Oregon Senate Supports Geothermal Research Facility in Deschutes County
Salem, OR – State Senator Tim Knopp (R-Bend) Carried HJM 19 today on the senate floor in support of bringing a federal geothermal research facility to Deschutes County. House Joint Memorial 19 would urge the U.S. Secretary of Energy and Congress to site their prospective Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) at the Newberry Geothermal Project.
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I spoke this Memorial Day for the Redmond VFW's Memorial Day Service at the Redmond cemetery. It was an honor to remember those Oregonians who have died serving their country and I am thankful to have had this opportunity.
Salem, OR – House Bill 3282-A was passed on Wednesday by the Oregon State Senate. The bill was carried by Senator Tim Knopp (R-Bend) and was passed by a vote of 29-0. HB 3282-A provides that the Land Conservation and Development Commission can allow cities to undergo periodic review permitting them to complete work relating to certain aspects of urban-growth boundaries.
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Salem, OR – On Wednesday, the Oregon State Senate passed House Bill 3378-A. The bill was carried by Senator Knopp (R-Bend), and passed with a vote of 29-0. It faced no opposition in the House or the Senate. The House of Representatives passed the bill, carried by Greenlick, with a vote of 56-0 in late April.
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My three kids and I at my House Floor Desk in 1999. (From Left to Right: Reagan, Daniel, and Emilie)
I had the opportunity this session to chief sponsor legislation that will provide additional funding to child abuse assessment centers across the state. HB 2234 will require health insurers to reimburse these child abuse assessment centers for every assessment and medical service they provide. The bill has garnered overwhelming support while passing both houses, and I am excited to announce that the Governor signed the measure last week officially making it law!
 Best Regards,
 Senator Tim Knopp
Senate District 27
email: sen.timknopp@state.or.us I phone: 503-986-1727
address: 900 Court St NE, S-309, Salem, OR, 97301
website: http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/knopp
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