HB 3742 Permits legislators and staff to carry a firearm

02/25/2025 VOTE:NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3742 Provides that members of the Legislative Assembly and legislative branch employees who have a valid concealed handgun license have an affirmative defense to a charge of possessing a firearm within the Capitol, and may not be arrested or charged for the offense while in possession of the license. Is security…

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HB 2727 Prohibits former legislators from lobbying for pay for one year

02/09/2025 VOTE:YES – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2727 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HRULES/Overview The Act does not allow former legislators to be hired by certain groups to support policies. The Act applies to former legislators for one year after they leave office. Expands restrictions on post-legislative service activities to prohibit receiving money or other consideration for advocacy on behalf…

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SB 223 Forced recognition of Peter Courtney

01/27/2025 VOTE: NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB223 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SED/Overview Directs Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to design and give plaques to schools that have benefited from Senator Peter Courtney’s support of funding seismic safety for schools. Directs the ODE to design and distribute memorial plaques to schools in honor of Senator Peter Courtney’s contributions…

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SB 1566 Increases legislator’s salary

VOTE:NO
Died in committee