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Hello Friends,
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter celebration. I enjoyed a peaceful celebration with my son and his family who are in town visiting from New Orleans. As we reflect on this joyous occasion, let us give thanks for the resurrection of Jesus and the hope and renewal it brings to our lives.
 The second chamber deadline on May 9 is quickly approaching. This means all bills passed from the House to the Senate must have a work session scheduled in the Senate within the next two weeks—and vice versa. The House chamber has successfully caught up on the large backlog of Third Readings we had from the first chamber deadline passage, and we have returned to regular floor session with regular committee hours.
Honoring Senator Aaron Woods
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I am saddened to hear of the passing of Senator Aaron Woods. He died on Holy Saturday, April 19, after a long bout with cancer. I worked with Senator Woods on two committees and on several key pieces of legislation. He was always a gentleman in his dealings with others, and he demonstrated complete dedication to the public good. We will miss him dearly. |
Wildfire Maps
Last Tuesday, the Oregon Senate passed SB 83, repealing the state’s wildfire hazard map and eliminating the strict regulations associated with it. This bill closely mirrors legislation introduced by my colleagues and me through HB 3944. Its passage marks a significant victory for rural Oregonians, as the original map failed to accurately reflect variations in individual property conditions and would have imposed costly consequences on land use, building regulations, and homeowners.
 Passage of House Bill 2299:
I had the honor of welcoming my constituent, Kristi George, and her husband, Bill, from Keizer to the House Floor to witness the unanimous passage of HB 2299. This bill expands Oregon’s criminal statutes to prohibit the dissemination of digitally created or manipulated intimate images, otherwise known as deepfakes.
 For 17 years, Kristi and her daughter's lives have been upended by the non-consensual sharing of intimate images online, shared with the intent to harass and humiliate. What makes their story even more alarming is the fact that all of these images were generated using artificial intelligence—digital fabrications that look real but are not. Because Oregon law has not yet caught up with this rapidly evolving technology, the man responsible for circulating these images continues to act with impunity.
Kristi’s courage in stepping forward, not just to tell her story but to fight for change, is extraordinary. Her voice is helping to expose a dangerous loophole in our legal system—one that we urgently need to close. I want to thank Kristi, sincerely, for her bravery and her commitment to ensuring no one else in Oregon has to suffer what she and her daughter have endured.
I was happy to co-carry this legislation with Representative Annessa Hartman and look forward to continuing to advocate for its passage as it heads to the Senate.
 I was pleased to join bipartisan efforts for the passage of HB 3766, on April 22. HB 3766 empowers victims of unsolicited lewd images to seek civil damages of up to $10,000, marking a significant step in combating digital harassment. This bill signifies a broader movement to modernize protections against harassment and equip victims with tools to push back against violations of their dignity and personal safety. HB 3766 has now been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
 HB 2300: At the start of the legislative session, I introduced the Right to Speak Your Truth Act to protect victims of sexual assault from defamation lawsuits when they share their stories. Shortly thereafter, I learned about SB 180, a committee bill introduced by the Senate Judiciary Committee, which proposed a similar concept. After further discussions, I chose to prioritize the passage of SB 180 over HB 2300 as it progressed through the legislative process.
I’m pleased to share that SB 180 passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 7 and the Senate Floor on April 16. It has now been referred to the House Judiciary Committee, where I will have the opportunity to advocate for its advancement from the committee I serve on, to the House Floor.
WES Commuter Rail:
HB 3453 A, which proposes the expansion of the Westside Commuter Rail Line to include service to Salem, and eventually Eugene, passed unanimously from the Joint Transportation Committee on April 14. HB 3453 A has been referred to the Ways and Means Committee for further evaluation. However, Ways and Means is exempt from the May 9 deadline, meaning the bill has until the end of session to complete its review and advance to the House Floor.
 Oregon Blue Book:
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Congratulations to Matt Straite from Keizer for being selected as the front cover artist in the 2025 Oregon Blue Book. The featured photo titled "The Many Sides of Oregon," was taken at the Painted Cove in the Painted Hills, part of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.
The Oregon Blue Book can be purchased in the Capitol Store and are $18. Store hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. To contact the store, call 503-986-1391 or email capitol.store@oregonlegislature.gov.
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Oregon State Treasury Unclaimed Property Program:
The Oregon State Treasury is pushing an initiative for constituents to find past unclaimed property tax checks. Click here to view their website and check if you have unclaimed funds which are waiting to be cashed out!
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Real ID Update:
The deadline to obtain a Real ID is rapidly approaching. Starting May 7, you will need a federally recognized Real ID to board a domestic flight, although a passport or other acceptable alternative can used as a substitute. Due to the approaching deadline, the DMV warns that Oregonians should expect longer wait times than usual and to give themselves at least three weeks for their new ID to arrive in the mail.
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I was happy to meet with members of the Iron Tribe Network during their Capitol Advocacy Day on April 15. The Iron Tribe Network is a nonprofit organization that focuses on creating a supportive community for individuals and families in recovery. They provide a range of services, including peer support, recovery housing, and family reunification programs. |
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I joined my fellow representatives in welcoming Representative Earl Blumenauer to the House Floor on April 17. Representative Blumenauer served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1973-1978 and served in our US House of Representatives from 1996 through January of this year before entering retirement. |
The Oregon Tax Court Magistrate Division celebrated its 30th anniversary on Tax Day, April 15. As Chief Sponsor of the legislation which established this division back in 1995, I was given the honor of cutting the cake for the celebration. The Magistrate Division is a low cost, independent, and informal place for taxpayers to contest their tax bills. Lawyers are allowed but not required. |
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On Thursday I welcomed a large number of guests on the House Floor including, constituents from the DAS Executive Branch Take Your Kid to Work Day, Dylan Guptill from Keizer, serving as an honorary page, and Emily Elliott visiting with her mom Heidi from Legislative Council. It was a pleasure to host them and watch them learn more about the legislative process. Joining me in the photo are Heidi and Emily Elliott, Bentley and Savanah Horten with their dad Matt, and Cameron Stuckart and his daughter Carter.
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It is always an honor to represent you in the Oregon Legislature. If there are things my office can assist you with in the months to come, please do not hesitate to reach out via the information below.
Yours truly,
 Representative Kevin Mannix
House District 21
Capitol Phone: 503-986-1421
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, H-384, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email: Rep.KevinMannix@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/mannix
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