Providing legislative testimony at public hearings, both oral and written, is a powerful way for individuals and organizations to advocate on behalf of policy and investments they care about. By offering elected officials perspective on how laws and policy (or the lack of these) are effecting the real lives of people and communities, testimony informs lawmakers and can influence whether policies are passed, revised, or defeated.
The following links share the written testimony submitted by Our Children Oregon in support of legislation for the priorities and items of The 2021 Children’s Agenda. This post will be updated throughout the session.
Economic Well-Being Agenda Items
- PRIORITY // SB 79: Promote Racial Equity in Homeownership / (House Version)
- PRIORITY // HB 2007 : Promote Racial Equity in Homeownership
- PRIORITY // SB 148: Strengthen the Oregon IDA Initiative
- PRIORITY // HB 2551: Strengthen the Oregon IDA Initiative
- PRIORITY // HB 2819: Ensure No Worker is Left Behind
- PRIORITY // HB 2819A: Ensure No Worker is Left Behind (JTAX)
- HB 2484: Ensure Child Care Providers Can Operate in Rentals / (Senate Version)
- HB 2835: Support Basic Needs Navigators
- HB 2503: Reform ERDC / (Amendment Update)
- HB 2163: Long-term Rental Assistance for Youth
- HB 2340: Expand ILP Services for Transition-Aged Foster Youth
- SB 282: Protect Kids and Families From Eviction and Instability / (House Version)
- SB 278: Protect Kids and Families From Eviction and Instability
- HB 2536: Strengthen School Meals Program
- HB 5011: Oregon Housing and Community Services Recommended Budget
- SB 5505: Investing in Affordable Homes
291: Nondiscrimination in tenant screening
Education Agenda Items
- PRIORITY // SB 236: Reduce/Eliminate Suspension and Expulsion in Early Childhood / (House Version) / (House Rules)
- PRIORITY // HB 2166: Address Racism in Public Schools
- PRIORITY // HB 2945: Address Racism in Public Schools
- HB 2055: Establish Tribal Early Learning Hub
- SB 232: Support Diversification of the Educator Workforce / (House Version)
- SB 5513: Current Service Level For Early Care and Education Investments
- SB 5513 K-12: Build on the Student Success Act
Health Agenda Items
- PRIORITY // HB 2528: Establish Profession of Licensed Dental Therapists / (Senate Version)
- PRIORITY // HB 2337: Declare Racism as a Public Health Crisis
- PRIORITY // HR 6: Declare Racism as a Public Health Crisis
- SB 65: COFA Medical and Dental Coverage
- HB 557: Expand Dental Coverage for COFA Residents
- HB 2826: Increase Funding to Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs)
- SB 440 and SB 555: Fund SNAP Incentives Program: Double Up Food Bucks
- HB 2292: Fund SNAP Incentives Program: Double Up Food Bucks
- SB 587: Require Tobacco Retailers to Secure License to Sell Age-Restricted Products
- HB 5024: Investments to Support Children and Youth Behavioral Services
- HB 2164: Establish Cover All People Program
- HB 2969: Support School-based Oral Health Programs / (Senate Version)
Family and Community Agenda Items
- PRIORITY // HB 2505: Eliminate Bias in Child Welfare Responses
- PRIORITY // HB 3182: Strengthen the Oregon Indian Child Welfare Act / (Senate Version)
- PRIORITY // SJM 1: Codify ICE’s “Sensitive Locations” Policy
- SB 299: Allow Children’s Service Districts / (House Version)
- SB 422: End Juvenile Administrative Fees
- SB 817: End Juvenile Administrative Fees
- HB 2754: Enhance Domestic Violence Support Services
- SB 575: Remove Barriers to Youth Success: Juvenile Expunction Reform
- HB 2544: Expand Supports for Unaccompanied Houseless Youth
- HB 720: Fund The Family Preservation Project
- SB 5529: Child Welfare and Self-Sufficiency Budgets
- HB 5014: Department of Justice Budget
- SB 271-1: Enhance Domestic Violence Support Services
