Legislature picks up steam
The session finished its fourth week on Friday. The week was busy with SB 608 moving on in the process as a priority for affordable housing. SB 608 would limit no-cause eviction after 12 months of residency. This bill was heard in House Human Services and Housing and passed in a six to nine vote. In addition, House Bill 2020, which is the highly discussed “Cap and Invest” bil, began hearings. This bill would put a cap on greenhouse gas emissions, and then reinvest fines collected into job opportunities in Oregon. The legislature began on the road hearings for this bill this week which is highly controversial.
The Ways & Means Committee also announced a schedule for ‘road show’ hearings – budget hearings around the state. Please check out below for dates and times.
THIS WEEK
This week, the Department of Human Services will continues their presentations on programs and services in the Joint Subcommittee of Human Services in Ways & Means. This is an opportunity for the Department to provide an overview of programs, services and talk about priorities, issues and challenges.
On Monday and Tuesday, the Committee will hear DHS regarding Central Services. On Tuesday, public testimony will be taken on Child Welfare, Self Sufficiency and Central Services programs. On Wednesday, the Department will offer their Agency Summary.
Monday
HB 2587 - this bill makes exception for certain homesteads to prohibition on reverse mortgages for participation in homestead property tax deferral program for seniors and people with disabilities. House Human Services.
HB 2151 - This bill extends the current sunset for the property tax deferral program for seniors and people with disabilities. House Human Services.
Tuesday
SB 438 - This bill allows person issued disabled parking permit to park in parking space otherwise reserved for residents. Senate Business and General Government
SB 727 - Requires Department of Human Services to adopt by rule program that provides financial assistance to recipients of SNAP benefits for purchasing locally grown fruits and vegetables from participating farmers' markets, farm share sites or retail outlets. Senate Human Services.
SB 31 - This bill permits the Oregon Public Guardian and Conservator to establish county, regional and statewide high-risk teams to determine options available for addressing safety risks facing highly vulnerable adults. Senate Human Services.
Thursday
SB 19 - Requires Oregon Health Authority and Department of Human Services to adopt rules for licensing of each type of adult foster home, including those providing residential care to older adults, persons with physical disabilities, persons with intellectual disabilities and persons with mental illness. Senate Human Services.
O4AD will continue to advocate for the following:
1. We support the proposal in the Governor’s Recommended Budget to fund services for older adults and people with disabilities within DHS at Current Service Level
2. We ask that the Legislature consider policy option packages put forward by DHS that were not included that address critical issues, in particular case management staffing, Community abuse prevention via the Gatekeeper program and caregiver support.
3. As the Legislature continues their work in the Ways and Means process, looking to smart investments in our long term system of services and supports for older adults and people with disabilities will allow Oregon to benefit in positive consumer outcomes, efficient use of agency resources and efficiency and effectiveness in state budgets.
We will also consider other proposals as they become available and we are asked for support!
You can follow this committee and hearing at the committee webpage. The materials for presentations are posted on the Committee website and are updated.
You can learn more about Legislative Committees HERE.
You can find current membership of Legislative Committees HERE.
And you can follow current agendas for Committees HERE.
*Please note, bills can be added or removed to hearing schedules at any time. Please consult the latest agenda/schedule for the bill (available via the bill's link above) to learn the latest information.
You can access O4AD's bill tracking report, latest bill calendar and the Committee Schedule via our website HERE.
Advocacy Opportunities
We look forward to hearing your voice as we work towards securing supports and services for older adults and people with disabilities. There are many ways to engage and O4AD is working to help you stay updated on the process and how you can help impact the work here in Salem at the Capitol:
3/9/2019 1:00 PM, Coos Bay
The Oregon Legislative process is a process that allows for citizen involvement. Get involved and make your voice heard!
For more information, contact O4AD at: info@o4ad.org or 503.463.8692
O4AD advocates for the independence, dignity, choice and safety of Oregon’s seniors and people with disabilities. http://www.o4ad.org
The session finished its fourth week on Friday. The week was busy with SB 608 moving on in the process as a priority for affordable housing. SB 608 would limit no-cause eviction after 12 months of residency. This bill was heard in House Human Services and Housing and passed in a six to nine vote. In addition, House Bill 2020, which is the highly discussed “Cap and Invest” bil, began hearings. This bill would put a cap on greenhouse gas emissions, and then reinvest fines collected into job opportunities in Oregon. The legislature began on the road hearings for this bill this week which is highly controversial.
The Ways & Means Committee also announced a schedule for ‘road show’ hearings – budget hearings around the state. Please check out below for dates and times.
THIS WEEK
This week, the Department of Human Services will continues their presentations on programs and services in the Joint Subcommittee of Human Services in Ways & Means. This is an opportunity for the Department to provide an overview of programs, services and talk about priorities, issues and challenges.
On Monday and Tuesday, the Committee will hear DHS regarding Central Services. On Tuesday, public testimony will be taken on Child Welfare, Self Sufficiency and Central Services programs. On Wednesday, the Department will offer their Agency Summary.
