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This final report from CDC MMWR is a surveillance summary of 2023 data from the National Violent Death Reporting System. It covers violent deaths and suicides in the U.S., the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. It was published September 29, 2026.
Oregon Health Authority, Health Systems Division: Medical Assistance Programs has issued a final rule updated as required by section 71109 of Public Law 119-21. It is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 410 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not say what changes.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.
Oregon Health Authority, Health Licensing Office has issued a final rule setting the rules for its new Dental Laboratory Program. It is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 331 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not say who must follow the rules.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.
Oregon Health Authority, Health Insurance Marketplace has issued a final rule setting 2027 annual assessment rates for qualified health plans and stand alone dental plans. It is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 945 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not give the rate amounts.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.
The Oregon Health Authority, Health Licensing Office, Long Term Care Administrators Board has proposed rules after House Bill 4040 (2026) broadened an education requirement for residential care facility administrator licensing. The proposal is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 853 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not give details of the education change.
How to weigh in: No comment deadline is listed; see the document.
Oregon Health Authority, Health Policy and Analytics has proposed revising the annual rates in its Temporary Health Care Staff Rate Setting Program and adding clarifying language. The proposal is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 409 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. If adopted, it would change those rates, and the abstract does not give the amounts.
How to weigh in: No comment deadline is listed; see the document.
Oregon Health Authority, Health Systems Division: Behavioral Health Services has proposed rules on tax compliance for providers, who would certify compliance with requirements in ORS 305.380. The proposal is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 309 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The notice refers to HB 4016, and the abstract does not say what the certification involves.
How to weigh in: No comment deadline is listed; see the document.
Oregon Health Authority, Health Systems Division: Behavioral Health Services has proposed rules on renewal, on confirming continued eligibility, and on aligning designations with newly included OHP program types. The proposal is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 309 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not say which program types are included.
How to weigh in: No comment deadline is listed; see the document.
Oregon Health Authority, Health Policy and Analytics has amended its proposal on the Temporary Health Care Staff Rate Setting Program. The amended proposal would revise annual rates and add clarifying language, and it is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 409. It was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026, and the abstract does not say what the amendment changes.
How to weigh in: No comment deadline is listed; see the document.
Oregon Mental Health Regulatory Agency, Oregon Board of Psychology has proposed rules implementing SB 1547. The changes cover licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioners, including reorganization, updates, continuing education, applications and fees. The proposal is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 858 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026.
How to weigh in: No comment deadline is listed; see the document.
The Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission has proposed fee changes for the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement, along with a reorganization and repeal of outdated Chapter 715 rules. The proposal is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 715 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. If adopted, it would make these changes, and the abstract does not give the fee amounts.
How to weigh in: No comment deadline is listed; see the document.
The Oregon Housing and Community Services Department has proposed updating the LIHEAP and OEAP Program Operations & Policy Manual for Program Year 2027. The proposal is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 813 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. If adopted, it would update the manual, and the abstract does not say what changes.
How to weigh in: No comment deadline is listed; see the document.
The Oregon Housing and Community Services Department has proposed updating its rules for the Multifamily Rental Financing: Permanent Loan Program. The proposal is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 813 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not say what changes.
How to weigh in: No comment deadline is listed; see the document.
The Oregon Housing and Community Services Department has issued a temporary rule suspending the rules of the Older Adult Housing Program (OAHP). It is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 813 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not say how long the suspension lasts.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.
The Oregon Housing and Community Services Department has issued a temporary rule updating the LIHEAP and OEAP Program Operations & Policy Manual for Program Year 2027. It is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 813 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not say what changes.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.
The Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities has issued a final rule updating the APS rules to align with policy, clarify jurisdiction and revise confidentiality provisions. It is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 411 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not say who is affected.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.
Oregon's Department of Consumer and Business Services, Building Codes Division has issued a final rule defining the scope of electrical systems and their components for prevailing wage law. It is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 918 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not say which projects or workers are affected.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.
Oregon's Department of Consumer and Business Services, Building Codes Division has adopted the 2026 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code as a final rule. It is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 918 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not describe the code's changes.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries has issued a final rule amending its Prevailing Wage Rate Determination. It is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 839 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not say what the update changes.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Insurance Regulation has issued a final rule listing the prosthetic and orthotic devices under ORS743A.145. It is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 836 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not say which devices are on the list.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.
The Oregon Department of Human Services has proposed expanding background check portability to 3 years, along with changes to record-keeping, confidentiality and substantial equivalence. The proposal is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 407 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not say who the background checks cover.
How to weigh in: No comment deadline is listed; see the document.
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division has adopted a revision to its rule on the annual adjustment of civil penalties. The final rule is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 437 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not give the new penalty amounts.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.
The Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission has issued a final rule amending its program standards. It is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 584 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not say which standards change.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Workers' Compensation Division has issued a final rule on nurse practitioners and physician associates under HB 4040 (2026). It is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 436 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not say what the rule requires.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.
Oregon's Land Conservation and Development Department has issued a final rule amending OAR chapter 600, division 46 of Oregon Administrative Rules. The amendment is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 660 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not say what changes.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.
Oregon's Department of Environmental Quality has proposed a rule on the Snake River Temperature TMDL. The proposal is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 340 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. If adopted, it would set the rule's requirements, and the abstract does not describe them.
How to weigh in: No comment deadline is listed; see the document.
The Oregon Public Utility Commission has proposed rulemaking to implement 2025 Senate Bill 845 (AR 673). The proposal is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 860 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. If adopted, it would set the rules that carry out the bill, and the abstract does not describe what they require.
How to weigh in: No comment deadline is listed; see the document.
The Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division has proposed removing and amending requirements for “Substantially Altered” vehicles. The proposal is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 735 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. If adopted, it would change those requirements, and the abstract does not say how.
How to weigh in: No comment deadline is listed; see the document.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has proposed amending several sections of its driver safety hearing regulations and repealing others. Among the changes, a driver who does not request a hearing within 10 days of receiving notice of suspension or revocation would be treated as waiving the right to a hearing. The proposal says the changes would clarify the rules for drivers, their representatives and hearing officers.
How to weigh in: Comment by November 16, 2026.
Oregon's Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued a final rule setting the tag numbers, season dates and regulations for 2027 big game controlled hunts. It is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 635 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not list the specific tags or dates.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.
Oregon's Department of Agriculture has issued a final rule updating the rules for its Livestock ID Program (Brands). It is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 603 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not say what changes.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has made permanent an exterior quarantine for the cotton jassid (Amrasca biguttula), also known as the two-spotted cotton leafhopper. The quarantine has been in effect since September 21, 2026. The abstract does not say who it affects.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.
The Oregon Department of Justice has issued a final rule on procedures for the Oregon Child Support Program. It is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 137 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not say what the procedures require.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has adopted No Significant Risk Level (NSRL) values of 54 micrograms per day for 1-bromopropane and 5.8 micrograms per day for dermal exposure to diethanolamine. The final rule takes effect January 1, 2027. The abstract does not say what the levels are used for.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.
Oregon's Department of Consumer and Business Services, Building Codes Division has issued a final rule on the use of lumber certified by individuals with the proper certification. It is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 918 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not say which projects or builders are affected.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.
Oregon's Department of Consumer and Business Services, Building Codes Division has adopted the 2026 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code as a final rule. It is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 918 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not describe the code's changes.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.
Oregon's Department of Consumer and Business Services, Building Codes Division has adopted the 2026 Oregon Residential Specialty Code as a final rule. It is in Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 918 and was published in the Oregon Bulletin on October 1, 2026. The abstract does not describe the code's changes.
How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.