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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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June 25, 2023 | OR | SB 5506 | Appropriates Additional Resources for the Emergency Board | Bill Passed - House (40 - 7) |
June 25, 2023 | OR | SB 5506 | Appropriates Additional Resources for the Emergency Board | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 5) |
June 24, 2023 | OR | HB 3235 | Establishes a Refundable Child Tax Credit | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1) |
June 22, 2023 | OR | SB 556 | Prohibits the Department of Human Services From Using Specified Money Intended for Children in Foster Care for Maintenance Costs | Bill Passed - House (51 - 3) |
June 21, 2023 | OR | SJR 34 | Establishes Independent Public Service Compensation Commission | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 4) |
June 20, 2023 | OR | SB 5532 | Appropriates Money Relating to the Financial Administration of the Public Defense Services Commission | Bill Passed - House (43 - 11) |
June 25, 2021 | OR | SB 762 | Appropriates $220 Million for Wildfire Prevention | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7) |
Aug. 10, 2020 | OR | SB 1703 | Authorizes the Department of Revenue to Share Information with the Director of Employment | Bill Passed - House (52 - 5) |
Aug. 10, 2020 | OR | SB 1701 | Authorizes Unemployment Benefits for Employees Working Less than Full-Time | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 6) |
June 30, 2019 | OR | HB 2005 | Requires 12 Weeks of Paid Medical Leave | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 6) |
June 20, 2019 | OR | HB 2005 | Requires 12 Weeks of Paid Medical Leave | Bill Passed - House (45 - 13) |
May 30, 2019 | OR | SB 1049 | Reduces State Public Pension Liability Costs | Bill Passed - House (31 - 29) |
May 23, 2019 | OR | SB 1049 | Reduces State Public Pension Liability Costs | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 12) |
July 6, 2017 | OR | HB 3464 | Prohibits Disclosure of Immigration Status | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13) |
June 20, 2017 | OR | HB 3464 | Prohibits Disclosure of Immigration Status | Bill Passed - House (35 - 23) |
July 3, 2015 | OR | SB 567 | Appropriates Excess Revenue to the Education Stability Fund | Concurrence Vote Failed - Senate (11 - 18) |
July 1, 2015 | OR | SB 567 | Appropriates Excess Revenue to the Education Stability Fund | Bill Passed - House (37 - 22) |
June 16, 2015 | OR | HB 2960 | Establishes Oregon Retirement Savings Board | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 13) |
July 2, 2013 | OR | HB 2456 | Appropriates Increased Tax Funds to Schools and Health Services | Bill Failed - Senate (15 - 15) |
April 30, 2013 | OR | SB 833 | Authorizes Drivers Licenses for Individuals Without Legal Proof of US Residence | Bill Passed - House (38 - 20) |
April 24, 2013 | OR | SB 822 | Amends the Public Employee Retirement System | Bill Passed - House (33 - 27) |
April 24, 2013 | OR | SB 822 | Amends the Public Employee Retirement System | Bill Passed - House (33 - 27) |
April 23, 2013 | OR | SB 833 | Authorizes Drivers Licenses for Individuals Without Legal Proof of US Residence | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 7) |
April 11, 2013 | OR | SB 822 | Amends the Public Employee Retirement System | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13) |
April 11, 2013 | OR | SB 822 | Amends the Public Employee Retirement System | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13) |
June 20, 2011 | OR | SB 909 | Appropriates Education Funds | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8) |
June 7, 2011 | OR | SB 99 | Establishes the Oregon Health Insurance Exchange | Bill Passed - House (48 - 12) |
April 26, 2011 | OR | HB 3543 | Kicker Refunds | Bill Passed - House (38 - 21) |
April 25, 2011 | OR | SB 99 | Establishes the Oregon Health Insurance Exchange | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 5) |
April 13, 2011 | OR | SB 5552 | Department of Education Appropriations | Bill Passed - House (32 - 28) |