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Sponsor Senator Pham said the bill provides $859,000 from the general fund for Department of Administrative Services startup costs and authorizes DAS to facilitate the sale, transfer or lease of designated Home Start Lands to housing developers. The measure exempts Home Start Lands from certain land-use laws and property taxes for up to five years and creates a Home Start Lands fund to hold proceeds from property sales less program costs.

Why it matters: The measure aims to make state-owned land available and more easily usable for affordable housing development by reducing legal and tax barriers for a limited time and providing seed funds to support site preparation and developer assistance.

Floor debate and concerns: Senator Robinson said he would vote no, not because he opposed freeing land for housing, but because he objected to the focus on only subsidized affordable housing and the production choices it might encourage. Sponsor Pham and other supporters said the program aims to increase housing supply and urged the Senate to approve the bill.

Vote and outcome: The clerk called the roll and the presiding officer declared House Bill 23 16 passed after receiving a constitutional majority.

Less urgent details: The bill authorizes DAS to provide grants and loans to local developers and requires any proceeds from property sales to be deposited in the Home Start Lands fund net of administrative costs. The measure includes a five‑year tax and land-use exemption window for designated Home Start Lands.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Chamber Convenes 06/27/2025","oneSentenceSummary","House Bill 2316 authorizes the Department of Administrative Services to designate state lands as 'Home Start' for affordable housing development, provides $859,000 for startup costs, and creates a fund to support sales, leases and grants for affordable housing projects.","taxTitle","Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon","taxId",17189,"location","Oregon","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6182987,"Senate creates Willamette Valley task force as Coffin Butte landfill nears capacity",555,6280000,6835000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5100854-8f237431367b55701fc3c3ce364074d9&start=6280&end=6835","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5100854-8f237431367b55701fc3c3ce364074d9/thumbnail_6280000.jpg","/articles/6182987/Oregon/Senate-creates-Willamette-Valley-task-force-as-Coffin-Butte-landfill-nears-capacity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182987-542b1cbb67c6a51cf6c1d18a9b7046e6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770770572&Signature=eY10qDuxGT-BEUa9mpy3tjQmSmPnqeUEUPB3cPcU7Da~WhWXBAazW86-tZBc~l9zXXH6o~cHbsUyFPKAXdJWwDMPWDbKlBl0JOZhhAmh1AvvadpfPxfqVGWInO5cV4SeuGqlMEMtCE7viM5cb7FKzAqjkEtxI5FEWoj7K28SuzU46GVRdwY7V8IN8tzwpU4spr5AzxuD8jl~d5~C2jFiYFqiuQEHfx5Dv2KpoLe8QwXZCAfR3CoVQ6vPhtUGFuhXETU3fQB~z45o3c-NO5Dz2j8-NsOPyLDG9YsgwV2G6PsBnbEiElsajQbivF6PevSPho1klWyNCpL38vELJALLrw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate on June 28 passed House Bill 37 94, which creates a municipal solid waste task force to study and plan for the future of waste disposal in the Willamette Valley as Coffin Butte Landfill approaches capacity.

Sponsor Senator Gelser Blueen told colleagues that Coffin Butte currently handles a substantial portion of the state’s municipal solid waste and that the landfill’s remaining capacity could be exhausted around 2037. The bill establishes an eight-member task force, not including two nonvoting legislators, with seats for a private hauler representative, League of Oregon Cities, Association of Oregon Counties, environmental organizations and subject-matter experts in municipal solid-waste disposal.

Why it matters: Coffin Butte takes waste from multiple counties and handles a large share of the state’s municipal solid waste. The task force is intended to bring local governments, industry, environmental groups and state officials together to plan a transition and prevent a regional waste-management crisis.

Floor debate: Senator Solman supported the bill but urged broader stakeholder representation, noting the task force as drafted included only one industry representative while the solid-waste system involves haulers, transfer stations, composters and regulators. Senator Robinson suggested incineration as a possible alternative and said it was worth exploring; Senator Frederick cautioned that burning produces ash that must be managed and said cross-jurisdictional collaboration is necessary.

Vote and outcome: The clerk recorded the roll and the presiding officer declared House Bill 37 94 passed; the motion received the necessary constitutional majority.

Implementation: The task force will evaluate regional disposal options and report findings to the Legislature; the bill designates membership and requires collaboration among local governments and stakeholders.

