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SB 618 Directs study to provide Black Reparations for Slavery

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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HB 2868 Accelerated credit teacher requirements

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee
Establishes minimum graduate level education requirements for teachers that teach accelerated college credit program courses.

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SB 691 Gives Secretary of State authority over recounts

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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SB 865 Prohibits state office holder from holding political party office position

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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HB 2782 Reinstates tax credit for reforestation

VOTE: YES
Died In Committee

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HB 2368 Pilot program on student mental & behavioral health

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee
Establishes pilot program to promote and support positive student mental and behavioral health

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HB 2510 Lockup requirements for Firearms

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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HB 2598 Imposes severance tax on all timber harvested

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee

SB 299 Formation of Children’s Service Districts

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee
Authorizes the creation of children’s service districts and provides authority to levy permanent property taxes and other taxes

HB 2016 Clear notification before automatic renewals

HB 2016 VOTE: YES Died In Committee on 06/26/2021 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB2016 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2021R1/Committees/HBL/Overview This bill requires entities that offer services or products with automatic renewals to notify consumers in a separate and clear statement of terms of service before renewing such services or products. The consumer must give consent before the renewal occurs. Personal…

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SB 356 Expands school healthcare abilities

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee

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HB 2908 Allows examination upon suspicion of accounts of person, political committee or petition committee.

VOTE:NO
Died In committee

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SB 619 Establish program to pay reparations to blacks for slavery

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

HB 2358 Overtime for Agricultural Workers

HB 2358 VOTE: NO Died In Committee on 06/26/21 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB2358 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Committees/JWM/Overview This bill eliminates the agricultural exemption for payment of overtime to agricultural workers and requires overtime pay in excess of 40 hours per workweek. Personal Choice and Responsibility This bill will impact everyone raising food cost or cause a scarcity of…

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HB 2365 Prohibits single-use plastic food service ware

HB 2365 VOTE: NO Died In Committee on 06/26/2021 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB2365 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Committees/HEE/Overview This bill prohibits food vendor from using single-use plastic food service ware when selling prepared food, unless specifically requested and food service ware isn’t plastic and is recyclable. Requires specified restaurants and bed and breakfast facilities to be able to sanitize…

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SJR 4 Quorum modification

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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HB 3298 Releases prisoners early for medical excuses.

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

HB 3177 Restricts pandemic impact on businesses

HB 3177 VOTE: YES Died In Committee on 06/26/2021 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB3177 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Committees/HRULES/Overview This bill brings equity across the business sector during the remainder of the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 outbreak, restricting what the Governor may impose on certain businesses. Personal Choice and Responsibility Nothing in this bill limits the authority…

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HB 2680 Creates Small Donor Election Program & Uses Taxpayer Money

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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SJM 5A Urges Congress to pursue climate change legislation

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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SJR 25 Allows 16-year-olds to vote

VOTE:NO Died In Committee on 06/26/21 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SJR25 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Committees/SRULES/Overview   This bill allows 16-year-old children the right to vote. They are a protected class of citizen and cannot have their signature or birthdate verified. Personal Choice and Responsibility High school sophomores don’t have adult brain development to make good judgment no matter how smart…

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HB 3363 Racial Equity and Justice Student Collaborative

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee
Establishes Racial Equity and Justice Student Collaborative work group

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SB 571/HB 2366 Voting rights for prisoners

HB 2366 VOTE:NO Died In Committee on 06/26/21 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB571 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Committees/JWM/Overview This bill allows persons convicted of felony to register to vote, update voter registration and vote in elections while incarcerated. Personal Choice and Responsibility States with experience have noted that very few inmates exercise their right to vote, and inmates say it can be…

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HB 2499 Extends automatic voter registration

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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SB 227 Adoption of Ethnic Studies Standards

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee
Appropriates $2,500,000 from General Fund for Educator Advancement Council for ethnic studies standards

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SB 261 Restrictions for Legislator’s unexcused absences

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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SJM 5A urges Congress to pass HR 763 on climate change

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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HJR 11 Provides Same Day Voter registration

VOTE:NO
Died In committee

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HB 2205 Allows lawsuits on behalf of state

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

SB 262 Legislator fines for absences

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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HB 2226 Ballot postmark & harvesting on election day

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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SB 240 Removes virtual limitations on school choice

VOTE: YES
Died In Committee
Expands school choice by removing the limitation on percentage of students in school district who may enroll in virtual public charter school

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HJR 9 Increase Senators to 36. One Senator for each County.

