Back to All Legislative Reports Governance Internships Legislative Report - Week of 2/24 Governance Team Coordinator: Becky Gladstone Artificial Intelligence: Lindsey Washburn Campaign Finance Reform: Norman Turrill Conflicts of Interest/Legislative Ethics: Chris Cobey CEI - Critical Energy Infrastructure : Nikki Mandell and Laura Rogers Cybersecurity Privacy, Election Issues, Electronic Portal Advisory Board: Becky Gladstone Election Systems: Barbara Klein Emergency Preparedness: Cate Arnold Immigration, Refugee, and Asylum: Claudia Keith Redistricting: Norman Turrill, Chris Cobey State Audit Working Group: Sheila Golden Voting Rights of Incarcerated People: Marge Easley Please see Governance Overview here . Jump to a topic: Campaign Finance Reform Federal Concerns and Privacy Government Ethics Campaign Finance Reform No movement this week. Federal Concerns and Privacy By Becky Gladstone We are following unsettling national issues affecting Oregon at a rapid pace, here are only a few. From LWVUS, t ell your members of Congress to oppose the SAVE Act . The "Save Act" would require voter registration names to match birth certificates, making voting harder (not entirely impossible) for women who changed their surnames when marrying, as many have. From Oregon’s Garrett Epps, constitutional law professor, “I share your frustration, but it's worth knowing that the Constitution explicitly authorizes Congress to pass regulations of federal elections as conducted in the states. Art. I § 4 ck 1: "The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chousing Senators." From the Campaign Legal Center, What You Need to Know About the SAVE Act, . Monitoring Federal Changes and Any Impacts on Oregon , Oregon Health Authority. Greater Idaho movement wants a seat at the table is LWVOR commentary in the Oregon Capitol Chronicle , and other local versions of what was Pamplin Media. Watch for two bills, SJM 7 (inviting ID to begin border talks), and HB 3488 (a task force to document processes), neither scheduled for hearings yet. Privacy concerns appeared in several bills this week, in three similar bills to provide privacy. Campaign committee workers could have the same protections as candidates and public servants for home addresses and phone numbers. We testified in support of HB 2710 , which enables child abduction victims to enroll in Oregon’s Address Confidentiality Program. We did not testify to extending these protections for certain Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission permittees but did mention the similarities in our testimony in support of SB 224, which prohibits posting campaign committee addresses on the SoS website. Legislative Counsel noted that standards have not been adopted “for drafting measures that establish exemptions from disclosure of public records.” The League urges again for statute clarification during this legislative session. We need consistent privacy protections observing standardized personal information categories, adaptable to technological advances. We have supported numerous similar bills since 2017, all enrolled, each for a single type of public service or individual, amid growing concern from increasing harassment, doxing and personal threats. HB 2710 , puts victims of child abduction onto the list of those able to join the Address Confidentiality Program ( League testimony submitted and presented in support). SB 224 , keep from publicly posting campaign committee workers’ home addresses ( League testimony submitted and presented in support). Most of the bills reported earlier here have not progressed yet. These are moving: HB 5017 , the State Library budget bill, heard Feb 11, League testimony submitted and presented in support, as one of the 39 organizational partners listed. HB 2581 , to coordinate expanded resiliency services with the State Resiliency Officer (SRO), passed a House floor vote 49 to 9, League testimony . HB 2341 , to add veterans’ email addresses to shared information, passed a House floor vote with 58 in favor, two excused, League testimony . HB 5012 , A public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 27 for this Oregon Judicial Department budget bill. We are researching and will submit comments in support. Government Ethics By Chris Cobey No movement this week. Interested in reading additional reports? Please see our Climate Emergency , Natural Resources , and Social Policy report sections.

Back to All Legislative Reports Natural Resources Legislative Report - Week of 6/12 Natural Resources Team Coordinator: Peggy Lynch Coastal Issues: Christine Moffitt, Peggy Lynch Columbia River Treaty: Philip Thor Dept. of Geology and Mineral Industries: Joan Fryxell Emergency Management: Rebecca Gladstone Forestry: Josie Koehne Elliott State Research Forest: Peggy Lynch Northwest Energy Coalition: Robin Tokmakian Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife: Melanie Moon Oregon Parks and Recreation Department: Jim Buck Oregon Dept. of Transportation: Janice Thompson Oregon Health Authority Drinking Water Advisory Committee: Sandra Bishop Water: Peggy Lynch Wildfire: Carolyn Mayers Ways and Means Natural Resource Budgets/Revenue: Peggy Lynch Jump to a topic: Air Quality Budgets Coastal Issues Elliott State Research Forest Hanford Nuclear Site Land Use/Housing Recycling Toxics Water Wildfire By Peggy Lynch, Natural Resources Coordinator, and Team *Action Needed: Please contact your State Senator and Representative to encourage them to support these Bills * These bills are in Ways and Means: HB 3229 - Would increase federal air quality (Title V) operating permit program fees that have not been increased for many years. HB 2903 A - Funding to continue work on marine reserves. HB 3207 A - Related to domestic well testing and data collection. SB 426 A - (Toxic-free schools) Sent to Ways and Means without clarity on the fiscal impact. Unless money is included in the end-of-session bill, this bill is likely dead for the session. HB 3125 - Would create a Ratepayer Assistance Fund to help low-income people pay for sewer and water bills. HB 2983 A - Would help with manufactured housing and housing parks. SB 509A - Aims to scale out neighborhood collaboratives in order to help whole neighborhoods reduce risk. HB 3125 - Would create a Ratepayer Assistance Fund to help low-income people pay for sewer and water bills. Air Quality LWVOR joined with others in support of HB 3229 . The bill would increase federal air quality (Title V) operating permit program fees that have not been increased for many years. The bill is in the W&M Capital Construction Subcommittee where amendments are being discussed. In the meantime, the DEQ budget passed out of the Natural Resources Subcommittee and authorized the 11 staff being requested in HB 3229. But that staffing approval needs HB 3229. Some of our partners are considering a direct application to the EPA to help assure Oregon is addressing the U.S. Air Quality Act. Budgets The Full Ways and Means Committee met on June 12: agenda The W&M Subcommittees are now closed except for Capital Construction. The bills awaiting consideration by this committee are listed here with checkmarks. They include the bonding bills and the end-of-session bill. HB 2903 A , funding to continue work on marine reserves, is in Ways and Means. LWVOR supports . This 10-year-old program now has support by a diverse set of interests in the coastal communities. We were disappointed that this position was not included in the ODFW budget but Sens. Anderson and Dembrow both encouraged inclusion in the end-of-session bill, At Full Ways and Means, Rep. Gomberg joined in encouraging funding. Sb 538 A , would allow DOGAMI and other agencies to offer permittees the ability to use a credit card to pay fees and the agencies can charge for the processing costs charged by those card businesses. On May 25, the bill was moved to House Rules. HB 5046 The Governor signed to allow state agencies to continue to operate until Sept. 15 th at current levels. Climate By Claudia Keith and Team The Climate Emergency and Natural Resources sections of this Legislative Report overlap. We encourage you to read both sections. Coastal Issues By Christine Moffitt/Peggy Lynch The Oregon Ocean Science Trust has a meeting on July 5 th from noon-3p, in-person and via Zoom, open to the public at the Department of State Lands, Land Board Room 775 Summer St NE, Salem, Oregon. OOST membership and agenda To Join remotely: Join online - click here Meeting ID: 851 1191 9008 (Passcode: 4theOcean!)Join by phone: (253) 215-8782 (Passcode: 7641510674) Dept. of State Lands HB 2238 A , to provide permission for robust rulemaking to increase fees for the removal/fill awaits a Senate chamber vote. It will need to go back to the House for “concurrence”—to agree with the Senate amendment. The League continues to support . Elliott State Research Forest (ESRF) By Peggy Lynch The prospective ESRF Board tentatively plans to meet July 24th (time and location TBD). Visit DSL's Elliott webpage to learn more . Hanford Nuclear Site Yakima Nation Youth are learning about the Hanford site. OPB has a great article on the issue. Land Use/Housing By Peggy Lynch League is waiting to see if HB 3414 is part of any “deal” between the political parties. The bill that would create a new Housing Accountability and Production Office in DLCD and also includes a section related to processing of variances under certain circumstances, now called “adjustments”. Variances are used to address exceptions to a code’s “clear and objective standards”. Added to the bill in other