Less critical details: Senator Gelser Blueen noted the task force’s membership specifics on the floor and urged public engagement in waste-reduction efforts.","The Senate passed House Bill 3794 to form a municipal solid waste task force to plan for Coffin Butte landfill capacity and regional waste management, citing projections that the landfill could reach capacity around 2037.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6182990,"Senate passes bill extending prevailing-wage rules to some off-site manufactured public-works components",917,4980000,5897000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5100854-8f237431367b55701fc3c3ce364074d9&start=4980&end=5897","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5100854-8f237431367b55701fc3c3ce364074d9/thumbnail_4980000.jpg","/articles/6182990/Oregon/Senate-passes-bill-extending-prevailing-wage-rules-to-some-off-site-manufactured-public-works-components","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182990-3a938ab5ee62cfa5d6aa0c3ed02e03db/orig.mp4?Expires=1770770572&Signature=m1gGkOfGIcRHAbn6ChDjLWJMTvM~vNSDI6RFxSP8Huy1-NjXEr1wV8Yy11FD51DpyMIZeT9mcgemQSIV6gjo9o0Uy2yZiKJoXeyY-6N~mC4ZKOC9zSk0CrdRwsi0BwLEE8svKx10TNm-KWU37LYNaug3gnud272impUAF3cm3sfxMjFIurYKUDPQ0UJ0OaSi4cjGECqLkvo7PTttnQwOuqX6KzRYWz1OihJUysSBVKrG-rwwHZc5qkMJXZbGmBmb~YBCQRXU1YGomXn4PiI2o~VvSTkpv8Z271wxOPl9O39hO885quhvlcnbb0VxLJFi4o4R7D7Zpdj2uggOMnNjhw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate on June 28 passed House Bill 2688, a measure that extends Oregon’s prevailing-wage law to certain work performed off site for use in public-works projects, sponsors said.

Supporters argue the bill closes a gap in prevailing-wage law that allowed contractors to move work into factories to avoid prevailing-wage obligations. Senator Frederick, who carried the bill, said it is narrowly targeted to bespoke, project-specific off-site construction and includes carve-outs, a delayed implementation date and direction for rulemaking to clarify exclusions.

Why it matters: The bill affects public-works procurement, factory-based modular construction and manufacturers that produce project-specific components. Supporters say it raises wages and funds apprenticeships and benefits; opponents warned it could raise costs, slow recovery from disasters and reduce the use of prefab solutions for urgent housing needs.

On the floor: Senator Frederick defended the measure’s scope and said prevailing-wage rules create jobs and economic benefits. “Oregon’s prevailing wage laws create 5,400 jobs, improve the state economy by $752,000,000 and generate $35,000,000 in state and local tax revenues every year,” Frederick said on the floor. Opponents including Senator Brock Smith and Senator Lythicum said the bill was broader than intended and would harm manufacturers and local projects; Senator Golden said he opposed the bill because it could impede housing recovery in wildfire-affected areas that rely on factory-produced housing.

Vote and outcome: The clerk recorded the roll call and the presiding officer declared House Bill 2688 passed. The measure received the constitutional majority needed to be declared passed on the Senate floor.

Implementation: The bill’s language includes a delayed implementation date, direction to the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) for rulemaking to define exclusions, and reporting requirements for how the law will be applied to in-state projects and manufacturers.

Less critical details: Sponsors said the bill would not apply to off-the-shelf items and that it’s focused on bespoke components custom-made for a particular public-works project.","House Bill 2688 passed after heated debate over whether prevailing wage should apply to off-site, premanufactured or bespoke components used in public works; supporters argued fairness and worker protections, opponents warned of higher costs and project delays.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6182991,"Senate approves delay and local-control provisions tied to Measure 114 implementation",543,2837000,3380000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5100854-8f237431367b55701fc3c3ce364074d9&start=2837&end=3380","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5100854-8f237431367b55701fc3c3ce364074d9/thumbnail_2837000.jpg","/articles/6182991/Oregon/Senate-approves-delay-and-local-control-provisions-tied-to-Measure-114-implementation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182991-648d7001103e6dc5ef40197b79822a50/orig.mp4?Expires=1770770572&Signature=loffPxV7bkHEI~jOEZh282UquT6KLhETy1inl7aKEAv54Ts~fJxesh-qK1WpOCuwT0TLxY~obvX9~8GeKvhVThxhKr~WkLLPwNbjQCYFzRH8Ubz71lc0HfA2UslWzAB51GWXbrZZVOtBwWlsWXV28imRhA1epcUrROLkxElOfcG92Cg2-6ganeucbRYoo-934wBdHPcO7Rv8ml-VYtErcR89cJpAitVZvazAYxbkJ-u1zdaLDCWpb4xduUlNFaN~SNxoyloP2GX0RA2E1e2sOdtfMfANhGFjF~pcCqGIaw0-vBew7aOOR0WeEyTeXNjoTuIj6zSgnXiwtanuN9DHzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oregon Senate on June 28 concurred in House amendments to Senate Bill 243 C, a bill that modifies implementation details for Measure 114 and gives cities and counties authority to set limits on where concealed-handgun license (CHL) holders may carry in public buildings.

Sponsor remarks explained that the bill’s amendment delays an effective date tied to the state supreme court’s review of Measure 114 and moves that effective date to March 15, 2026, if the court upholds the voter-approved measure. The sponsor described the bill as focused on prohibiting “rapid-fire activators” and on enabling local governments to make building-specific decisions.

Why it matters: Measure 114 — passed by voters — changes aspects of firearm regulation; the bill on the floor changes timing and implementation mechanics and restores local decision-making for carrying rules in public buildings. The debate on the floor highlighted deep divisions over public-safety policy and constitutional rights.

