Oregon Votes

HB3792 doubles the minimum amount collected from electric customers for low-income electric bill payment and crisis assistance from $20 million to $40 million per year. It also increases the maximum monthly charge per customer site for this assistance from $500 to $1,000, directs the Oregon Public Utility Commission to reassess need for assistance every two years, and requires reporting to the Legislative Assembly if large increases are made. The funds go into Oregon’s energy-assistance program to help low-income residents pay their power bills.

The Oregon State House of Representatives passed HB3792 on June 24, 2025 by a vote of 38 to 13. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill further empowers the state to redistribute wealth through utility bills, allowing government to pick winners and losers while insulating the spending from normal budget scrutiny. Such policies increase energy costs, embrace collectivism, distort market signals, and extend government involvement into areas better addressed through voluntary charity and local, private solutions rather than government mandates.

SB5516 appropriates $11.36 billion for K-12 public education through the Oregon Department of Education for the 2025-27 biennium. The funding includes $9.85 billion from the General Fund for the State School Fund, plus additional amounts from lottery revenues and other state funds.

The Oregon State House of Representatives passed SB5516 on June 16, 2025 by a vote of 44 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the nays because education is not the role of government—it is the responsibility of a child’s parents. Schools can and should be privatized, without any need for public funding that steals from taxpayers (e.g., property taxes) and drains the treasury. If not dismantled, the government’s monopoly on preK-12 education will continue to displace traditional private schools and homeschooling in favor of universal state-sponsored schooling. The best “school choice,” by far, is for parents to choose not to place their child’s education in the hands of the state. Educational freedom cannot be achieved by forcing other citizens to give up their hard-earned tax dollars for all that now entails a compulsory, failing, and government-run school system.

HB3054 caps rent increases for spaces in larger manufactured home parks and marinas at a rate tied to inflation—generally no more than about six percent annual increases for many communities—and limits how much rent can jump when a home is sold. The bill also prohibits landlords from forcing aesthetic upgrades or internal inspections as a condition of sale for a manufactured or floating home, and it directs the Oregon Housing and Community Services Department to study water, sewer, and septic systems in these facilities.

The Oregon State Senate passed HB3054 on June 12, 2025 by a vote of 17 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the nays because government-imposed rent control and limiting property improvements is a blatant violation of the Bill of Rights, particularly private-property rights protected under the Fifth Amendment. Rent and ownership should be determined by the free market and negotiated voluntarily between tenant and landlord—not dictated by bureaucrats and lawmakers. Additionally, this measure violates Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits states from passing laws impairing the obligation of contracts.

HB2309 protects certain pharmacies participating in the federal 340B drug-pricing program by prohibiting insurers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from requiring 340B pharmacies to include a special modifier or indicator on reimbursement claims (with limited exceptions).

The Oregon State Senate passed HB2309 on June 9, 2025 by a vote of 18 to 12. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill deepens participation in a federal program that lacks authorization under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution. By restricting how insurers and PBMs may structure reimbursement claims, the state further interferes with private contracts protected under Article I, Section 10, and entrenches a federally driven price-control scheme in the healthcare market. Ultimately, HB2309 expands government involvement in healthcare and props up an unconstitutional federal welfare program at the expense of free-market principles and state sovereignty.

SB5516 appropriates $11.36 billion for K-12 public education through the Oregon Department of Education for the 2025-27 biennium. The funding includes $9.85 billion from the General Fund for the State School Fund, plus additional amounts from lottery revenues and other state funds.

The Oregon State Senate passed SB5516 on June 5, 2025 by a vote of 26 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the nays because education is not the role of government—it is the responsibility of a child’s parents. Schools can and should be privatized, without any need for public funding that steals from taxpayers (e.g., property taxes) and drains the treasury. If not dismantled, the government’s monopoly on preK-12 education will continue to displace traditional private schools and homeschooling in favor of universal state-sponsored schooling. The best “school choice,” by far, is for parents to choose not to place their child’s education in the hands of the state. Educational freedom cannot be achieved by forcing other citizens to give up their hard-earned tax dollars for all that now entails a compulsory, failing, and government-run school system.

SB551 aimed to reduce plastic waste by banning certain single-use and reusable plastic items at checkout and in lodging and food businesses. Starting January 1, 2027, the law prohibits restaurants and retail stores from providing reusable plastic or fabric checkout bags, and instead encourages recycled paper bags (with a minimum fee in some cases). It also phases in rules (beginning in 2026-2028) that require plastic utensils, condiment packaging, and small plastic personal-care product containers at lodging establishments to be provided only upon request.