amendments is a new provision around a process for urban growth boundary expansions. The bill’s 27-page -19 amendment was not posted on OLIS until 7p on June 7 th , (actually -17s on June 7 but -19s not until almost 1p on June 8 th !) but had a new public hearing in House Rules June 8 th where the League provided verbal testimony based on our Nov. 2022 LCDC testimony , pointing out that it’s not more raw land we need; it’s funding for infrastructure and planning staff. The UGB section relates to SB 1096 , a bill that would “expand development into farmland” and was similar to SB 1051 which the League vigorously opposed and has since died. Although there are sideboards around what lands can be considered, the HB 3414 -19 amendment continues the false narrative that simply adding land to urban growth boundaries will solve Oregon's housing crises. League members’ voices in opposition to much of this bill would be appreciated. A number of land use planning bills are sitting in the Senate and House Rules Committees or awaiting a vote in the Senate. Those committees are not subject to deadlines until the Leadership closes them so we wait and watch—holding our breath that these bills are not trade bait should the Republican Senators return to their chamber to vote before the end of session. No new news on SB 1087 , filed on behalf of a farm in Lane County where they want to add a “café” (with seating for 250-300 people) on their Exclusive Farm Use (EFU)-zoned property. The League opposes this overreach of our land use program. The bill is in Senate Rules. SB 70A would allow housing on acreage in Malheur County. The League provided testimony in opposition on Feb. 8th. On April 3, the bill was moved without passage recommendation to Senate Rules. LWVOR still opposes . SB 1013 , to allow a recreational vehicle to be sited on a rural property, was amended by the -4 amendment and passed the House floor. The League worked with the sponsor and Sen. Hayden to assure that, should a recreational vehicle be allowed, issues of sewage and clean drinking water would be addressed by the counties. This bill will require Senate “concurrence” HB 3442 A , to allow coastal communities to develop in hazard areas under certain conditions, passed to the Senate floor on May 10, third reading scheduled June 20. The amended bill responded to the concerns of the League on the original bill. HB 2983 A would help with manufactured housing and housing parks, is in Ways and Means. LWVOR supports . We believe that money is in the Oregon Housing and Community Services budget but some monies might also show up in Capital Construction. See also the Housing Report in the Social Policy section of this Legislative Report. Reduce/Recycle SB 542 A (Right to Repair) continues to sit in Senate Rules until more amendments are made or until there are enough votes to pass it in the full Senate. The League provided testimony in support on Feb. 14 th . From sponsor Sen. Sollman: Representative Courtney Neron has agreed to use one of her priority bill concepts to get this bill introduced on the House side as HB 3631 , and it has amazing support right out of the gate with over 30 sponsors! While it may be a long shot to successful passage this session, based on time left to complete business, I am committed to keeping the momentum and conversation for the Right to Repair movement going. An article by Boondoggle shares positive actions in other states with judicial rulings supporting the concept. DEQ is proposing rules to clarify and implement the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act of 2021. More information on this rulemaking, including the draft rules, can be found on the Recycling Updates 2023 Rulemaking Page . DEQ will hold the first Recycling Modernization Act Rulemaking Advisory Committee meeting for the second rulemaking: 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., July 13 ( meeting agenda ). DEQ will provide an overview of the Act, the rulemaking process, and will present the Commingled Processing Facility Worker Living Wage and Supportive Benefits rule concept. To attend the meeting please Register via Zoom . To learn more about this rulemaking and the advisory committee, view the rulemaking web page at: Recycling Updates 2024 . Toxics By Paula Grisafi HB 3043A was amended by the A3 amendment and is awaiting Senate third reading, June 20. The bill revises provisions relating to chemicals in children’s products. SB 426 A (toxic-free schools) was sent to Ways and Means without clarity on the fiscal impact. Unless money is included in the end-of-session bill, this bill is likely dead for the session. Water By Peggy Lynch Another concern about water quality for rural landowners with domestic wells: This time manganese instead of nitrates. And a gravel mine instead of agricultural practices per this OPB article . Both U. S. Senators are taking on this issue by sending a letter to the EPA. HB 3207 A , related to domestic well testing and data collection, is in W&Ms. LWVOR supports . HB 3125 , to create a Ratepayer Assistance Fund to help low-income people pay for sewer and water bills, is in Ways and Means. LWVOR supports . We all need to pay attention to the potential for harmful algal blooms. “When in doubt, stay out.” Visit the Harmful Algae Bloom website or call the Oregon Public Health Division toll-free information line at 877-290-6767 to learn if an advisory has been issued or lifted for a specific water body. Most snow has melted with the recent hot weather. League members may want to check the U. S. Drought Monitor , a map updated every Thursday. Governor Kotek has signed drought declarations under ORS 536 for the counties of Crook, Jefferson, Grant, Deschutes, Wasco, Harney, Sherman and Lake counties. Jackson County has requested a drought declaration. In addition, many counties in eastern and southern Oregon have received Secretarial Disaster Designations from the US Department of Agriculture due to continuing drought conditions. Wildfire By Carolyn Mayers There was a Public Hearing and Work Session held on June 9 by JW&Ms Capital Construction Subcommittee, on SB 80 . Specifically, this included the addition of the -A 11 amendment, regarding a prescribed fire liability fund. The aim of this amendment is to help encourage landowners who get the proper training to use prescribed fire as a tool in their wildfire mitigation toolbox without fear of liability from unintended losses. Senator Golden spoke at length in support of this overall bill, in essence calling it a refinement of certain aspects of SB 762, the Omnibus Wildfire Legislation of 2021. Regarding the map, which, in part, this bill proposes to improve and refine, he said “SB 80 simplifies the structure of the map and makes some changes to the way that reflects NOT the way that single homeowners maintain their property for fire readiness, but rather the hazard that wildfire presents to the wider landscape.” He went on to detail various aspects of the bill, asking the committee for their support, and lamenting the potential loss of more than $20 million from the Community Risk Reduction Fund. “One of the real gems of SB 762," he said. It was adopted and sent to tJW&Ms, with a do-pass recommendation, and subsequently adopted, 6/12/23. DLCD recently sent out their Wildfire Adapted Communities Update which gives an overview of the current disposition of the wildfire related legislation still working its way through the process, and also updates on some of the programs and work that are still ongoing, and upcoming. Highly recommended reading! This article reports on how some Oregon city firefighters are training to learn techniques for fighting wildland fires. The skills are vastly different for the two types of fire and this fills a critical gap. It is a welcome recognition by some (but certainly not all) city fire departments that wildfires pose a risk not just to forested lands and the residences therein, but also, increasingly the adjacent cities. Finally, this piece reports on an assessment of the upcoming wildfire season by a panel of Oregon State experts. They state wet winter and cool spring weather conditions bring no solace, as these conditions help the vegetation grow prolifically, so that when it dries out during hot dry conditions, it means there are more “fine fuels” to ignite and burn. There is an acknowledgement of the aforementioned Community Risk Reduction funds that continue to be distributed (as a result of SB 762) by the State Fire Marshal’s Office, and how important that component is in the overall mitigation of risk for community members. While this panel was speaking, wildfires were burning in Eastern Oregon: the Hat Rock fire in Umatilla County and a new fire in the Dalles, among others. Our 2020 wildfires aren’t done with Oregon as you can see from this article related to PacifiCorp’s liability for damages. SB 509A , in W&M, aims to scale out neighborhood collaboratives in order to help whole neighborhoods reduce risk. LWVOR provided support . We are hoping for money in the end-of-session bill as well as the $10 million for the Oregon Conservation Corps. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: What is your passion related to Natural Resources? You can help. Volunteers are needed. The 2023 legislative session is almost over. Natural Resource Agency Boards and Commissions meet regularly year-round and need monitoring. If any area of natural resources is of interest to you, please contact Peggy Lynch, Natural Resources Coordinator, at peggylynchor@gmail.com . Training will be offered.

