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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2025 | OR | HB 2138 | Expands Middle Housing Access, Subdivision Flexibility, and Local Planning Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8) |
| June 23, 2025 | OR | SB 537 | Requires Training and Procedures for Health Care Employers to Investigate and Report on Incidents of Workplace Violence | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 11) |
| May 13, 2025 | OR | HB 3187 | Prohibits Employers From Asking For or Requiring an Applicant's Age | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9) |
| May 8, 2025 | OR | HB 3175 | Repeals the Limit on the Fee That Counties Can Set for Activities Related to the Public Land Corner Preservation Fund | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 2) |
| April 17, 2025 | OR | HB 2007 | Specifies Which Programs are Eligible for Summer Grants | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4) |
| April 10, 2025 | OR | SB 906 | Requires Employers to Provide a Written Explanation of Earnings and Deductions to All New Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 7) |
| April 1, 2025 | OR | SB 1176 | Requires that the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries Conduct an Education Effort to Ensure Businesses Accept Cash | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 3) |
| March 7, 2024 | OR | HB 4059 | Establishes Oregon Laws for Brassica Production in Willamette Valley's Protected District | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11) |
| March 7, 2024 | OR | HB 4098 | Establishes the CHIPS Child Care Fund | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 4) |
| March 7, 2024 | OR | SB 5701 | Appropriates Funding for Various State Agencies | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 6) |
| March 4, 2024 | OR | SB 1595 | Increases Protections from Debt Collectors | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 8) |
| March 1, 2024 | OR | HB 5204 | Appropriates Resources for State Agencies | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 3) |
| Feb. 29, 2024 | OR | SB 1530 | Appropriates Money for State Agencies and Organizations | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 7) |
| Feb. 14, 2024 | OR | SB 1515 | Amends and Implements Changes to Paid Family and Medical Leave | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 2) |
| June 25, 2023 | OR | SB 5506 | Appropriates Additional Resources for the Emergency Board | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 5) |
| June 21, 2023 | OR | HB 2915 | Prohibits Retail Pet Stores From Selling Dogs and Cats | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 3) |
| March 15, 2023 | OR | SB 545 | Requires the Oregon Health Authority to Adopt Rules Allowing Restaurants to Allow Consumers to Use Their Own Takeout Containers | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 8) |
| March 9, 2023 | OR | HB 2058 | Establishes a New State Program to Award Eligible Employers Funds for Overtime Compensation Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 10) |
| March 3, 2022 | OR | HB 4157 | Extends COVID-19 Relief Payments | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 2) |
| March 1, 2022 | OR | SB 1545 | Expands Workforce Development and Diversity Initiatives | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 3) |
| Feb. 15, 2022 | OR | SB 1513 | Requires Employers to Notify Employees of Mandatory Overtime Hours in Advance | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 2) |
| May 13, 2019 | OR | HB 3427 | Increases Business Taxes to Enhance School Funding | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 11) |
| April 1, 2019 | OR | HB 2975 | Reduces Oregon's "Kicker" Tax Rebate | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 11) |
| July 6, 2017 | OR | HB 2017 | Establishes Oregon's Transportation Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7) |
| June 21, 2017 | OR | HB 2391 | Establishes a Tax on Oregon Health Plan Insurance Plans | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 10) |
| June 29, 2009 | OR | HB 3369 | Water Development | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9) |
| June 27, 2009 | OR | HB 3508 | Implementing Measure 57 | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 8) |
| June 26, 2009 | OR | HB 2472 | Renewable Energy Tax Credit Amendments | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 2) |
| June 19, 2009 | OR | SB 5520 | 2009-2011 Supplemental Biennium Education Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 6) |
| June 15, 2009 | OR | HB 2672 | Increasing Moist Snuff Tobacco Tax and Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 9) |
| June 11, 2009 | OR | HB 2116 | Changing Health Care Assessment | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9) |
| June 11, 2009 | OR | HB 2649 | Income Tax Increase | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 11) |
| June 11, 2009 | OR | HB 3405 | Corporate Tax Increase | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 11) |
| June 10, 2009 | OR | HB 2834 | Funding School for Blind | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8) |
| June 3, 2009 | OR | HB 2067 | Expiration Dates for Tax Credits | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9) |
| May 29, 2009 | OR | HB 2001 | Transit and Gas Tax Increase | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 6) |
| April 8, 2009 | OR | SB 311 | Changes in Liability Limits | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 5) |
| March 3, 2009 | OR | SB 581 | 2007-2008, 2008-2009, and 2009-2010 Budget Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8) |
| March 3, 2009 | OR | SB 5552 | 2007-2009 Biennium Budget Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8) |
| Feb. 23, 2009 | OR | SB 311 | Changes in Liability Limits | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 5) |
| Feb. 12, 2009 | OR | HB 2157 | Severing the Federal and State Income Tax Connection | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 13) |
| Jan. 28, 2009 | OR | SB 338 | Authorizing Bonds for Public-Works Projects | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 10) |
| Jan. 28, 2009 | OR | SB 5562 | Authorizing Bonds for Public-Works Projects | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 10) |
| March 15, 2007 | OR | HB 2707 | Oregon Rainy Day Fund | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8) |
| April 20, 2006 | OR | HB 3510 | Lottery Revenue to Department of Education | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 4) |
| April 20, 2006 | OR | SB 5644 | Social Services and Education Funding | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7) |
| April 20, 2006 | OR | SB 1106 | Property Taxes | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 8) |