The Oregon State Senate passed SB551 on May 27, 2025 by a vote of 22 to 8. We have assigned pluses to the nays because government should not interfere in commerce or the free market, nor violate America’s founding principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Additionally, this legislation advances the false climate-change narrative promoted by the globalist United Nations’ Agenda 2030.

SB827 expands the Oregon Solar and Storage Rebate Program so that people can receive rebates not just for solar-electric systems, but also for energy-storage systems (e.g., batteries) when those storage systems are installed at the same time and paired with previously purchased and installed solar panels.

The Oregon State House of Representatives passed SB827 on May 20, 2025 by a vote of 36 to 16. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation further distorts the free market by using taxpayer dollars to subsidize and favor select energy technologies. By expanding rebates, the state deepens its role in picking winners and losers, increases government spending, and advances a globalist, Marxist climate-change agenda under the guise of “clean energy” as promoted by the United Nations' Agenda 2030. Such policies crowd out market-driven innovation, expand government control over energy choices, and burden taxpayers with the costs of politically favored industries.

HB2530 updates the state’s school-bus stop-arm camera law to refine how cameras on school bus stop arms are used to enforce traffic safety. It allows school districts to install and use stop-arm cameras under specified conditions to help catch drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses, and adjusts related enforcement and revenue-sharing rules.

The Oregon State Senate passed HB2530 on May 19, 2025 by a vote of 22 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the nays because these cameras undermine due process by removing human interaction and presuming guilt before innocence—principles protected by the Fifth and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Additionally, they violate the Fourth Amendment, which protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government, and unfairly grant leniency to some while denying it to others, contradicting the American principle that “all men are created equal.”

SB1014 requires the Oregon secretary of state to allow translated versions of statements of arguments submitted by political parties to be included in the state voters’ pamphlet on the secretary of state’s and county websites. This means that when a party files a statement advocating for its principles or candidates, it can also file translations in one of the five most commonly spoken languages in Oregon (other than English) for publication online.

The Oregon State Senate passed SB1014 on April 28, 2025 by a vote of 27 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill undermines America’s shared civic culture by promoting official multilingual political messaging rather than reinforcing English as the common language of self-government. Executive Order 14224, issued by President Donald Trump on March 1, 2025, correctly affirms that “from the founding of our Republic, English has been used as our national language,” and that the nation’s governing documents—including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution—were written in English. By mandating translated political materials in official election publications, Oregon lawmakers weaken the unifying role of a common language in civic life. If “We the People of the United States” are to “secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity,” states should strengthen—not dilute—the linguistic foundation of republican government by designating and preserving English as the sole official language of public governance.

HB2530 updates the state’s school-bus stop-arm camera law to refine how cameras on school-bus stop arms are used to enforce traffic safety. It allows school districts to install and use stop-arm cameras under specified conditions to help catch drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses, and adjusts related enforcement and revenue-sharing rules.

The Oregon State House of Representatives passed HB2530 on April 17, 2025 by a vote of 44 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the nays because these cameras undermine due process by removing human interaction and presuming guilt before innocence—principles protected by the Fifth and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Additionally, they violate the Fourth Amendment, which protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government, and unfairly grant leniency to some while denying it to others, contradicting the American principle that “all men are created equal.”

HB3054 caps rent increases for spaces in larger manufactured-home parks and marinas at a rate tied to inflation—generally no more than six-percent annual increases for many communities—and limits how much rent can jump when a home is sold. The bill also prohibits landlords from forcing aesthetic upgrades or internal inspections as a condition of sale for a manufactured or floating home, and it directs the Oregon Housing and Community Services Department to study water, sewer, and septic systems in these facilities.

The Oregon State House of Representatives passed HB3054 on April 16, 2025 by a vote of 33 to 26. We have assigned pluses to the nays because government-imposed rent control and limiting property improvements blatantly violate the Bill of Rights, particularly private-property rights protected under the Fifth Amendment. Rent and ownership should be determined by the free market and negotiated voluntarily between tenant and landlord—not dictated by bureaucrats and lawmakers. Additionally, this measure violates Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits states from passing laws impairing the obligation of contracts.

