Sworn In to Represent Vacant House District 1 SALEM, OR – Today, Representative Court Boice (R- Gold Beach) was sworn in to represent House District 1. This seat was left vacant after former Representative David Brock Smith was appointed to Senate District 1. Representative Boice has served in several capacities throughout his career from working … Read more
Legislation Sponsored by All 30 Senators, Bi-Partisan Support in House SALEM, OR – Today, Representative Anna Scharf (R-Amity) joined Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend) in sponsoring Senate Bill 853 to ban taxpayer dollars from funding out-of-state travel reimbursements for state workers. This legislation has been sponsored by all 30 Senators and has bi-partisan support … Read more
SALEM, OR – Today, the House Republican Caucus released the following statement in response to Governor Kotek’s two-year budget proposal, a $32.1 billion request, which represents a 8.76% increase over the 2021-2023 legislatively approved budget. “Oregonians are experiencing an inflation rate over eight percent and economists are predicting a mild recession over the next year. … Read more
SALEM, OR – Today, the House Republican Caucus issued the following statement in support of School Choice Week. National School Choice Week runs from January 22 through January 28, highlighting the importance of giving parents a choice and students the best opportunity at a high-quality education. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon’s students … Read more
SALEM, OR – On the first day of the 2023 Legislative Session, House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson (R- Prineville) and Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R- Bend) sent a letter to Senate President Rob Wagner (D – Lake Oswego) and Speaker of the House Dan Rayfield (D-Corvallis) to address the legislature’s fiscal responsibility. “In December … Read more
SALEM, OR – Today, during a joint press conference with Speaker Dan Rayfield (D-Corvallis) and Majority Leader Julie Fahey (D-Eugene), House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson (R Prineville) announced the 2023 House Republican Legislative Priorities. Leader Breese-Iverson began by highlighting the current status of our state. “It is no secret that Oregon is at a crossroad. … Read more
SALEM, OR – Today, the Oregon House Republican Caucus sent a letter to Governor Tina Kotek following her inaugural ceremony, making her the 39th Governor of Oregon. The lawmakers addressed the deep partisan divide across the State of Oregon, and the hope of working together in a meaningful, bi-partisan way. “As exemplified by a trying … Read more
SALEM, OR – Today, the Oregon House Republicans released the following statement after the Environmental Quality Commission approved a rule to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. The ban will not affect cars already on the road or the purchase of used gas-powered cars but will require those interested in purchasing a … Read more
The tours and discussions marked the start of the Speaker’s 3-day trip through Central and Eastern Oregon PRINEVILLE – As part of a three-day trip to Central and Eastern Oregon, House Speaker Dan Rayfield (D-Corvallis) joined House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson (R-Prineville) today for a multi-site tour around Prineville to highlight the region’s growing economic … Read more
