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We have officially reached the close of the 2025 legislative session. It has been a busy and long six months with many victories as well as some losses. When I first stepped into the Capitol at the start of session, I did so with a clear mission: to work across the aisle to deliver real results, to increase protections for victims, support affordability for Oregonians, and expand access to housing throughout the state. While not every goal was reached, I’m proud of the progress we've made and look forward to continuing some of those conversations as we now enter the interim.
 Before we move into legislative updates, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks to my incredible legislative staff Michelle Mhoon, Hayley Guptill, and Ben Eugenio who stood by me through every high and low of this session. Their support made all the difference, and I truly could not have made it through without them!
 While there have been a number of bills which I have been proud to champion the passage of through session, I would also like to highlight legislative wins which I had the opportunity to vote in support of passing through the floor.
Overall Legislative Wins:
SB 179 Recreational Immunity
Oregon is home to some of the most beautiful trails in the world, many of which are accessible only through private or city-owned lands. In 1995, I drafted and passed legislation to protect the owners of these properties from lawsuits related to injuries suffered by trail users. However, a recent Oregon Supreme Court case called those protections into question, revealing a clear need to update the law. In response, SB 179 was introduced as a Senate Committee bill to reaffirm and clarify these important safeguards—ensuring landowners are not exposed to undue liability when they allow public access to their land. While committee bills cannot have Regular or Chief Sponsors, I was proud to play a role in advancing these critical updates and am pleased to see this legislation signed into law this session.
 HB 5002 Funding for CASA
House Bill 5002 is a key budget bill that allocates funding for the Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for the 2025–2027 biennium. Like most budget bills, HB 5002 allocates money from the general fund to support a wide range of government operations.
What made this bill significant to me is that it includes funding for the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. My district is fortunate to be served by CASA of Marion County, and I have seen firsthand the vital role this program plays in supporting vulnerable children in the foster care system. This funding ensures that children continue to have a dedicated advocate by their side—someone who speaks up for their best interests in court and provides consistent support throughout their case. Since CASA programs depend heavily on trained volunteers, these funds will help sustain the staff and infrastructure necessary to recruit, train, and supervise those who step up to serve.
HB 2555 Family Sentencing Alternative Program
House Bill 2555 secures a permanent place in Oregon’s justice system for the Family Sentencing Alternative Program (FSAPP), a continuation of a pilot program launched in 2016. The program allows eligible parents or guardians—particularly those facing prison sentences of at least one year—to be considered for probation instead, provided that they participate in a structured support program.
Through research from the original pilot program, we have learned FSAPP effectively reduces recidivism, lowers state spending on incarceration and foster care, and builds stronger and more resilient families. Participants benefit from services like parenting classes, vocational training, substance use treatment, and mental health services, all while remaining in their communities' and maintaining bonds with their children. By making FSAPP permanent, Oregon continues its commitment to reducing family separation, continue rehabilitation, while still holding individuals accountable.
SB 83 Repeals Oregon State Fire Map
In 2021, the Oregon legislature passed SB 762, a comprehensive wildfire management bill aimed at addressing the increasing threat of wildfires across the state. The bill introduced various measures, including new regulations and programs intended to enhance wildfire preparedness and response. However, one outcome of the bill—the development of wildfire hazard maps—sparked significant public backlash. Many rural Oregonians raised concerns about the accuracy of the maps and their potential impact on property rights and insurance access. After being pulled from committee during the final days of session, SB 83—which repeals the controversial wildfire hazard maps — made its way through the House Floor and now awaits the Governor’s signature. With this repeal, we are restoring trust in our institutions and ensuring that future wildfire prevention efforts are grounded in fairness, accuracy, and meaningful collaboration with local communities.
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 While I was honored to champion a number of bills this session—as an introducer, chief sponsor, or regular sponsor—I want to take a moment to highlight a few key pieces of legislation where I’m especially proud to have played a strong, influential role in their passage.
Improving Protection of Victims:
HB 2299 Banning of Intimate Deepfakes
This last interim, I was approached by constituent Kristi Geroge who bravely shared the traumatic story of her experience with artificial “deepfake” images. For 17 years, Kristi and her daughter's lives have been upended by the non-consensual sharing of intimate images online, shared with the intent to harass and humiliate. What makes their story even more alarming is the fact that all of these images were generated using artificial intelligence—digital fabrications that look real but are not. Because Oregon law has not yet caught up with this rapidly evolving technology, the man responsible for circulating these images continues to act with impunity.
 Kristi George and her husband Bill, joining Representative Mannix and Chief of Staff Michelle Mhoon on the House Floor celebrating the passage of HB 2299.
Kristi’s courage in stepping forward, not just to tell her story but to fight for change, is extraordinary. I want to thank Kristi, sincerely, for her bravery and her commitment to ensuring no one else in Oregon has to suffer what she and her daughter have endured. HB 2299 was signed by the Governor on May 22 and will go into effect on January 1, 2026. While this bill does not allow for restitution or recourse retroactively for Kristi and her daughter, she is glad to know that others in her shoes will have the legal protections needed to stop these fabricated images from circulating in the future.