HB2586 allows asylum seekers who are students at Oregon’s public universities or Oregon Health & Science University to pay in-state tuition rates, provided they meet certain residency-related conditions and show intent to pursue lawful status. The bill also updates state law to include asylum seekers (alongside other categories such as refugees and COFA islanders) in eligibility for tuition exemption and financial aid.

The Oregon State House of Representatives passed HB2586 on March 10, 2025 by a vote of 36 to 18. We have assigned pluses to the nays because taxpayer-funded education is not a legitimate function of government and should not be extended to those who entered the country illegally. Granting in-state tuition rates and access to public financial aid to asylum seekers undermines the rule of law, erodes the value of citizenship, and diverts scarce public resources away from citizens. Rather than adopting sanctuary-style policies that incentivize illegal migration, states should exercise their sovereign authority to uphold pro-American immigration policies. Removing access to subsidized higher education helps deter illegal migration by eliminating one of its incentives.

HB4080 establishes a comprehensive framework to guide the development of offshore wind energy in the state. The bill directs the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) to create an Offshore Wind Roadmap, ensuring that stakeholders—including local governments, tribes, ports, and affected communities—are actively engaged in the planning process. Additionally, HB 4080 mandates that developers and contractors involved in offshore wind projects adhere to robust labor and supply chain standards, such as participating in apprenticeship programs, promoting diversity in the workforce, and using domestically produced materials. The legislation also emphasizes that the integration of offshore wind energy should enhance the reliability and resilience of Oregon's power grid.

The Oregon State Senate passed HB4080 on March 7, 2024 by a vote of 17 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill advances the United Nations’ Agenda 2030, threatening individual state and national sovereignty, freedom, and economic liberty under the guise of combating “climate change.” By mandating government oversight and imposing labor and supply chain requirements, HB4080 interferes with the free market and forces taxpayers to subsidize a globalist environmental agenda. Additionally, it prioritizes diversity initiatives over merit and experience, diverting public funds toward ideological goals. States should reject these climate-driven mandates and instead pursue policies that uphold free-market and private-sector energy independence and economic freedom.

SB1532 directs the Oregon Department of Education to create and implement a statewide education plan for students who are asylum seekers, refugees, or immigrants, regardless of their status. It includes forming an advisory group, awarding grants to various educational and community organizations, and submitting biennial progress reports to the legislature.

The Oregon State House of Representatives passed SB1532 on March 6, 2024 by a vote of 46 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the nays because persons who enter the United States illegally—which, by definition, is a crime—ought not to be permitted sanctuary or residency in Oregon, let alone be considered for taxpayer funded education plans. We encourage parents to remove their children from government-run schools and seek sound alternatives, such as homeschooling or patriotic private institutions such as FreedomProject Academy, which operate without government funding.

HB4083 mandates that the State Treasurer and the Oregon Investment Council divest the state's Public Employees Retirement Fund investments from thermal coal companies. Investments may be retained if the companies are transitioning to clean energy. The Treasurer is also required to provide annual reports to the Legislative Assembly on the actions taken.

The Oregon State House of Representatives passed HB4083 on March 6, 2024 by a vote of 34 to 21. We have assigned pluses to the nays because prioritizing political agendas over financial returns undermines the free market and threatens investments made by public employees. Divesting from thermal coal companies based on ideology, rather than sound economic principles, is a push to advance the green agenda, including initiatives such as the United Nations' Agenda 2030. Additionally, taxpayers and employees should not be forced to fund the state’s Public Employees Retirement Fund, which should be handled by the private sector.

SB1533 would expand foreign-language support in election materials. The bill increases the number of the most commonly spoken languages in each county, other than English, that the Secretary of State must include on voters' pamphlets from five to ten. Additionally, it raises the threshold for a language to qualify for translation from 100 to 300 speakers within a county. The bill also expands the Translation Advisory Council by increasing the number of translator members.

The Oregon State House of Representatives passed SB1533 on March 6, 2024 by a vote of 45 to 9. We have assigned pluses to the nays because promoting multilingualism at the expense of English proficiency undermines the unifying role of a common language. Our founding documents and historical texts are written in English, and effective governance relies on a shared language. This bill represents unnecessary government expansion, prioritizing language accommodations over fostering a cohesive, informed electorate. If voters cannot understand who they are voting for, it raises serious concerns about the integrity and functioning of the election process and our elected officials.

