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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2022 | OR | SB 1533 | Appropriates Funds for Support to Education Providers and Native American Tribes that Contribute to Cleaner Air | Bill Passed - House (53 - 4) |
| Feb. 28, 2022 | OR | HB 4117 | Establishes Grant Program Assisting Low-Income Residents | Bill Passed - House (48 - 10) |
| Feb. 25, 2022 | OR | SB 1521 | Limits School Districts' Ability to Fire Superintendents | Bill Passed - House (31 - 25) |
| June 9, 2021 | OR | HB 3124 | Extends the Local Government Timeline for Homeless Campers to Remove Belongings by 2 Days | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 19) |
| June 2, 2021 | OR | SJM 4 | Alleges Congress Should Implement Reparations for African Americans | Bill Passed - House (35 - 23) |
| May 19, 2021 | OR | SJR 12 | Amends the State Constitution to Establish Healthcare as a Right for All Citizens | Bill Passed - House (34 - 23) |
| May 17, 2021 | OR | SB 574 | Authorizes Motorcyclists to Drive Between Slow and Stopped Traffic | Bill Passed - House (42 - 14) |
| April 29, 2021 | OR | SB 554 | Authorizes Local Governments and School Districts to Prohibit Guns on Capital and State Property | Bill Passed - House (34 - 24) |
| April 14, 2021 | OR | HB 3115 | Amends Homeless Laws to Allow Homeless Communities to Seek Shelter on Public Property | Bill Passed - House (35 - 23) |
| April 6, 2021 | OR | HB 2009 | Establishes Foreclosure and Mortgage Assistance | Bill Passed - House (38 - 21) |
| March 16, 2021 | OR | HB 2619 | Authorizes the Health Licensing Office to Issue Genetic Counseling Licenses to Qualified Applicants | Bill Passed - House (41 - 13) |
| Dec. 21, 2020 | OR | HB 4401 | Requires Distribution of Unpaid Rent During State of Emergencies | Bill Passed - House (40 - 14) |
| Feb. 19, 2020 | OR | HB 4109 | Prohibits Aerial Pesticide Applications of Chlorpyrifos | Bill Passed - House (32 - 24) |
| 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. 14, 2020 | OR | HB 4067 | Authorizes the Public Utility Commission to Provide Assistance to Low-Income Earners | Bill Passed - House (43 - 11) |
| June 25, 2019 | OR | SB 998 | Authorizes Bicyclists to Yield at Stop Signs | Bill Passed - House (31 - 28) |
| June 18, 2019 | OR | SB 579 | Exempts Certain Individuals from the 15-Day Waiting Period for Assisted Suicide | Bill Passed - House (35 - 22) |
| June 18, 2019 | OR | SB 1044 | Establishes Zero-Emission Vehicle Use Goals | Bill Passed - House (39 - 20) |
| June 18, 2019 | OR | HB 2015 | Authorizes Driver Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (39 - 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 6, 2019 | OR | HB 3063 | Prohibits All Religious and Philosophical Vaccination Exemptions | Bill Passed - House (35 - 25) |
| May 1, 2019 | OR | HB 3427 | Increases Business Taxes to Enhance School Funding | Bill Passed - House (37 - 21) |
| 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) |
| Feb. 26, 2019 | OR | SB 608 | Prohibits No-Cause evictions | Bill Passed - House (35 - 25) |
| March 3, 2018 | OR | SB 1555 | Amends Marijuana Tax Funding | Bill Passed - House (35 - 22) |
| March 3, 2018 | OR | HB 4111 | Authorizes DMV to Renew and Replace Limited-Term Driver's Licenses for DACA Recipients | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (36 - 22) |
| March 3, 2018 | OR | SB 1563 | Authorizes Undocumented Students to Continue Receiving Financial Aid | Bill Passed - House (36 - 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) |
