“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”
Oregon House Press Releases
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
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
House Republican Leader’s Statement on Passage of Housing and Homelessness Legislation to Address Oregon’s Crises
On January 17th, House Republican Leader Breese-Iverson (R-Prineville) sat down with Majority Leader Fahey (D-Eugene) and Speaker Rayfield (D-Corvallis) to discuss their respective priorities for the Legislative Session. The top priorities identified by all parties were housing and homelessness. Today, the House passed House Bill 2001 and 5019 to address these critical issues. … [Read more...] about House Republican Leader’s Statement on Passage of Housing and Homelessness Legislation to Address Oregon’s Crises
House Republican Caucus Sends Letter to Governor Kotek Urging Immediate Reconsideration of ODF’s Proposed ‘Habitat Conservation Plan’
Yesterday, the Oregon House Republican Caucus sent a letter to Governor Kotek urging the immediate reconsideration of the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) proposed ‘Habitat Conservation Plan’ or HCP. In a February 15 meeting, the Board of Forestry rejected a proposal that would have taken the plan back to the drawing board to balance the economic needs of Oregon’s rural … [Read more...] about House Republican Caucus Sends Letter to Governor Kotek Urging Immediate Reconsideration of ODF’s Proposed ‘Habitat Conservation Plan’
House Republican Leader Statement on Quarterly Revenue Forecast
“The State of Oregon experienced a historic infusion of federal funding, but Oregonians and the Legislature must face the reality that these funds have ended. For the remainder of the 2023 Legislative Session, we must pursue fiscal responsibility which includes leaving our Education Stability Fund (ESF) and rainy-day funds (RDF) alone. We must return Oregon’s ‘kicker’ back … [Read more...] about House Republican Leader Statement on Quarterly Revenue Forecast
House Republican Caucus Welcomes State Representative Court Boice Sworn In to Represent Vacant House District 1
“I am excited to welcome State Representative Court Boice to the legislature and to the House Republican Caucus. I have full confidence that Representative Boice will serve his district well. I look forward to having his knowledge and experience in the building,” said House Republican Leader Breese-Iverson (R-Prineville). … [Read more...] about House Republican Caucus Welcomes State Representative Court Boice Sworn In to Represent Vacant House District 1
House Republican Caucus Responds to Governor Kotek’s Proposed Budget
“Oregonians are experiencing an inflation rate over eight percent and economists are predicting a mild recession over the next year. The Governor’s budget reflects the financial vulnerability individuals are feeling on a daily basis. House Republicans believe the state budget should look more after Oregon families than our state bureaucracy. … [Read more...] about House Republican Caucus Responds to Governor Kotek’s Proposed Budget