HB4127 introduces protections for warehouse workers by regulating the use of productivity quotas. The law requires employers to provide transparency regarding work quotas and ensures that such quotas do not infringe upon “workers' rights” to take meal or rest breaks, use bathroom facilities, or adhere to occupational health and safety standards. Employers are prohibited from enforcing quotas that prevent compliance with these rights. The Bureau of Labor and Industries is authorized to investigate violations and enforce compliance, with civil penalties imposed on employers who fail to adhere to these regulations.

The Oregon State House of Representatives passed HB4127 on March 6, 2024 by a vote of 42 to 15. We have assigned pluses to the nays this bill expands government interference in commerce. Government interference in entrepreneurship violates this principle. This bill represents unnecessary government intrusion into business operations and free-market principles, forcing warehouses to comply with government-imposed quotas and work conditions instead of allowing market-driven products and jobs.

HB4098 establishes the CHIPS Child Care Fund to support childcare funding. The bill directs the Oregon Business Development Department to collaborate with the Bureau of Labor and Industries to develop and manage a financial support program for the construction workforce. Additionally, it creates a work group to recommend requiring certain businesses to contribute financially to the CHIPS Child Care Fund. The work group is tasked with reporting its recommendations to the legislative committees on childcare and workforce development by November 15, 2024.

The Oregon State House of Representatives passed HB4098 on March 6, 2024 by a vote of 46 to 9. We have assigned pluses to the nays because it is not the government's or taxpayers' responsibility to subsidize childcare. This program embraces socialism by using taxpayer funds to support childcare, which disrupts the free market. Government agencies and bureaucracies should not impose financial obligations on businesses to fund such programs.

HB4083 mandates that the State Treasurer and the Oregon Investment Council divest the state's Public Employees Retirement Fund from thermal coal companies. Investments may be retained if the companies are transitioning to clean energy. The Treasurer is also required to provide annual reports to the Legislative Assembly on the actions taken.

The Oregon State Senate passed HB4083 on March 5, 2024 by a vote of 16 to 13. We have assigned pluses to the nays because prioritizing political agendas over financial returns undermines the free market and threatens investments made by public employees. Divesting from thermal coal companies based on ideology, rather than sound economic principles, is a push to advance the green agenda, including initiatives such as the United Nations' Agenda 2030. Additionally, taxpayers and employees should not be forced to fund the state’s Public Employees Retirement Fund, which should be handled by the private sector.

HB4082 funds a Summer Learning Grant program for K-12 students, providing $30 million from the Corporate Activity Tax for summer 2024 programs focused on academic enrichment, mental health, and equitable access. The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) will oversee the grants with an additional staff position. The bill also allocates $417,039 from the General Fund for three temporary ODE positions to study and recommend improvements for summer and after-school learning programs, with a final report due by September 15, 2024.

The Oregon State Senate passed HB4082 on March 5, 2024 by a vote of 26 to 4. We have assigned pluses to the nays because education is not a proper function of government, and taxpayers should not be forced to fund schooling and education programs for other people’s children—especially through taxpayer-funded grants that allow the government to pick winners and losers. Furthermore, prioritizing equity over equality fosters division rather than unity. Instead of relying on government-run schools, we encourage parents to seek sound alternatives, such as homeschooling or patriotic private institutions like FreedomProject Academy, which operate free from government influence and funding.

SB1533 would expand foreign-language support in election materials. The bill increases the number of the most commonly spoken languages in each county, other than English, that the Secretary of State must include on voters' pamphlets from five to ten. Additionally, it raises the threshold for a language to qualify for translation from 100 to 300 speakers within a county. The bill also expands the Translation Advisory Council by increasing the number of translator members.

The Oregon State Senate passed SB1533 on March 4, 2024 by a vote of 21 to 9. We have assigned pluses to the nays because promoting multilingualism at the expense of English proficiency undermines the unifying role of a common language. Our founding documents and historical texts are written in English, and effective governance relies on a shared language. This bill represents unnecessary government expansion, prioritizing language accommodations over fostering a cohesive, informed electorate. If voters cannot understand who they are voting for, it raises serious concerns about the integrity and functioning of the election process and our elected officials.

SNAP Committee & Expansion - SB 1585 establishes the Task Force on maximizing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits. This task force, composed of members with diverse expertise and experiences, is charged with analyzing federal options to allow SNAP recipients to use their benefits for hot foods, including restaurant meals. The Department of Human Services is responsible for implementing the program statewide or as a pilot, following federal approval if necessary.