Monday
HB 2587 - this bill makes exception for certain homesteads to prohibition on reverse mortgages for participation in homestead property tax deferral program for seniors and people with disabilities. House Human Services.
HB 2151 - This bill extends the current sunset for the property tax deferral program for seniors and people with disabilities. House Human Services.
Tuesday
SB 438 - This bill allows person issued disabled parking permit to park in parking space otherwise reserved for residents. Senate Business and General Government
SB 727 - Requires Department of Human Services to adopt by rule program that provides financial assistance to recipients of SNAP benefits for purchasing locally grown fruits and vegetables from participating farmers' markets, farm share sites or retail outlets. Senate Human Services.
SB 31 - This bill permits the Oregon Public Guardian and Conservator to establish county, regional and statewide high-risk teams to determine options available for addressing safety risks facing highly vulnerable adults. Senate Human Services.
Thursday
SB 19 - Requires Oregon Health Authority and Department of Human Services to adopt rules for licensing of each type of adult foster home, including those providing residential care to older adults, persons with physical disabilities, persons with intellectual disabilities and persons with mental illness. Senate Human Services.
O4AD will continue to advocate for the following:
1. We support the proposal in the Governor’s Recommended Budget to fund services for older adults and people with disabilities within DHS at Current Service Level
2. We ask that the Legislature consider policy option packages put forward by DHS that were not included that address critical issues, in particular case management staffing, Community abuse prevention via the Gatekeeper program and caregiver support.
3. As the Legislature continues their work in the Ways and Means process, looking to smart investments in our long term system of services and supports for older adults and people with disabilities will allow Oregon to benefit in positive consumer outcomes, efficient use of agency resources and efficiency and effectiveness in state budgets.
We will also consider other proposals as they become available and we are asked for support!
You can follow this committee and hearing at the committee webpage. The materials for presentations are posted on the Committee website and are updated.
You can learn more about Legislative Committees HERE.
You can find current membership of Legislative Committees HERE.
And you can follow current agendas for Committees HERE.
*Please note, bills can be added or removed to hearing schedules at any time. Please consult the latest agenda/schedule for the bill (available via the bill's link above) to learn the latest information.
You can access O4AD's bill tracking report, latest bill calendar and the Committee Schedule via our website HERE.
Advocacy Opportunities
We look forward to hearing your voice as we work towards securing supports and services for older adults and people with disabilities. There are many ways to engage and O4AD is working to help you stay updated on the process and how you can help impact the work here in Salem at the Capitol:
- Legislative Conference Calls - O4AD is hosting Legislative Conference calls every FRIDAY, at 10:30 am during session (there may be some dates that will be canceled and we will send out notice ahead of time.) Join us for a quick update on the week in the Capitol, upcoming events or opportunities for advocacy and issues for engagement.
Fridays, 10:30 am
Call in: 1-888-788-0099
Meeting ID: 617 015 825
You may also join via computer via Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/617015825
We hope you can join us this Friday! - Legislative Emails - O4AD will be publishing weekly email updates during the 2019 Session. If you are not on our list, go to http://www.o4ad.org and enter your information on the front page. It's that easy!
- Ways & Means Hearings around the state - The Ways & Means Committee has announced hearings around the state on budget to allow Oregonians to give input into budget priorities. Their announced schedule is as follows:
3/9/2019 1:00 PM, Coos Bay
- Public Hearing
- STATE BUDGET COMMUNITY HEARING – PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Marshfield High School
Auditorium
972 Ingersoll Ave.
COOS BAY
The meeting is scheduled from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Topic area sign-up sheets to testify in front of the committee will be available onsite prior to the hearing.
- STATE BUDGET COMMUNITY HEARING – PUBLIC TESTIMONY
- Public Hearing
- STATE BUDGET COMMUNITY HEARING – PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Blue Mountain Community College
Pioneer Hall, Bob Clapp Theatre
2411 NW Carden Ave.
PENDLETON
The meeting is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Topic area sign-up sheets to testify in front of the committee will be available onsite prior to the hearing.
- STATE BUDGET COMMUNITY HEARING – PUBLIC TESTIMONY
- Public Hearing
- STATE BUDGET COMMUNITY HEARING – PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center
Three Sisters Conference and Convention Center (South Sister)
3800 SW Airport Way
REDMOND
The meeting is scheduled from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Topic area sign-up sheets to testify in front of the committee will be available onsite prior to the hearing.
- STATE BUDGET COMMUNITY HEARING – PUBLIC TESTIMONY
- Public Hearing
- STATE BUDGET COMMUNITY HEARING – PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Portland Community College - Cascade
MAHB 104 Auditorium
5514 N. Albina Ave.
PORTLAND
The meeting is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Topic area sign-up sheets to testify in front of the committee will be available onsite prior to the hearing.
- STATE BUDGET COMMUNITY HEARING – PUBLIC TESTIMONY
The Oregon Legislative process is a process that allows for citizen involvement. Get involved and make your voice heard!
For more information, contact O4AD at: info@o4ad.org or 503.463.8692
O4AD advocates for the independence, dignity, choice and safety of Oregon’s seniors and people with disabilities. http://www.o4ad.org
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