ALERT!!! 2024 Oregon Legislature has started!
This short legislative session will be 35 days. Feb. 5th to Mar. 10th.
(The purpose of the short session is to handle emergencies and budget problems.)
We the People need to make our voices heard!
Below are important Bills that need action, such as emailing the appropriate legislators, submitting written testimony and/or registering to testify at a hearing. And you don't have to testify in-person; you can do it virtually from the comfort of your own home!
We have 48 hours from the hearing start to submit testimony!
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The Oregon Legislature Opened today, Monday Feb. 5th!
How to Watch the Legislative Sessions, How to Search for a Bill, Looking at the Bill information.
Why are so many bills labeled an "Emergency"?
What's up with Measure 110? (M110)
From last week! A different destructive technique: Sneaker Amendment Bill on Campaign Finance
The Bills for Monday Feb. 26th. Please use the ACT button below to respond on these bills!
SB 1508A quality of life scoring for healthcare
VOTE: No Date of Post: 02/21/2024 Status of bill: House Floor
House Second Reading 2/26/2024
House Third Reading 2/27/2024
CONTACT REPRESENTATIVES FOR FLOOR VOTE
Medical Freedom: Quality of Life is an individual decision! This is a BAD bill!
SB 1593 Imposes a new tax on the gross proceeds from the sale of unprocessed timber harvested on private land in excess of 500 acres held in common ownership in this state 02/28/2024 3:00 PM HR A Need some input for analyses!
HB 4010 A Digest: The Act makes changes to laws about prescription drugs and some health care providers. The Act says the Oregon State Hospital does not have to do certain things about staffing. The Act changes the term "physician assistant" to "physician associate." (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). [Digest: This Act makes changes to laws about prescription drugs, health insurance and some health care providers. The Act says the Oregon State Hospital does not have to do certain things about staffing. The Act changes the term "physician assistant" to "physician associate." (Flesch Readability Score: 60.4).] Specifies that flavoring of a prescription drug is not compounding. [Prohibits drug manufacturers from restricting access to certain prescription drugs.] Exempts the Oregon State Hospital from certain hospital staffing requirements. [Removes the requirement that optometrists have hospital consulting privileges in order to qualify for tax credit.] Removes requirement that an applicant for licensure as a licensed professional counselor or therapist submit a professional disclosure statement. Changes the term "physician assistant" to "physician associate." [Requires health insurers to negotiate with health care interpreters and certain health care providers regarding coverage of health care interpretation services.] Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. Public Hearing 02/28/2024 1:00 PM HR E
SB 1589 return to in-person voting STUCK in the Senate Rules, lets get it moving ASK RULES COMMITTEE TO ACT ON THE BILL:
The Bills for Monday Feb. 19th. Please use the ACT button below to respond on these bills!
HB 4078A develops system for sharing student private information, VOTE:NO Date of Post: 02/17/2024 Status of bill: In Committee, Ways & Means
SB 1503A Task Force on Gun Violence and Suicide Prevention, VOTE:NO Date of Post: 02/17/2024 Status of bill: In Committee, Ways & Means
HB 4106 establish sustainable timber harvest levels, VOTE:YES Date of Post: 02/16/2024 Status of bill: In Committee, Public Hearing 02/20/2024 3:00pm HR E
SB 1553A crime to consume illegal drugs on public transportation, VOTE:YES Date of Post: 02/16/2024 Status of bill: SENATE FLOOR VOTE
The Bills for Friday Feb. 16th.
The following bills are in committee, or heading for a floor vote.
Click on the ACT link below to find out who to contact to Table the bill or to kill it
HB4129A caregiver service employment model, VOTE:NO Date of Post: 02/16/2024 Status of bill: In Committee, Ways & Means
SB1577A extends auto voter registration to college applicants, VOTE:NO Date of Post: 02/06/2024 Status of bill: In Committee, Ways & Means
SB1537A reforms land use and funds housing, VOTE:NO Date of Post: 01/31/2024 Status of bill: In Committee
SB1583A permits teachers to use “gender ideology” materials in curriculum, VOTE:NO Date of Post: 02/06/2024 Status of bill: SENATE FLOOR VOTE
HB4080A offshore wind energy construction standards, VOTE:NO Date of Post: 02/03/2024 Status of bill: In Committee, Ways & Means
Bills for Thursday Feb. 15th!
SB 1550 merges Teacher Standards & Practices with DOE
VOTE:NO Date of Post: 02/15/2024 Status of bill: In Committee You can send testimony up to 48 hours after the start of the Public Hearing
Public Hearing 02/15/2024 3:00pm HR B
Bills for Wednesday Feb. 14th!
SB 1559 changes greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals
VOTE:NO Date of Post: 02/03/2024 Status of bill: In Committee Public Gearing carried over. Get testimony in !
Public Hearing 02/15/2024 1:00pm HR E
Bills for Tuesday Feb. 13!
