This week we discuss a wide range of issues.
Capital construction request from all over our district
The invasive green crab and collaborating with my colleague to the north to tackle issues we have in common. 
The bills that I support, as well as those I am opposed to. 
The Governor installing a 300K natural gas generator while some legislators seek to ban new natural gas lines.

Please have a listen to catch up on all these things and more.  

I am sponsoring HB 2305 that exempts state income tax for Oregon National Guard Soldiers when on active service.  email the committee members and encourage a yes vote to send it to the floor for a vote https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Committees/HEMGGV/Overview

Classroom heating and cooling HB 2638  is a very practical bill.
HB2638 2023 Regular Session - Oregon Legislative Information System (oregonlegislature.gov)

SB 71 Senate Committee on Education creates a personal income tax deduction for child care. 
SB71 2023 Regular Session - Oregon Legislative Information System (oregonlegislature.gov)

Assisting our foster children with college. SB 449
SB449 2023 Regular Session - Oregon Legislative Information System (oregonlegislature.gov)

Creating a new crime of Controlled Substance Homicide.  SB 648 states: A person commits the crime of controlled substances homicide if:
(a) The person unlawfully delivers a controlled substance in violation of ORS 475.752,475.810, 475.812, 475.820, 475.822, 475.830, 475.832, 475.850, 475.852, 475.870, 475.872, 475.880,475.882, 475.890, 475.892, 475.904 or 475.906;
(b) The controlled substance is subsequently used by the individual to whom the controlled substance was delivered; and
(c) The use of the controlled substance results in the death of the individual.

Controlled substance homicide would come with a sentenced up to 10 Years in Prison and fined $250K
https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Measures/Overview/SB649

SB 996 is our HWY 30 bill
https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Measures/Overview/SB996

SB 603 giving $1000 to homeless for a year
If it comes before me at any time, I will do everything I can to make sure it does not pass.
https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Measures/Overview/SB603
	Establishes People's Housing Assistance Fund Demonstration Program, administered by Department of Human Services, to provide 12 monthly payments of $1,000 to individuals who are experiencing homelessness, are at risk of homelessness, are severely rent burdened or earn at or below 60 percent of area median income. Sunsets January 2, 2026. Requires Portland State University Homelessness Research and Action Collaborative to study long-term cash assistance programs and to report findings to interim committee of Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2024. Requires department to submit legislative concept for long-term cash assistance program to interim committees of Legislative Assembly no later than December 1, 2024, for introduction in 2025 regular session of Legislative Assembly. Declares emergency, effective on passage

SB 579 convicted felons that are currently incarcerated to register and to vote. My two cents on this is that if you have gone so far as to violate another persons freedom, should you not have some consequences? 

I believe once you have paid your debt to society, you need to have your rights restored. But not while you are in jail still paying that debt. 

Thursday March 9th this bill has a work session.  Reach out to all the members on the Senate Judiciary Committee and ask them to vote NO on this bill.  Stop it where it sits. 

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Committees/SJUD/Overview

Chair	Senator Floyd Prozanski
Vice-Chair	Senator Kim Thatcher
Member	Senator Sara Gelser Blouin
Member	Senator Dennis Linthicum
Member	Senator James Manning Jr.

March 3rd 2023 with State Senator Suzanne Weber

Join me today for an update From the District.  Adam and I chat about the wonderful visits I've had this month and the important work going on throughout the district.

September 4th 2023 with State Senator Suzanne Weber

Join us as we discuss September legislative days, the upcoming short session,  the Hwy 6 Report, Measure 110 reform, and more.

October 1st 2023 with State Senator Suzanne Weber

Join me for this months episode of From the District.  
We discuss the events of the past month and the upcoming legislative days.

November 5th 2023 with State Senator Suzanne Weber

This month I bring you a special addition of From the District.  Please join Adam and Katy in this episode to learn more about my amazing staff!  You can listen at the SoundCloud link to the right, or watch the video on YouTube by clicking below.

with Adam & Katy

Join me as we recap the first week of the 2024 Oregon short session.