VOTE:YES
Died In committee

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HB 2679 17-year-old allowed to vote in primary

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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SJR 7 Allows Impeachment of Elected Officials

VOTE:YES
Died In Committee

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HB 3194 privatizes low-proof spirit beverages

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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SB 249 Open mail in ballots when received

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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SB 776 Lowers voting to 16 for school district elections

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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HB 3110A minority representation on corporate boards

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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HB 2638 Limits liability when following government guidance

VOTE:YES
Died In Committee

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HB 2334 Small business cost required for rulemaking

VOTE:YES
Died In Committee

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SB 343 Ranked-choice voting in Counties

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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SB 791 Rank-choice voting for state/local elections

SB 791 VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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HB 2942 Allows criminals in K-12 classrooms

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee
Allows individuals convicted of drug dealing, sex crimes into K-12 settings

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HB 3363A Racial Equity and Justice Student Collaborative

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee
Establishes Racial Equity and Justice Student Collaborative work group

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HB 736 Task Force on Restorative Justice in Education

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee
Establishes a 24-member Task Force on Restorative Justice charged with making recommendations

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HB 2788 Shifts Attorney General fees to Dept. of Justice

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee on 06-26-21

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SB 223 Private school registration

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee
Requires private school registration with the Oregon Department of Education

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SB 313 Allows political Party to add voting members

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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SJR 2 & SB 224 Removes Superintendent of Public Instruction from Constitution

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee
Amends constitution to remove provision that makes Superintendent of Public Instruction constitutional office that is filled by Governor

HB 2716 Increases School Choice

VOTE: YES
Died In Committee
Increases percentage of students to 8% of students in school district who may enroll in virtual public charter school not sponsored by school district

SB 683 History curriculum based on racism

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee
Requires school districts to provide instruction on racist history

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HB 3130 Increases substitute teacher benefits

HB 3130 VOTE: NO
Died In Committee on 06/26/21
Expands collectively bargained benefits to substitute teachers

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HB 2001 Teacher retention based on cultural or linguistic ability over seniority

VOTE: NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown
Requires school districts facing budgetary constraints to prioritize teachers for retention based on the school district’s diversity ratio

HB 2004 Grants for Emergency Shelters

HB 2004 VOTE: NO Signed into Law by Gov Brown on 06/24/21 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB2004 This bill allocates $27 million General Funds to support emergency shelters through grants to the Oregon Community Foundation for the acquisition, retrofitting and operation of emergency shelters throughout this state. Also, $2 million for technical assistance for organizations developing and operating emergency shelters…

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HB 2341 Prorates property taxes due to fire damage

VOTE:YES
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 2958 HIV prevention drug insurance coverage

VOTE: NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 3115 Homeless camping

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 3011 Gives $ to OHA to Fund Hospital Nurse Staffing Program.

VOTE: NO – Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 3041 makes “gender identity” a separate item from “sexual orientation”

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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SB 702 Social studies standards review

VOTE: NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown
Requires State Board of Education to review social studies standards

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SB 289 Bias crimes hit outdoor recreation

VOTE:NO Signed into Law by Gov Brown on 06-23-21 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB289 This bill prohibits a person convicted of first or second degree bias crime from entering or remaining in any building, land or water of the state or publicly owned land used for outdoor recreation for a period of at least six months, but not longer than five-years…

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HB 3011 Gives $ to OHA to Fund Hospital Nurse Staffing Program

VOTE: NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

HB 2550 Blocks Home Buyers from communicating with Sellers

HB 2550 VOTE: NO Signed into Law by Gov Brown on 06/23/21 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB2550 This bill directs seller’s agent to redact or withhold communication from buyer to seller as necessary to help seller avoid selecting buyer based on buyer’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status or familial status or in violation of federal…

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SB 629 Allows pharmacist to use telepharmacy for services at remote locations

VOTE: YES
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 3139 Parent Disclosure of Suicide Assessment

VOTE: YES
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 3284 Protecting personal health data protection outside of emergency periods

VOTE: YES
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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SB 396 Defines “undetectable firearm” and creates fines.

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 3355 requires officers’ names on uniforms during crowd control.

VOTE:NO
Signed as law by Gov. Brown

SB 483 Rebuttable presumption against employers

SB 483 VOTE: NO Signed into Law by Gov Brown on 06/15/21 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB483 This bill create a presumption of guilt for employers accused of retaliation. The law would completely change accepted procedures of fairness. Limited Government Creates rebuttable presumption that person violated prohibition against retaliation or discrimination against employee or prospective employee if person takes certain…

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SB 317 Mixed alcoholic drinks to go

SB 317 VOTE: NO Signed into Law by Gov Brown on 06/11/2021 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB317 This bill allows holder of full on-premises sales license to make retail sales of mixed drinks and single servings of wine in sealed containers for off-premises consumption. Defines “mixed drink” and “sealed container.” Personal Choice and Responsibility Alcohol use and abuse is the…

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HB 2481 Prohibits Law Enforcement Agencies from receiving Military Surplus Equipment

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 2681 Prevents Inactive Voters being removed from Voter Rolls

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 2631 Notification of harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyberbullying.

