributable to restrictions on the deduction of mortgage interest to the account. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. In Committee
HB2317 Relating to coordinated care organizations; prescribing an effective date. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act requires the governing body of a CCO to include at least one person from an FQHC and at least one public health official. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.0). Requires the governing body of a coordinated care organization to include at least one repre- sentative of a federally qualified health center and at least one senior public health official. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. In Committee
HB2383 Relating to mass transit districts. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act defines “transit security officers.” The Act says the officers may give tickets to folks who do not follow mass transit district’s rules. The Act says the officers may use body cameras to record when they are on the job. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.1). Authorizes the general manager of a mass transit district to appoint transit security officers to aid in the enforcement of mass transit ordinances. Defines “transit security officer.” Provides that a transit security officer may wear a video camera on the person’s body that re- cords the officer’s interactions with members of the public while the officer is on duty. Expands public records exemption for law enforcement officers of video recordings resulting from the opera- tion of a video camera worn upon the officer’s person to include transit security officers. In Committee
HB3574 Relating to certificate of need laws. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act tells OHA to study certificate of need laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study the effectiveness of current laws and rules governing the certificate of need process in this state. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027. In Committee
SB468 Relating to employment agreements for health professionals. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act makes changes to laws regarding noncompetes. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). Provides that a noncompetition agreement is void and unenforceable if entered into with an employee who is a health professional. In Committee
HB3231 Relating to passenger rail; prescribing an effective date. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act says that the passenger rail plan needs to include ways to fix and improve train tracks and other important parts. It also has to help trains carry more passengers. The Department of Transportation must give updates on how the plan is going by December 31 every two years. All reports about passenger trains will be combined into one part of the law. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.9). Requires the passenger rail plan to include strategies for upgrading and improving railroad track, strategies related to infrastructure and boosting capacity and information about federal grants sought and received. Requires the Department of Transportation to provide status updates on the plan no later than December 31 of each even-numbered year. Consolidates reports on pas- senger rail into one section of law. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. In Committee
HB3223 Relating to prescription drugs; prescribing an effective date. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act limits when a type of pharmacy can send prescription drugs to another type of pharmacy. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Prohibits a mail-order, specialty or online pharmacy from transferring prescription drugs in- tended for dispensation to a patient to a pharmacy located in this state unless the pharmacy has agreed to receive the prescription drugs. Prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from requiring a pharmacy to receive transfers of pre- scription drugs intended for a patient from a mail-order, specialty or online pharmacy. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. In Committee
HB3220 Relating to nursing education. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act tells the OSBN to make a rule about the ratio of students to faculty in some parts of nursing education programs. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). Directs the Oregon State Board of Nursing to adopt rules to require a certain student-to-faculty ratio in the clinical component of nursing education programs. In Committee
HB2318 Relating to mail order drugs. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act tells OHA to review studies about what happens when drugs get too hot or too cold during transit. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.3). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to review studies on temperature excursions during the transit of mail order drugs. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027. In Committee
SB753 Relating to rail. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act tells ODOT to work with others to plan and pay for rail. Every two years, ODOT must report to the JCT about the plans and progress for rail transportation. (Flesch Read- ability Score: 76.4). Directs the Department of Transportation to work with the Washington State Department of Transportation and the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to develop plans to operate and fund rail transportation. Directs the Department of Transportation to submit a biennial report on plans to the Joint Committee on Transportation. In Committee
