The Act finds that barred owls prey on spotted owls. The Act tells an agency to take actions to reduce the numbers of barred owls. The Act gives money for one of the actions. (Flesch Readability Score: 90.8). Finds that barred owls are known to prey on spotted owls. Instructs the State Fish and Wildlife Commission to issue an order authorizing the taking of barred owls and to establish a program rewarding the taking of barred owls. Appropriates moneys to the commission to fund the program rewarding the taking of barred owls. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Designates the T-bone as the official state steak. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.8). Designates the T-bone as the official state steak.

Increases ADSS fee. Says that money in the IDPF may be spent on more things DUII related for indigent defendants. Says that those who do not live in this state may get treatment out of state. (Flesch Readability Score: 84.2). Increases the fee paid for alcohol and drug screening specialists. Expands uses of moneys in the Intoxicated Driver Program Fund for indigent defendants. Provides some limitations. Allows an individual who is not a resident of Oregon to complete a treatment program out of state. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

The Act creates an agency budget. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.8). Limits certain biennial expenditures from fees, moneys or other revenues, including Miscellaneous Receipts, but excluding lottery funds and federal funds, collected or received by the Public Utility Commission of Oregon. Limits biennial expenditures by the commission from federal funds. Authorizes specified nonlimited expenditures. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

The Act lets any county have a justice of the peace district that includes the county seat. The Act ups a charge for getting married and indexes it to the CPI. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.9). [Digest: The Act lets Marion County have a justice of the peace district that includes the county seat. The Act ups a charge for getting married and indexes it to the CPI. (Flesch Readability Score: 74.2).] Allows [the Marion County] a county court or board of county commissioners in any county to establish a justice of the peace district that includes the county seat. Increases the personal payment that may be charged for marriage solemnization and directs the State Court Administrator to adjust the payment amount to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index.

The Act says vehicle dealers may issue a trip permit for RVs bought by those who live out of Oregon and plan to title the RV in a state that is not Oregon. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.1). [Digest: The Act says vehicle dealers may issue trip permits for RVs bought by those who live out of Oregon and plan to title the RV in a state that is not Oregon. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.3).] Allows vehicle dealers to issue a recreational vehicle trip [permits that are] permit that is valid for 30 consecutive days if the vehicle is bought by a person who does not reside in Oregon and does not intend to title the vehicle in Oregon.

This Act requires the DEQ to study and make a report on clean technology. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.7). Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to study clean technology. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the environment not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.

The measure makes a request of the President and the federal government. The measure asks for money for property damage caused by fires that start on federal lands. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). Urges the establishment and funding of a federal system to reimburse state and local government property owners and private property owners for damage to real property that results from the spreading of wildfires originating on federal lands.

The Act clarifies that employees can take sick leave for a mental health condition. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7). Clarifies the meaning of "mental health condition" for purposes of sick leave provisions to include leave taken to restore the employee or the employee's family member to a state of mental well-being. Requires the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries to develop informational materials and training opportunities on the relationship between mental and physical health and the benefits of mental health leave. Permits the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries to enter into contracts with mental health professionals to investigate retaliation complaints involving absences relating to a mental health condition. Requires the commissioner to adopt rules concerning retaliation for absences related to a mental health condition.

The Act requires vaping detectors to be installed in certain high schools. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7). Requires vaporizing detection devices to be installed in certain areas of high schools that have 1,000 or more enrolled students.

The Act says a court has to look at, when the court determines aggravation, if a person did the crime in an emergency when the court sentences the person. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Directs a court to consider, when determining aggravation in imposition of a criminal sentence, evidence that the defendant committed the crime during an emergency, an evacuation while an emergency was in effect or within one year after an emergency ceases, provided that the emergency is related to a natural disaster and the defendant took advantage of circumstances related to the emergency, evacuation or recovery from the emergency. Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to include in the rules concerning sentencing departure factors the commission of a crime under such circumstances.

The Act makes changes to the gun permit and transfer process. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 79.3). Modifies the firearm permit provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022). Specifies where a person may apply for a permit to purchase a firearm and adds an eligibility requirement. Provides that information obtained during the application process and during the criminal background check and maintained within the database of permit holders is exempt from disclosure as a public record. [Extends the time, from 30 to 60 days from receipt of the application, by which a permit agent must issue a permit to a qualified applicant or mail reasons for a denial in writing to the applicant.] Increases the maximum fee that may be charged for an initial application for and renewal of a permit. Specifies the portion of the fee payable to the Department of State Police for conducting a criminal background check. Establishes alternatives to a firearms training course or class that may be used to satisfy the requirement of proof of completion of a firearm safety course for the permit. Provides that permits are not required for firearm transfers until July 1, 2026. [Establishes a temporary exception to the permit requirement for the transfer of certain firearms until July 1, 2028.] Establishes [a permanent] an exception to the permit requirement for certain active [duty] and retired law enforcement [and military] officers. Modifies the affirmative defense language for the large capacity magazine provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022). Provides that a person may not be prosecuted for prohibited conduct occurring while enforcement of the provisions is enjoined by a court. Provides that gun dealers and manufacturers have 180 days after entry of an appellate judgment reversing or vacating the injunction to take certain actions concerning large capacity magazines. Provides that a challenge to legality of the Act must be commenced in the Circuit Court for Marion County. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

The Act gives money to DAS to give to groups to help produce and distribute food. (Flesch Readability Score: 84.8). Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for distribution to various entities for food production and distribution. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

This Act makes it a crime to intentionally release a balloon into the airspace of this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1). Adds intentionally releasing a balloon into the airspace of this state as conduct punishable as the crime of offensive littering. Punishes by a maximum of 30 days' imprisonment, a $1,250 fine, or both.

The Act removes a limit on lottery proceeds allocated to the County Fair Account and adjusts the portion of lottery money going to the account. The Act starts when it is signed. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). [Digest: The Act removes a limit on lottery proceeds allocated to the County Fair Account. The Act tells an agency to create a master plan for building on county fairgrounds. The Act gives money for related services. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.0).] Removes the requirement that the amount of net proceeds from the Oregon State Lottery allocated to the County Fair Account not exceed $1.53 million annually and adjusts the percentage of net lottery proceeds allocated to the County Fair Account. [Requires the Oregon Business Development Department to prepare and report a master plan for county fairground capital construction. Specifies content and procedural requirements for the report.] [Appropriates moneys to the department out of the General Fund for consultant services related to the report.] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.