How Did They Vote?
Voting Records of Oregon Elected Officials

HB 2470:   Puppy Protection Act

This important legislation would curb the worst abuses of puppy mills and better protect consumers (full details).

 

OHS Position: Supports
Status: Passed House on April 14 by a vote of 46-13. Passed the Senate Consumer Protection and Public Affairs Committee 3-2 on May 19 by the full Senate 18-10.

Senate committee members voting in favor:

Suzanne Bonamici-D, NE Washington/
      NW Multnomah
Ginny Burdick-D, Portland
Diane Rosenbaum-D, Portland

Senate committee members voting against:
Fred Girod-R, Stayton
Larry George-R, Sherwood

It's easy to contact the above Senators by visiting the Oregon State Legislature Website. To contact elected officials representing your district, follow these steps.

 

Representatives voting Against (April 14 vote):

Kevin Cameron-R,Salem
Tim Freeman-R, Roseburg
George Gilman-R, Medford
Vic Gilliam-R, Medford

Bruce Hanna-R, Roseburg
Bob Jenson-R, Pendleton
Ron Maurer-R, Grants Pass
Andy Olson-R, Albany
Dennis Richardson-R, Central Point
Greg Smith-R, Heppner
Sherrie Sprenger-R, Scio

Jim Weidner-R, Yamhill

 

Excused:

Larry Galizio-D, Tigard

Representatives Voting in Favor (April 14 vote):

All remaining Representatives voted in faor

 

It's easy to contact the above Representatives by visiting the Oregon State Legislature Website. To contact elected officials representing your district, follow these steps.

 

 

HB 3348  Search Warrants

Authorizes special agents commissioned by the Governor (such as OHS Humane Investigators) to apply to a judge for a search warrant. Currently, only police officers and district attorneys may apply for search warrants.

 

OHS Position: Supports
Status: Passed House Judiciary Committee on April 23 by a vote of 8-2.

 

Voting Against:
Kevin Cameron-R, Salem

Gene Whisnant-R, Sunriver

Voting in Favor:

All other committee members voted in favor.

 

It's easy to contact the above Representatives by visiting the Oregon State Legislature Website. To contact elected officials representing your district, follow these steps.

 

SB 298:   Restrictions on Placing Victimized Pets

SB 298 strengthens prohibitions against placing victimized animals back in the household of a convicted offender (full details).

 

OHS Position: Supports
Status: Passed Senate on April 2

 

Voting Against:
Bill Morrisette-D, Springfield

 

Excused

Fred Girod-R, Stayton

 

Voting in Favor:

All remaining 28 Senators voted in favor of the bill.

 

It's easy to contact the above Senators by visiting the Oregon State Legislature Website. To contact elected officials representing your district, follow these steps.

 

SB 299:   No Pets for Animal Offenders OHS Position: Supports 299 would authorize courts to remove any domestic animal from the household of someone who is prohibited from owning animals because of past abuse or neglect. (details).

 

OHS Position: Supports
Status: Passed Senate on April 2

 

Voting Against:
No Senators voted against the bill.

 

Excused

Fred Girod-R, Stayton

 

Voting in Favor:

All remaining 28 Senators voted in favor of the bill.

 

It's easy to contact the above Oregon Senators by visiting the Oregon State Legislature Website. To contact elected officials representing your district, follow these steps.

 

 

Contact your Senator and Representative

 

Oregonians concerned about animal welfare should contact their elected officials and voice their opinions. Although letters and phone calls are most effective, email can also be sent. Be sure to mention the bill number you are calling about.

 

• Call your legislator at (800) 332-2313 (in Salem call 503/986-1187). The staff answering this number will look up who your legislator is and direct you call to their office.

 

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