Tina Kotek in OR legislative records
On Abortion:
Supported requiring coverage for all for reproductive health
Legislative Summary:HB3391: Reproductive Health Equity Act: Requires health benefit plan coverage of specified health care services, drugs, devices, products & procedures related to reproductive health. Allows exemption for plans sold
to religious employers.ACLU analysis:Restrictions on reproductive health care can have profoundly harmful effects on our health and well-being, particularly for those who already face significant barriers to accessing high-quality
care, such as low-income women. HB3391 ensures that Oregonians, regardless of income, citizenship status, gender identity or type of insurance, have access to the full range of preventive reproductive health services, including family planning,
abortion, and postpartum care.
Legislative Outcome:Passed House 33-23-4 on Jul/1/17; House Speaker Tina Kotek voted YES; Passed Senate 17-13-0 on Jul/5/17; Signed by Governor Kate Brown on Aug/15/17
Source: ACLU analysis of Oregon HB3391 voting records
Jul 1, 2017
On Abortion:
Public funding for stem cell research
HB 2801, "Exploration of Public Funding for Stem Cell Research" - Establishes Human Stem Cell Research Committee.
- Requires committee to develop guidelines for research involving derivation or use of human stem cells.
- Establishes Human Stem
Cell Research Grant Fund.
- Authorizes committee to seek private and public contributions for purpose of funding research grants from fund.
- Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to Department of Human Services for purposes of Act.
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Imposes penalties for failure to obtain written informed consent from donor prior to donation and use of human egg or sperm cell for research.
- Directs committee to study nature of informed consent provided and to make recommendations to
Governor & Legislative Assembly.
Legislative Outcome:State Rep. Tina Kotek voted YES; Bill Failed, 29-30.
Source: Oregon State Legislative Voting Records: HB 2801
Jun 21, 2007
On Civil Rights:
Ban the LGBTQ Panic Defense for second degree murder
SB704: Provides that discovery of victim's actual or perceived gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation does not constitute reasonable explanation for extreme emotional disturbance for purposes of affirmative defense to murder in
the second degree.Basic Rights Oregon Summary: On May 13, the Oregon House passed Senate Bill 704, which will ban the use of the LGBTQ panic defense in Oregon! Then, on May 21, Governor Kate Brown signed it into law.
What does this mean for our community?
It means sending the message that violence against LGBTQ people is never acceptable.
It means showing up for Black, Indigenous, and Latinx transgender women who experience disproportionately high
rates of violence.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 29-1-0 on Apr/14/21; Passed House 54-0-6 on May/13/21; State Rep. Tina Kotek co-sponsored and voted YES; Signed by Governor Kate Brown on May/21/21.
Source: BasicRights.org on Oregon Legislature voting records SB704
May 13, 2021
On Crime:
Ban use of chokeholds by police with few exceptions
HB4301: Provides that peace officer or corrections officer may not use force that impedes normal breathing or circulation of blood of another person by applying pressure on throat or neck except in specified circumstances.Oregon Public
Broadcasting Summary: The bill further tightens the rules around chokeholds. Under the new bill, police are prohibited from using the holds except for instances when they are trying to defend themselves or another person.
The bill also folded in new rules for when police can use physical force--which under Oregon law includes the use of pepper spray or a stun gun--or deadly physical force.
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 55-2-3 on Aug/10/20; State Rep. Christine Drazan voted YES; Passed Senate 22-5-3 on Aug/10/20; Signed by Governor Kate Brown on Sept/1/20
Source: OPB on Oregon State Legislature voting records SB582
Aug 10, 2020
On Civil Rights:
Oregon Equality Act: sexual orientation is a civil right
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: To protect their health, safety and morals from the consequences of intergroup hostility, tensions and practices of discrimination of any kind based on sexual orientation: The Legislative
Assembly intends to provide:- A program of public education calculated to eliminate attitudes upon which practices of discrimination because of sexual orientation;
- An adequate remedy for persons aggrieved by certain acts of discrimination
because of sexual orientation;
- hereby is recognized as and declared to be a civil right.