Student may request that parents/guardians not be notified of acts of harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyberbullying,

HB 2474 Expands Oregon Family Medical Leave Act

HB 2474 VOTE: NO Signed into Law by Gov Brown on 06/08/21 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB2474 This bill expands Oregon Family Medical Leave Act (OFLA) to establish eligibility for protected leave for all employees of a covered employer during public health emergency unless employed fewer than 30 days or worked less than an average of 25 hours per week…

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HB 2474 Expands medical leave to employers with one employee

VOTE: NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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SB 296 Chief Justice during Emergency suspend time periods in court proceedings

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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SJM 4 Starts legislation for Black Reparations

VOTE:NO
Filed with Secretary of State

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HB 2056 Lowers Non-English Graduation Requirements

Allows non-English students to fulfill graduation requirements by taking language arts classes in their native languages to satisfy “English” diploma requirements

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HB 2623 Caps out of pocket costs for insulin

VOTE: NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 2697 Prohibits bias incidents in schools

VOTE: NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown
Requires education providers to prohibit display of any symbols of hate on school property

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HB 2180 Amends building codes to include charging stations for electric cars

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 2027 Requires zero emission state vehicles by 2025

VOTE:NO Signed into Law by Gov Brown on 06-01-21 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB2027 This bill allows establishing low-emission vehicles policy for purchase of state vehicles and changes operative date from January 1, 2029, to January 1, 2025, requiring agencies to purchase light-duty vehicles that are zero-emission vehicles whenever possible. Defines “parking facility” and allows establishing boundaries in Salem where department…

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SB 424 changes assistant attorney general base pay

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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SB 554 Allows ban of carry by CHL holder by Colleges, Universities, School Districts and Airport

VOTE:NO Signed into law by Gov. Brown on 06-01-21 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB554 This bill allows the State Capitol, colleges, universities, school districts, and the Portland Airport to ban carried firearms in or on their grounds by those with Concealed Handgun Licenses (it’s already illegal if you don’t have a CHL), making possession a Class A misdemeanor (364 days jail…

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HB 2027 Requires zero emission state vehicles by 2025

HB 2027A VOTE:NO – Signed by Gov Brown on 06/01/2021 Effective date 9-25-2021 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB2027 This bill allows establishing low-emission vehicles policy for purchase of state vehicles and changes operative date from January 1, 2029, to January 1, 2025, requiring agencies to purchase light-duty vehicles that are zero-emission vehicles whenever possible. Defines “parking facility” and allows establishing boundaries…

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SJM 3 Property owner’s redress from federal forest fires

SJM 3 VOTE: YES Filed with Secretary of State on 05/26/2021 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SJM3 This bill urges Congress to establish a program to give property owners redress having the federal government reimburse property owners for property damage that resulted from a fire that started on mismanaged federal forest-lands. Fiscal Responsibility In 2020, wildfires in Oregon burned more than…

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SJR 12 State to ensure access to health care

VOTE: NO
Passed, filed with SOS

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SJR 3 Prohibits legislators reelection for session absences

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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SB 77 Removes more control from community school & college boards

VOTE: NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 2165 Electric customers to pay for transportation electrification for electric cars

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

SB 493 Setting of prevailing wage for trades

SB 493 VOTE: NO Signed into Law by Gov Brown on May 26, 2021 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB493 This bill changes how the prevailing wage for trade or occupation in a locality is set to be the highest rate of wage among collective bargaining agreements for trade or occupation in locality. Personal Choice and Responsibility Prevailing wages for public…

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HB 2475 Inequity of energy rates

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 2077 Lead-based paint activities assessments, increases fine

VOTE: NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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SB 846 Reduces Kicker

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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SB 649 Increases Teacher Penalties for Sexually Abusing Student

VOTE: YES
Signed into Law by Gov Brown
Increases penalties for teachers who sexually abuse students

SJR 8 Allows a Judge to be Impeached

01/21/2021 SJR 8 VOTE:YES – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SJR8 This bill would have amended the Oregon Constitution to allow impeachment of a judge by the House, that they be tried in the Senate, and convicted by a three-fifths vote. Limited Government Currently, Oregon does not have an impeachment process. We only have a recall process. Comments Lynn…

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SB 604 Requires permit to purchase firearms

01/21/2021 SB 604 VOTE:NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB604 This bill would have required a person to obtain permit before purchasing or otherwise receiving firearm under circumstances requiring criminal background check. Permit to be obtained from county sheriff or municipal police department and valid for 5 years. Person must provide proof of completion of firearm safety course…

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SB 585 Ends state preemption over local gun ban ordinances

01/21/2021 SB 585 VOTE:NO –  Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB585 This bill would have repealed ORS 166.170 through 166.176, which are the Oregon statutes that allow only the state to restrict the “sale, acquisition, transfer, ownership, possession, storage, transportation or use” of firearms (referred to as “preemption”), and not cities, counties or school districts. Personal Choice and Responsibility…

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SB 254 Restricts Parents ability to decline Child Vaccinations

01/21/2021 SB 254 VOTE: NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB254 This bill would have removed the ability of a parent to decline required immunizations against restrictable diseases. Will create a massive disparity of equity-based upon genetic disorders, and segregates children from their peers that will isolate them in a manner conducive to suicide, abuse, lack of access…

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