Back to All Legislative Reports Governance Internships Legislative Report - Week of 3/17 Governance Team Coordinator: Becky Gladstone Artificial Intelligence: Lindsey Washburn Campaign Finance Reform: Norman Turrill Conflicts of Interest/Legislative Ethics: Chris Cobey CEI - Critical Energy Infrastructure : Nikki Mandell and Laura Rogers Cybersecurity Privacy, Election Issues, Electronic Portal Advisory Board: Becky Gladstone Election Systems: Barbara Klein Emergency Preparedness: Cate Arnold Immigration, Refugee, and Asylum: Claudia Keith Redistricting: Norman Turrill, Chris Cobey State Audit Working Group: Sheila Golden Voting Rights of Incarcerated People: Marge Easley Please see Governance Overview here . Jump to a topic: Redistricting/Prison Gerrymandering Broadband, Vote-by-mail, Privacy Elections Redistricting/Prison Gerrymandering HB 2250 will be heard in House Rules 3/19. The federal Census Bureau unfortunately counts prisoners where they are incarcerated rather than where they reside. This inflates the population counts where prisons are located and deflates the population counts for prisoners’ residence districts. Therefore, the representation of these districts and jurisdictions is skewed. HB 2250 corrects this injustice by requiring that the Department of Corrections determine prisoner residence addresses, as best that it can, and give the addresses to Portland State University Population Research Center. The Center will then correct the population counts that it receives from the Census Bureau and provide the corrected counts to the Legislature, the Secretary of State, or the various other jurisdictions that perform redistricting. Broadband, Vote-by-mail, Privacy By Becky Gladstone HB 3148 : had a public hearing to extend broadband funding. We support equitable statewide broadband as a fundamental need, signing group letters for HB 3148 (2025) and HB 3201 Enrolled (2023). HB 3474 : League testimony in support was filed after the public hearing for this bill calling for the SoS to study the impact of USPS changes to Oregon’s vote-by-mail system. We are watching three other bills presented in this public hearing, along with HB 3588 below, and another calling for a Secretary of State (SoS) study. HB 3588 : has a public hearing March 17, for another SoS USPS study, on the effect of requiring a physical address for business registrations in Oregon. This could relate to HB 3474 , calling for a SoS study on USPS changes affecting Oregon’s vote-by-mail system. SB 470 -1: anticipated from the public hearing discussion, the -1 amendment passed a work session unanimously. League testimony was in support of the original bill to protect lodgers’ privacy from illicitly taken videos. HB 2341 : to add veterans’ email addresses to shared information, had a Senate side public hearing after passing a House floor vote with 58 in favor. See League testimony . We are watching HB 2851 replaces “ fiber-optic cable network” with “ terrestrial-based cable or wire communication facility ” in ORS 166.122-128 , defining critical infrastructures. Defining broadband, per se, as a critical infrastructure, places it for protection with gas and rail lines and the power grid, along with data centers, dams, bridges, roads, airports, and marinas. We have further recommended protecting our elections’ systems as a critical infrastructure. LWVOR hesitation to support HB 2851, for broadband, and the earlier HB 2772 Enrolled (2023), which defined the crime of domestic terrorism, is based on consistent testimony for both, fearing vaguely defined overreach guardrails in applying punitive action for “riot, disorderly conduct, harassment and related offenses“, defined in ORS 166. We reported the lack of a cyber warfare definition noted in the JLCIMT hearing video , Feb 28 2025, on Cyber warfare and the Pacific NW power grid . The concern is urgent to protect our critical infrastructures and our free speech and civil liberties. SB 599 prohibits landlords from asking about, disclosing, or discriminating based on immigration status. The -4 version passed a work session with one dissenting vote. These three elections bills were presented together in House Rules on March 12: HB 2435 requires the Secretary of State to publish a monthly voter registrations statistical report for each Oregon county. HB 3468 prohibits a county clerk from using certain information provided by ODOT or OHA to update any information for those already registered to vote. HB 3470 requires the Secretary of State to verify voter registration information received from ODOT and OHA. Elections By Barbara Klein LWVOR had been active in working on the original bill ( HB 3166 ) related to Open Primaries , somewhat based on the Alaska model. An amendment is now proposed, which contains points we have historically not supported (specifically a top-two election system). The amended bill HB 3166-2 would require a unified primary ballot for partisan and nonpartisan offices regardless of political party affiliation, and advancing only the top two vote getters to a winner-take-all style ballot during the general election. The League strongly supports the portion of the bill calling for open (or “unified”) primaries. HB 3166 is scheduled for a hearing on March 19th. Interested in reading additional reports? Please see our Climate Emergency , Natural Resources , and Social Policy report sections.

Back to All Legislative Reports Governance Internships Legislative Report - Week of 1/30 Governance Team Coordinator: Becky Gladstone Artificial Intelligence: Lindsey Washburn Campaign Finance Reform: Norman Turrill Conflicts of Interest/Legislative Ethics: Chris Cobey CEI - Critical Energy Infrastructure : Nikki Mandell and Laura Rogers Cybersecurity Privacy, Election Issues, Electronic Portal Advisory Board: Becky Gladstone Election Systems: Barbara Klein Emergency Preparedness: Cate Arnold Immigration, Refugee, and Asylum: Claudia Keith Redistricting: Norman Turrill, Chris Cobey State Audit Working Group: Sheila Golden Voting Rights of Incarcerated People: Marge Easley Campaign Finance Reform Redistricting Elections Rights of Incarcerated People Public Records Volunteers Needed By Norman Turrill, Governance Coordinator, and Team Campaign Finance Reform There have been no new bills filed and no public activity for CFR. Redistricting By Chris Cobey and Norman Turrill The People Not Politicians coalition, in which the LWV of Oregon is a leader, now has an office in Wilsonville and a campaign manager. It will circulate only IP 14 (only legislative redistricting) and will begin collecting petition signatures probably in February. Four bills related to redistricting have been filed in the Legislature, detailed in a previous LR. Elections By Tom Messenger SB 804 by Senator Manning emerged as a companion to SB 499 by Senator Weber to move the Presidential Primary to Super Tuesday. Rights of Incarcerated People By Marge Easley On January 30, the League delivered testimony in Senate Judiciary in strong support of SB 579, which would restore the right to vote to over 13,000 people in Oregon’s prisons and jails. The response to the many individuals who delivered persuasive testimony was heartening, as was the fact that a work session on the bill was scheduled for February 2. However, instead of a work session the bill was sent to Ways and Means, which means it may or may not resurface later in the session. The League has added our name to the Guaranteeing the Right to Vote’s endorsement list for the bill, and we will continue to work for its passage. Public Records Law By Rebecca Gladstone The League positions balance privacy and transparency needs. At an Oregon Public Records Advisory Council (PRAC) meeting last fall, we heard that a public records request denial might be considered in the public interest if it presents a conflict of interest for workload. We will be evaluating as the SoS budgets ask for increased staffing in response to this. We have always supported Elections Division staffing budget requests, based on services, not on defense from efforts “to complicate or undermine their work.” Last fall, as Oregon hit 3 million registered voters , Oregon election offices got unprecedented numbers of public records requests , mirrored nationally. Last week, the PRAC shared a wide-ranging roster of 33 proposed bills affecting public records law . Some, for example, may affect elections and League Vote411.org access to candidate and ballot measure filing information. We will be watching these for relevant League action, in some cases addressed in previous session versions. Extensive 2017 public records law work passed with our support: SB 2101 for exemptions ( our testimony ), SB 481 for public records access policy (our testimony ), and SB 106 for a Public Records Advocate and Council ( our testimony ). VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Worthy causes go unaddressed for lack of League volunteers. If you see a need and can offer your expertise, please contact our staff at lwvor@lwvor.org .

