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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2021 | OR | SJR 12 | Amends the State Constitution to Establish Healthcare as a Right for All Citizens | Bill Passed - House (34 - 23) |
| March 16, 2021 | OR | HB 2619 | Authorizes the Health Licensing Office to Issue Genetic Counseling Licenses to Qualified Applicants | Bill Passed - House (41 - 13) |
| Aug. 10, 2020 | OR | HB 4302 | Limits Number of Onshore Exploration Sites and Oil Wells | Bill Passed - House (34 - 23) |
| Feb. 19, 2020 | OR | HB 4109 | Prohibits Aerial Pesticide Applications of Chlorpyrifos | Bill Passed - House (32 - 24) |
| Feb. 17, 2020 | OR | HJR 202 | Authorizes a Ballot Referendum Vote on Universal Health Care | Bill Passed - House (36 - 21) |
| Feb. 17, 2020 | OR | HJR 202 | Authorizes a Ballot Referendum Vote on Universal Health Care | Bill Passed - House (36 - 21) |
| June 18, 2019 | OR | SB 1044 | Establishes Zero-Emission Vehicle Use Goals | Bill Passed - House (39 - 20) |
| June 18, 2019 | OR | SB 579 | Exempts Certain Individuals from the 15-Day Waiting Period for Assisted Suicide | Bill Passed - House (35 - 22) |
| June 17, 2019 | OR | HB 2020 | Establishes a Cap-and-Trade Program | Bill Passed - House (36 - 24) |
| June 5, 2019 | OR | HB 2623 | Establishes Temporary Ban on Fracking | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 19) |
| June 4, 2019 | OR | SB 910 | Expands Access to Substances That Can Stop Overdoses and Treat Addiction | Bill Passed - House (36 - 21) |
| June 4, 2019 | OR | SB 910 | Expands Access to Substances That Can Stop Overdoses and Treat Addiction | Bill Passed - House (36 - 21) |
| June 3, 2019 | OR | SB 698 | Requires Second Language on Prescription Drug Labels | Bill Passed - House (48 - 9) |
| May 29, 2019 | OR | SB 90 | Prohibits Single-Use Plastic Straws at Restaurants Unless Asked For | Bill Passed - House (48 - 12) |
| May 20, 2019 | OR | HB 3076 | Establishes Standards for Non-Profit Hospitals | Bill Passed - House (38 - 21) |
| May 6, 2019 | OR | HB 3063 | Prohibits All Religious and Philosophical Vaccination Exemptions | Bill Passed - House (35 - 25) |
| April 22, 2019 | OR | HB 2217 | Expands Definition of "Self-Administer" in the Context of Assisted Suicide to Include Ingestion or Other Delivery Method | Bill Passed - House (37 - 21) |
| April 11, 2019 | OR | HB 2303 | Repeals Pseudoephedrine and Ephedrine as Class 3 Controlled Substances | Bill Passed - House (33 - 22) |
| Feb. 19, 2019 | OR | HB 2010 | Authorizes the Continuation of Funding for the Oregon Reinsurance Program | Bill Passed - House (44 - 15) |
| March 3, 2018 | OR | SB 1555 | Amends Marijuana Tax Funding | Bill Passed - House (35 - 22) |
| Feb. 16, 2018 | OR | HB 4135 | Authorizes Healthcare Providers to Make Decisions for End of Life Patients | Bill Passed - House (35 - 25) |
| Feb. 13, 2018 | OR | HJR 203 | Specifies Proposal for Statewide Access to Healthcare | Bill Passed - House (35 - 25) |
| Feb. 13, 2018 | OR | HJR 203 | Specifies Proposal for Statewide Access to Healthcare | Bill Passed - House (35 - 25) |
| July 6, 2017 | OR | SB 754 | Raises Tobacco Sales Age to 21 | Bill Passed - House (39 - 20) |
| July 5, 2017 | OR | HB 2355 | Reduces Criminal Charges for Drug Possession | Bill Passed - House (36 - 23) |
| July 1, 2017 | OR | HB 3391 | Requires Coverage for Abortions and Contraceptives | Bill Passed - House (33 - 23) |
| July 1, 2017 | OR | HB 3391 | Requires Coverage for Abortions and Contraceptives | Bill Passed - House (33 - 23) |
| June 15, 2017 | OR | HB 2391 | Establishes a Tax on Oregon Health Plan Insurance Plans | Bill Passed - House (36 - 23) |
| July 2, 2015 | OR | SB 895 | Requires Schools to Report Immunization Rates | Bill Passed - House (39 - 21) |
| July 1, 2015 | OR | HB 2828 | Appropriates Funds for Healthcare Financing Study | Bill Passed - House (36 - 24) |
| April 30, 2015 | OR | HB 2758 | Authorizes Confidential Communications Requests | Bill Passed - House (34 - 25) |
| March 17, 2015 | OR | HB 2307 | Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors | Bill Passed - House (41 - 18) |
| March 4, 2015 | OR | SB 324 | Extends Low Carbon Fuel Standards Target Date | Bill Passed - House (31 - 29) |
| March 7, 2014 | OR | SB 1582 | Authorizes Oregon Health Authority to Continue to Cover Pre-Existing Conditions | Bill Passed - House (35 - 23) |
| June 27, 2013 | OR | HB 3194 | Amends Sentencing Regulations in the Prison System | Bill Passed - House (40 - 18) |
| May 13, 2013 | OR | SB 602 | Prohibits Motorized Boats and Seaplanes on Waldo Lake | Bill Passed - House (37 - 20) |
| April 4, 2013 | OR | HB 2870 | Authorizes Counties to Tax Cigarette Sales | Bill Passed - House (31 - 29) |
| March 7, 2013 | OR | HB 2896 | Prohibits The Use Of Tanning Facilities By Minors | Bill Passed - House (38 - 18) |
| March 2, 2012 | OR | HB 4164 | Implementing the Oregon Health Insurance Exchange | Bill Passed - House (55 - 5) |
| March 2, 2012 | OR | HB 4164 | Implementing the Oregon Health Insurance Exchange | Bill Passed - House (55 - 5) |
| Feb. 23, 2012 | OR | SB 1580 | Amends State Health Plan | Bill Passed - House (53 - 7) |
| June 29, 2011 | OR | HB 2726 | Certification for Smoke Shops | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (31 - 29) |
| June 7, 2011 | OR | SB 99 | Establishes the Oregon Health Insurance Exchange | Bill Passed - House (48 - 12) |
| June 7, 2011 | OR | SB 99 | Establishes the Oregon Health Insurance Exchange | Bill Passed - House (48 - 12) |
| April 28, 2011 | OR | HB 2726 | Certification for Smoke Shops | Bill Passed - House (35 - 23) |
| June 29, 2009 | OR | SB 528 | Prohibition on Field Burning in Certain Areas | Bill Passed - House (31 - 29) |
| June 29, 2009 | OR | SB 528 | Prohibition on Field Burning in Certain Areas | Bill Passed - House (31 - 29) |
| June 26, 2009 | OR | HB 3369 | Water Development | Bill Passed - House (43 - 16) |
| June 22, 2009 | OR | HB 3298 | Creating a Water Management Plan | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (31 - 28) |
| June 17, 2009 | OR | HB 3300 | Promoting Green Jobs | Bill Passed - House (42 - 16) |