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.

Changes some of the laws that apply to the use of personal data of consumers. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.5). Lowers the thresholds above which, in applicable circumstances, controllers are subject to regulation in processing consumers' personal data. Prohibits controllers from processing sensitive data for the purposes of targeted advertising or profiling a consumer in furtherance of decisions that produce legal effects or effects of similar significance. Prohibits a controller from selling sensitive data for any reason.

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.

Gives moneys to school districts to fund services for migrant children. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.6). Appropriates moneys to the Department of Education for distribution to school districts to fund services to migrant children in a manner that is consistent with the Migrant Education Program. Declaring an emergency, effective on July 1, 2025.

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 allows an agency to take actions related to ground water in the Harney Basin. The Act tells the agency to take actions related to ground water in the Harney Basin. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.0). Renames the "Greater Harney Valley Groundwater Area of Concern" the "Harney Basin Groundwater Management Area." Establishes certain authorities and duties of the Water Resources Department related to the Harney Basin Groundwater Management Area.

The Act provides that tax debt is canceled after 10 years. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.3). Provides for the cancellation, after 10 years, of uncollected tax debt, penalties and interest. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Says that a person may not make a sales call by voice or text unless the person follows certain rules. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.7). Prohibits as an unlawful practice under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act a person's initiating a telephone solicitation outside specified hours or more than three separate times within a 24-hour period[,] or misrepresenting or falsifying the person's identity[,] or the purpose of the call [or the location from which the person is calling or failing to make required disclosures or inquiries during the call]. Includes text messaging within the definition of "telephone solicitation."

The Act tells DOJ to look at punitive damages in cases about wildfires and make a report. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1). Requires the Department of Justice to study punitive damages in civil actions related to wildfires. 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.

Says that an owner is not at fault for an injury from a crime at an apartment complex if the owner makes sure to have security in place. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Creates a rebuttable presumption against negligence and liability for property damage, injuries or death that results from criminal activity in or around multifamily residential property if the owner or operator of the multifamily residential property implements certain security measures and completes certain training and assessments. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Tells one state agency to give moneys it gets from taxes on insurers to another state agency to help fight wild fires. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.4). Requires the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to transfer the proceeds of certain taxes, fees, fines, penalties and other monetary obligations the director imposes upon out-of-state insurers and insurance producers to the State Forestry Department for deposit into the State Forestry Department Account. Requires the State Forester to use the proceeds to fund wildfire prevention and suppression.

The Act would have Business Oregon study how to make the City of Portland and Oregon the sports hub of the Pacific Northwest. The Act would require a report of the study to be turned in next year. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.5). Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to study sports economic development in Oregon with a focus on making the City of Portland and Oregon the sports hub of the Pacific Northwest. Requires a report to be submitted to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to economic development no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.