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Representative Paul Evans, the bill carrier, described the change as a simple but necessary update: “This bill is literally as simple as adding Space Force into the 16 pages of legalese that are in our code to ensure that veterans of the newest … service, Space Force, that they actually have the same benefits,” Evans said. He noted the Space Force is a Department of Defense service branch and that the bill follows a federal change recognizing the service.

Representative Sanchez asked floor questions about the new branch and whether members had been seen in uniform; Evans replied he had met personnel who moved from electronic warfare roles into Space Force service. Some members expressed uncertainty about the new branch and its visible activities, but supporters stressed that service members from any branch are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice and merit equal recognition and benefits.

Representative Kate emphasized the point: “Regardless of if we have seen these guardians … every single person who … is willing to make the same ultimate sacrifice for our country … would still be willing to make that sacrifice,” she said.

After discussion, the clerk opened the voting system and the bill “having received the constitutional majority” was declared passed. The measure is technical in nature and does not on its face create new benefits, but it aligns state statute with federal recognition to ensure Space Force members are treated like other service members under Oregon law. The bill will now proceed to the Senate for consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Chamber Convenes 05/22/2025 11:00 AM","oneSentenceSummary","The Oregon House passed HB 39 68 to add the U.S. Space Force to state military code so veterans who served in that branch receive the same state recognition and benefits as other armed services.","taxTitle","House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon","taxId",17188,"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},6229199,"House approves uniform fees and new crew registration for outfitters and guides",616,5200000,5816000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3464542-75c20eefaa4aca074a31f3f51fe418d6&start=5200&end=5816","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3464542-75c20eefaa4aca074a31f3f51fe418d6/thumbnail_5200000.jpg","/articles/6229199/Oregon/House-approves-uniform-fees-and-new-crew-registration-for-outfitters-and-guides","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6229199-202db4d0f1362c1e87c3d3c3c033c8bd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193475&Signature=V1Butllh1Akpqp1u8Jiupe9Qe-sByUEiKhsex~b7PX-wKFhLgk48ZgY8JohNmSEQbO9RsIu6XejhSK1jeBwZLYL-qqTDbHfR31M4KfEMqbzrd1ZkgLtJpB1awiCAaQYWj8KcDJZV3azNkF9yKI672Vb~yAKRBbzxSq8ruOUzIPUE7OkTqO-Pe46xSMctlaSzN1IAtZ0tj7tLjovGZ8bW6cI2VYpasw-RfVv90Fg4Y0I9OA1DOkrlU9tUvGPrv7w7Tlh0s~J4lHZPnkbftWor20FkjSzhrw9Bs9sOGMfYNz5kL7jIJkaOH3dxgPHaFynKqbXrhh11Ihd171QHEs2WhQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House voted May 22 to approve House Bill 25 58, which restructures fees for outfitters and guides regulated by the Oregon State Marine Board and creates a new registration category for crew members.

Representative Charlie Owens presented the bill, saying the outfitter and guide program manages more than 1,300 outfitters and 70 charter operators statewide and that the new fee structure addresses compliance with interstate commerce law and provides predictable revenue for enforcement and access grants. “The program manages over 1,300 outfitter guides and 70 charter operators statewide,” Owens said on the floor, describing licensing requirements including insurance and safety certification.

Under the changes presented in session, HB 25 58 establishes a uniform annual registration fee of $500 for charter guides and $350 for outfitter guides, adds a $50 crew registration, and raises the maximum civil penalty for certain statutory violations from $500 to $1,000. Owens and supporters said the bill had backing from a majority of guides and outfitters and that no fee increase had occurred since 2014.

Supporters argued the additional revenue would help the Oregon State Police and other partners enforce registration requirements and fund facility grants supported by waterway access permit revenue. Representative Owens said the fee changes were also prompted by legal concerns about higher fees for nonresidents and the need to align with interstate commerce principles.

