Monday Hearings Ahead for OSCC Priority Bills

On Monday morning, there are several public hearings will taking place for bills OSCC is engaged in. Chambers are urged to submit testimony in support of these bills. As a reminder, written testimony may be submitted within 48 hours after the start time of a committee meeting.

SUPPORT: SB 1586 - Oregon JOBS Act

OSCC and many of our chambers are listed supporters of this bill which purports to (1) expand local government ability to exempt advanced manufacturing equipment and machinery from property taxation; (2) expand the R&D Tax Credit to advanced manufacturing; (3) open up industrial land in Washington County for advanced manufacturing; and (4) establish expedited timelines for permitting.

Click here to see the current one-pager.

SB 1586 will have a public hearing Monday, February 16th at 8am in the Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue. 

• You can sign up to testify using this link.
• You can submit testimony using this link.

SUPPORT: SB 1514

Restore local control and safety related to unsanctioned public camping

In 2021, the Legislature passed HB 3115, which codified the Martin v. Boise standard in Oregon law and limited how local governments could regulate public camping. HB 3115 is still in effect, despite the fact that the U.S. Supreme Court overturned this standard in Grants Pass v. Johnson. As a result, local governments are still constrained, creating confusion and litigation.

SB 1514 would repeal HB 3115, allowing local communities to address encampments in ways that reflect local values and protect public safety.

Click here to download the one-pager and talking points.

SB 1514 will have a public hearing Monday, February 16th at 8am in the Senate Committee on Commerce and General Government.  

• You can sign up to testify using this link.
• You can submit testimony using this link.

If you submit testimony or register to testify, please share this information with Preston Mann.

OSCC has several video tutorials to help chambers navigating the Oregon Legislature's website and how to participate during session. Links to these videos are included below as well as on OSCC's website.

• How to submit written testimony on OLIS
• How to register to testify on OLIS
• How to navigate OLIS and look up bill information
• How to watch hearings on OLIS 

You can also find a basic guide to writing testimony from your chamber here.

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