SB 119 Use of apprentices for public projects

Posted on February 21, 2023 by dbleiler | 0 Comments

This bill requires the Department of Transportation, Oregon Department of Administrative Services, and any state contracting agency that uses funds from the Act of 2021, in connection with public improvement, to study the use of apprentices in public improvement and public works projects. The American Rescue Plan Act was passed by Congress in 2021 to address a variety of issues…

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HB 4051 Extends task force on homeless and racial disparities

Posted on March 23, 2022 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Signed into law by Gov Brown

HB 4091 Distorts Student Success Act

Posted on March 4, 2022 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Died in Committee

HB 4112 Funds training for ethnic studies

Posted on March 4, 2022 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Died in Committee

‘Sine Die’: The highlights of Oregon’s historic 2021 legislative session

Posted on June 27, 2021 by BJ | 3 Comments

The Oregon Legislature wrapped up Saturday, (6-26-21) marking the end of an eventful session that included high profile legislation, a resignation and the first expulsion of a legislator in state history. The session, which began Jan. 21 after a two-day delay from concerns about possible attacks from right-wing extremists, saw lawmakers take up bills addressing pandemic relief, wildfire relief, police…

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