| July 6, 2017 | OR | SB 754 | Raises Tobacco Sales Age to 21 | Bill Passed - House (39 - 20) |
| July 5, 2017 | OR | HB 2017 | Establishes Oregon's Transportation Budget | Bill Passed - House (39 - 20) |
| June 15, 2017 | OR | HB 2391 | Establishes a Tax on Oregon Health Plan Insurance Plans | Bill Passed - House (36 - 23) |
| May 1, 2017 | OR | HB 2597 | Increases Penalties for Distracted Driving | Bill Passed - House (46 - 13) |
| April 4, 2017 | OR | HB 2004 | Prohibits Landlords from Evicting a Tenant without Cause | Bill Passed - House (31 - 27) |
| March 3, 2016 | OR | SB 1573 | Authorizes City Property Annexation without Voter Authorization | Bill Passed - House (32 - 28) |
| March 3, 2016 | OR | SB 1533 | Authorizes Inclusionary Zoning | Bill Passed - House (39 - 21) |
| March 1, 2016 | OR | SB 1547 | Prohibits the Use of Coal as an Energy Supply Source | Bill Passed - House (38 - 20) |
| Feb. 17, 2016 | OR | HB 4122 | Requires Genetically Engineered Fish to Be Labeled | Bill Passed - House (32 - 27) |
| Feb. 15, 2016 | OR | HB 4036 | Requires Electric Companies to Eliminate Coal Power | Bill Passed - House (39 - 20) |
| July 2, 2015 | OR | SB 895 | Requires Schools to Report Immunization Rates | Bill Passed - House (39 - 21) |
| June 30, 2015 | OR | HB 3414 | Limits Driving in the Left Lane | Concurrence Vote Failed - House (28 - 30) |
| March 17, 2015 | OR | HB 2307 | Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors | Bill Passed - House (41 - 18) |
| July 7, 2013 | OR | SB 838 | Prohibits Motorized Mining | Bill Passed - House (33 - 27) |
| July 7, 2013 | OR | SB 9 | Increases Fines for Texting or Talking While Driving | Bill Passed - House (33 - 26) |
| July 3, 2013 | OR | HB 2639 | Prohibits Discrimination in Selling, Renting, or Leasing Property | Bill Passed - House (38 - 20) |
| June 25, 2013 | OR | HB 3521 | Requires Voter Registration Agencies to Provide Records for Automatic Registration | Bill Passed - House (32 - 28) |
| May 30, 2013 | OR | SB 692 | Requires Certain Electronics to Meet Energy Efficiency Standards | Bill Passed - House (40 - 19) |
| May 13, 2013 | OR | SB 602 | Prohibits Motorized Boats and Seaplanes on Waldo Lake | Bill Passed - House (37 - 20) |
| April 30, 2013 | OR | SB 833 | Authorizes Drivers Licenses for Individuals Without Legal Proof of US Residence | Bill Passed - House (38 - 20) |
| April 29, 2013 | OR | HB 2613 | Authorizes Electronic Gambling Machines for Horse Races | Bill Passed - House (39 - 16) |
| 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 5, 2012 | OR | SB 1552 | Requirements for Lenders Seeking Foreclosure | Bill Passed - House (59 - 1) |
| March 2, 2012 | OR | HB 4164 | Implementing the Oregon Health Insurance Exchange | Bill Passed - House (55 - 5) |
| Feb. 20, 2012 | OR | HB 4090 | Reducing Restrictions on Urban Development | Bill Passed - House (31 - 29) |
| 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) |
| May 10, 2011 | OR | HB 2541 | Amends Inheritance Taxes | Bill Passed - House (34 - 25) |
| April 28, 2011 | OR | HB 2726 | Certification for Smoke Shops | Bill Passed - House (35 - 23) |
| Feb. 16, 2011 | OR | HB 2336 | Agriculture Regulation Exemptions | Bill Passed - House (45 - 13) |
| June 29, 2009 | OR | SB 767 | Virtual Charter Schools | Conference Report Adopted - House (31 - 29) |
| 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 29, 2009 | OR | SB 676 | Legalizing the Production of Industrial Hemp | Bill Passed - House (46 - 11) |