Back to Legislative Report Revenue Legislative Report - Week of 2/23 Revenue Team Coordinator: Josie Koehne REVENUE Patricia Garner, Josie Koehne, Peggy Lynch We understand that we are $650 million in the hole related to revenue needs vs. expenses. But this number doesn’t reflect all the legislation being considered this session. According to Rep. Owens, “ Budget rebalancing discussions will begin next week,…” That was this last week! We are beginning to see bills that were sent to Ways and Means because they had costs (fiscals) being assigned to Ways and Means Subcommittees. By next week we should see more bills being assigned to those Subcommittees if they might be fully or partially funded. A reminder: These Subcommittees have the ability to change policy in the bills sent to them as well as determine what and how much to fund them. SB 1507 A that “disconnects” a few sections of the federal tax code from our state tax system could provide another $311 million of revenue to reduce that $650 million deficit. The Legislative Revenue Office provided this chart to help explain the revenue impact. Here is the Staff Measure Summary, the Fiscal Impact Statement and the Revenue Impact Statement . The measure provides for an increase in the Earned Income Tax Credit that the League has long supported. Our partners at the Oregon Center for Public Policy (OCPP) have provided a video that might help explain this complicated tax policy. The Oregonian provides another explanation of the committee’s work. The League provided testimony in support of the amended bill. There was a Minority Report filed ( Staff Report ) and that report’s Revenue and Fiscal Impact Statements are available in the bill’s meeting materials. After an attempt to substitute the Minority Report, the Senate passed SB 1507 A 17-13 on Feb. 16, and it went to the House Revenue Committee. Public Hearing Feb. 18. Work Session Feb. 19. A number of amendments were posted but, after learning of the effect of the amendments, none were adopted and the bill passed the committee (4/2/1) and is headed to the House floor where another Minority Report may be considered. HB 4014 : Requires the Legislative Revenue Officer to study the state financial system. Public Hearings held Feb. 2 and 11. Work Session Feb. 20 -2 amendment replaces the bill. Staff Measure Summary . The bill passed the committee and was sent to Ways and Means . SB 1510 : Updates the terminology used to describe certain income earned by multinational corporations to reflect a change in the term used in federal law . This omnibus bill, with amendments, would provide an opportunity to explore additional tax policy for consideration in the 2027 session. It is likely easier to understand the many provisions of SB 1510 by reviewing the summary provided by the Legislative Revenue Office of the bill and its -4 amendments . Public Hearing Feb. 11. Although the League was disappointed that this policy was not included in SB 1507 A, we can support a continued conversation around corporate tax policy. On Feb. 16, the Committee adopted the -4 amendments and passed the bill out of committee unanimously. SB 1511 : Modification of the estate tax. A -3 amendment was posted for a Feb. 18 Work Session and was passed with a “do pass” recommendation (3/2). The Committee also considered a -4 amendment which was proposed by Senator Mike McLane. It was rejected on a party line vote. SB 1511 -4 sought to raise the current $1 million estate tax exemption to $1.5 million, while retaining the newly proposed $2.5 million threshold. It also called for an annual adjustment to account for inflation. The staff has provided this analysis on the -3s that indicates no expected revenue loss for this biennium but $35 million by 2029-31. Public Hearing Feb. 11. OCPP provides an analysis of this tax. The bill relates to revisions in Oregon’s estate tax computational system. Chris Allanach from the LRO testified that the revisions are easier to understand if they are divided into three groups: estates valued under $2.5 million will result in zero tax; estates over $3 million will incur tax using tables similar to those today but with higher rates, which are designed to make the policy revenue neutral. The third category includes estates between $2.5 and $3 million. The rates were increased to minimize the impact of the new policy, and the $2.5 million threshold is indexed to inflation. Estates valued below $2.89 million will pay less in tax than in previous years and those over that amount will be paying more, with an average tax increase of approximately 2.7%. Estimated net revenue impacts in fiscal year 2025-27 are considered minimal; for 2027-29 the net loss is $3.2 million and for 2029-32, $35.4 million. Processing fewer returns is likely to reduce operational costs but how much is unknown. Tax Fairness Oregon supports the bill on the grounds that the changes would improve the equity and efficiency of the estate tax system. Small business representatives, including from OBI, opposed the - 3 amendment on the grounds that Oregon should instead eliminate estate taxes just as most states have and the plan to increase taxes is not wise as it would continue to disincentivize growth and investment in Oregon. Courtney Graham, SEIU Local 503’s Political Director, supports raising tax rates on the largest estates in Oregon, is neutral on raising the tax threshold to $2.5 million and opposed the indexing of the estate tax threshold. She proposed including a cap for that index. Work Session Feb. 18. -4 amendment considered. -3 amendment was adopted and the bill goes to the Senate Floor by a 3/2 vote. SB 1549 seeks to increase the maximum allowable political tax credits from $50 for a single taxpayer and $100 for joint taxpayers to $1,000 for a single taxpayer and $2,000 joint taxpayers. The bill’s Chief Sponsor is Senator Robinson who also testified at the Public Hearing on Feb. 11. A Work Session has not been scheduled for SB 1549. SB 1586 : the tax credit allowed for semiconductor research. Creates and amends certain programs offering tax breaks related to advanced manufacturing, enterprise zones and regionally significant industrial sites. See more on this omnibus bill in the Land Use section of the Natural Resources Report. Oregonlive provided this comprehensive assessment of the bill. This Oregonlive article indicates that the bill’s chief sponsor is listening to concerns: “ The enterprise zone part is being removed from the bill .” But there’s still a chance that the tax breaks will expand this session. Gov. Tina Kotek has similar language in an economic development bill she is promoting . Public Hearing Feb. 16. The League provided testimony in opposition to this bill. A -4 amendment was provided by Sen. Sollman and she testified on the bill. Another Public Hearing set for Feb. 18 where a -5 amendment was mentioned (but not posted) and many “analysis” documents were posted, including one from the Legislative Revenue Office on R&D Tax Credits. Another Public Hearing Feb. 23. We may see additional amendments. See the meeting materials posted in the Analysis section of the bill’s Overview for more information. OPB provided an article on this contentious bill. SB 1562 : Allows city and county services for which net local transient lodging tax revenue may be used to be provided either directly by the city or county or indirectly by a special district. With the movement of HB 4148, this bill is likely dead. HB 4148 : Allows city and county services for which net local transient lodging tax revenue may be used to be provided either directly by the city or county or indirectly by a special district. Changes the division of allowable uses of net local transient lodging tax revenue. Allows units of local government with restricted grandfathered local transient lodging tax regimes to take advantage of the new provisions of the Act. Establishes biennial reporting by local governments of amounts and uses of local transient lodging tax revenue. Public hearing Feb. 9. Work Session Feb. 19. -7 amendment adopted that changes the percentage to 50/50 and passed the committee to the House floor. HB 4125 : Prescribes methodology for the preparation of revenue estimates used in the budgeting process and as applicable to the surplus revenue refund process. Applies to estimates prepared on or after January 1, 2027. Requires the Department of Revenue to estimate the difference in surplus revenue calculations using stated methodologies, and transfer an amount equal to the difference for use for various purposes. Establishes the One-Time Emergencies and Finance Fund. Public hearing Feb. 2. HB 4136 : Disallows, for purposes of personal income taxation, a mortgage interest deduction for a residence other than the taxpayer’s principal residence, unless the taxpayer sells the residence or actively markets the residence for sale. Establishes the Oregon Homeownership Opportunity Account. Transfers an amount equal to the estimated increase in revenue attributable to restrictions on the deduction of mortgage interest to the account, for the purpose of making down payment assistance payments. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Public Hearing Feb. 16. SJR 201 : Kicker Reform: Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require a portion of surplus revenue that would otherwise be returned to personal income taxpayers to be used for funding public kindergarten through grade 12 education, community colleges and wildfire prevention and suppression, if surplus revenue exceeds a certain threshold. