Public Policy

May 28th Update

Good news for another Oregon Legislature Bill supported by State AAUW’s Public Policy Committee. “Ban on book bans heads to final vote” is the headline for an article in the Oregonian today. After today, the House will have one more reading and vote and then the Bill goes to the governor. See more at https://reader.theoregonian.com/ban-on-book-bans-heads-to-final-vote/content.html or request a copy of the article from Sharron Noone, smnrrooe@aol.com.

The four “money” bills that State AAUW supported have no activity showing on the website but Ann Bard reports that HB3212, the bill that aimed to reduce pharmacy prices, has been scuttled by pharmaceutical lobbyists.

Technically we have another month to go but it’s clear Legislative Leaders are aiming to wrap up by mid-June. Let me know if you have questions or want to join the Public Policy Committee. Thanks for your time and interest.

Note: our six bills are listed below.

Oregon Lobby Days 2025

Advocate for Bills to Advance AAUW Values

Get ready to advance legislation that makes a difference! The Oregon Lobby Days 2025 will be held over the week of March 17-21 with in-person and virtual meetings over Zoom.

Lobby Days Materials

For your Legislative Office Meeting

Bills

Bill Script

The Lobby Days Training Slideshow (PDF)

If you are interested in participating, please complete BOTH Step One and Step Two by March 3, 2025:

Step One:

Complete Lobby Days Event Registration

Step Two:

Attend mandatory Training on March 13, 2025 at 7-8PM Pacific Time

Step Three:

Participate in Lobby Days March 17 – 21, 2025

Training materials will be available on the AAUW of Oregon website the week of March 3rd and can be previewed before the March 13th Mandatory Training Orientation. After registering, you will receive the Zoom link.