However, this section shall not be construed to prevent a bona fide church from preferring an employee of one religious sect or persuasion over another.
Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 21-7 on March 21; passed House 35-25 on April 17; State Rep. Tina Kotek voted YES; signed by Governor Ted Kulongoski on May 9, 2007.
Source: The Oregon Equality Act (SB 2): state voting records
Apr 17, 2007
On Drugs:
Voted YES on retail medical marijuana establishments
HB 3460: Authorizes Retail Medical Marijuana Establishments; Concurrence Vote Passed House, 31-28; House Speaker Tina Kotek voted YES:- The Oregon Health Authority shall establish by rule a medical marijuana facility registration system
to authorize the transfer of usable marijuana and immature marijuana plants from a marijuana grow site to the medical marijuana facility.
- The registration system must require documentation that demonstrates the medical marijuana facility meets the
state qualifications
- To qualify for registration, a medical marijuana facility:
- Must be located in an area that is zoned for commercial or industrial use
- May not be located at the same address as a marijuana grow site
- Must be
registered as a business with the Office of the Secretary of State
- Must not be located within 1,000 feet of a public or private elementary or secondary school
- Must not be located within 1,000 feet of another medical marijuana facility.
Source: 2013-2014 Oregon legislative voting records: HB 3460
Jul 6, 2013
On Drugs:
Support marijuana trade between states when federal laws end
Legislative Summary:SB582: Authorizes Governor to enter into agreement with another state for purposes of cross-jurisdictional coordination & enforcement of marijuana-related businesses and cross-jurisdictional delivery of marijuana items.
Craft Cannabis Alliance analysis:Senate Bill 582 allows Oregon's governor to enter into agreements with other states for the licensed interstate transfer of cannabis as soon as the federal government indicates that such transactions
would no longer be subject to prosecution under federal law. "Oregon's bill is a sensible fix for a myriad of issues that arise when you have a thriving legal market bumping up against the remnants of a failed federal prohibition," said the executive
director of the Craft Cannabis Alliance.
Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 19-9-2 on May/15/19; Passed House 43-16-1 on Jun/11/19; House Speaker Tina Kotek voted YES; Signed by Governor Kate Brown on Jun/20/19
Source: Craft Cannabis Alliance on Oregon SB582 voting records
Jun 11, 2019
On Energy & Oil:
Wean Oregon off coal and boost renewable sources
Oregon's most consequential energy bill in decades--a nationally ambitious plan to wean the state off coal and boost renewable sources--has become law. Gov. Kate Brown signed Senate Bill 1547 [House Speaker Tina Kotek voted YES],
handing Democrats a coveted political victory that comes despite lingering concerns the legislation might raise costs for utility customers.The measure requires Oregon's two largest utilities, Portland General Electric and Pacific Power, to stop
paying for out-of-state coal power by 2030. It also says utilities must serve half their customers' demand with renewable sources such as wind and solar by 2040.
"Knowing how important it is to Oregonians to act on climate change, a wide range of
stakeholders came to the table around Oregonians' investments in coal and renewable energy," Brown said in a statement. "I'm proud to sign a bill that moves Oregon forward, together with the shared values of current and future generations."
Source: 2013-2014 Oregon legislative voting records: SB1547
Mar 10, 2016
On Energy & Oil:
Voted YES on electronic energy efficiency standards
SB 692: Requires Certain Electronics to Meet Energy Efficiency Standards: The following minimum energy efficiency standards for new products are established:- Automatic commercial ice cube machines must have daily energy use & water use no greater
than state-determined applicable values.
- Commercial clothes washers must have a minimum modified energy factor of 1.26.
- Commercial refrigerators or freezers must meet the applicable state requirements.
- Illuminated exit signs must have an input
power demand of five watts or less per illuminated face.
- Metal halide lamp fixtures designed to be operated with lamps rated greater than or equal to 150 watts but less than or equal to 500 watts may not contain a probe-start metal halide lamp
ballast.
- Torchieres may not use more than 190 watts.