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election. OPB covered a story about the bill . Public Hearing Feb. 18. At the present time the kicker is triggered when actual state tax revenues are 2% or greater than what had been forecast; if that amount is exceeded, that amount goes back to taxpayers. SJR 201 proposes that the kicker will “kick” only if the excess revenue is greater than $300 million for any biennium, in which case 50% would go back to the taxpayers and the remaining 50% would be split between K-12 and community college funding and wildfire prevention and suppression. The threshold amount would be adjusted for inflation at the end of each biennium. SJR 201 -1 amendment has also been filed. It refines the educational portion to include K – 12, for higher education purposes and community colleges. Senator Prozanski testified that since the kicker became effective, out of 23 biennia, the kicker has “kicked” only 8 times. He also stated that the legislature cannot on its own change the kicker as it was placed in the Constitution by the voters after referral by the legislature. A Work Session has not been scheduled. The League has long supported kicker reform but we also note that, with our new state economist, another kicker is not expected in the near term. There continue to be questions around the health of the economy. That’s SO important in an income tax state like Oregon. OPB provided this article on lack of job openings. The Oregon Capital Chronicle Jobs Report article also noted this concern. The federal government announced the last quarter growth was down to 1.4% and inflation moved up to 2.9%. Are the Education Stability Fund and Rainy-Day Fund in play to help reduce the budget cuts? Conversations are happening, but there are special processes/votes needed to access these funds. With the gap between revenue and expenses having been reduced, it is unlikely these funds will be accessed for now. On Feb. 20, the US Supreme Court declared that President Trump does not have authority to impose widespread tariffs under a specific federal statute. Oregon’s Attorney General, Dan Rayfield, led the coalition of states arguing that the President did not have this authority. However, the President then ordered 10% global tariffs—tariffs that can only last for 150 days. Canada and Mexico will be exempted from these new tariffs. However, the ruling offers no relief for the American tariffs harming key Canadian manufacturing sectors — auto, steel and aluminum — as well as the Canadian lumber industry. It is time for Congress to retake control over taxation—which is what tariffs really are. We don’t know yet what effect this SCOTUS decision will have on Oregon’s revenue. The Full Ways and Means Committee met Feb. 6 th and introduced 6 budget bills for the session. Here are the bill numbers. Expect amendments by the end of session: SB 1601 : Amends an incorrect internal reference in a law relating judicial compensation. Program Change. SB 5701 : Modifies previously approved lottery bonding provisions. (Includes monies for the Port of Coos Bay) Bond Authority. Public Hearing Feb. 13 where the Housing Alliance requested funds for preserving existing housing that will no longer be regulated as “affordable”. SB 5702 : Establishes and modifies limits on payment of expenses from specified funds by certain state agencies for capital construction. Capital Construction 6-year limitation. Public Hearing Feb. 13 where the committee heard 3.5 hours of 2-minute requests from across the state—from infrastructure to housing to resilience hubs to a variety of economic development projects. Legislators were allowed only two requests each but even that meant up to 180 requests! SB 5703 : Establishes biennial appropriations and expenditure limitations for ______ for the biennium ending June 30, 2027. Placeholder for agency allocation changes. HB 5203 : Approves certain new or increased fees adopted by state agencies. The bill includes the Dept. of State Lands Wetlands processing fees set forth during rulemaking for which the League engaged. Fee Ratification. HB 5201 : Establishes biennial appropriations and expenditure limitations for ______ for the biennium ending June 30, 2027. Placeholder. HB 5202 : Establishes biennial appropriations and expenditure limitations for ______ for the biennium ending June 30, 2027. Placeholder. HB 5204 : Modifies certain biennial appropriations made from the General Fund to specified state agencies and the Emergency Board. Establishes and modifies limitations on expenditures for certain biennial expenses for specified state agencies. The items populated in this bill as introduced reflect tentative decisions made by Ways and Means during the January Legislative Days. Omnibus Budget. Here is the material from the Oregon State Debt Policy Advisory Commission . Tentatively the General Obligation bond capacity for the 2026 session is $513 million and $86 million lottery bond capacity. Revenue Committees and Ways and Means don’t need to follow the session deadlines. They work until close to the end of session. See other sections of the Legislative Report about the cuts in each area and what’s being considered to address the revenue shortfall. See other sections of the Legislative Report about the cuts in each area and what’s being considered to address the revenue shortfall.

Tutorials as seen in Canva's Design School for Nonprofits. / Canva Tutorials / Canva Tutorials Canva's Design School Canva Pro for Nonprofits Canva helps you create beautiful designs and create change in the world. If you’re a registered nonprofit you can unlock the power of ‘Canva Pro for Nonprofits’ for your team at no cost at all. Find out how to apply and get started in Canva. See the Course Getting started with Canva A quick overview of where to start in Canva. See the Tutorials Highlights for Leagues Getting Started Canva is a free and easy-to use graphic design platform. Organizations that are 501c3s can access premium features for free , but anyone can create an account at the basic level regardless of nonprofit status . We recommend these tutorials if you are new to Canva: Start Designing Brand Kit Set Up Easy Editing Canva Templates for League Use Here are a few templates produced by LWVUS and LWVOR that Leagues are free to use! Click "Use Template" near the bottom of the design. This will save the template to your account so you can safely edit your own version. 📌First, check out LWVUS guidance on using Canva Templates . LWVUS Templates LWV Education Fund: Grantee Data Graphic Templates VOTE411 Card Design VOTE411 Event Template LWVOR Templates LWVOR Event Graphic Printable Grad Flyer LWVOR Event Graphic Join League Template Printable 18th Bday Flyer

Learn about the history of the League of Women Voters of Oregon. / About / Our History / Our History Our Mission We’re political but nonpartisan, with dedicated members in all 50 states and more than 700 communities. We advocate on behalf of the public interest instead of special interests. We arrive at our positions after in-depth study and every-member consensus. We have a well-earned 100-year-old reputation as a respected and influential participant in the political process. 1840-1870 Steps forward and back 1848 - Elizabeth Cady Stanton gathered 100 women’s rights advocates in Seneca Falls 1865 - 13thAmendment – Slavery abolished 1868 - 14thAmendment – Birthright citizenship 1869 - Susan B. Anthony founds the National American Women’s Suffrage Association 1870 - 15th Amendment –Right to vote ensured on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude

Learn about LWVOR's voter education resources and materials. VOTE411 All the election information you need, available in English and Spanish. Check your voter registration, find your nearest ballot dropboxes, learn about candidates, and more. Brought to you by the League of Women Voters Education Fund. VOTE411.ORG Our Nonpartisan Voters' Guides VOTE411 in Oregon VOTE411.org is a one-stop election resource! Find the candidates and measures you’ll see on your personal ballot. Video Voters’ Guides Local Leagues record candidate interviews via Zoom and other platforms. Watch them on VOTE411.org ! Statewide English Voters' Guide Our Voters’ Guides are available during statewide elections. The Fall 2026 Guide is now available! Audio Voters’ Guide This podcast-style Voters’ Guide is a great way to learn about your candidates on the go. Produced in partnership with the Talking Book and Braille Library of the State Library of Oregon. Statewide Spanish Voters’ Guide Nuestra guía para votantes a nivel estatal también está disponible en español. ¡La guía de otoño de 2026 ya está disponible! Braille Voters’ Guide Qualifying individuals can request a Braille format Voters' Guide from the Talking Book and Braille Library at the State Library of Oregon. Election Resources: Partners and Election Authorities Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) Oregon Secretary of State OregonVotes.Gov Think Before You Ink Only sign petitions you support! Find our brochure and other campaign resources here. Learn More