HB2694 Relating to a registry for union representatives. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act would require the ERB to set up a system where people can register as union representatives. The Act does not allow anyone to act as a union representative unless they are registered in the system. The Act sets fines for breaking the law. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Requires the Employment Relations Board to establish and maintain a registry system for per- sons to register as union representatives. Prohibits a person from acting as a union representative unless the person is registered and enrolled in the registry system. Establishes a civil penalty for each violation. In Committee
HB2939 Relating to the provision of health services offered by hospitals. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act makes a hospital that wants to close or cease, reduce or relocate health ser- vices first give notice 275 days in advance. Allows the OHA to impose civil penalties. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Prohibits a hospital from closing or ceasing, reducing or relocating health services without first providing notice 275 days in advance. Requires the hospital to provide notice to the Oregon Health Authority, local governments, patients, employees and the public. Allows the authority to impose civil penalties for violations. In Committee
HB3222 Relating to academic assessments administered to students by school districts. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Tells ODE to update a survey on the tests given to students in this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 84.4). Directs the Department of Education to review and update information collected for a survey of the academic assessments administered to the students of this state by school districts. Requires the department to submit an updated report to the State Board of Education and to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to education no later than December 15, 2026. In Committee
HB3237 Relating to public safety answering points. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act tells ODEM to run a grant program to support PSAP consolidation and up- grades. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Directs the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to administer a grant program in support of projects to consolidate and modernize or upgrade public safety answering points. Sunsets January 2, 2045. In Committee
HB3238 Relating to cybersecurity. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Makes EIS do a study on the security of cyber assets and submit a report. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Requires the office of Enterprise Information Services to study cybersecurity. Directs the office to submit its findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to information management and technology not later than September 15, 2026. In Committee
SJR29 Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to the authority of the Legislative Assembly to conduct business. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The measure asks voters to change how many members of the legislature are needed for it to meet, from 2/3 of members to 1/2 of members plus one. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.5). Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require a majority of each house of the Legislative Assembly to be present to conduct business. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election. In Committee
Bill Bill Name Motion Vote Date Vote
SB605 Relating to medical debt reporting. House Third Reading 05/29/2025 Yea
SB550 Relating to a right to repair consumer equipment. House Third Reading 05/29/2025 Yea
HB2072 Relating to forest products harvest taxation; prescribing an effective date; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority. House Committee Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.) 05/29/2025 Yea
SB83 Relating to wildfire; declaring an emergency. House Withdraw from Committee 05/29/2025 Nay
SB726 Relating to landfill emissions monitoring; prescribing an effective date. House Third Reading 05/29/2025 Yea
SB610 Relating to funding for substance use services. House Third Reading 05/29/2025 Yea
SB459 Relating to the Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots. House Third Reading 05/29/2025 Yea
HB2095 Relating to revenue; prescribing an effective date. House Third Reading 05/29/2025 Yea
SB586 Relating to termination of tenancy due to sale of dwelling unit; and prescribing an effective date. House Third Reading 05/29/2025 Yea
HB2236 Relating to employment; and prescribing an effective date. House Third Reading in Concurrence 05/29/2025 Yea
SB360 Relating to machine-powered pesticide application devices; prescribing an effective date. House Third Reading 05/29/2025 Yea
SB430 Relating to disclosures required in connection with online transactions. House Third Reading 05/29/2025 Yea
HB2316 Relating to lands designated for housing. House Committee Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed B-Eng.) 05/29/2025 Yea
