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Nearly a month into the legislative
session and I couldn’t be more excited to be working for you. We’ve just completed our third full week in
session, and I’ve had the opportunity of talking with and meeting with a wide
variety of people in my district. I feel it would be helpful and educational to
walk you through a typical day. I would also like to let you know about the committees
I am currently on and how I am working toward keeping my commitments to our
district and maintaining our priorities.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A REPRESENTATIVE
The 79th Legislative Session convened on February 3. So far, there is no such thing as an “ordinary” day! Busy, exciting, and productive days – but far from ordinary.
My days include committee meetings, House Floor sessions,
meetings with advocates and community leaders and – most importantly – meetings
with constituents. In between these
meetings, I am reading the details on bills that are being introduced, working
with my fellow Representatives to move our high priority legislation through
the House, meeting with the Speaker of the House for introductions, and meeting
with the team in the Governor’s office. The Capitol is busy, and constituents
and other folks drop by the office frequently to meet us and say hello, which
is always welcome and enjoyable.
Community Engagement
- I had the extraordinary honor of
attending the Mobilization Ceremony for Company G, 1st
Battalion
189 Aviation on January 27, 2017. I was humbled to have the opportunity to
shake the hands of our brave young men and women.
- In addition, I also had the
privilege of visiting with Yamhill-Carlton High School leadership
students. We had a great conversation
about my experience as a freshman lawmaker, and I enjoyed receiving a tour
of their facilities and hearing about their expansion program.
- I also had the privilege of meeting
with the McMinnville and Chehalem Chamber Leadership Classes.
- The Newberg Veteran’s Group invited
me to join their morning coffee group. I had the opportunity to hear about
the issues important to them and to thank them personally for their
service to our country.
- A group of 150 community members
attended a joint town hall meeting held in Newberg with myself and
Representative Post to discuss the Newberg-Dundee Bypass.
- Two students from Duniway Middle
School have been selected to assist the legislative process as Honorary
Pages.
MY COMMITTEES
I am currently serving on three committees:
1. Human Services and Housing Policy Committee
All
things DHS… We’ve had several information sessions and will hear legislation
regarding services for children, seniors, and those with disabilities. We’ll
also discuss housing, vocational rehab and other issues critical to the
wellbeing of many Oregonians.
2. Transportation Policy Committee
This
committee hears legislation impacting all types of transportation and travel.
Not only issues regarding our highways and the use of motor vehicles, but also
public transit and aviation.
3. Ways and Means Subcommittee on Transportation and
Economic Development
This
subcommittee hears the proposed budget for the following agencies and makes a
recommendation to the full Ways and Means Committee.
- Department of Aviation
- Business Development Department
- Department of Consumer and Business Services
- Employment Department
- Housing and Community Services Department
- Bureau of Labor and Industries
- Liquor Control Commission
- Public Utility Commission
- Racing Commission
- Real Estate Agency
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Thank you for your ongoing support. Please feel free to contact me at the e-mail below, visit my website or call my office. I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Capitol Phone: 503-986-1424
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, H-376, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email: Rep.RonNoble@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/noble
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