SB 1559 changes greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals
VOTE:NO Date of Post: 02/03/2024 Status of bill: In Committee
Public Hearing 02/13/2024 1:00pm HR E
HB 4059 – extends canola land in Willamette Valley
VOTE:NO Date of Post: 01/31/2024 Status of bill: In Committee
Public Hearing 02/13/2024 3:00pm HR E
HB 4133 changes to forest products tax
VOTE:YES Date of Post: 02/04/2024 Status of bill: In Committee
Public Hearing 02/13/2024 8:00am HR A
Bills for Monday Feb. 12!
HJR 201/HB 4075 state property tax to fund public safety
VOTE:NO Date of Post: 02/08/2024 Status of bill: In Committee
Public Hearing 02/13/2024 1:00pm HR D
SB 1571 labeling on campaign ads designed by AI
VOTE:YES Date of Post: 02/02/2024 Status of bill: In Committee
Public Hearing 02/13/2024 3:00pm HR D
SB 1572 task force for commuter train between Portland and Salem
VOTE:NO Date of Post: 02/11/2024 Status of bill: In Committee
Public Hearing 02/13/2024 5:00pm HR F
SB 1532 develops education plan for immigrants
VOTE:NO Date of Post: 02/11/2024 Status of bill: In Committee
Work Session 02/13/2024 3:00pm HR B
Bills of the Day, Fri. Feb. 9th, 2024
HB 4086 study of a child’s problematic sexual behavior
VOTE: NO Date of Post: 02/09/2024 Status of bill: In Committee
Public Hearing 02/12/2024 1:00pm HR C
HB 4080 offshore wind energy construction standards
VOTE: NO Date of Post: 02/03/2024 Status of bill: In Committee
Work Session 02/12/2024 8:00am HR F
HB 4078 develops system for sharing student private information
VOTE: NO Date of Post: 02/04/2024 Status of bill: In Committee
Work Session 02/12/2024 3:00pm HR B
HJR 201 state property tax to fund public safety
VOTE: NO Date of Post: 02/08/2024 Status of bill:
Public Hearing 2/13/24, 1 pm. HR D.
- We can’t afford it! Oregonians already pay higher taxes than most states.
- Removes current local control over property taxes from Counties/Cities by allowing new statewide property tax scheme without limits.
- This would allow Portland politicians to raise property taxes on rural Oregonians for their reckless spending.
- Removes current Constitutional limits on property tax rates (Measure 5) and assessment rates (Measure 50) with sneaky exceptions.
- Risk throwing seniors, the disabled and other limited income Oregonians out of their homes as property taxes become limitless.
- HJR 201 would be a referral to voters, because that is the only way politicians can remove/tinker with current Constitutional property tax limits that protect home owners.
SB 1564 land development models for different size cities
VOTE: YES Date of Post: 02/01/2024 Status of bill: In Committee
Public Hearing 02/13/2024 8:00am HR D
SB 1542 reduction in CAT tax
VOTE: YES Date of Post: 02/02/2024 Status of bill: In Committee
Public Hearing 02/12/2024 3:00pm HR A
SB 1537 reforms land use and funds housing
VOTE: NO Date of Post: 01/31/2024 Status of bill: In Committee
Public Hearing 02/08/2024 8:00am HR D
Hearings Needing Testimony, Today Feb. 8, 2024
(One can add written testimony 24 hours after the hearing start time.)
More info on testifying at the ACT link below.
HB 4021 authorizes Governor to fill U.S. Senate vacancy
VOTE: NO Date of Post: 02/07/2024 Status of bill: In Committee
Public Hearing 02/08/2024 1:00pm HR D
HB 4083 prohibits investments in thermal coal companies
VOTE: NO Date of Post: 02/07/2024 Status of bill: In Committee
Public Hearing 02/08/2024 1:00pm HR C
SB 1587 immunity for children advocacy workers and centers
VOTE: NO Date of Post: 02/07/2024 Status of bill: In Committee
Public Hearing 02/08/2024 1:00pm HR B
HB 4032 removes “incumbent” identifier from the ballot *** No other race but Judges includes the identifier, "incumbent". ***
VOTE: YES Date of Post: 02/02/2024 Status of bill: In Committee
Public Hearing 02/08/2024 1:00pm HR D
SB 1577 extends auto voter registration to college applicants
VOTE: NO Date of Post: 02/06/2024 Status of bill: In Committee
Public Hearing 02/13/2024 8:00am HR C
Bills with Hearings this week! Feb. 5, 2024
MOST URGENT bills
Hearing is today! Wed. Feb. 7th at 5 pm. Please testify using ACT link below?
3 Measure 110 bills:
HB4002 is a gut and stuff. Please urge a NO vote.
SB1555. Please urge a YES vote.
HB4036. Please urge a YES vote.
HJR201 changes Property Tax to be Statewide! (Property Tax is currently decided at the County level.)
Please urge a NO vote.
URGENT bills! (Link below, please "ACT".)
SB1503 Task Force on Gun Violence and Suicide Prevention
HB4080 offshore wind energy construction standards
SB1583 permits teachers to use “gender ideology” materials in curriculum
HB4161 expands school choice with education savings
(We suggest you copy and paste this list in a document, then Click below to ACT.)
Please understand that ONLY bills with hearings this week will move forward!
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