What senators said: Sponsor Senator Brzezinski said the bill “will in fact make certain that we are ready and equipped to actually take care of ... the operative measures under Measure 114” and said the amendment pushes an effective date to allow further implementation work if the Oregon Supreme Court upholds the measure. Senator Reynolds said the chamber’s work was intended “to prevent gun deaths and injuries” and noted firearms are a leading cause of death for children; Reynolds wore a pin to honor victims. Senator Robinson objected on grounds the bill targets law-abiding owners and argued it would make it harder for citizens to defend themselves, saying “Guns don’t kill people. It is bad people behind guns.” Senator Golden clarified a point raised during debate, saying “We are not gonna be putting a sign anywhere on this bill” and that the bill instead empowers local governments to decide.

Vote and outcome: The clerk recorded the roll and the presiding officer declared Senate Bill 243 C repassed after receiving a constitutional majority.

Next steps: The bill’s delayed effective date (if the court upholds Measure 114) and the new local-authority provisions require administrative work by state agencies and local governments to implement the changes and determine building-level limits where localities choose to act.

Less critical details: Sponsor comments referenced mass-casualty events and said the bill targets devices that enable rapid, mass lethality; supporters described the measure as not infringing on lawful gun ownership but targeted at high-risk devices.","The Senate concurred in House amendments to a bill that adjusts the implementation timeline for voter-approved Measure 114 and returns certain local authority over carrying restrictions to cities and counties; the measure passed after floor debate about public safety and local control.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6182992,"Senate passes $1 billion general-fund omnibus budget after late-session vote",766,18993000,19759000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5100854-8f237431367b55701fc3c3ce364074d9&start=18993&end=19759","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5100854-8f237431367b55701fc3c3ce364074d9/thumbnail_18993000.jpg","/articles/6182992/Oregon/Senate-passes-1-billion-general-fund-omnibus-budget-after-late-session-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182992-76f22ef1fd136569f754dea3ecddc9ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1770770572&Signature=UCuSmX10KmDEeVByNzglZKFZ2xStBQpZ~E7ulk7W1k89cR1LStWS~lRVIoiIGSpO46Drkkd~8p1nTKillAtnAfXHysXZpi-6N8qbYfh8BUxmMmbXAYgI8Ha2P7K~W6eOfy1mbvqFp9iWKy-L1J4w0iVoDH7WA6Bbop1UJMTUzRk-1oFN2TfHyer8VSdbr8PafnvPBdD8QF3Qp0IsOyDlZ2HkeDztukk-Nk4FZf~Js42mJxPegf3Vzo3nRk0-KNXIkkTL97WA72jTwnuRRrvIF2JU-9mEOLqXy6sLH-lcV3cCxouMRMr0ahSIhzCN2RQhNEl2jQH9cRar5C7VgN1WDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oregon Senate on June 28 passed House Bill 5006, an omnibus budget reconciliation bill that adjusts agency budgets for the 2025–27 biennium and makes supplemental adjustments to several 2023–25 budgets, the chamber’s sponsor said.

The bill, presented on the floor by Senator Lieber, provides roughly $1 billion in additional general-fund appropriations and about $2 billion in total funds, including $100 million for the emergency board and $696.2 million designated for seven special purposes, according to Lieber. It passed on a roll-call vote and was declared adopted by the presiding officer.

Why it matters: The measure bundles many final funding decisions into a single, last-floor bill — a common end-of-session practice that finishes agency budgets and adds program-specific investments. Supporters said the package funds wildfire response, long-term care workforce initiatives, housing, immigration legal services and other priorities; opponents criticized last-minute additions and centralized allocation decisions.

Most important facts: Senator Lieber described House Bill 5006 as “the omnibus budget reconciliation bill that implements the remaining adjustments to the state agencies legislatively adopted budgets for the 2025–27 biennium and adjust[s] the 23–25 budget for five agencies.” The bill also includes multiple budget notes and reporting requirements for agencies to follow during implementation.

Opposition and concerns: Senator Robinson said he had voted no on budget bills throughout the session, arguing he would have spent some funds differently and objecting to the practice of the legislature collecting money from local governments and redistributing it. “I think everyone may have noticed that I’ve been voting no on the budget bills,” Robinson said on the floor. “That’s easy. I would spend the money a little differently.”

Vote and next steps: The clerk recorded the roll call and the presiding officer declared the measure passed. The bill now proceeds to whatever post-adoption steps and administrative implementation the Legislature and agencies require under statute and the budget note timing embedded in the act.

Less urgent details: The bill also adjusts administrative rates and debt-service calculations, provides $77.6 million in general fund for various capital projects, and carries a number of agency-specific technical adjustments. Several senators thanked the Legislative Fiscal Office for its support during the late-session process.

The Senate adjourned sine die later in the day following the vote on the bill.","The Oregon Senate passed House Bill 5006, an omnibus budget reconciliation package that increases the general fund by about $1 billion and total funds by about $2 billion, after a roll-call vote late in the session.","actionData","errors"]

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