| June 25, 2009 | OR | HB 2472 | Renewable Energy Tax Credit Amendments | Conference Report Adopted - House (39 - 21) |
| June 22, 2009 | OR | SB 5520 | 2009-2011 Supplemental Biennium Education Budget | Bill Passed - House (42 - 17) |
| June 17, 2009 | OR | HB 3300 | Promoting Green Jobs | Bill Passed - House (42 - 16) |
| June 12, 2009 | OR | SB 76 | Klamath River Dams | Bill Passed - House (34 - 24) |
| June 8, 2009 | OR | HB 2009 | Establishing the Oregon Health Authority | Bill Passed - House (38 - 22) |
| June 8, 2009 | OR | HB 2116 | Changing Health Care Assessment | Bill Passed - House (36 - 24) |
| June 4, 2009 | OR | HB 2794 | Mandatory HPV Vaccination Coverage | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 17) |
| May 29, 2009 | OR | HB 2834 | Funding School for Blind | Bill Passed - House (41 - 18) |
| May 27, 2009 | OR | HB 2001 | Transit and Gas Tax Increase | Bill Passed - House (38 - 22) |
| May 15, 2009 | OR | HB 2726 | Nutrition Labeling on Menus | Bill Passed - House (43 - 15) |
| May 8, 2009 | OR | HB 2186 | Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Bill Passed - House (32 - 28) |
| May 8, 2009 | OR | HB 2186 | Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Bill Passed - House (32 - 28) |
| April 28, 2009 | OR | HB 2377 | Prohibiting Handheld Cell Phone Use While Driving | Bill Passed - House (38 - 22) |
| April 22, 2009 | OR | HB 2672 | Increasing Moist Snuff Tobacco Tax and Regulations | Bill Passed - House (40 - 18) |
| April 15, 2009 | OR | HB 2794 | Mandatory HPV Vaccination Coverage | Bill Passed - House (48 - 12) |
| March 25, 2009 | OR | HB 2599 | Expanding School Bullying Law | Bill Passed - House (50 - 9) |
| March 11, 2009 | OR | HB 2509 | Sexual Education | Bill Passed - House (41 - 19) |
| March 11, 2009 | OR | HB 2509 | Sexual Education | Bill Passed - House (41 - 19) |
| March 5, 2009 | OR | SB 581 | 2007-2008, 2008-2009, and 2009-2010 Budget Amendments | Bill Passed - House (37 - 22) |
| March 5, 2009 | OR | SB 5552 | 2007-2009 Biennium Budget Amendments | Bill Passed - House (37 - 22) |
| Feb. 17, 2009 | OR | HB 2436 | Real Estate Fees to Fund Housing Programs | Bill Passed - House (44 - 15) |
| Feb. 5, 2009 | OR | SB 338 | Authorizing Bonds for Public-Works Projects | Bill Passed - House (39 - 21) |
| Feb. 21, 2008 | OR | HB 3603 | Mortgage Reform | Bill Passed - House (31 - 29) |
| Feb. 15, 2008 | OR | HB 3618 | Inheritance Tax Credit | Bill Passed - House (41 - 18) |
| June 21, 2007 | OR | HB 2801 | Exploration of Public Funding for Stem Cell Research | Bill Failed - House (29 - 30) |
| June 15, 2007 | OR | SB 571 | Smoking Ban Expansion | Bill Passed - House (38 - 21) |
| June 12, 2007 | OR | HB 2967 | Tobacco Tax Increase for Childrens Health Care | Bill Failed - House (35 - 22) |
| June 11, 2007 | OR | SB 392 | Mandatory School Age | Bill Failed - House (22 - 33) |
| June 4, 2007 | OR | SB 790 | Offshore Drilling Moratorium | Bill Passed - House (47 - 11) |
| May 23, 2007 | OR | SB 838 | Renewable Electricity | Bill Passed - House (41 - 18) |
| May 7, 2007 | OR | HB 2620 | Solar Energy in Public Buildings | Bill Passed - House (41 - 17) |
| April 3, 2007 | OR | HB 2650 | School Food Nutritional Standards | Bill Passed - House (46 - 11) |
| April 3, 2007 | OR | HB 2650 | School Food Nutritional Standards | Bill Passed - House (46 - 11) |
| March 20, 2007 | OR | HJM 9 | Iraq Troop Withdrawal | Joint Resolution Passed - House (33 - 25) |