“Transportation, transportation and transportation.” - Rep. Rob Nosse, D-SE Portland, in regard to the overall funding priority for 2025 Overview The 83rd legislative assembly will start Tuesday, Jan. 21 and … Continue reading 2025 Legislative Session Preview
September 2023 Legislative Update
"We need to let our young people know that one pill can kill" Gov. Tina Kotek at a news conference regarding the recent death of a Roosevelt high school student from … Continue reading September 2023 Legislative Update
April 21, 2023 Legislative Updates
Dear OCEP Members,We are at the midpoint of the long Oregon legislative session and I am happy to report we have not only made significant strides in furthering bills that … Continue reading April 21, 2023 Legislative Updates
June 2022 Legislative Update
“You can’t be what you can’t see.” Former Gov. Barbara Roberts about being a role model for female candidates Photo courtesy of Pamplin Media In this newsletter: 2022 Primary Election: … Continue reading June 2022 Legislative Update
2022 Legislative Session Final Report
“I guess we’re here doing a reverse Shakespeare. We’re not here to bury the Senate president; we’re here to praise him.”Sen. Michael Dembrow, D-Portland, talking about kudos for Sen. Courtney … Continue reading 2022 Legislative Session Final Report
November 2021 Legislative Update
“The mental pandemic will be long after the COVID pandemic is over.”Diane Solomon, PMHNP, testifying about the provider wellness crisis. November legislative day agendas were stacked with informational hearings held … Continue reading November 2021 Legislative Update
Published PPE data is now available by facility online
In a win for OR-ACEP, PPE inventory data will now be publicly available. Check to see where your hospital stands now. The Oregon Health Authority has now published PPE data by … Continue reading Published PPE data is now available by facility online
Oregon Law SB 1606- POLST in regards to persons with significant disabilities
You may have heard of the recently passed (July 7th 2020) Oregon law 1606 which "Prohibits hospital from conditioning admission or treatment, or suggesting that treatment is conditioned, on patient … Continue reading Oregon Law SB 1606- POLST in regards to persons with significant disabilities
February 2020 SUPER SPEED Session Update
Weekly Legislative Update February 10, 2020 Quote of the Week “I always say it’s just like that TV show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” – just without the vampires and that … Continue reading February 2020 SUPER SPEED Session Update