SB162 Relating to cannabis; and declaring an emergency. House Third Reading 05/29/2025 Yea
SB470 Relating to recordings of occupants of transient lodging; and prescribing an effective date. House Third Reading 05/29/2025 Yea
HB3007 Relating to accommodations for students diagnosed with a brain injury; and declaring an emergency. House Third Reading in Concurrence 05/29/2025 Yea
SB890 Relating to the Oregon Sunshine Committee. House Third Reading 05/29/2025 Yea
HB3342 Relating to water; and prescribing an effective date. House Third Reading in Concurrence 05/29/2025 Yea
HB3372 Relating to exempt uses of water. House Third Reading in Concurrence 05/29/2025 Yea
HB3582 Relating to statutes of limitation; declaring an emergency. House Third Reading 05/29/2025 Yea
SB1061 Relating to a lumber grading training program. House Third Reading 05/29/2025 Yea
HB3953 Relating to public charter school sponsorship. House Third Reading 05/29/2025 Yea
HCR37 Recognizing Andy Bromeland for his service and commitment to the people of the State of Oregon. House Special Order 05/29/2025 Yea
SB426 Relating to wages. House Third Reading 05/28/2025 Yea
SB426 Relating to wages. House Motion to Refer 05/28/2025 Nay
SB426 Relating to wages. House Motion to Rerefer 05/28/2025 Nay
SB426 Relating to wages. House Motion to substitute Minority Report 05/28/2025 Nay
SB951 Relating to the practice of health care; and declaring an emergency. House Third Reading 05/28/2025 Yea
HB2944 Relating to penalties for failure to comply with certain requirements under the laws governing public employee collective bargaining. House Third Reading in Concurrence 05/27/2025 Yea
SB221 Relating to a fish enhancement program; and declaring an emergency. House Third Reading 05/27/2025 Yea
HB2211 Relating to dental subcontractors; and prescribing an effective date. House Third Reading in Concurrence 05/27/2025 Yea
SB799 Relating to administration of taxes; prescribing an effective date. House Committee Do Pass 05/27/2025 Yea
SB302 Relating to kindergarten through grade 12 education. House Third Reading 05/27/2025 Yea
SCR11 Recognizing and honoring the National Conference of State Legislatures on its 50th anniversary in 2025. House Read and Adopted 05/27/2025 Yea
SB180 Relating to retaliatory actions for defamation. House Third Reading 05/27/2025 Yea
HB2460 Relating to local courts; and prescribing an effective date. House Third Reading in Concurrence 05/27/2025 Yea
HB3236 Relating to tax credits for lending for affordable housing; prescribing an effective date. House Committee Do pass the A-Eng bill. Refer to Tax Expenditures 05/27/2025 Yea
HB2559 Relating to veterans. House Third Reading in Concurrence 05/27/2025 Yea
HB2348 Relating to economic development programs. House Third Reading in Concurrence 05/27/2025 Yea
SB934 Relating to the identification of talented and gifted children. House Third Reading 05/27/2025 Yea
SB982 Relating to out-of-state residential placements of students; and declaring an emergency. House Third Reading 05/27/2025 Yea
SCR24 Recognizing and honoring Brian Edward Flowers for his service to Gresham and to this state. House Special Order 05/27/2025 Yea
HB2008 Relating to consumer protection. House Third Reading in Concurrence 05/27/2025 Yea
SB1161 Relating to organ transport vehicles; and prescribing an effective date. House Third Reading 05/27/2025 Yea
HB2958 Relating to earned income tax credits; prescribing an effective date. House Committee Do pass with amendments and be referred to Tax Expenditures. (Printed A-Eng.) 05/22/2025 Yea
HB2097 Relating to tax credits for crop donation. House Committee Do pass. Refer to Tax Expenditures 05/22/2025 Yea
HB2351 Relating to the economic development information of businesses; prescribing an effective date. House Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed B-Eng.) 05/22/2025 Yea
HB2982 Relating to small watercraft. House Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
HB2735 Relating to individual development accounts. House Committee Do pass with amendments and be referred to Tax Expenditures. (Printed B-Eng.) 05/22/2025 Yea
HB5028 Relating to the financial administration of the State Board of Pharmacy; declaring an emergency. House Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
HB2338 Relating to tax preparation professionals. House Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
HB2090 Relating to tax credits for closure of manufactured dwelling park. House Committee Do pass. Refer to Tax Expenditures 05/22/2025 Yea
HB2098 Relating to tax credits for pension income. House Committee Do pass. Refer to Tax Expenditures 05/22/2025 Yea
HB2558 Relating to activities regulated by the State Marine Board; prescribing an effective date. House Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
HB5018 Relating to the financial administration of the State Board of Licensed Social Workers; declaring an emergency. House Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
HB2091 Relating to earned income tax credits. House Committee Do pass. Refer to Tax Expenditures 05/22/2025 Yea
HB5021 Relating to the financial administration of the State Marine Board; declaring an emergency. House Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
HB3329 Relating to incentives for film production; prescribing an effective date. House Committee Do pass. Refer to Tax Expenditures 05/22/2025 Yea
HB3380 Relating to emergency medical services providers. House Committee Do pass. Refer to Tax Expenditures 05/22/2025 Yea
