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We need to get our economy back on track and create good jobs here in Oregon. That means a sustainable 21st century economy for Oregon that creates family wage jobs, prepares our children to succeed, provides health care for all, and confronts our global environmental challenges. I have a track record of bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and interests to find consensus solutions. As your State Representative, I am fighting to protect what makes Oregon special and preserve our quality of life for all Oregonians.
End of Session ReportI'm honored to announce that I have been elected Assistant Majority Leader for Policy. This position gives me the opportunity to facilitate the policy agenda for the Majority party as we plan for the next biennium. As I take on this role, I look forward to receiving input from my constituents. Thank you for following the work of your Oregon Legislature during the last six months. Much of the progressive legislation we've passed this session would not have come about without your support and informative involvement. As we come to adjournment, I wanted to share with you some of the bills that I've worked very hard on that have been passed into law. Earlier this month, HB 3463 was passed on the House Floor and is now on its way for the Governor to sign. This bill had broad bi-partisan support in both chambers. I am proud to have been a co-sponsor of this bill, and to have led the efforts to craft and pass it. The bill promotes Oregon jobs, our local economy, and helps to protect the environment. From farmers in Eastern Oregon growing crops in a healthy rotation, to used cooking oil collectors in the Willamette Valley to biodiesel blenders in Portland and Eugene, this bill helps Oregon businesses and drivers join in Oregon's sustainable future. HB 2626, The Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Technology Act of 2009, passed through the House unanimously and then was voted out of the Senate the last week of session. This bill requires the Department of Energy to develop and implement a loan financing program to promote energy efficiency improvements in homes and small businesses. The state would not provide financing directly, but works with utilities, energy auditors, and providers of finance to create a system in which property owners are able to pay off long-term, low-interest energy efficiency loans through monthly payments included on their utility bills. I helped ensure that Integrated Health Homes legislation, that requires the Department of Human Services to develop payment systems to promote health care delivery through integrated health homes for medical assistance recipients, is now enrolled as law. Preventative care is too often overlooked in our current healthcare system, and HB 3418 is an important first step to changing that. I worked diligently to see that, for the first time, there will be a regular review and sunset of all tax credits in Oregon. Tax credits are expenditures of tax dollars, and every credit should have a review and sunset. HB 2067 accomplishes that. House Bill 2067 does not raise taxes; it allows for an orderly review of certain tax breaks not required under federal law or the Oregon Constitution. This bill passed through both chambers earlier this month. Check out my first constituent video newsletter!
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Oregon budget gap widens (5/15/09, KGW) News Channel 8 reports on the May Revenue forecast for Oregon and includes a clip of Rep. Kopel Bailey.
Oregon bill encourages energy efficiency upgrades (2/18/09, AP news) "We know that energy efficiency and renewable energy projects are good investments in the future," said state Rep. Jules Bailey, D-Portland, one of the bill's chief sponsors.
Take my new Survey on Oregon's current budget situation Upcoming Events:Town HallRep Bailey will be joined by Sen. Rosenbaum and Rep. Tomei Date: Tuesday, July 7th Time: 6pm Location: SEIU local 49, at 3536 SE 26th Ave. RSVP: rep.julesbailey@state.or.us |