Sen. Fred Girod

Primary SJR 20

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to supermajority voting requirements for measures passed during even-numbered year regular sessions.

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to require bills and joint resolutions passed during even-numbered year regular sessions of Legislative Assembly to receive two-thirds vote in favor in each house for passage. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 878

In committee · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to a tax credit for employment of youth through the Oregon Youth Employment Program; prescribing an effective date.

Creates income or corporate excise tax credit for taxpayer that employs youth through Oregon Youth Employment Program. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2030. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SJM 1

Failed · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Urging Congress to propose amendment to United States Constitution to require federal government to operate under balanced budget wherein federal government expenditures do not exceed federal government revenues.

Urges Congress to propose for state ratification amendment to United States Constitution to require federal government to operate under balanced budget wherein federal government expenditures do not exceed federal government revenues.

Failed Jun 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 638

Failed · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to employment discrimination based on vaccination status.

Makes discrimination against individual based on vaccination history, individual's refusal to obtain vaccination or individual's failure to provide proof of immunity to communicable disease unlawful employment practice. Allows civil action for violation against unlawful employment practice.

Failed Jun 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1086

In committee · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to the environmental impact of camping sites used by homeless individuals on the waters of the state; prescribing an effective date.

Authorizes any person to submit complaint to Department of Environmental Quality if person reasonably believes that camping site of homeless individuals is causing discharge of wastes into state waters. Directs department to remove individuals from camping site and clean camping site as necessary to protect state waters. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 707

Failed · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to enrollment in virtual public charter schools; declaring an emergency.

Increases percentage of students in school district who may enroll in virtual public charter school not sponsored by school district without first receiving approval from school district. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Failed Jun 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 856

In committee · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to food assistance for COFA citizens.

Establishes COFA Food Assistance Program to provide nutrition assistance to COFA citizens who would qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits but for their immigration status and who have incomes at or below federal poverty guidelines.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SJR 22

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to limits on state governmental appropriations.

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to limit increase in state governmental appropriations for general governmental purposes in biennium to least of percentage increase in projected personal income, percentage increase in projected population growth plus inflation or percentage increase in projected gross domestic product of Oregon for biennium. Transfers any excess revenues to reserve fund. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 2

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Commending first responders for their heroic actions in fighting Santiam Fire.

Commends first responders for their heroic actions in fighting Santiam Fire.

In committee Jun 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 667

Failed · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to executive clemency.

Requires that all executive clemency actions by Governor be initiated by application and follow specified procedures.

Failed Jun 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track