The Oregon State Senate passed SB1585 on March 4, 2024 by a vote of 22 to 8. We have assigned pluses to the nays because Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a socialist and unconstitutional, federally funded USDA program that enables government dependency and erodes personal responsibility. This bill seeks to broaden SNAP’s reach by enabling recipients to use taxpayer-funded benefits in additional ways, further entrenching reliance on government aid. Federal welfare programs always come with strings attached, increasing state dependence on federal oversight while diminishing individual freedom and accountability. Additionally, SNAP selectively benefits certain groups, allowing the government to help some, but not others. Article I, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution does not authorize social welfare programs, and states should not be complicit in advancing federal welfare expansion.

SB1530 allocates $300 million in funds to various state agencies—including the Housing and Community Services Department, Oregon Health Authority, Department of Human Services, State Department of Energy, Oregon Business Development Department, Department of Transportation, Water Resources Department, and the Department of Administrative Services—for a range of programs.

The Oregon State House of Representatives passed SB1530 on March 4, 2024 by a vote of 51 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the nays because these appropriations are a gross abuse of taxpayer funds. Expanding bureaucratic agencies and pouring money into government-controlled housing, healthcare, energy, transportation, and business development programs are not the proper roles of government. This bill funds wasteful spending under the guise of community services while pushing a big government agenda. Taxpayer dollars should not be used to grow government power, interfere in the market, or fund programs that should be left to the private sector. Oregon legislators should cut taxes and shrink government.

SB1568 redefines how the prevailing-wage rate for electrical workers is determined. Under this law, the "locality" for setting these wages corresponds to the geographical area where each local union exclusively represents its members. Consequently, the prevailing wage is aligned with the collective bargaining agreement specific to that local union's jurisdiction. This approach makes it so electricians receive wages consistent with union agreements in their respective regions.

The Oregon State Senate passed SB1568 on February 19, 2024 by a vote of 26 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the nays because mandating prevailing wages on government projects inflates costs for taxpayers and undermines free-market principles. By tying wages to union agreements, this bill effectively grants unions greater control over wage determination, limiting competition and disadvantaging non-union workers. Additionally, collective-bargaining mandates infringe upon individual liberties by forcing workers into predetermined wage structures rather than allowing them to negotiate freely based on merit and market demand. Wage rates should be determined by the free market, not government-imposed union agreements.

HB2004 refers to the people for approval a November 2024 ballot measure that would adopt ranked-choice voting for all state and federal elections.

The House passed HB2004 on June 25, 2023, by a vote of 34 to 17. We have assigned pluses to the nays because all attempts to enact ranked-choice voting should be opposed. This complicated, multiple-round, and unconstitutional method weakens election integrity by allowing a candidate to potentially win without genuine support from a plurality of voters. The scheme’s ballot casting procedures cause voter disenfranchisement by undermining each citizen’s right to vote and could deny them from being able to select the one and only candidate of their choice. In addition, the elections process in Oregon should be prescribed by the Legislative Assembly, and not be subject to popular vote via statewide ballot measure. Referrals directly to the people rely on a simple majority of voters to make statutory changes, making them insufficient safeguards from the “dangers of democracy” or “tyranny of the majority.” Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, expressly guarantees to “every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government,” which implies government limited to the ‘rule of law,’ as opposed to mere unchecked ‘majority rule.’

HB2004 refers to the people for approval a November 2024 ballot measure that would adopt ranked-choice voting for all state and federal elections.

The Senate passed HB2004 on June 25, 2023, by a vote of 17 to 8. We have assigned pluses to the nays because all attempts to enact ranked-choice voting should be opposed. This complicated, multiple-round, and unconstitutional method weakens election integrity by allowing a candidate to potentially win without genuine support from a plurality of voters. The scheme’s ballot casting procedures cause voter disenfranchisement by undermining each citizen’s right to vote and could deny them from being able to select the one and only candidate of their choice. In addition, the elections process in Oregon should be prescribed by the Legislative Assembly, and not be subject to popular vote via statewide ballot measure. Referrals directly to the people rely on a simple majority of voters to make statutory changes, making them insufficient safeguards from the “dangers of democracy” or “tyranny of the majority.” Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, expressly guarantees to “every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government,” which implies government limited to the ‘rule of law,’ as opposed to mere unchecked ‘majority rule.’

HB3625 withdraws all applications for “an amendment convention” under Article V of the U.S. Constitution that were previously made by the Legislative Assembly and declares them “null and void.

