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 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2023 Additional Funding for the Raymond F. Rees Training Facility SALEM, Ore. – Today, the Joint Committee On Ways and Means Subcommittee On Capital Construction voted to increase the federal funds capital construction expenditure limitation by $20,243,000 for the Camp Umatilla Baracks at the Raymond F. Rees Training Center. This funding was contained […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 2, 2023 Representative Greg Smith Comments on Senator Hansell Not Seeking Re-Election SALEM, Ore. – Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) released the following statement in response to the announcement by Senator Bill Hansell (R-Athena) that he will not seek re-election to Senate District 29: “I would like to acknowledge Senator Bill Hansell’s exemplary […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 22, 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, due to inflation there is still instability. Infrastructure projects all around the state are struggling to remain on […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2023 Representative Smith Calls for Independent Fiscal Audit of the Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission SALEM, OR – Today, Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) called for an independent fiscal audit of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission during the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. While the Attorney General is conducting […]