“The 2023 Regular Legislative Session has come to a close and it is time look toward what is ahead in 2024. I am excited to announce the Interim Leadership Team for House Republicans. These individuals have proven leadership during the long session and are ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work on 2024 priorities.” … [Read more...] about House Republican Leader Announces 2023-2024 Interim Leadership Team
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Sine Die: Tumultuous Legislative Session Officially Adjourns
The 2023 Oregon Legislative Session officially adjourned today. The session began with a commitment from Democrat Leadership to focus on bipartisan priorities for the benefit of all Oregonians. A noteworthy amount of time was spent on the most divisive and partisan issues in America: expansion of abortion and gender transition treatment for minors at the expense of Oregon … [Read more...] about Sine Die: Tumultuous Legislative Session Officially Adjourns
2023 SESSION RECAP: Senate Republicans Delivered Big Wins for Oregonians, Held the Democrat Majority Accountable
“Senate Republicans were finally able to give the nearly 2 million Oregonians we represent a voice in the Senate and a seat at the table. We protected the rights of parents and law-abiding gun owners, restored the rule of law, and forced good-faith bipartisanship to get good things done. This led to a successful end to a tumultuous session.” … [Read more...] about 2023 SESSION RECAP: Senate Republicans Delivered Big Wins for Oregonians, Held the Democrat Majority Accountable
Republican Priority Fixing Oregon’s Flawed Sex Crime Laws Clears Oregon Senate
Today, Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend) carried House Bill 3632 on the Senate floor, a measure increasing the time in which first degree sex crimes may be prosecuted from 12 years to 20 years. It applies to offenses committed before, on, or after the bill takes effect on January 1, 2024, but does not apply to those offenses if the statute of limitations already … [Read more...] about Republican Priority Fixing Oregon’s Flawed Sex Crime Laws Clears Oregon Senate
Oregon Senate Asks Voters to Establish Impeachment Process for Statewide Elected Officials
“The demand from Oregonians for greater oversight and accountability is at an all-time high. It is not only the Legislature’s responsibility to enact robust budgets and sound policy, but to act as the People’s voice for accountability. As the only state in the nation without this check on its Executive Branch, it is long past time we do this,” said Senate Republican Leader Tim … [Read more...] about Oregon Senate Asks Voters to Establish Impeachment Process for Statewide Elected Officials
Oregon Senate Passes Critical Next Step to Solidify Oregon’s Lead in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Oregon leads the nation in cutting-edge chip manufacturing and is third in the world only behind South Korea and Taiwan. However, the global share of semiconductors manufactured in the United States has seen major decline in recent decades from 37% to just 12% today. In March, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 4, a bipartisan bill acting as a first step toward reviving and … [Read more...] about Oregon Senate Passes Critical Next Step to Solidify Oregon’s Lead in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Legislation to Assist the International Port of Coos Bay’s Potential Pacific Coast Intermodal Terminal Passes the Oregon Senate with Broad Bipartisan Support
“With key investments by the state we achieved in another bill this session, House Bill 3382 is critical to having a streamlined clear process to allow the Port to alter its federal navigation channels to accommodate ships and attract both public and private investment.” … [Read more...] about Legislation to Assist the International Port of Coos Bay’s Potential Pacific Coast Intermodal Terminal Passes the Oregon Senate with Broad Bipartisan Support
House Republicans Protect Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Families from Burdensome Estate Tax
Today, the Oregon House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 498 A, a bill making Oregon’s estate tax more workable for multigenerational farms, fishing businesses, and family forestlands. It allows up to $15 million of farm, forest, and fishing property to be excluded from the value of estates that pay the estate tax. … [Read more...] about House Republicans Protect Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Families from Burdensome Estate Tax