Oregon legislators addressed sex crimes, street racing, ghost guns and other public safety issues but did not fund a legal service for victims.
Tag: OREGON LEGISLATURE
Legislators pass education bills on reading, finance, school days and more
Oregon lawmakers invested in a record $10.2 billion K-12 state school fund for the 2023-25 budget cycle.
Oregon Legislature could gain power to impeach governor, other elected officials
Voters would decide in 2024 whether Oregon lawmakers should have the same impeachment powers as legislators in all other states.
Oregon self-service gasoline bill heads to governor’s desk
Oregonians would be allowed to pump their own gas across the state if Gov. Tina Kotek signs the bill, though gas stations must also offer full service for customers who want it.
Abortion, transgender care bill that nearly torpedoed Oregon legislative session heads to governor
Nearly a dozen Republicans boycotted a vote on the amended version of HB 2002, which protects abortion and gender-affirming care providers from civil liability or prosecution.
Oregon lawmakers put more than $1 billion toward last-minute budget needs
The “Christmas tree bill” puts money toward a mix of projects and causes, including public defenders, wildfire fighting and state employee pay raises and benefits for those seeking citizenship.
Salem will see millions to open new preschool, fund community services
End-of-session bills doling out state money for projects around Oregon include major building projects and operating money for several Salem institutions.
Senate passes abortion and firearms bills as work resumes
Democrats agreed to modify portions of bills Republicans objected to in order to end a walkout that had dragged on for over a month.
Oregon Senate Republican walkout ends with compromises
Democrats agreed to water down bills on abortion and firearms, ending the Senate boycott that started May 3.
Oregon Democrats float new proposal to change quorum laws as Senate Republican walkout drags on
Most legislative Democrats have signed onto a constitutional referral to address walkouts proposed by Reps. Khanh Pham and David Gomberg, though its prospects of passing this session are dim.