/ Member Handbook / Member Handbook This resource will acquaint new and existing members with League principles and processes so you can take full advantage of the opportunities of membership. Contents are linked below. MISSION STATEMENT HISTORY NONPARTISANSHIP VOTING MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS CONVENTIONS AND COUNCILS FINANCE VOTER EDUCATION ACTION COMMUNITY INFORMATION PROGRAM PUBLICATIONS LEAGUE LANGUAGE INDEX Membership Organization Principles and Action Program Finance MISSION STATEMENT The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. HISTO RY Carrie Chapman Catt and others organized the League of Women Voters of the United States in 1920. The League of Women Voters of Oregon was also founded in 1920. The League’s first goal was to teach women how to exercise their new right to vote; the scope was soon enlarged to include service to all citizens. Political action based on knowledge gained from study became the cornerstone of the League’s diverse agenda. NONPARTISANSHIP The League never supports or opposes any political party or candidate for elective office. Because of scrupulous adherence to this nonpartisan political policy, the League takes action only in the public interest and only on issues on which members have reached agreement after conducting studies. However, as individuals, League members are encouraged to join fully in the political process. VOTING MEMBERSHIP Membership in the League of Women Voters is open to people of all genders, age 16 and up. The League of Women Voters works on local, state and national levels. At all levels, members have a voice in what will be studied, what action will be taken, how League money will be spent, and who League leaders will be. The League is a grassroots organization, and members are dedicated to local Leagues as the foundation for local, state and national impact. The League of Women Voters Education Fund, created to strengthen League activities in education and voter service, functions under the auspices of the League of Women Voters, but legally exists as a discrete organization. Contributions to the Education Fund can be considered tax‐deductible. The Education Fund never advocates and never lobbies. MEETINGS Each local League determines its own schedule and meets typically nine times a year. A meeting for all members is usually called a General Meeting. The membership may divide into smaller groups, called units, which meet for discussion. Units are effective for different interest groups or when members are scattered over a large geographic area. Members meet to study and to discuss issues such as voting rights, land use, taxes, water resources, human needs, international trade and issues of local concern. All League meetings are open to the public. Each local League holds an Annual Meeting to elect officers, set local dues, and adopt local programs, bylaws and budget. All members can and should attend the Annual Meeting. CONVENTIONS AND COUNCILS The national Convention—for the League of Women Voters of the United States—is held biennially in even‐numbered years, with Washington D.C. the location every other national Convention. Delegates are elected by local Leagues in numbers proportionate to their membership. Any voting member of the League is eligible to serve as a Convention delegate. Observers and guests may attend but not vote. Delegates debate and vote on program, budget, financial support, and bylaws. They elect officers for the next biennium. The national Council is held in odd‐numbered years. Voting members include two delegates from each state plus the national Board of Directors. The League of Women Voters of Oregon holds its Convention in odd‐numbered years and Council in even‐numbered years, using similar rules. FINANCE League is a nonprofit organization that must have adequate financing to operate and to achieve its goals. Local Leagues adopt budgets to support local, state and national activities. Financial support comes from members, non‐members and the community at large. Dues are a major income factor in local League budgets. Each local League decides the amount of dues and the method for collecting them. Dues can be paid on the membership anniversary or at the beginning of the fiscal year. A large portion of the dues, called Per Member Payment or PMP, supports state and national League mission. The League conducts fundraising campaigns at every level to augment income from dues. Dues are only tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law for League nonprofit status determined by the IRS. VOTER EDUCATION The League of Women Voters of Oregon qualifies as a 501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Code and may accept tax‐deductible contributions. In part, these funds are used for Voter Service activities and balanced, impartial information on governmental issues, study guides, surveys, research projects and litigation in the public interest. The League of Women Voters believes in representative government and in the individual liberties established in the Constitution of the United States. The League of Women Voters believes that efficient and economical government requires competent personnel, the clear assignment of responsibility, adequate financing and coordination among the different agencies and levels of government. The League of Women Voters believes government should be responsive to the will of the people in the following ways. Government should: ● maintain an equitable and flexible system of taxation; ● promote the conservation and development of natural resources in the public interest; ● share in the solution of economic and social problems which affect the general welfare; ● promote a sound economy; ● adopt domestic policies that facilitate the solution of international problems. The League encourages citizens to register, vote, and take part in government and politics. League members register voters, sponsor candidates and issue forums or debates, and provide information about voting. The LWVOR Voters’ Guide is an important resource for state elections. It provides objective, balanced election information and does not state League positions. The Voters’ Guide is available in many formats including easy‐to‐read, Spanish, Internet, large‐print and audio. We also coordinate a statewide mock election for K‐ 12 schools to help students learn the importance of participating in democracy. Rights of US Residents The League of Women Voters believes that: ● every citizen should be protected in the right to vote; ● every person should have access to free public education which provides equal opportunity for all; ● no person or group should suffer legal, economic or administrative discrimination. The League of Women Voters believes that democratic government depends upon the informed and active participation of its citizens and requires that governmental bodies protect the citizen’s right to know by giving adequate notice of the proposed actions, holding open meetings and making public records accessible. World Citizenship The League of Women Voters believes that cooperation with other nations is essential in the search for solutions to world problems, and that the development of international organizations and international law is imperative in the promotion of world peace. ACTION After reaching an agreement and announcing a position, local, state, or national Leagues take action by: ● working with other organizations (coalitions); ● speaking out through letter‐writing and e‐mail campaigns and through visits to legislators and public officials (based on our positions, we support or oppose legislation, ballot measures, etc.); ● testifying at legislative and administrative hearings; ● monitoring elections and other government activities; ● litigating to help clarify laws in the public interest. The League sends observers to meetings of local, regional, state and national government bodies. Observers do not speak for the League but attend meetings to listen, to learn, and to make factual reports. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Educating Oregonians about government and relevant state and local issues is a major League activity. Through community handbooks, political directories, and factual studies of issues, the League provides unbiased information necessary for an informed electorate. Community organizations often call upon the League for speakers on selected topics about government. PROGRAM Annual Program Planning League program at every level consists of those issues members choose for concentrated study and action. At each year’s program planning meeting, members discuss ideas for local and state or national program topics or studies. Deciding What to Study Proposals are submitted to the appropriate Board of Directors. The Board then considers the proposals, formulates a recommended program, and presents it to the membership at the Annual Meeting of the local League or to the delegates at the state or national Convention. Not‐recommended items can also be considered at each level. Such issues must fall within League principles and must be ones on which government action can be taken. Final decisions on state and national programs are made by a vote of the delegates to the respective Convention. The Study Process Once a study has been adopted, the Board appoints a chairperson of the “resource” or study committee and other members are solicited to serve on the committee. The resource committee gathers information on the study item, analyzes information, clarifies issues, and identifies problems. The committee presents all sides of the issue to members. The study may include tours, guest speakers, interviews and other activities. When the study has been completed, a report is published. Formulating a League Position Before the League can act, members must agree in broad terms on various aspects of the issue. To formulate a position, or statement of action, the League takes consensus. Consensus, or agreement, is reached through group discussion. Mem‐ bers come to an overall “sense of the group” as expressed through the exchange of ideas and opinions. It is from this agreement that the League formulates a position statement for action. League positions can also be reached through concurrence, or agreeing with a proposed statement. League members or Boards can concur with recommendations or a statement from a task force, a resource committee, a unit group, or any League Board. PUBLICATIONS League publications are important tools for carrying out our purpose. They are researched, written and