SB 180 Right to Speak Your Truth Act
Furthering protection for those who experienced life altering harm due to loopholes in our justice system, I had the honor this session to work alongside Victoria Burke and Amber Kinney in the passage of SB 180. This important legislation—known as the Right to Speak Your Truth Act—ensures that victims of sexual assault are protected from defamation lawsuits when they choose to speak out and share their stories.
The need for this bill became clear in Oregon when Amber Kinney, an attorney from Portland, represented a minor who disclosed being sexually assaulted by a fellow classmate. After the allegations surfaced, the accused defendant's family filed a defamation suit against the survivor’s family, resulting in years of costly legal battles that the family could not afford. Through working this case, Amber connected with Victoria Burke, a California attorney who shared similar concerns in her own state. Motivated by the risks she witnessed, Victoria helped champion similar protections in California—and together, she and Amber brought their insight and advocacy to Oregon.
I am deeply grateful for their courage and partnership, and I’m proud to have played a role in bringing this legislation to life. SB 180 was passed and will take effect on January 1, 2026, ensuring that survivors who speak their truth are shielded from retaliation through the courts.
 Amber Kinney and Victoria Burke, joining Representative Mannix on the House Floor celebrating the unanimous passage of SB 180.
HB 3766 Anti-Cyberflashing
I joined a bipartisan group of legislators in supporting the passage of HB 3766, which was signed into law by the Governor on June 20. This bill gives individuals the right to bring a civil action against anyone who shares an intimate image to their computer or electronic device without consent. By helping pass this bill, we’re equipping victims with a critical tool to push back against violations of their dignity, safety, and personal autonomy. I am thankful for the opportunity to work on the passage of this bill protecting privacy and affirming every Oregonian’s right to control how they’re represented in the digital world.
Affordability across the state:
HB 2307 Long Tube Lighting Delays
After being approached by Andrea Castañeda, Superintendent of the Salem-Keizer School District, I was made aware of an unexpected regulatory burden impacting our schools. A 2023 legislative mandate required replacement of long tube lighting with LED alternatives for all government buildings beginning January 1, 2025. While well-intended, this requirement imposed significant financial and logistical challenges for many school districts.
Through this insight, my office introduced House Bill 2307, which allows school districts to phase in these LED upgrades gradually through 2030, rather than requiring immediate compliance. The bill took effect immediately upon passage and is projected to save the Salem-Keizer School District an estimated $42 million, with additional savings expected for other districts across Oregon.
HB 3167 Fair Ticketing
In partnership with Representative Marsh’s office—and spurred by the personal experience of one of her legislative staff members— this session brought improvements to online ticketing protections in Oregon. After multiple hearings and several amendments, House Bill 3167 B was passed in its final form, offering new safeguards for consumers purchasing tickets from third-party sellers for concerts, sporting events, and other large gatherings. The bill sets clear requirements: ticket sellers must disclose the full ticket price upfront, including all fees; they are prohibited from reselling tickets they don’t yet own; and they must avoid using misleading website designs that mimic official event or venue pages. By enforcing these protections under Oregon’s Unlawful Trade Practices Act, HB 3167 B helps preserve access to live entertainment and builds trust in the ticket-buying process.
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HB 3630 Clarification SB 498 (2023)
In the 2023 legislative session, I celebrated a large success with the passage of SB 498, rolling back the Oregon Estate Tax (Death Tax) for family-owned farms, ranches, fisheries, and woodlands with a $15 million exemption. Entering the 2025 session, I was committed to continuing that progress and expanding clarity around these important tax exemptions. That commitment led to the introduction of House Bill 3630, which, while not directly altering the fiscal impact to the state, helps clarify the existing exemption and ensures that more families can understand and access this benefit. I consider the progress made in both 2023 and this session a meaningful step in chipping away at the estate tax and supporting generational landowners throughout our state.
SB 485 Exemption from Taxable Estate Natural Resources
Building on Oregon’s commitment to supporting natural resource-based industries, SB 485 adds additional clarification to the landmark estate tax reform passed in 2023. Specifically, SB 485 outlines what types of natural resource farms and operations qualify for the $15 million estate tax exemption established for family-owned farms, ranches, fisheries, and woodlands. This legislation ensures that more families working in Oregon’s natural resource sectors have the clarity and confidence needed to plan for generational ownership.
 SB 15 Simple Estate Affidavit for Manufactured Homes
Thanks to some last-minute revisions, SB 15 offers practical relief to individuals navigating the settlement of small estates in Oregon—particularly those involving manufactured homes. With its passage, individuals responsible for closing out a modest estate that includes a manufactured home can now do so without the need to hire an attorney. Additionally, the value of the manufactured home is excluded from the estate’s overall value for qualification purposes.