After brief floor remarks and no sustained opposition on the floor, the clerk declared HB 25 58 passed by the constitutional majority. The bill’s proponents said the changes are expected to increase other‑fund revenues available to the marine board for program administration and enforcement; the measure will go to the Senate next.","Lawmakers passed HB 25 58 to restructure outfitter and guide registration fees, add a crew registration, and raise the maximum civil penalty for certain violations to support the Oregon State Marine Board's enforcement and grant programs.",{"_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},6229204,"House approves new ‘registered tax aid’ certificate to expand tax‑preparer pipeline",254,4995000,5249000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3464542-75c20eefaa4aca074a31f3f51fe418d6&start=4995&end=5249","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3464542-75c20eefaa4aca074a31f3f51fe418d6/thumbnail_4995000.jpg","/articles/6229204/Oregon/House-approves-new-registered-tax-aid-certificate-to-expand-taxpreparer-pipeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6229204-4bfb1c7fa66d4b5a4117c8f812ea9428/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193475&Signature=lK0YXAVPlxnjvgkX2GFvGK-dT4Yf0fA6EDGTYv7jbEzvHH-TYd-32VOPSimEsQzO2wmGTJLqyzlMdI3utTjX2ONawZE19Po0rHtEeGivMB7PXt90b0pub~cjBaPPZO0g1XLyG5d6J2hIXiZDCLp61Hk6gbygc39elcaGdbHbyx-m-HcYryVchVOrSkgZn2GR749KzZO76s45qNVBvWuwNVNR5BptNOBVZTmrmMmYZZ4669PugHkh3s~h8aXazNRgCtFmKrayQ40ob4pTYA-z5gDTqulr8OhjKG-OJUqk6k3zonOBKs~j6WQo3hyBo~zz0SAp20pirPwNviiPn-zEVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oregon House on May 22 passed House Bill 23 38, which authorizes the State Board of Tax Practitioners to issue a new registered tax aid certificate and sets application and renewal fees.

Sponsor Representative DuTran said the measure aims to address a shrinking pipeline of workers in the tax preparation industry by allowing registered tax aids to assist tax consultants under supervision. “The measure aims to address the decreasing pipeline of individuals interested in the tax industry by allowing tax aids to assist tax consultants in the preparation of tax returns under supervision of tax consultants,” Tran said on the floor. The bill gives the board authority to define training, supervision and continuing education requirements by rule.

HB 23 38 sets the initial application and annual renewal fees at $75, effective Jan. 1, 2026, and references OR 673.605 to 673.74 in its statutory language as amended on the floor. The bill text, as read in session, specifies education, training (40 hours), examination and fitness standards for certification. The board may substitute education and experience in limited cases but cannot waive core qualifications.

Representative Deal questioned why a new certificate structure was required, noting that in prior years data‑entry work was done under existing supervision. “Why do we have to create this new license structure?” Deal asked. Supporters and the bill carrier said the certification is intended to standardize training and oversight and to encourage entry into a regulated career path.

After brief discussion, the House voted and the clerk declared the bill passed by the required constitutional majority. The joint committee on Ways and Means had recommended approval.

HB 23 38 directs the Board of Tax Practitioners to adopt rules on training, examinations and supervision, and establishes renewal and continuing education requirements for certificate holders. The bill is now headed to the Senate for further consideration.","Lawmakers passed HB 23 38 to authorize a new registered tax aid certificate and annual renewal; the measure sets an initial application and renewal fee of $75 and delegates training and supervision rules to the state board of tax practitioners.",{"_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},6229209,"House passes fee increases to fund aquatic invasive species prevention",929,5541000,6470000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3464542-75c20eefaa4aca074a31f3f51fe418d6&start=5541&end=6470","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3464542-75c20eefaa4aca074a31f3f51fe418d6/thumbnail_5541000.jpg","/articles/6229209/Oregon/House-passes-fee-increases-to-fund-aquatic-invasive-species-prevention","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6229209-26dd2509a0a80782a9defc47c460bdb3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193475&Signature=KQxfPUoqnR~RWqOqI7pNlgePMC7AMJDoyK0GGt7oVneOMo50OlcmZdzqtxKdZyCk9nRWS~076epw9KwPXHg91Mhyr5sVfdY0FPJZ0~kWGcmUEDJlgkAkd0Ef7sMP8d4OWDVvZ4Fbvvf1LznMfYs4prgg-aFTFJwBeY~5srk5nLFSK1asyZDBkbx2iOTNAWLd5d2PczeMRGcdwYqUyr1bri2Km4GGNBLLyR8yF4NJVkRUspdaYTT2q9I9~NRDVpqZYAkHbsum5icBS15cpPXK1jdmRspqRuHk3iRvE6Y8QILwR7Dd6d0F4oHm~nAv8-f0PGueZtKSgdjPlbmBjTyEcQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oregon House on May 22 passed House Bill 29 82, a fee bill that increases some small‑watercraft fees to fund inspections and other efforts to prevent aquatic invasive species such as quagga and zebra mussels from entering Oregon waterways.

Proponents told the chamber the measure will expand boat‑inspection capacity and create more consistent funding for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and partner enforcement agencies. Representative Pam Helm, the bill carrier, said the state is on the “doorstep of a natural calamity” from invasive freshwater mussels that colonize infrastructure and are costly to remediate.

“The solution once there is a detection … is just a hot soapy bath right there,” Helm told colleagues, describing inspection and decontamination protocols. She said Idaho’s recent detections required millions in emergency funding and argued Oregon needs to increase prevention now rather than pay far higher costs later.

