2023 Legislative Session Hub

Our state's path towards racial justice, civil rights and civil liberties will be shaped in Oregon's 2023 legislative session — from January 17 to June 25, 2023.

Here is the ACLU of Oregon's policy agenda for the 2023 session:

SB 337 and HB 2467 — In Defense of Humanity

HB 2002 — Reproductive Health and Access to Care

SB 786 — The Opportunity to Serve

SB 579 — Guaranteeing the Right to Vote

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SB 337 and HB 2467 will ensure better access to legal representation by stabilizing and growing the workforce, piloting a state program to supplement local resources where it’s most needed, including impacted individuals’ voices in policy decisions related to public defense and allowing individuals accused of low-level crimes to take responsibility and work toward dismissal through community service or counseling.

While Oregon has broad legal protections of abortion and gender-affirming care, we have more work to do to ensure safe, equitable, and continuing protections and access across our state. Our rights are under attack and we must fight back — together.

Despite being paid part-time salaries, legislators make a full-time commitment to best serve their communities. Oregon’s legislator salaries are among the lowest in the country, and these low salaries contribute to inequities for underrepresented candidates and communities. Raising legislative pay will improve the quality and diversity of representation in the Capitol, benefiting all Oregonians.

SB 786 Bill Text

EXPLORE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE COALITION SITE

OPB: Oregon lawmakers debate a pay raise for themselves

Our lives are directly impacted by election outcomes. Incarcerated individuals are members of our communities, too. Expanding voting rights to incarcerated individuals will strengthen our democracy and align with Oregon’s rich tradition of making voting as inclusive and accessible as possible.

Get involved and learn more with the resources below.

Explore our other priority bills on the state legislature's Oregon Legislative Information System (OLIS):

• SB 581 — Earned Discharge

• HB 2990 — COMMUNITY RESILIENCE HUBS

• HB 2001 — EVICTION REFORM TO STOP RAPID NON-PAYMENT EVICTIONS

• HB 3169 — Rental Market Data

• SB 605 — Youth Interpersonal Violence Bill

• SB 619 — Consumer Justice Privacy Task Force

• SB 610 — Food for All / Hunger Free Oregon

• SB 611 and HB 2733 — Reasonable Rent Limits

Our state's path towards racial justice, civil rights and civil liberties will be shaped in Oregon's 2023 legislative session — from January 17 to June 25, 2023.

Here is the ACLU of Oregon's policy agenda for the 2023 session:

SB 337 and HB 2467 — In Defense of Humanity

HB 2002 — Reproductive Health and Access to Care

SB 786 — The Opportunity to Serve

SB 579 — Guaranteeing the Right to Vote

JUMP TO VIDEO PLAYLIST AND RESOURCES

SB 337 and HB 2467 will ensure better access to legal representation by stabilizing and growing the workforce, piloting a state program to supplement local resources where it’s most needed, including impacted individuals’ voices in policy decisions related to public defense and allowing individuals accused of low-level crimes to take responsibility and work toward dismissal through community service or counseling.

While Oregon has broad legal protections of abortion and gender-affirming care, we have more work to do to ensure safe, equitable, and continuing protections and access across our state. Our rights are under attack and we must fight back — together.

Despite being paid part-time salaries, legislators make a full-time commitment to best serve their communities. Oregon’s legislator salaries are among the lowest in the country, and these low salaries contribute to inequities for underrepresented candidates and communities. Raising legislative pay will improve the quality and diversity of representation in the Capitol, benefiting all Oregonians.

SB 786 Bill Text

EXPLORE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE COALITION SITE

OPB: Oregon lawmakers debate a pay raise for themselves

Our lives are directly impacted by election outcomes. Incarcerated individuals are members of our communities, too. Expanding voting rights to incarcerated individuals will strengthen our democracy and align with Oregon’s rich tradition of making voting as inclusive and accessible as possible.

Get involved and learn more with the resources below.

Explore our other priority bills on the state legislature's Oregon Legislative Information System (OLIS):

• SB 581 — Earned Discharge

• HB 2990 — COMMUNITY RESILIENCE HUBS

• HB 2001 — EVICTION REFORM TO STOP RAPID NON-PAYMENT EVICTIONS

• HB 3169 — Rental Market Data

• SB 605 — Youth Interpersonal Violence Bill

• SB 619 — Consumer Justice Privacy Task Force

• SB 610 — Food for All / Hunger Free Oregon

• SB 611 and HB 2733 — Reasonable Rent Limits

Check back often! We'll be updating this hub all through session. ✊