This update helps ease the administrative and financial burden on families handling low-value estates—allowing them to avoid costly legal fees and continuing my commitment to improving estate planning for Oregonians.
Access to Affordable Housing:
HB 2316 Home Start Land Act
At the start of this legislative session, I developed a visionary proposal for assistance in housing production by opening up parcels of unused state land for residential building. After numerous amendments and conversations with committee chairs and fellow legislators, the "Home Start Land Act" was developed in its final form. This bill will not only increase revenue funds for the state through the sale of lands to private home builders and manufacturers but will also increase revenue for our local governments by allowing for the collection of additional property taxes once the homes are built. Overall, this bill fulfills many needs in Oregon by increasing housing production, creating a more competitive housing market, increasing revenue for the state, and increasing revenue for our local governments in the midst of constant rising costs in our community.
 HB 5006 also known as the session's "Christmas Tree" bill was passed through the House and Senate at the end of the week delivering capital funding support to individual legislative districts across Oregon. I was happy to see a number of funding wins which I advocated for during session included in the list.
Marion Polk Food Share: $6,080,215
I am happy to report that after long hours of advocacy my office has successfully secured funding for the Marion Polk Food Share funding match which allows them to expand their services by moving to the old Sanchos Tacos production site. The $6 million funding ask joins over $18 million in matching funds from other resources and allows them to complete their project. Marion Polk Food Share provides food assistance to over 58,000 people across Marion and Polk County through their food pantry, Meals on Wheels service - which delivers food to seniors and people with disabilities, and other resources provided to the community like community gardens. I am excited to see how this larger facility opens the door for Marion Polk Food Share to serve even more of those in need throughout Marion and Polk County.
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Oregon State Fairgrounds Emergency Communication Upgrades: $855,000
At the start of legislative session, I brought forward HB 2304, the Fairground Revitalization Act, recognizing the support our county and state fairgrounds provide to our communities in times of emergency situations like the 2021 wildfires. While HB 2304 did not pass in its original form through the Ways and Means Committee, I am happy to report that we had multiple funding allocations for fairgrounds across the state, most notably our state fairgrounds who will have received funding towards emergency communication upgrades.
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Willamette Heritage Center: $750,000
As a vital cultural cornerstone in our community, the Willamette Heritage Center connects Oregonians to the rich industrial, agricultural, and social history of the Mid-Willamette Valley. As a historic icon it is in need of some preservation projects to keep buildings, like the iconic Mill Building, thriving and ensuring their preservation for future generations.
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B-17 Alliance Hangar C: $350,000
The Lacey Lady is a B-17G WW II fighter jet which is located at the McNary Airfield in Salem, the key focus of their WW II Museum. The $350,000 given to this historic structure allows the B-17 Alliance to purchase Hangar C at the Salem airport, providing a stable home for the Lacey Lady to continue educating generations, honoring Veterans, and providing a place of purpose for hundreds of volunteers restoring the B-17G to airworthiness. Having the opportunity to remain in Hangar C also provides an educational opportunity for our schools as it is located next to CTEC, a high school program focused on aviation. Through their partnership, students have the opportunity to participate in intergenerational, hands-on, experiential learning programs, helping to restore the Lacey Lady.
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Keizer Rapids Park Project, City of Keizer: $750,000
In October of last year, I joined our County Commissioners, Keizer City Council, Keizer City Mayor, and other leaders in the community, in celebrating the ribbon cutting for the turf fields at Keizer Rapids Park. I was later informed of some additional funding needs brought forward in order to finish this project and am happy to report that the funding request has been met. The Keizer Rapids Turf Fields are community turf fields which allow for football and soccer games, free of charge. They are a wonderful resource for our schools and extracurricular practices for all ages.
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Historic Elsinore Theatre: $175,000
The Historic Elsinore Theatre will celebrate her 100th birthday next year in May of 2026! In honor of this momentous occasion, I am happy to share our state has provided an allocation of funds to support renovations to the historic building. This project funding allows for restoration of historic features of the building that have been damaged or destroyed by weather events over the past decades including: The Gothic roofline ornamentation which has failed at least three times in the Elsinore’s history, and needs to be recreated with more weather durable material; the 1928 lighted blade sign that once illuminated the block; and the marquees that were added in the early 1930’s to announce upcoming shows to passing drivers and pedestrians.
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While this session has been a challenging one with many ups and downs, I am forever grateful for the opportunity to serve this state and represent the constituents of House District 21. I look forward to the opportunity to continue serving you during the interim, and I hope we can continue to make a difference.
As always, it is an honor to represent you in the Oregon Legislature. If there are things my office can assist you with in the months to come, please do not hesitate to reach out via the information below.
Yours truly,
 Representative Kevin Mannix
House District 21
Capitol Phone: 503-986-1421
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, H-384, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email: Rep.KevinMannix@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/mannix
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