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Friends and neighbors, here are some highlights from the week and helpful community information for you!
Consumer Choice Fueling
This week, Representative Fahey and I published an Op-Ed in the Oregonian about HB 2426, our Consumer Choice Fueling Bill.
Read it here. KATU will also be airing a segment on the bill on Sunday Morning at 9 AM. Keep an eye out!
The bill is scheduled for a vote in committee next week. To watch the committee live on 3/9, go here.
Reforming Measure 110
I recently signed on as a sponsor of Representative Lily Morgan’s HB 3549. This bill would take a tiered approach to drug possession and return some accountability to our drug law after Measure 110 passed. It will focus on treatment and keep those from exploiting our system.
Here is how it would work:
- The first encounter would maintain the current M110 Class E Violations.
- The second would be a felony possession, with eligibility for a conditional discharge. If they meet the conditions on their own, the charges would be dismissed.
- The third would be a felony charge, with eligibility for drug court. If they complete drug court, the charges will be dismissed.
Measure 110 did more harm than good. I would be in favor of repealing it. Until then, fixes are definitely needed. This is just one.
Some Bad Bills on the move
Government-run healthcare
SB 704 would establish a Universal Health Care Governance Board and task them with coming up with a plan to implement a government-run health care program in Oregon. Last year, the Legislative Joint Task Force on Universal Health Care released a draft report explaining how much government-run healthcare would cost and how it could be paid for in Oregon: $22 BILLION of income and payroll taxes. This would increase the state budget by nearly 25%.
The Senate Committee on Health Care is set to pass it out of committee this next week. From there, it will go to the Ways and Means Committee, where I hope it goes to die.
Renewable diesel
This week I submitted testimony in opposition to SB 803, which would regulate petroleum diesel out of existence by 2030 in Oregon. What would fuel the trucks that carry our gas and groceries to market? Costly and scarce renewable diesel.
The future of renewable diesel is a possibility, but there simply is not enough of it to justify scrapping all petroleum diesel.
If you're like me and feel strongly about it, you can still email the committee. To submit your comments to committee, on SB 803, go here.
Read my entire testimony below:
Link to my testimony.
Oregonians should have the choice to pump their own gas OregonLive - By: Rep. Boshart Davis & Rep. Julie Fahey Oregon is one of the last two states where drivers are still not allowed to pump their own gas. That is, unless they’re driving in one of the 18 rural counties where it’s permitted. Or they’re refueling a diesel vehicle or motorcycle. Or they’re seeking to fill up their tanks during one of the public health or natural disasters over the past three years in which the state allowed motorists to pump their own gas statewide.
Oregon counties could reclaim forestland from state under bill Capital Press “In my opinion, at that point the state decided that it knew better than the counties did, to the extreme detriment of the counties,” said Rep. Shelly Boshart-Davis, R-Albany, during a recent legislative hearing. By passing SB 795, lawmakers would demonstrate they’re listening to rural residents who currently feel unheard at the Capitol, she said.
Portland family terrorized by fires set by homeless squatters next door: 'My wife was screaming': An 83-year-old Vietnam vet said he 'felt safer' in downtown Saigon than Portland, Oregon Fox News Armand Martens, an 83-year-old Vietnam veteran who also lives next to the property, told Fox 12 Oregon that he "felt safer when I was walking around in downtown Saigon when I was in Vietnam than I do here in Portland." "It seems like all of the stuff they’re doing is enabling the homeless people," Martens added. Both Martens and Adams say they love Portland but fear they might have to leave if things don't improve.
Democratic lawmakers in Pacific Northwest steer pay-per-mile into slow lane to replace gas tax, eventually OPB Oregon leads the nation in rolling out the pay-by-the-mile alternative, having run several pilot road tests dating back more than a decade. It now collects real money from real-world drivers who voluntarily opt-in to pay by the mile in exchange for a deep discount on their annual car registration fees and/or a rebate of gas tax paid at the pump.
ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!
From our friends at Albany Police Department
Click here for more information.
CONGRESSWOMAN IN THE HOUSE!
L to R: Sen. Daniel Bonham, Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer, and Rep. Shelly Boshart Davis
This week, the Oregon Senate and House Republicans had a visit from Congresswoman Lori Chavez DeRemer - CD5.
I had the pleasure to announce her visit with a Courtesy from the House Floor, you can watch the full video, here.
"Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer, she represents Oregon’s 5th congressional district that covers Linn County, most of Clackamas County, Deschutes County, and parts of Multnomah and Marion Counties, in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Lori started her public service career in 2002 on the Happy Valley Parks Committee. Later she won a seat on the Happy Valley City Council and became City Council President. She was elected to Mayor in 2010, becoming Happy Valley’s first female and Latina elected mayor. She was re-elected in 2014.
In 2022, she was elected the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Oregon’s 5th congressional district. She is one of the first Latinas and first Republican woman elected to Congress from the state of Oregon.
Lori’s committee assignments are Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Education, and the Workforce. She is a member of the Congressional Hispanic Conference, the Congressional Western Caucus, Conservative Climate Caucus, Main Street Caucus, and the Republican Governance Group.
Lori is a mom and small businesswoman. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Dr. Shawn DeRemer, and together, they raised twin daughters.
Lori is my Representative in Congress and I couldn’t be happier to have her here today with us."
OREGON CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
Always a good day at the Capitol when the Oregon Cattlemen's Association is in the building!
FURNITURE SHARE FUNDRAISER
Linn and Benton County Law Enforcement Agencies
The annual Dodgeball Tournament to raise money for the Furniture Share, was held at the Albany YMCA last week. Congratulations to Albany Police Department for taking 1st Place!
From the Law & Fire Fundraiser for Furniture Share:
Want to join us in making a difference? We are raising money to benefit Benton Furniture Share, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause which means so much to us.
More information about Benton Furniture Share: We collect donated, reusable furniture items and redistribute them to low-income individuals, families, and children in need. Annually we serve 5,000+ clients, 3,000 of these clients are children. Our furniture reuse program annually diverts 600+ tons from the landfill.
Donations are still being collected. If you would like to help, follow this Gofundme link.
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This Year's Tournament Champs:
Albany Police Department
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Better luck next year - Linn County Sheriffs!
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'TREATED' WITH APPRECIATION
From our friends at Albany Police Department:
These sweet & amazing kids delivered a copious amount of snacks to us from the Northside Christian Church Kids Ministry! We are so appreciative!
During the 2023 legislative session my office will continue to keep you updated and informed - and is always at your service. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any community event announcements, legislative questions, or concerns. |
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Talk soon,
 Capitol Phone: 503-986-1415
Capitol Address: 900 Court St NE, H-389, Salem, OR 97301
Email: Rep.ShellyBoshartDavis@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/boshartdavis
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