Oregon Senate Press Releases

“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

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

“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 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

“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

Today, Deputy Leader Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City) carried Senate Bill 1040 B on the Senate floor, a first-in-the-nation concept taking immediate action to address Oregon’s child care crisis felt in every corner of the state. The bill directs the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) to establish a pilot program for child micro centers. It passed unanimously and is … [Read more...] about Senate Republicans Take Innovative Approach to Expand Statewide Access to Affordable Child Care

“This issue arose when parents began asking for an extension of a federal program that compensated them for providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic. We learned that the provider workforce for children with disabilities was in steep decline and that there were better outcomes when care was provided by parents who are trained and qualified. Senate Bill 91 is a first step … [Read more...] about Oregon Senate Votes to Support Families with Disabled Children

After successfully negotiating a framework to end the six-week-long peaceful, constitutional protest, media highlighted the wins for all Oregonians within the framework. … [Read more...] about ICYMI: Successes Highlighted by Local and National Media Following End of Protest