The Senate passed HB3635 on June 24, 2023, by a vote of 25 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because efforts to call an Article V convention should be resisted. Instead of failing to uphold their oath of office and risking a constitutional convention, legislators in Oregon and the rest of the several States should “support and defend the Constitution,” as required under Article VI, Clauses 2 and 3, by acting to immediately nullify all unconstitutional federal laws. Whenever the federal government assumes undelegated powers, in blatant violation of the 10th Amendment, nullification of such acts is the proper remedy. Article V of the Constitution was designed to correct potential errors or defects in the Constitution, not to misconstrue or abuse its powers. The States can and must use Article VI to enforce the Constitution, rather than use Article V to change it.

HB2002 proclaims that “every individual has a fundamental right” to “pregnancy termination services,” “sterilization services,” and “contraception,” while mandating health benefit plans to cover “gender-affirming treatment.”

The House passed HB2022 on June 21, 2023, by a vote of 35 to 12. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the care of human life—not its destruction—is the greatest responsibility of government. Oregon ought to forbid all methods of abortion and prohibit the practice of sex mutilation. No person has the right to kill or dismember a child using the pretext of “reproductive health services” or LGBTQ+ ideology. Both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution affirm the fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right to life and limb of every person. Therefore, each of the several States has a duty to defend the basic humanity of all its citizens, especially the preborn and minors.

HB2002 proclaims that “every individual has a fundamental right” to “pregnancy termination services,” “sterilization services,” and “contraception,” while mandating health benefit plans to cover “gender-affirming treatment.”

The Senate passed HB2022 on June 15, 2023, by a vote of 17 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the care of human life—not its destruction—is the greatest responsibility of government. Oregon ought to forbid all methods of abortion and prohibit the practice of sex mutilation. No person has the right to kill or dismember a child using the pretext of “reproductive health services” or LGBTQ+ ideology. Both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution affirm the fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right to life and limb of every person. Therefore, each of the several States has a duty to defend the basic humanity of all its citizens, especially the preborn and minors

SB93 alters the definition of “child abuse” to mean “any mental injury to a child," including “statements made,” that results in "severe harm" to the child’s “psychological, cognitive, emotional or social well-being and functioning.”

The Senate passed SB93 on June 15, 2023, by a vote of 21 to 1. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the legitimate powers of government extend only to acts of “child abuse” that are injurious (e.g., physical or sexual assault), which can be substantiated based on an objective standard using verifiable evidence. Not “any mental injury,” consisting of “statements made,” regardless of how “cruel or unconscionable” they may seem, is or can be considered criminal. It is not the duty of, nor would it be possible for, the government to right every “psychological, cognitive, emotional, or social” wrong. Nevertheless, many allegations of “child abuse” are either unfounded or false, and no parent or guardian should ever be reported, arrested, or lose custody of their child in the name of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)—a misnomer for social engineering. This bill is just another example of the serious threat to families from SEL and those who advocate for “best interest of the child” legislation modeled after the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. If it is not opposed in Oregon and elsewhere, it will have severe far-reaching consequences for parental rights and “due process of law” in America. Parental rights are among our “unalienable Rights” protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment.

HJM3 informs Congress that all applications for an “amendment convention” under Article V of the U.S. Constitution that were previously made by the Legislative Assembly are withdrawn and “null and void.”

The House passed HJM3 on June 13, 2023, by a vote of 36 to 22. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because efforts to call an Article V convention should be resisted. Instead of failing to uphold their oath of office and risking a constitutional convention, legislators in Oregon and the rest of the several States should “support and defend the Constitution,” as required under Article VI, Clauses 2 and 3, by acting to immediately nullify all unconstitutional federal laws. Whenever the federal government assumes undelegated powers, in blatant violation of the 10th Amendment, nullification of such acts is the proper remedy. Article V of the Constitution was designed to correct potential errors or defects in the Constitution, not to misconstrue or abuse its powers. The States can and must use Article VI to enforce the Constitution, rather than use Article V to change it.

SB93 alters the definition of “child abuse” to mean “any mental injury to a child," including “statements made,” that results in "severe harm" to the child’s “psychological, cognitive, emotional or social well-being and functioning.”

