The Act would set up a Joint Permitting Council to run a fast track permit program. The Act would direct certain state agencies to publish a list of certain permits that can be issued by the agencies. The Act would adjust certain requirements of the enterprise zone program and restrict the use of the program for data centers. The Act would adjust the tax credit for a taxpayer that creates new jobs. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.5). [Digest: The Act would set up a Joint Permitting Council to run a fast track permit program.] [The Act would direct certain state agencies to publish a list of certain permits that can be issued by the agencies.] [The Act would adjust certain requirements of the enterprise zone program.] [The Act would give money to OBDD. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.3).] Establishes the Joint Permitting Council. Directs the council to administer a fast track permitting program. Directs certain state agencies to publish a catalog of permits related to economic development projects issued by the agencies within 120 days after the effective date of the Act. Updates certain requirements and thresholds for the enterprise zone program. Restricts the use of the program for data centers. [Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Business Development Department for deposit in the Industrial Site Loan Fund.] Modifies provisions establishing a personal income or corporate excise tax credit for a taxpayer that creates new jobs. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

The measure would change the personal kicker to have half the moneys used for schools and wildfire, if the excess revenue was more than a certain amount. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.3). Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require a portion of surplus revenue that would otherwise be returned to personal income taxpayers to be used for funding public kindergarten through grade 12 education, community colleges and wildfire prevention and suppression, if surplus revenue exceeds a certain threshold. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

This Act makes changes to laws as they relate to some Columbia River water rights. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.5). Authorizes holders of certain Columbia River water rights to change the point of diversion or use the water right on land to which the right is not appurtenant, provided certain conditions are met. Exempts certain Columbia River water rights from the application requirements for a change to the use of the water right, provided certain conditions are met. Exempts the irrigation systems of intergovernmental entities, with respect to certain water rights, from the application of certain laws pertaining to irrigation ditches and reservoirs. Authorizes the Mid-Columbia Water Commission to participate in the district water rights mapping process, with respect to certain water rights. Requires the commission to report to the Legislative Assembly on the effects of this Act for a period of 10 years.

This Act tells the DEQ to study regulation of the environment and make a report. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to study environmental regulation. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the environment no later than September 15, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028.

The Act directs the CJC to study the effect of types of sentences on community safety. The Act directs the CJC to provide the results of the study to the legislature. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Requires the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to study the effect of different types of sentences on community safety. Directs the commission to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary no later than September 15, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028.

The Act says the vote on the transportation ballot measure will be in May. (Flesch Readability Score: 77.8). Moves the election date for the parts of chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2025 (special session), referred to the people by Referendum Petition 2026-302, to the primary election held on May 19, 2026. Sets the procedure for the statewide special election on Referendum Petition 2026-302. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Tells DOJ to study and report on public records. (Flesch Readability Score: 75.5). Requires the Department of Justice to study public records. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary no later than September 15, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028.

Tells OGEC to study and report on public meetings. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). Requires the Oregon Government Ethics Commission to study public meetings. Directs the commission to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary no later than September 15, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028.

The Act tells OHA to study health care. (Flesch Readability Score: 92.9). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study health care. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care no later than September 15, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028.

Updates the preventive health services that must be covered by some health benefit plans. Gives the Public Health Officer the power to make some health benefit plans provide coverage for vaccines. Gives the Public Health Officer the power to issue a standing order for a prescription. Takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.4). Requires certain health benefit plans to provide coverage for preventive health services in accordance with federal rules in effect on June 30, 2025, and immunizations recommended by the Public Health Officer in the future. Authorizes the Public Health Officer, or designated physician, to issue a standing order for a prescription to control, prevent, mitigate or treat any infectious or noninfectious disease or other significant public health concern. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

This Act makes OHCS study housing. (Flesch Readability Score: 87.9). Requires the Housing and Community Services Department to study housing. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to housing no later than September 15, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028.

The Act tells OHA to study health care. (Flesch Readability Score: 92.9). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study health care. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care no later than September 15, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028.

The Act allows a public body to give public employees certain things. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Provides exceptions to the prohibited use by a public official of official position or office to obtain financial gain or avoid financial detriment that permit a public body to give public officials food, beverages and merchandise. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

The Act tells the SOS to study automatic voter signing up. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9). Requires the Secretary of State to study automatic voter registration. Directs the Secretary of State to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to elections no later than September 15, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028.

The Act says that one person put on the OGEC must have a certain background. The Act protects certain protected words during investigations by the OGEC. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). [Digest: The Act says that the Governor has to put a person with a certain background on the OGEC. The Act protects certain protected words during investigations by the OGEC. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.8).] [Provides that the Governor shall appoint one member of the Oregon Government Ethics Commission who has local government experience.] Provides that at least one member who is appointed to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission must have local government experience. Provides that attorney-client privilege is not waived when a communication is made to the commission for purposes of providing information regarding a complaint alleging a violation of government ethics laws or public meetings laws.