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It’s mid-May and it already feels like summer! At the conclusion of this brief legislative update, you’ll find links to Lane County and City of Eugene-supported spaces to help beat the heat and keep cool.
Though summer doesn’t officially start until the longest day of the year, June 21, several of my colleagues across the aisle may already have vacation on their mind as they’re seemingly taking an early summer break on the taxpayer’s dime. As such, their inexcusable absence has halted progress on the Senate Floor.
It is my sincere hope that Republican Senators who walked out on the job reconsider and return to work.
Meanwhile, my service on behalf of the People of Oregon continues. Here are a few key bills I’ve authored, advanced out of committee, and/or strongly support as Chief or co-Chief Sponsor this legislative session:
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SB 1089, a bill that establishes a Universal Health Plan (UHP) Governance Board. Respecting the will of Oregon voters who enshrined Oregonian’s right to healthcare in our State Constitution and honoring the work of the Joint Task Force on Universal Healthcare, this bill puts Oregon one giant step closer to achieving universal single-payer healthcare for all by 2027.
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SB 851, cracks down on workplace bullying and requires the Bureau of Labor to study psychological abuse occurrences and prepare a respectful workplace model that Oregon employers may adopt. This bill has passed both chambers.
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SB 610, with respect for courtesy, fairness, and dignity, this bill creates one seamless “Food for All Oregonians Program” application process for federally funded and state funded nutrition recipients of public assistance.
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SB 178, requires Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) to study and make recommendations to the legislature no later than January 1, 2025 that would exempt military pension from state income tax. At present, Oregon is one of sixteen states that partially tax military pensions. We should be thanking and supporting our Veterans and their families, not taxing them for defending our freedom.
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HB 2005, defines “undetectable firearms” aka ghost guns and punishes the manufacturing, sales, and distribution of ghost guns with a maximum of 10 years’ imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both.
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HB 2147, respects Veterans’ service by directing each county ensure internment of unclaimed cremated remains of a Veteran or survivor of a Veteran. As Memorial Day rapidly approaches, this bill, especially, is on top of mind. I thank these brave servicemembers and their families; they paid the ultimate sacrifice, and we should honor that sacrifice indefinitely.
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HB 2572, protects Oregon families from violent extremists who seek to inspire fear in civic participation. Our great state is wealthy in diversity of perspective and opinion. Political violence robs us of our perspective and opinion.
…and dozens more, which you can check out on OLIS.
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