The House passed SB93 on May 31, 2023, by a vote of 39 to 17. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the legitimate powers of government extend only to acts of “child abuse” that are injurious (e.g., physical or sexual assault), which can be substantiated based on an objective standard using verifiable evidence. Not “any mental injury,” consisting of “statements made,” regardless of how “cruel or unconscionable” they may seem, is or can be considered criminal. It is not the duty of, nor would it be possible for, the government to right every “psychological, cognitive, emotional, or social” wrong. Nevertheless, many allegations of “child abuse” are either unfounded or false, and no parent or guardian should ever be reported, arrested, or lose custody of their child in the name of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)—a misnomer for social engineering. This bill is just another example of the serious threat to families from SEL and those who advocate for “best interest of the child” legislation modeled after the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. If it is not opposed in Oregon and elsewhere, it will have severe far-reaching consequences for parental rights and “due process of law” in America. Parental rights are among our “unalienable Rights” protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment.

SB893 directs the Oregon Housing and Community Services Department (OHCS) to implement a "culturally responsive" policy framework "designed to provide support to specific populations" experiencing "homelessness or housing instability."

The House passed SB893 on May 9, 2023, by a vote of 45 to 13. We have assigned pluses to the nays because government is instituted to secure our individual rights, not to “prevent and end homelessness” in society or be “focused on reducing disparities” of property ownership between citizens on account of race or economic status. The U.S. Constitution, which was written to “promote the general Welfare” of all Americans, already protects each person’s “unalienable Rights” to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness,” affording everyone with the opportunity and dignity to feed, clothe, and house themselves and their family as expected—by meeting their own needs, through their own efforts, and using their own resources. Oregon has absolutely no business discriminatorily and unjustly providing "housing services" to any of its residents, particularly those who have little or no tax liability, at the expense of other hard-working people. It is not only immoral, but unconstitutional. The Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment make it clear that “No State” shall “deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”

SB614 would permit a law enforcement agency to collect and maintain information about any person’s “political, religious or social views, associations or activities” for “lawful purpose,” according to policy on officer-worn video cameras.

The Senate passed SB614 on April 18, 2023, by a vote of 18 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the nays because without reasonable suspicion or probable cause of criminal conduct, police bodycam surveillance serves no “lawful purpose.” The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution explicitly asserts the right of the people to be secure against “unreasonable searches.” There is not an exception for police bodycams, let alone facial recognition or other biometric technology. Blanket approval for their widespread use would be tantamount to a mass and warrantless form of ‘secret search'—dangerously and continually infringing on the personal privacy provisions of the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment.

HB3435 renames the “Oregon Prekindergarten Program” to the “Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program,” and provides that children are eligible to enroll in the program until they enter kindergarten, regardless of age.

The Housed passed HB3435 on April 11, 2023, by a vote of 47 to 9. We have assigned pluses to the nays because education is not the role of government. A child's education is the responsibility of—and a fundamental right of choice retained by—his or her parents. Moreover, this bill further expands the government’s monopoly on preK-12 education through a ‘cradle-to-grave’ type of taxpayer-funded program that seeks to displace traditional private preschooling in favor of state-sponsored universal preschooling. Its exchange of public subsidies for curriculum and other regulatory controls effectively turns all participating preschools into government preschools. Educational freedom cannot be obtained by forcing the citizens of Oregon to hand over more of their hard-earned tax dollars to support a compulsory, failing, and government-run school system, which violates their individual liberties under the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights and 14th Amendment.

SB893 directs the Oregon Housing and Community Services Department (OHCS) to implement a "culturally responsive" policy framework "designed to provide support to specific populations" experiencing "homelessness or housing instability." 

The Senate passed SB893 on April 11, 2023, by a vote of 25 to 4. We have assigned pluses to the nays because government is instituted to secure our individual rights, not to “prevent and end homelessness” in society or be “focused on reducing disparities” of property ownership between citizens on account of race or economic status. The U.S. Constitution, which was written to “promote the general Welfare” of all Americans, already protects each person’s “unalienable Rights” to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness,” affording everyone with the opportunity and dignity to feed, clothe, and house themselves and their family as expected—by meeting their own needs, through their own efforts, and using their own resources. Oregon has absolutely no business discriminatorily and unjustly providing "housing services" to any of its residents, particularly those who have little or no tax liability, at the expense of other hard-working people. It is not only immoral, but unconstitutional. The Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment make it clear that “No State” shall “deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”

HB5201 creates new or increases fees adopted by the State Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Health Authority.

