FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 25, 2023 Representative Smith Once Again Appointed to the Emergency Board SALEM, Ore. – Today, Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) was appointed to the Joint Emergency Board. The committee operates effectively as the Legislature’s executive committee in the interim and is always poised to take immediate action during emergencies when the Legislature […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 22, 2023 Oregon House Passes First Ever Child Tax Credit SALEM, Ore. – Today, the House passed HB 3235, Oregon’s first ever state-based child tax credit that will provide $1,000-per-child for working parents struggling to make ends meet. Known as the Oregon Kids’ Credit, HB 3235 will help families cover […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 22, 2023 Smith Joins Hansell & Levy in Supporting Family Farms SALEM, Ore. – Today, Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) voted yes on SB 498 in House Revenue Committee. SB 498 creates an exclusion (up to $15 million of property value) from the Estate Tax for natural resource property (farm, forestry, or fishing) that is […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 20, 2023 Representative Greg Smith Announces District 57 Funding SALEM, Ore. – Today, as part of his commitment to returning constituents’ hard earned tax dollars, Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) announced that the following District 57 projects have received funding: $12,745,000 to Morrow County for the construction of a new Courthouse. $5,595,000 to Columbia […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 9, 2023 Representative Greg Smith Votes to Fund the Ordnance Regional Water Infrastructure Project SALEM, Ore. – Today, the Joint Ways and Means committee passed HB 5043. The measure appropriates funding to the Water Resources Department, including a $6,000,000 grant to Umatilla County for the Ordnance Regional Water Infrastructure Project. The bill now […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 17, 2023 Representative Greg Smith Comments on Quarterly Revenue Forecast SALEM, Ore. – Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) released the following statement in response to the revenue forecast announced today: “Today’s revenue forecast illustrates that the State’s economy remains healthy, however, many Oregonians are struggling due to the instability of inflation. Given this, fiscal prudence is paramount when […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 2, 2023 Representative Greg Smith Votes NO on HB 2005 SALEM, Ore. – Today, HB 2005 B passed the House Floor on party lines. Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) adamantly voted against the bill. HB 2005 B punishes possessing, selling, or transferring firearms without a serial number, prohibits a person under 21 years […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2023 Representative Greg Smith Joins Board and Members at UEC’s 86th Annual Meeting Hermiston, Ore. – Today, Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) joined the UEC board, staff, and members along with local elected officials at Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s 86th Annual Meeting. The event kicked off around 5:00 PM at the Eastern Oregon Trade and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 14, 2023 HB 3385 Passes the House SALEM, Ore. – Today, HB 3385 passed out of the House unanimously, and is headed to the Senate. The bill prohibits publicly traded corporations from collecting over 50% of the overall cost of residential repair or remodel projects before substantial completion. “HB 3385 is a […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2023 HB 3201 Passes the House SALEM, Ore. – Today, HB 3201 passed out of the House, and is headed to the Senate. The bill requires Business Oregon to provide financial assistance to support broadband access, affordability, and adoption. It permits the department to establish one or more programs to provide […]