“Following Wednesday’s leadership meeting, at my request, President Wagner agreed not to hold floor sessions this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It is my hope that this will give us time to work out a legitimate agreement that will benefit all Oregonians.I have communicated that I will be available over the weekend to have these critical discussions,” said Senate Republican … [Read more...] about Leadership Talks Continue
Press Releases
Bipartisan Coalition Votes to Increase Protections for Healthcare Providers
Today, again in recognition of National Nurses Week, House Republicans attempted to withdraw House Bill 2141 from the House Committee on Judiciary. This legislation would have awarded hospital workers the same protections offered to many other sectors including emergency medical services providers, taxi operators, flaggers, highway workers, correction officers, and youth … [Read more...] about Bipartisan Coalition Votes to Increase Protections for Healthcare Providers
House Republicans, Five Democrats Vote to Alleviate Nursing Shortage
“Today’s result was disappointing, but not surprising. House Bill 2408 would have provided our nursing industry the critical relief they need. I am proud to have Chief Sponsored this legislation and will continue to advocate for its adoption in the future. I am grateful for the work of our healthcare heroes every day,” said Representative Christine Goodwin (R-Canyonville). … [Read more...] about House Republicans, Five Democrats Vote to Alleviate Nursing Shortage
Democrats Resort to Lies to Push Extreme Policy Priorities; Republicans Remain Committed to Accountability and Transparency
Leader Knopp told the reporter that Republicans are willing to end the protest if staff rewrites bill summaries to comply with the law, and if Democrats set aside their most extreme bills whose summaries similarly don’t comply with the law. All Session long, Republicans have criticized the extreme policy priorities pushed by the majority party. We have repeatedly asked that we … [Read more...] about Democrats Resort to Lies to Push Extreme Policy Priorities; Republicans Remain Committed to Accountability and Transparency
Another Day, Another Party-Line Vote: House Democrats Pass Extreme Voter Expansion Bill Day After Secretary of State Resigns
“At a time when we should be trying to bolster the integrity attached to our voting system, Democrats are trying to expand it. In my district and beyond, there is a large amount of distrust in Oregon’s voting system. Recent events with the Secretary of State furthered this distrust and it is our responsibility to rebuild it. Giving additional authority to a state agency that … [Read more...] about Another Day, Another Party-Line Vote: House Democrats Pass Extreme Voter Expansion Bill Day After Secretary of State Resigns
Senate Republicans Demand Transparency and Accountability
During Monday morning’s floor session, Senate Republicans pointed out that bills being considered by the Senate violate the law by being noncompliant with Senate Rule 13.02 (5), ORS 171.134, and Article IV Section 21 of the Oregon Constitution. The Senate recessed and when it reconvened that evening, the Presiding Officer ruled that it did in fact comply. He failed to provide … [Read more...] about Senate Republicans Demand Transparency and Accountability
Senator Suzanne Weber and Representative Emily McIntire Sue Oregon Legislature, Represented by Oregon Right to Life
“House Bill 2002 was pushed through in clear violation of the Oregon Constitution and Oregon’s Revised Statue which state that the Flesch Readability Test must meet a score of 60. Democracy can only function when Oregonians can engage in the process – when government attorneys cannot even understand the contents of the bill, there is a clear problem,” said Representative … [Read more...] about Senator Suzanne Weber and Representative Emily McIntire Sue Oregon Legislature, Represented by Oregon Right to Life
House Republican Leader Issues Statement Following House Passage of House Bill 2005
“Nothing in this legislation will make our streets safer. House Democrats took three separate pieces of legislation, each with their own flaws, and combined them into one complex and extreme omnibus gun bill. Rather than strip Oregonians of their constitutional rights, this body should pass legislation in line with those bills previously provided in the Safe Schools Package,” … [Read more...] about House Republican Leader Issues Statement Following House Passage of House Bill 2005