The Oregon State Senate passed HB5201 on March 4, 2022 by a vote of 18 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this negatively affects farmers. This is another way the government interferes in business and the free market. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” and government interference in entrepreneurship and private business is in violation of that belief.

SB1560 updates statutory references to individual who is not citizen or national of United States to replace "alien" with "noncitizen."

The Oregon State House of Representatives passed SB1560 on March 4, 2022 by a vote of 48 to 9. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill is conforming to the woke leftist culture that focuses on virtue signaling and being politically correct.

HB4031 establishes state goal that percentage of diverse employees employed by Department of Education reflects percentage of diverse students in public schools.

The Oregon State Senate passed HB4031 on February 28, 2022 by a vote of 17 to 9. We have assigned pluses to the nays because taxpayer funds should not be used to feed into the woke culture. Taxpayers should expect the best and most qualified people to fill positions that they are funding, not to reach diversity goals.

HB4031 establishes state goal that percentage of diverse employees employed by Department of Education reflects percentage of diverse students in public schools.

The Oregon State House of Representatives passed HB4031 on February 16, 2022 by a vote of 36 to 21. We have assigned pluses to the nays because taxpayer funds should not be used to feed into the woke culture. Taxpayers should expect the best and most qualified people to fill positions that they are funding, not to reach diversity goals.

HB5201 creates new or increases fees adopted by the State Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Health Authority.

The Oregon State House of Representatives passed HB5201 on March 4, 2022 by a vote of 34 to 23. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this negatively affects farmers. This is another way the government interferes in business and the free market. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” and government interference in entrepreneurship and private business is in violation of that belief.

SB1560 updates statutory references to individual who is not citizen or national of United States to replace "alien" with "noncitizen."

The Oregon State House of Representatives passed SB1560 on March 4, 2022 by a vote of 25 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill is conforming to the woke leftist culture that focuses on virtue signaling and being politically correct.

SB1501 pushes to stop deforestation and climate change, regulating private land owners from logging and provides tax credits to land owners who grow their trees longer before logging.

The Oregon House of Representatives passed SB1501 on March 3, 2022 by a vote of 43 to 15. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill will kill thousands of logging jobs due to government interference in the market. This bill also invades property rights of land owners and provides unconstitutional incentives to adhere to the progressive climate change agenda.

HB4157 directs the Department of Revenue to handle a program to provide one-time assistance payments to low-income households to address negative economic impacts of COVID-19 public health emergency. 

The Oregon State Senate passed HB4157 on March 2, 2022 by a vote of 23 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this is a blatant socialist program where taxpayer dollars and wealth are distributed to only benefit the poor.

HB4105 authorizes traffic enforcement agents to review and issue citations based on photographs taken by photo red light cameras or photographs taken by photo radar cameras.

The Oregon State House of Representatives passed HB4105 on March 2, 2022 by a vote of 36 to 23. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation is a strong move by the government to interfere even more in our lives. This is an invasion of privacy and we must make sure we stop the government from going further.

SB1501 pushes to stop deforestation and climate change, regulating private land owners from logging and provides tax credits to land owners who grow their trees longer before logging.

The Oregon State Senate passed SB1501 on March 2, 2022 by a vote of 22 to 5. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill will kill thousands of logging jobs due to government interference in the market. This bill also invades property rights of land owners and provides unconstitutional incentives to adhere to the progressive climate change agenda.

HB2323 prohibits knowingly communicating false statements regarding elections, including by electronic or telephonic means, with intent to mislead electors about date of election, deadline for delivering ballot, voter registration deadline, method of registering to vote, locations at which elector may deposit ballot, qualifications of electors or voter registration status within 30 days of primary election or special election or within 60 days of general election. Violations of this legislation may lead to a fine of $10,000

The Oregon State Senate passed HB2323 on June 3, 2021 by a vote of 26 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation is another step towards regulating an individuals free speech. No one should be punished or fined for expressing their constitutional rights.

HB2323 prohibits knowingly communicating false statements regarding elections, including by electronic or telephonic means, with intent to mislead electors about date of election, deadline for delivering ballot, voter registration deadline, method of registering to vote, locations at which elector may deposit ballot, qualifications of electors or voter registration status within 30 days of primary election or special election or within 60 days of general election. Violations of this legislation may lead to a fine of $10,000

The Oregon State House of Representatives passed HB2323 on May 10, 2021 by a vote of 54 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation is another step towards regulating an individuals free speech. No one should be punished or fined for expressing their constitutional rights.