HB 29 82 changes fee language in statute; the bill text presented on the floor replaces an annual non‑Oregon fee of $20 with $30 for certain craft not registered in Oregon and makes modest other fee adjustments. Representative Helm and other supporters noted the current waterways permit is about $11.75 for nonmotorized craft and said the bill aims to broaden participation and revenue for prevention work while avoiding enforcement against casual floaters: “This is not trying to be an enforcement trap around people that are just trying to enjoy themselves on the water,” Helm said.

Several rural lawmakers backed the bill, saying their communities and irrigation districts would face disproportionate costs if invasive mussels became established. Representative Bobby Levy said the bill “strikes the right balance between priorities and prevention without putting an egregious amount of tax or fees upon folks who recreate in our great outdoors.” Representative Owens noted local partners have been seeking ways to finance check stations and other infrastructure to keep mussels out.

The House recorded no sustained opposition during debate on the floor; the bill “having received the constitutional majority” was declared passed. The measure increases fees to boost long‑term inspection staffing and support waterway access permitting and prevention grants; the text refers to the aquatic invasive species prevention fund as the repository for collected fees. Lawmakers said attorney‑general or agency rulemaking will determine specific enforcement and implementation.

Supporters urged prompt implementation, citing the high cost of remediation if mussels establish in irrigation systems, dams and recreational waters. The bill now proceeds to the Senate for consideration.","The Oregon House approved HB 29 82 to raise certain boat permit fees and fund inspections and prevention work aimed at stopping quagga and zebra mussels from entering state waterways.",{"_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},6229213,"Oregon House adopts resolution honoring advocate Christine Chin Ryan",825,2820000,3645000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3464542-75c20eefaa4aca074a31f3f51fe418d6&start=2820&end=3645","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3464542-75c20eefaa4aca074a31f3f51fe418d6/thumbnail_2820000.jpg","/articles/6229213/Oregon/Oregon-House-adopts-resolution-honoring-advocate-Christine-Chin-Ryan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6229213-cf940165007e695b599a2673f1f6c844/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193475&Signature=SBw9qeLlH3pJWJp1M9~jJRQ5po3lekSh~3ofpMPVKoXlTNlKntTvfM43x3~JiuQW1k3TM0UGQJIETf6oqXqJjyi2YyMOvreaa-g9Ki4iA7xIRlPiO2Yl5ftYgAzVugUjZZDZSqHwQJIzQrCGOBlttBv1ybKRk2tqU6ZdaHDG3f0EYNu4CqXVk8akENs7hadjWKIx7qWZeE8cBe2QGx4EN2mlCRzJU209gx3LQBnYJF2ulLV-p7k5PPOhN43RI-tD4Wd8kpl6kO0MKH4kFOxaMSwUmZdJxz-UyyqCpZuiqWsu69lQOX61SBAs~GJs~vuGFf0bOKhnaMkfCXGNzba8Ig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oregon House of Representatives on May 22 adopted House Concurrent Resolution 36 honoring the life and public service of Christine Chin Ryan, who died March 30, 2025.

The resolution recognizes Christine Chin Ryan’s leadership as founder of Synergy Consulting Inc., her role founding the Asian Pacific Islander Community Coalition of Oregon (APECO), service on the National Organization for Women’s national board and local advisory roles, and awards including the U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator’s Award for Excellence and the Asian Reporter Foundation’s Most Honored Elder Award.

Representative Diane Tran read the resolution on the floor and described Ryan’s long record of civic work and mentorship. “Christine Chin Ryan will be forever remembered as a dedicated mentor, activist, and leader who touched countless lives,” Tran said during floor remarks introducing HCR 36. Speakers during the discussion highlighted Ryan’s work empowering young Asian Pacific Islander leaders to serve in public office: “Through APECO, the organization she founded to empower Asian Pacific Islander students to engage in political advocacy, many of our offices have benefited from the interns who come to the legislature each session,” Representative Chi Chi said.

Representative Paul Evans and others recalled Ryan’s personal and civic contributions. Evans summarized the significance of her life story and urged colleagues to approve the resolution: “She is the American story,” he said. Representative Nelson and others also urged adoption, noting Ryan’s local and national leadership.

There was no opposing debate on the resolution. After remarks, the Clerk opened the voting system and the resolution “having received the required majority” was declared adopted by the chamber.

HCR 36 directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Ryan’s friends and loved ones as an expression of condolences and gratitude. The measure is a formal memorial resolution of the legislative assembly and does not create policy or require implementation by state agencies.","The Oregon House of Representatives adopted House Concurrent Resolution 36 to honor the life and public service of Christine Chin Ryan, recognizing her leadership in small business, Asian Pacific Islander community advocacy and anti‑hate efforts.","actionData","errors"]

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