Legislative Work News

Alarmist NY Times Story Could Hurt Efforts To Reduce Overcrowded Prisons
"Shame on the Times". Jill Harris from the Drug Policy Alliance responds to a recent New York Times article about states working to solve their budget crisis by sentence reductions. (Huffington Post)
Oregon offers online voter registration
Oregonians can register to vote online as Oregon becomes the fourth state in the nation to offer voters an electronic path to the polls. (Oregonian)
House Human Services Committee Focuses on DV
Since Nov, 19 women and children have lost their lives to domestic violence. On Feb 19, the House Human Services Committee heard from service providers and allied professionals about how Oregon can better respond to DV.
Rep. Buckley: How Earned Time Fits Into the Big Picture
Listen to Rep. Peter Buckley (D-Ashland), Co-chair of the Joint Committee on Ways & Means, talk about how earned time fits into the bigger picture of keeping Oregon's infrastructure in tact.
Oregon lawmakers consider changes to early release of inmates law
Oregon legislators are considering changes to a law passed last session that allows some offenders to get out of prison early.
Sen Prozanski calls out Harcleroad on radio ads
In an unprecedented move, Senator Prozanksi asked Doug Harcleroad (from Mannix’s Oregon Anti-Crime Alliance) to account for dangerous and misleading radio ads.
Earned time: Law reducing prison costs requires rewrite, not repeal
"A law that boosts earned time for inmates is seriously flawed, but tough choices loom and Oregon must keep looking for prison savings." (Oregonian Editorial)
Kevin Mannix Uses Fear Mongering to Force Legislators' Hands
Yesterday, Mannix’s group, the Oregon Anti-Crime Alliance, released radio ads designed to scare the public as a tactic to influence public policy.
‘Earned time’ for inmates a responsible way to cut costs
Senator Floyd Prozansk outlines why HB 3508 reduces costs and increases public safety. In his article, he states "earned time makes good public policy." (Register Guard)
Interim Committee Information
Legislative leaders announce interim committee meetings and assignments. (Oregon Legislature)