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Economy and Fiscal Issue Summary

Key Votes

Date	State	Bill No.	Title	Outcome
June 26, 2025	Oregon	HB 2138	Expands Middle Housing Access, Subdivision Flexibility, and Local Planning Requirements	Concurrence Vote Passed - House (31 - 12)
June 26, 2025	Oregon	SB 537	Requires Training and Procedures for Health Care Employers to Investigate and Report on Incidents of Workplace Violence	Bill Passed - House (37 - 12)
June 24, 2025	Oregon	HB 2138	Expands Middle Housing Access, Subdivision Flexibility, and Local Planning Requirements	Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
June 23, 2025	Oregon	SB 537	Requires Training and Procedures for Health Care Employers to Investigate and Report on Incidents of Workplace Violence	Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 11)
June 18, 2025	Oregon	HB 2138	Expands Middle Housing Access, Subdivision Flexibility, and Local Planning Requirements	Bill Passed - House (33 - 17)

Date	No.	Title	Outcome
6/26	HB 2138	Expands Middle Housing Access, Subdivision Flexibility, and Local Planning Requirements	Concurrence Vote Passed - House (31 - 12)
6/26	SB 537	Requires Training and Procedures for Health Care Employers to Investigate and Report on Incidents of Workplace Violence	Bill Passed - House (37 - 12)
6/24	HB 2138	Expands Middle Housing Access, Subdivision Flexibility, and Local Planning Requirements	Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
6/23	SB 537	Requires Training and Procedures for Health Care Employers to Investigate and Report on Incidents of Workplace Violence	Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 11)
6/18	HB 2138	Expands Middle Housing Access, Subdivision Flexibility, and Local Planning Requirements	Bill Passed - House (33 - 17)

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Public Statements

Date	Title	Politician
March 22, 2024	Science Committee Members Bonamici, Salinas, and Sykes Celebrate CHIPS & Science Funding for Oregon and Ohio	Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 26, 2023	Wyden, Bennet, Beyer Introduce Bicameral Bill to Overhaul Unemployment Insurance	Sen. Ron Wyden
Oct. 25, 2023	Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Need for Guaranteed Paid Leave to Better Support American Workers and Families	Sen. Ron Wyden
Oct. 25, 2023	Justice Thomas Did Not Repay Substantial Portion of $267,230 Loan, Finance Committee Investigation Reveals; Failed to Report Forgiven Debt on Ethics Filings, Raising Questions About Tax Compliance	Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 25, 2023	Warren, Senators Urge Treasury Department to Address Climate-Related Financial Risks	Sen. Jeff Merkley

Date	Title	Politician
March 22, 2024	Science Committee Members Bonamici, Salinas, and Sykes Celebrate CHIPS & Science Funding for Oregon and Ohio	Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 26, 2023	Wyden, Bennet, Beyer Introduce Bicameral Bill to Overhaul Unemployment Insurance	Sen. Ron Wyden
Oct. 25, 2023	Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Need for Guaranteed Paid Leave to Better Support American Workers and Families	Sen. Ron Wyden
Oct. 25, 2023	Justice Thomas Did Not Repay Substantial Portion of $267,230 Loan, Finance Committee Investigation Reveals; Failed to Report Forgiven Debt on Ethics Filings, Raising Questions About Tax Compliance	Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 25, 2023	Warren, Senators Urge Treasury Department to Address Climate-Related Financial Risks	Sen. Jeff Merkley

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Interest Group Ratings

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Ballot Measures

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