Legislative Outcome: Passed State Senate 19-9-2 on April 16; Passed House 40-19-1 on May 30; House Speaker Tina Kotek voted YES; Governor John Kitzhaber signed on June 13, 2013
Source: 2013-2014 Oregon legislative voting records: SB 692
May 30, 2013
On Energy & Oil:
Require 1.5% solar energy technology in public construction
Excerpts from Oregon state legislative records for HB 2620:-
Provides that public improvement contracts for construction or major renovation of public buildings are must contain at least 1.5% of total contract price for inclusion of appropriate solar energy technology.
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Requires State Department of Energy to report in 2009 and 2011 on use of solar energy technology in construction, reconstruction or major renovation of public buildings.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate, 24-6-0 on May 29; passed House 41-17-2 on May 7; House Speaker Tina Kotek voted YES; Signed by Gov. Ted Kulongoski 6/11/2007.
Source: Oregon legislative voting records: HB 2620
May 7, 2007
On Energy & Oil:
Voted YES to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Governor's press release:I strongly support SB 324's goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It is difficult to deny that we are seeing the effects of a warming planet. This year, 85% of our state is experiencing drought, with 33%
experiencing extreme drought. This directly impacts 1.5 million Oregonians, hitting our rural communities the hardest.Legislative Summary: Repeals sunset on provisions related to low carbon fuel standards. Allows reinstating requirements
to comply with low carbon fuel standards. Extends target date for meeting certain emission goals under phased implementation of low carbon fuel standards. Requires Environmental Quality Commission to adopt rules for managing and containing costs of
compliance with low carbon fuel standards. Prohibits fuels that contain biodiesel from being considered alternative fuels unless certain standards are met. Adds certain exemptions to low carbon fuel standards. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Source: Oregon.gov press release on SB324 legislative voting record
Mar 12, 2015
On Environment:
Voted YES on prohibiting motorized mining in riverbeds
SB 838: Prohibits Motorized Mining: The Legislative Assembly finds that:- Prospecting, small scale mining and recreational mining are part of the unique heritage of Oregon
- Prospecting & small scale mining provide economic benefits to Oregon and
local communities and support tourism, small businesses and recreational opportunities
- Exploration of potential mine sites is necessary to discover the minerals that underlie the surface and inherently involves natural resource disturbance
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Mining that uses motorized equipment in the beds and banks of rivers can pose significant risks to Oregon's natural resources and water quality
A moratorium is imposed until 2021 on mining that uses any form of motorized equipment for the purpose of
extracting precious metals from the beds or banks of the waters of this state.Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 17-13-0 on July 3; Passed House 33-27-0 on July 7; Speaker Kotek voted YES; Gov.John Kitzhaber signed on Aug. 14, 2013
Source: Oregon legislative voting records: SB 838
Jul 7, 2013
On Immigration:
Expand state college aid to undocumented students
Excerpts from The Oregonian:A party-line vote approved legislation that would expand state college aid to undocumented students.SB932 marks another step toward "tuition equity" in Oregon, allowing immigrants brought to the US by
their parents to pay in-state tuition rates when attending Oregon colleges.Under SB932, those students would be eligible for state tuition grants worth about $2,000 a year.State officials estimate up 350 undocumented students, often from low-
income families, will be able to receive grants & attend college. SB932 adds funding for 13,000 more students overall to qualify for state tuition grants.The vote was acrimonious: opponents pointed to a ballot referendum that would have issued
driver's cards to residents without proof of immigration status. Oregonians voted down the measure in droves.Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate, 17-12-1; passed Assembly 34-25-1; Speaker Kotek voted YES; Signed by the Governor 8/12/2015
Source: Oregon legislative voting records: SB932
Jul 22, 2015
On Immigration:
Voted YES on driver's licenses for non-resident aliens
SB 833: Authorizes Drivers Licenses for Individuals Without Legal Proof of US Residence.- Directs Department of Transportation to issue driver card to applicant who does not provide proof of legal presence in
United States but otherwise has complied with all requirements for [license or permit] type of driving privileges and has resided in Oregon for more than one year.
