“Though we have much more work to do, this is a critical first step in boosting Oregon’s chip industry which will be an economic driver providing family-wage jobs to Oregonians across the state,” said Senator Bill Hansell (R-Athena), member of the Joint Semiconductor Committee. “Redmond and Central Oregon are well-situated for this kind of significant investment,” added … [Read more...] about Oregon Senate’s Passage of Semiconductor Bill Points to the Need for Additional Legislation to Follow
Senator Knopp Leads Oregon Senate in Passing Bipartisan Bill Removing Rural Housing Construction Barrier
“ADUs are an effective tool in bringing housing to rural Oregon. The state’s chaotic and ineffective release of wildfire risk maps (SB 762) in 2021 not only put rural Oregonians’ home insurance rates in crisis, but it also limits our ability to provide rural housing options. Until the wildfire maps are resolved, SB 644A removes that barrier. I am confident this is the … [Read more...] about Senator Knopp Leads Oregon Senate in Passing Bipartisan Bill Removing Rural Housing Construction Barrier
House Republican Caucus Proposes “Safe Schools Package”
“Yesterday’s tragedy is a parent’s worst nightmare. We agree with our Democratic colleagues – student safety is critical. The legislation proposed in the Safe Schools Package, sponsored by both Republicans and Democrats, must be prioritized for the safety of our students. Based on the facts we know at this time, nothing in the House Democrats Omnibus Gun Package would not have … [Read more...] about House Republican Caucus Proposes “Safe Schools Package”
House Republican Caucus Calls for Reconsideration of House Bill 3520 on Three-Year Anniversary of the “Stay Home, Save Lives” Executive Order
“As we reflect on the three-year anniversary of the ‘Stay Home, Save Lives’ order, it is hard to put into words the impact this mandate had on our students, our small businesses, and our communities. Today marks three years since the stated ‘temporary shutdown,’ and we still have state employees working remotely and agency phones going unanswered. It is time to request all our … [Read more...] about House Republican Caucus Calls for Reconsideration of House Bill 3520 on Three-Year Anniversary of the “Stay Home, Save Lives” Executive Order
Homelessness Package is Only the First Step in Addressing the Housing Backlog
“We must engage all of the development community to unlock capital and accelerate our housing supply if we are going to meet the ambitious production goals set forth by the Governor. HB 2001 was the result of a multi-year process that will only impact development years down the road. Our neighbors shouldn’t be asked to wait that long before we act again.” … [Read more...] about Homelessness Package is Only the First Step in Addressing the Housing Backlog
Knopp, Breese-Iverson, Boquist Send Letter to the Governor Urging Independent Nonpartisan Counsel to Investigate OLCC
This morning, Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend), House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson (R-Prineville), and Senate Independent Leader Brian Boquist (I-Rural Yamhill & Polk Counties) sent a letter to Governor Kotek urging that independent nonpartisan investigations be launched into the OLCC’s alleged favorable treatment of land acquisitions and rare liquor … [Read more...] about Knopp, Breese-Iverson, Boquist Send Letter to the Governor Urging Independent Nonpartisan Counsel to Investigate OLCC
House Republican Leader Issues Statement Following House Passage of House Bill 2279 – Radical Expansion of Assisted Suicide
“Since 1997, assisted suicide has been legal in Oregon. Oregon voters had specific limitations in mind when they passed Ballot Measure 16, including prior established care with a provider, and that they be a resident of the State of Oregon. Today, the House voted to repeal these limitations, allowing Oregon physicians to prescribe this medication to out-of-state residents,” … [Read more...] about House Republican Leader Issues Statement Following House Passage of House Bill 2279 – Radical Expansion of Assisted Suicide
Senators Brock Smith, Weber, Representative Osborne Introduce Bill Protecting Waterways from Toxic Pollution from Homeless Camps
Three Senators and twenty other Senators & Representatives have filed legislation that would allow residents to submit a formal complain to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) about human waste, illicit drugs, batteries, and other harmful substances being dumped by homeless camps into state rivers and streams. Upon receiving the complaint, DEQ must … [Read more...] about Senators Brock Smith, Weber, Representative Osborne Introduce Bill Protecting Waterways from Toxic Pollution from Homeless Camps