HCR36 In memoriam: Christine Chin Ryan. House Special Order 05/22/2025 Yea
HB3968 Relating to the military. House Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
HB2432 Relating to the regulation of public property with respect to persons experiencing homelessness; declaring an emergency. House Withdraw from Committee 05/21/2025 Nay
SB139 Relating to infectious waste. House Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
SB813 Relating to exposure to bodily fluids. House Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
SB816 Relating to youth. House Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
SB841 Relating to tribal public health data. House Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
SB551 Relating to plastic waste. House Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
SB815 Relating to the Department of Human Services as a party in dependency proceedings. House Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
SB741 Relating to foster parent compensation. House Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
SB549 Relating to complex rehabilitation technology. House Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
SB699 Relating to medical devices. House Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
SB818 Relating to the Oregon Youth Authority. House Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
SB992 Relating to beverage containers; and declaring an emergency. House Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
SB1099 Relating to use of real property for education; and declaring an emergency. House Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
SCR23 Creating a ceremonial relationship between the State of Oregon and Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine. House Special Order 05/21/2025 Yea
SB843 Relating to reports by the Public Utility Commission. House Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SB97 Relating to funding for services in domestic relations cases; and declaring an emergency. House Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SB827 Relating to the Oregon Solar and Storage Rebate Program. House Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SB98 Relating to court processes; and declaring an emergency. House Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
HB2155 Relating to transportation. House Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
HB3186 Relating to the State Board of Towing. House Committee Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.) 05/20/2025 Yea
SB830 Relating to on-site septic systems; and prescribing an effective date. House Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SB548 Relating to marriage. House Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
HB2095 Relating to revenue; prescribing an effective date. House Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) 05/20/2025 Yea
SB85 Relating to wildfire risk reduction; and declaring an emergency. House Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SB823 Relating to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management. House Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SB845 Relating to water utilities regulated by the Public Utility Commission. House Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SB907 Relating to ownership of premises; and prescribing an effective date. House Third Reading 05/20/2025 Nay
SB906 Relating to transparency concerning employer deductions from wages. House Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SB950 Relating to sign language interpreters; and prescribing an effective date. House Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SB1036 Relating to towing motor vehicles. Senate Committee Do pass 05/20/2025 Yea
SB1024 Relating to removal of personal property on highway right of way. Senate Committee Do pass and requesting referral to Rules 05/20/2025 Yea
SB1032 Relating to aerosol dusters that contain 1,1-Difluoroethane. House Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
HB3626 Relating to vehicles. House Committee Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.) 05/20/2025 Yea
SB1062 Relating to local authority over regulated utilities. House Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SB1091 Relating to transportation protection agreements; and prescribing an effective date. House Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SB1086 Relating to an apprenticeship program for building inspectors; and prescribing an effective date. House Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SB1109 Relating to education; and declaring an emergency. House Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SB1182 Relating to disposition of surplus real property of the Interstate 5 Rose Quarter Project. Senate Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) 05/20/2025 Yea
SB1108 Relating to paid time off for employees to donate blood. House Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
  Committee Position Rank
Detail Oregon House Revenue Committee Chair 1
Detail Oregon Joint Information Management and Technology Committee Co-Chair 1
Detail Oregon Joint Tax Expenditures Committee Co-Chair 1
Detail Oregon Joint Transportation Committee 7
Detail Oregon Joint Transportation Reinvestment Committee 7
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
OR District 13 House Democrat In Office 01/01/2006