- Provides that driver card may be used only as evidence of grant of driving privileges.
- Provides exceptions.
- Limits expenditures by department, for biennium beginning July 1, 2013, for carrying out provisions of Act.
Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 20-7-3 on April 23; Passed House, 38-20-2 on April 30; House Speaker Tina Kotek voted YES; Signed by Governor John Kitzhaber on May 1, 2013
Source: Oregon legislative voting records: SB 833
Apr 30, 2013
On Gun Control:
Require criminal background checks for gun purchases
Legislative Summary:SB941: Requires private person to complete transfer of firearm by appearing with transferee before gun dealer to request criminal background check or shipping or delivering firearm to gun dealer.
The Oregonian analysis:SB 941 requires background checks for most gun transactions involving private parties to prevent sales to people legally prohibited from owning firearms, including felons and those committed for mental
health treatment. The measure includes several exemptions, including for transfers among family members and for people who lend guns for hunting and for use at firing ranges.
Legislative Outcome:
Passed Senate 17-13-0 on Apr/14/15; Passed House 32-28-0 on May/4//15; House Speaker Tina Kotek voted YES; Signed by Governor Kate Brown on May/11/15
Source: Oregon legislative voting records: SB 941
May 11, 2015
On Civil Rights:
Let transgendered privately change name/sex on vital records
Legislative Summary:HB2673: Creates alternative process for persons seeking to change name on vital record for purpose of affirming gender identity. Eliminates requirement for courts to publicly post court orders changing name or gender
identity.NBC News analysis:Gov. Kate Brown has signed a bill that will make it easier for transgender people in Oregon to shield any updates they make to their birth certificates, a process typically conducted through the court system
without privacy from public view. The measure makes Oregon the second state after California to adopt laws specifically designed to help mitigate potential discrimination against transgender individuals from employers, landlords or anyone else who is
otherwise able to dig up birth-record changes through public record.
Legislative Outcome:Passed House 37-23-0 on Mar/15/17; House Speaker Tina Kotek voted YES; Passed Senate 23-6-1 on May/10/17; Signed by Governor Kate Brown on May/18/17
Source: NBC News analysis of Oregon HB2673 voting records
Mar 15, 2017
On Crime:
Voted YES on reducing sentences for non-violent offenses
HB 3194: Reduces Prison Sentences for Certain Crimes:- Whereas Oregon [should] focus prison resources on violent offenders
- Whereas Oregon can direct savings from averted prison growth toward investments in our local communities
- Therefore,
Be It Enacted:
- MARIJUANA OFFENSES: [Increase the definition of] "substantial quantities" of a controlled substance.
- CRIMINAL DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED: [Decrease penalty unless] the suspension resulted from any degree of murder, manslaughter,
or assault resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle, or from a conviction for felony driving while under the influence of intoxicants.
- [MANDATORY MINIMUM guidelines are relaxed unless two or more previous convictions for any combination of
[serious or violent] crimes.
Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 19-11-0 on July 1; passed House 40-18 on June 27; House Speaker Tina Kotek voted YES; signed by Governor John Kitzhaber on July 25, 2013.
Source: 2013-2014 Oregon legislative voting records: HB 3194
Jun 27, 2013
On Gun Control:
Signed law banning undetectable "ghost guns"
HB2005: Punishes manufacturing, importing, offering for sale or transferring undetectable firearms by maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both.Oregon Capital Chronicle summary May 2, 2023:
The state House passed a firearms bill that would ban untraceable guns, raise the minimum age from 18 to 21 to purchase powerful firearms like semiautomatic weapons and allow local agencies to ban firearms on government property.
Democratic lawmakers and supporters of House Bill 2005 said the measure would help law enforcement and keep communities safe while respecting the rights of firearm owners.
Legislative Outcome:
Passed Senate 17-3-10 on Jun/15/23; passed House 34-14-12 on Jun/21/23; Signed by Governor Tina Kotek on Jul/13/23.
Source: Oregon Capital Chronicle on Oregon voting record HB2005
Jul 13, 2023
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