A new committee will meet next week for the first time as lawmakers start to look for solutions to Oregon’s drug addiction crisis.
Tag: OREGON LEGISLATURE
New Oregon House GOP leader Helfrich seeks unity, pragmatic solutions
Rep. Jeff Helfrich, R-Hood River, takes over for Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson, R-Prineville.
Lawmakers return to Salem for meetings on homelessness, addiction and more
A series of legislative meetings this week will preview major issues facing Oregon for the 2025 session, including behavioral health, housing, tolling and the Pac-12 shakeup.
Gov. Kotek signs abortion and hospital staffing bills
Gov. Tina Kotek has signed House Bill 2002, which shores up access to abortions and gender-affirming health care. The bill was a key driver of the Senate Republicans walkout.
Secretary of state will disqualify legislators with 10 unexcused absences from running in 2024
Senators deemed ineligible for re-election following a Republican-led walkout include Sen. Kim Thatcher of Keizer, who represents north Salem.
Impeachment, elected official pay, ranked-choice voting: Lawmakers left big questions to voters
Oregon legislators referred three proposed laws to the state’s voters next November. More could be coming with citizen initiatives.
Federal judge: Oregon Senate panel violated Boquist’s free speech rights
A Senate committee required Sen. Brian Boquist to give 12 hours notice before he came to the Capitol.
Oregon lawmakers earmark millions for mental health and addiction services
The Legislature passed measures to provide more residential care, respond to people in crises and fight the opioid overdose epidemic.
Salem won’t be getting state help for key homeless services out of 2023 session
Despite multiple funding requests, Salem legislators failed to secure long-term funding for the navigation center and micro shelters during the last week of the 2023 legislative session.
Legislature passes stricter regulations for Marion County garbage burner
Oregon lawmakers this weekend passed SB 488, intended to require the Covanta Marion incinerator to provide the state more continuous information about its environmental impacts.