distributed by members at every level. The League provides its materials free of charge to members, and in most cases, to the public. Aside from program study reports and Voters’ Guides mentioned earlier, other publications include member newsletters published locally, nationally, and at the state level (usually titled The Voter, although some local Leagues have their own titles), the Legislative Report (a statewide e‐ newsletter published during legislative sessions), and the National League’s email member newsletters. Other publications include annual reports, study report summaries, presentations, websites, and more. In order to accommodate a diversity of needs, items are published in multiple formats, including audio, and online. LEAGUE LANGUAGE INDEX Arranged alphabetically by topic Membership Voting Members US citizens at least 16 years old who have paid dues or who are Life Members. Members At State Members who do not reside within the geographic area of a local League, and choose to pay League dues for membership at the state level. Household Membership Two or more members at the same address; one person pays full dues and each additional person pays half the amount. Life Members Those who have belonged to League for 50 or more years and no longer pay dues. Associate Members Members under 16 or non-citizens who have paid dues. Organization Board Administrative body consisting of officers plus elected and appointed directors. Education Fund A separate organization established by the League to accept tax-deductible contributions, the funds of which can be used only for educational or Voter Service activities, such as a League study or Voters’ Guide. Nonpartisan Describes the League’s policy of not supporting or opposing political parties or candidates. Portfolio The specific program or administrative responsibility of a Board member, such as international relations, land use or public relations. Many League Boards are moving away from the portfolio system, with Board members assuming responsibilities as necessary. Units Small discussion groups. Not all Leagues use units. They work well in larger Leagues or those spread over a large geographic area. Principles and Action Governance One of the four areas in which the League studies and acts. Governance refers to the workings of the three branches of government, especially state legislatures and Congress, where laws are made. It includes taxation and other financial matters of the state or nation. International Relations The relationship of our country to other nations in trade, peacekeeping, the United Nations, etc. This is the second major area of League concern. Local Item A topic of concern and possible action in the city or county of a local League. Natural Resources A third major area of League interest. It includes air and water quality, land use, energy, transportation, and waste disposal. Social Policy The fourth area of concern to League members. Social policy covers education, health, housing, corrections, issues affecting women and children, human rights and civil liberties. Program Concurrence General agreement of League members to a statement of position written by the Board or other group at any level of League. Concurrence is often used to update an existing position. Consensus General agreement of League members following thorough study and discussion. League positions are based on member consensus. Observers League members who attend and monitor meetings of government councils, boards and commissions. Position A statement of beliefs of League members on a particular issue, reached by consensus or concurrence of members after thorough study and discussion. The position is adopted by the appropriate board, according to the level at which the study was done (local, state, or national). Action, pro or con, is carried out on the basis of positions from any level of League. Study The process of researching and analyzing an issue from all sides. Finance PMP Per Member Payment—monetary support for the state and national Leagues as decided by Convention delegates. mission history nonpartisan votingmembers meetings conventioncouncil finance votereducation action communityinfo program publications leaguelingo memberhip organization action program finance2

Youth Civic Engagement Summit Thank you for attending LWVOR's Youth Civic Engagement Summit! Learn more about Youth Council and our mission to educate young and soon-to-be voters! View or print the event program here. Please let us know about your experience at the event. Submit your event feedback form here . Agenda 10:00-10:20 Welcome/Intros/Setting Expectations/Group Norms 10:20-10:50 Workshop #1: Advocacy in Digital Spaces and How to Combat Misinformation and Disinformation 11:00-11:20 Networking/Community Building and/or Break 11:20-12:20 Workshop #2: Advocacy & Protest Safety w/ interactive zine-making session 12:20-12:30 Transition to lunch 12:30-1:15 Lunch 1:15-2:00 Workshop #3: Leap Into the Legislature (Includes interactive build your own elevator pitch session) 2:00-2:45 Roundtable/Q&A 2:45-3:00 Commitments/Closing/Thank yous Program and Other Resources Roundtable Q&A Submission Form Printable program available here , featuring Youth Council member bios and full event agenda See full Youth Council member bios DEIJ Toolkit (link available soon) Thank you to our sponsors and supporters! This program is made possible in part by a grant from Oregon Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Zoom tutorials. / Zoom Tutorials / Zoom Tutorials Zoom Meetings Guide Getting started with Zoom meetings. See the Tutorials Zoom Webinars Guide Getting started with webinars. See the Tutorials Highlights for Leagues Getting Started We recommend these tutorials if you are new to Zoom: How to Schedule a Zoom Meeting and Invite Others How to Host a Zoom Meeting for the First Time How to Use Zoom Safely - Simple Zoom Tips

Frequently asked questions about donations to the League. / Donation FAQs / Donation FAQs Donate Online You can participate in smaller monthly giving programs to the League of Women Voters of Oregon by clicking on the appropriate button at the top right of this page. Mail If you wish to mail a check, please print this donation form, fill it out, and then mail to the LWVOR office. Checks should be made out to LWVOR. Planned Giving Planned Giving offers a variety of tools to provide supp ort for the League of Women Voters of Oregon: For more information please download our Planned Giving brochure pdf . Corporate LWVOR urges corporate leaders and small business owners to join with other civic-minded individuals and groups to help us empower Oregon citizens to participate meaningfully in the democratic process. Sponsorship opportunities are available, and include acknowledgment in our publications. All gifts to the League are fully tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. Contact LWVOR for more information on any of the above or ask about stock contribution donations. Donations to LWVOR are tax-deductible and support the following: Your Action Team – League members who follow the Capitol and Legislature carefully and take action when position and support allow. The Action Team also reports to membership through publication of Legislative Reports provided during the annual sessions. Legislative Report production and publication Promotion of good government practices through testimony and other methods. Good government practices include: Fiscal responsibility of state government Adequate funding of government services Citizen involvement in the legislative process Administration of services to local Leagues and League members Voters’ Guide production, printing and distribution Statewide studies & Comprehensive, unbiased reports Oregon Student Mock Election Unbiased, nonpartisan citizen information Litigation to help clarify laws in the public interest And more…

Learn more about Oregon's safe and secure Vote-By-Mail process. / Voting / Vote By Mail / Vote By Mail Best Practices In Oregon Oregonians love Vote By Mail! 💌 Oregon was the first full Vote by Mail (VBM) state. Of course, we can vote in-person at Elections offices. LWVOR encourages voters to save Oregon taxpayers the prepaid postage cost. Use the ballot dropboxes (Oregon Drop Box Locator ) 🗳️ when you can! The League posts this map on our site during election seasons. Put in your address to find your nearest ballot dropbox, and find your ballot information on Vote411.org . See Oregon’s Vote By Mail Procedures Manual . It is posted with other elections’ manuals and tutorials . We hope these videos and FAQs will help you! Please contact us if we can help, lwvor@lwvor.org . Watch Election Security With Vote by Mail This video is about Election Security with the Vote-by-Mail process in Oregon. Watch Now FAQs about voting in Oregon BIPOC Support & Voter Turnout Measuring Effectiveness Best Practices Counting Timelines Securing Ballots Public Messaging Who are key allies for supporting VBM? Do they include BIPOC groups, the disability community, etc.? The ACLU, Common Cause, and political parties are regulars, and they may not work directly with LWV. Disability Rights Oregon is very active but strictly advocates for their limited constituency, not to benefit voters overall. The State Library, TBABS, Talking Books and Braille Services, works directly for vision-related concerns. Keep in mind those advocating for current ballot measure issues, eg League of Conservation Voters, education communities, etc. What research or data can you share to show that voting by mail actually increased turnout, especially among underrepresented groups? See The SoS Election Statistics page for general, primary, special election turnout, and ballot return history since 2000. OR VBM statistics, a comprehensive history, from 1981 up to 2006. Watch The Path of a Ballot in Multnomah County Have you wondered what path your ballot takes from being produced, cast and counted? Here are some answers. Watch Now More Resources 🎥 Marion County Clerk Bill Burgess talks Voting Security 🎥How Lane County Elections Processes Your Ballot 🎥 LWVM-P & Oregon's Elections Director on VBM