February 10th 2024 with State Senator Suzanne Weber

Please join me for this week's episode of From the District.
We discuss what is happening in the Capitol during the short session.
SB 1556 Hwy 30 bill. Our community came out to testify at the public hearing, but we need to keep supporting our bill.
https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/.../Overview/SB1556
HB 4106 Co-Chief Sponsored with Rep Javadi
https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/.../Overview/HB4106
HJR 201 Property tax bill https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/.../Overview/HJR201
SB 1583
https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/.../Overview/SB1583
This bill would prevent school districts from limiting certain books in their library. There are already more than 2000 pieces of testimony from citizens admitted.
HB 4094 would allow the issuing of Q Bonds for the building of new courthouses.
https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/.../Overview/HB4094
This is a fix that would impact two of our counties, Columbia and Tillamook. It is a simple bill with a big impact.
Monday is a holiday, but we will be at the Capitol and in committee. So tune in on OLIS or sign up for an appointment.
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From the District February 17th 2024

Over half way through the short session!  Join me for this week's episode of From the District.  

Last week things slowed down some as we wait for House bills to make there way to their respective Senate committee.  But that has afforded me more a window of time to meet with constituents and work through issues that are facing our district. 

SB 1556 is in Ways and Means and we are hopeful that we can get it over the finish line.  You can follow it here: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1556

SB 1548 still may set Oregon to Permanent Standard Time.  It has been sent back to Senate Rules Committee for an amendment to it address some of the concerns about it. You can follow it here:  https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1548

February 24th 2024 with State Senator Suzanne Weber

HB 4002A There was quite a bit of debate working on this bill.  Some wanted full repeal of Measure 110, and some did not want to recriminalize drugs.    At the final vote it truly was a bipartisan vote both Aye and Nay.  But going forward as long as Governor Kotek signs this bill, we will no longer be the state to give free passes for drug use and possession.  
https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4002


HB 4026  Let's talk about the housing bill.  Oregon has some of the most complicated land use laws in the nation.  Some cities have gone through a very long process to work through all the required pathways to expanding their buildable lands.  This can take many years of public process.  Part of this bill will protect that public process from being subverted just as it is coming to completion.   

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/HB4026

Monday we should read SCR 213, honoring SPC Kenny Leisten, on the Senate floor and send it to the House to make it through Rules and onto the House floor for a vote by then end of the week! 

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SCR213

March 2nd, 2024 with State Senator Suzanne Weber

Join me for today's 2024 short session wrap up edition of From the District.  We chat about some victories and the challenges we faced this session.  

Some bill victories and some bills that didn’t make it to the finish line.

From The District March 13th 2024

Join us today from the district!  

I am pleased to see that Governor Kotek has signed HB 4002 that recriminalized drug possession.   This bill will give the option to go to treatment or go to jail.  

HB 4024 the new limits on campaign contributions. This was a bipartisan effort.  However, like anything else we pass, it is not perfect.  

SB 1576 recreational immunity!  The result of a lawsuit just down the coast from us.  Without recreational immunity, many of our public trails were being closed off.  We were able to pass SB 1576 that has allowed our public entities to reopen our public trails and recreation areas.  

We made it to the end of the legislative session and it’s time to follow up with constituents and issues that are important to them in the future.  

First lawsuit around the HCP.  The Jewell school district has filed a lawsuit against the state and I applaud them for doing this.  Clatsop County is going to take a huge hit under this specific habitat conservation plan.

April 4th 2024 with State Senator Suzanne Weber

I moved to Tillamook in 1970 to escape the cold weather of the Midwest. I taught first through third grade children for 30 years. I've operated two small businesses, served on Tillamook City Council and then as mayor.

​As Tillamook Mayor, I focused on economic development issues that are critical to the rural communities in Senate District 16. As a longtime local elected official, I am a big believer in state legislation that protects the ability of Oregon’s distinct communitie​​s to decide for themselves what their priorities are

I have spent my career helping kids and families right her in Rural Northwest Oregon.

March 3rd 2023 with State Senator Suzanne Weber

From The District

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