Legislative Update from Rep. Anna Scharf

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Representative Anna Scharf

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To contact me, please click here: Rep.AnnaScharf@oregonlegislature.gov

Dear Friends,

Even though this week got cut short, it was a big week in the office. Two of my bills were heard in House Rules Committee. One on Agency rulemaking and transparency and the other on lobbying accountability. You can read more about them below.

The weather turned quickly today and like the schools in HD23, the Capitol building also closed. So, no committee meeting today or floor session. Next week will be packed to make up for lost time.   

Please stay safe and warm as this weather moves through our area. 

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Anna Scharf
State Representative - HD 23

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HB 2727 - Lobbying Accountability

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You can watch my testimony here. 

HB 2692 - Rulemaking Transparency 

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You can watch my testimony here along with Oregon Business Industries and Portland Metro Chamber of Commerce. 

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I've said it before and I'll say it again, "you cannot un-pave farmland." As my colleagues move forward with legislation this session pertaining to Oregon's housing crisis, economic development and regulating agriculture production, I asked that they strongly consider the impacts every bill could have on Oregon’s family-owned farms and their ability to remain in business. “The choices we make in this building affect the future of our food and fiber….They could all lead to concrete and asphalt instead of winegrapes, blueberries and Oregon’s world famous hazelnuts.” Please take the time to watch my remonstrance. 
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Electrical CoOp Day at the Capitol - pictured with members from Consumers Power Inc, Salem Electric, and Wasco Electric

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Surprise visit from a couple Perrydale FFA members. Hanna Wilson, Chapter Treasurer who will also be receiving her State Degree this year and Savannah Beach, the Chapter Reporter. Thank you Perrydale Advisor, Kirk Farichild, for bringing them to the State Capitol.

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School Tours at the Capitol

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Visitor Services will be offering two school tour options during this legislative session (February 10 to May 31).

On-site school tour option:

  • Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m.
  • Tour guides will take students to the House and Senate Chamber, explain the legislative process, share information about the building, and engage students in an educational activity. Tour takes 75 minutes.
  • Due to limited space only one classroom (4th grade and above,) consisting of up to 30 students and their chaperones, can be accommodated per day. Groups are booked first come, first served. If the group has multiple classes, then they would need to schedule multiple days, or do the virtual tour option, below.
  • Use thiss link for the on-site tour request form.

Virtual tour option:

  • Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
  • Tour guide will share the virtual tour via TEAMS and answer questions for up to three classrooms (100 students) per school, per time slot. The virtual tour is 45 minutes long.
  • Use this link for the virtual tour request form.

You may also call Visitor Services at 503-986-1388 or email visitor.services@oregonlegislature.gov to book a school tour

Reducing Energy Costs

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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