Event page for the LWVOR Fall Workshop. Event is closed. Fall Workshop 2023 Thank you for attending LWVOR's Fall Workshop! Please let us know about your experience at the event. Submit your evaluation form here . Agenda 10:00 AM Welcome from Board and guest speakers, coffee and pastries 10:10 AM LWV Liaison for Oregon: Alexis Juday-Marshall 10:20 AM Membership and Leadership Development (MLD) Update 10:30 AM Voter Service Update: Peggy Bengry, Ballot Measure Chair 10:45 AM Outreach Circle presentation (virtual) 11:15 AM Lunch 11:30 AM Keynote Speaker (Elections Director Molly Woon) through Lunch (virtual) 12:30 PM Youth Council / Oregon Student Mock Election / Youth Outreach Workshop + Facilitated Q&A 1:45 PM Closing remarks Program Printable program available here , featuring speaker bios and full event agenda. Keynote and LWVUS Speaker Biographies Molly Woon (she/her) - Elections Director Molly is the Elections Director and is responsible for the administration of Oregon's vote by mail elections system by working closely with state agencies, 36 counties throughout Oregon, and the division’s dedicated staff. She oversees the state initiative, referendum and candidate processes, as well as campaign finance regulations and state voting resources. Born and raised in the Northwest, this is Molly’s second stint working in the Secretary of State's Office. In 2015 and 2016, she served as the Communications Director for Oregon Secretary of State Jeanne Atkins, overseeing communications for implementation of the Oregon’s first-in-the-nation system of automatic voter registration, Oregon Motor Voter. Read more. Alexis Juday-Marshall (she/her) - LWV Liaison to Oregon Alexis Juday-Marshall joined the League of Women Voters in late 2018. During her time in the Washington State League, Alexis was a member of the Observer Corps, which presented an opportunity to see government in action and to promote transparency and accountability in government processes. As a climate action guide and co-chair of the Environmental Committee of King County/Seattle, she collaborated with other members and local officials to increase public engagement on climate change matters. She also served as a Delegate for the LWVUS for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland. Read more. Luana Chaires (she/her) - LWVUS Digital Relational Organizing Manager Luana Chaires is a digital relational organizing manager with the League of Women Voters where she is using her direct-service and advocacy experiences to increase equity in democracy by working closely with League affiliates. Additionally, Luana works directly with state and local Leagues to strengthen their digital organizing muscle and oversee the development and rollout of League In Action nationwide. You can learn more about Luana and her colleagues' work here . Luana holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from St. Edward’s University. Throughout her undergraduate career, Luana became committed to better understanding the principle of fair equal representation. As a Ronald McNair scholar, Luana focused her undergraduate research on evaluating the impact of independent redistricting commissions have on voter turnout and level of competition in congressional elections. Read more. Youth Council Speaker Biographies Celine Ioffe (she/her) - LWVOR Youth Council President Celine is a high school senior in Portland and LWV Washington County member who is passionate about reproductive justice and our legal system. She is actively involved in Columbia Willamette Teen Council, a peer education and leadership program where members learn medically accurate and inclusive sexual health information, lead classroom presentations and organize events in schools and their communities around sexual health awareness. Celine interned for a DUI and domestic violence law firm last summer, and plans to attend university and law school after graduating in summer of 2024. She will be leading a diverse team of Youth Council members to build effective power in their communities to achieve their goals. Read more. CHRIS WALKER (he/him) - LWVOR Off-Board Liaison and Youth Council Vice President Chris Walker is a Legislative Scholar advocating for more affordable higher education at the University of Oregon while majoring in Planning, Public Policy and Management, with a minor in Business Administration. Chris ran a nonprofit serving disadvantaged Oregon youth, has interned in Congress, and on Friday, February 10th, 2023 he was appointed to a ground-breaking role as a strong, influential voice as the League of Women Voters of Oregon Youth Liaison. Chris feels a definite stake in the commitment of our state and local Leagues to encourage youth leadership, and is mentoring a new LWVOR Youth Council inviting youth across Oregon to get connected and involved by emailing him at youthcrew@lwvor.org or messaging on their Instagram at @lwvoryouthcouncil Read more. NIVEDITA GIANI (she/her) - LWVOR Youth Council Advocacy Chair Nivedita Giani is attending Sunset High School and is a member of the League of Women Voters of Portland. She is passionate about advocating for climate justice, reproductive rights, and workplace equity. She is currently the national delegate for Sunrise PDX, an organization committed to combating climate change. She is actively involved in a local campaign as well as a national campaign to help make public transportation more accessible and widespread. She is a staunch advocate for the Green New Deal due to the prospect of decarbonization and sustainable good paying union jobs for all. Read more. DEENIE BULYALERT (they/she) - LWVOR Youth Council DEIJ Co-Chair and Events Chair Deenie is the DEIJ co-chair and Planning and Events Chair of the League of Women Voters of Oregon Youth Council and they are excited to build effective civic engagement in Oregon communities. They are passionate about nonprofit work and advocacy for marginalized communities, specifically LGBTQ+, BIPOC and disabled youth. Deenie believes in the fight for improved mental health access for all and runs a coalition to support their efforts in these areas. Read more. MILANA SLOAN (she/her) - LWVOR Youth Council DEIJ Co-Chair and Youth Vote Committee Mila Sloan is attending University of Oregon majoring in Public Planning, Policy and Management and is a member of the League of Women Voters of Oregon. She is passionate about social justice for marginalized communities and has active volunteer and nonprofit experience with HIV Alliance in Eugene with formal training on Diversity, Equity, Harm Reduction, and Inclusive Language in relation to sexual orientation and health. Read more. DEIJ Toolkit A DEIJ Resource for League Members Learn more about DEIJ practices for your League and community. Get the Toolkit Youth Council Slides Learn more about Youth Council Book a Youth Council speaker! Youth Council Fall Workshop presentation slides Outreach Circle/League In Action Resources More about League In Action/OutreachCircle Thank you to our sponsors and supporters! Members of the League of Women Voters

Learn more about starting a League Unit in your community. / Join / Start a League Unit / Start a League Unit No League in your community? Start one! You can use the LWV “Member-at-State” (MAS) Unit process to begin empowering voters and defending democracy in your community! With LWV MAS Units, administrative functions like financial management, by-laws, membership management and incorporating are initially handled by LWVOR, and you will have a mentor to help each step of the way. Individuals without a local League or Unit are welcome to join our State League. Learn more about join ing Getting Started as a Member: Easy as 1-2-3 Chat 1. We welcome you to JOIN the League of Women Voters of Oregon. Edit 2. Sign up for free LWVOR communications and Legislative Reports (during session). Mail 3. Email membership@lwvor.org for questions and connection to mentors. Initial steps for becoming a state League Unit 1. The idea for forming a new League arises, either through citizen inquiry or board initiative. 2. A nucleus of interested citizens is recruited and become League members. 3. State mentors are appointed and confer (in person when possible, by phone and online) with the interested group. 4. An informational planning meeting is scheduled, and the decision to proceed is made to: connect with experienced League mentors to play a key role helping your group plan an organizational community meeting send an important signal about the League's commitment to reflecting concerns of all citizens give the group an opportunity to share leadership chart the League's future with diverse community members to bring about positive change 5. Preparations commence with mentoring and an organizational meeting is held. 6. League members complete requirements for recognition as a state League Unit with: ✔ Five or more current League members ✔ Leadership Team selected (Unit Coordinator or Co-Chairs, etc…) ✔ Geographic Area to be served is identified to incorporate into Unit name ✔ Nonpartisanship policy established - see Appendix I 7. The LWVOR Board organizes/recognizes the state League Unit. Starting Point for New League Units For more information review our new unit formation guidelines: Starting Point for New League Units

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