Legislative Update from Rep. Anna Scharf

Oregon State Legislature sent this bulletin at 03/17/2023 01:05 PM PDT
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Representative Anna Scharf

Dear Friends,

Here is some information and highlights from the past few weeks. I hope this update is helpful to you as we wrap up the ninth week of session...only 101 days left, but who's counting! As always, thank you for your continued support. Please contact my office with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

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Anna Scharf
State Representative - HD 23

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HB 3214 makes it illegal to use certain animals in traveling acts, which will essentially ban rodeos, 4H shows, and fairs! HB 3214 received a public hearing March 16th in the House Committee on Judiciary. I encourage you to submit your opposition online, which can be submitted until the 18th. 

HB 2002 is scheduled for a public hearing on March 20th in the House Committee on Behavioral Health and Health Care. This bill has several concerning components, which I am extremely opposed to, including the following...

HB 2002 would remove a parent’s role in their child’s life by:

  • Eliminating any age of consent requirements for “reproductive health care”, including abortion.
  • Requiring written permission from a child of any age in order for a parent to know what reproductive health services are provided by a health care provider.
  • Authorizing a pharmacist to provide abortion pills without regard to the age of the person.

Submit your opposition here.

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Earlier this week, HB 2001 and HB 5019, known as the Affordable Housing and Emergency Homelessness Response Package, passed on the House Floor. While these bills do tackle some of the state's housing and affordable housing crisis, there is concern this package doesn't address Ballot Measure 110, which is at the heart of the homeless crisis.

OPENING CEREMONIES FROM HD 23

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Last week, Kennadi Johnson from HD 23 in Newberg performed a beautiful melody on her fiddle for Opening Ceremonies at the Capitol. If you or someone you know would like to participate in Opening Ceremonies, please contact my office! Watch her performance by clicking the photo above.

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Pictured with daughter, Megan, and husband, Jason, at the Oregon State FFA Convention.

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Pictured with Rep. Gamba (D-Milwaukie), Rep. Hartman (D-Oregon City), Rep. Helm (D-Beaverton), and Rep. Boshart Davis (R-Albany) on a Chicken Farm Tour.

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Pictured with Sen. Lieber (D-Beaverton) and Rep. Boshart Davis (R-Albany) on a tour of the Port of Coos Bay.

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Pictured with Kennadi Johnson and her dad, Commissioner Kit Johnson during Opening Ceremonies at the Capitol.

Capitol Phone: 503-986-1423
Capitol Address: 900 Court St NE, H-387, Salem, OR 97301
Email: Rep.AnnaScharf@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/scharf