SB 851 Expands lawsuits against employers

Posted on March 27, 2023 by dbleiler | 1 Comments

This bill is a placeholder as a study to be amended as a full blown policy. SB 851 would expand lawsuits against employers for hostile work environments in a way that is duplicative of remedies that are already available to employees. Employees who experience discrimination in the workplace may seek a remedy under many federal laws including, but not limited…

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SB 847 Property tax freeze for new homes

Posted on March 21, 2023 by dbleiler | 0 Comments

This bill freezes assessed value for five years for property with newly constructed accessory dwelling unit or middle housing, used as occupant’s primary residence. Establishes timelines and requirements to file claim; allows for appeal of denial. Terminates benefit in event eligible property is no longer occupied as primary residence. Allows frozen assessed value to transfer to new owner within five-year…

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SB 1545 Prioritizes workforce development activities

Posted on June 20, 2022 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Signed into law by Gov Brown

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HB 2345 New County Assistance Program

Posted on July 27, 2021 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 3352 Healthcare for Undocumented Adults

Posted on July 19, 2021 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 3373 Adds Taxpayer Advocate to monitor policies

Posted on July 19, 2021 by BJ

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 2927 Preparedness means Bigger Government

Posted on July 19, 2021 by BJ

VOTE: NO – Signed into Law by Gov Brown

HB 2004 Grants for Emergency Shelters

Posted on June 24, 2021 by BJ

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

Posted on June 23, 2021 by BJ

VOTE: NO – Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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