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For Oregon residents only
Last updated: July 2, 2007
The legislature adjourned on June 28, 2007.
Bill SB 1035 died in the Senate Rules Comm. at that time.
The legislature next convenes in January, 2009.
The anti-bullying HEALTHY WORKPLACE BILL for Oregon
The 5th introducing state since 2003
2007: SB 1035
2005: HB 2410 and HB 2639
READ & UNDERSTAND THE BILL, SB 1035
Read the actual amendments (SB 1035-1, referred to as "dash one")
presented at the May 11 Senate Rules Committee hearing
Read the amendments that WBI believes are necessary to improve SB 1035
to make the bill more precise and to counter AOI objections
[Associated Oregon Industries is the business lobby group]
The 5th introducing state since 2003
2007: SB 1035
2005: HB 2410 and HB 2639
READ & UNDERSTAND THE BILL, SB 1035
Read the actual amendments (SB 1035-1, referred to as "dash one")
presented at the May 11 Senate Rules Committee hearing
Read the amendments that WBI believes are necessary to improve SB 1035
to make the bill more precise and to counter AOI objections
[Associated Oregon Industries is the business lobby group]
2007 Senate Bill 1035 Prime Sponsor
Senator Avel Gordly (Independent - Portland, District 23)
Capitol office: S-303
Capitol phone: 503-986-1723
E-mail: sen.avelgordly@state.or.us
Visit her webpage
Mailing address: 900 Court St., NE, S-303, Salem, OR 97301
Bill History
On April 18 several veteran bullied targets, representing the Oregon Healthy Workplace Advocates group, and Dr. Gary Namie testified at the SB 1035 bill hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee. Thanks to all who participated. Your heartfelt, articulate, REAL stories helped educate the lawmakers. Watch the 41 min. QuickTime video of testimony given regarding SB 1035 (see above). It will open in a separate window.
The business lobbyist questioned the vagueness of the original version of SB 1035. Amendment of the bill to address those concerns (also shared by WBI) was requested by WBI.
On April 30, the Commerce Committee did not vote on SB 1035, but referred it to the Senate Rules Committee without recommendation as to passage. On May 7, the Senate President formally referred the bill to Senate Rules Committee.
On May 11, the Senate Rules Committee held a hearing at which Sen. Gordly, Dr. Namie and a representative from the Legislative Counsel's office testified. The amendment SB 1035-1, written by Legislative Counsel, was introduced. Unlike the proposed WBI amendment, the SB 1035-1 amendment failed to address SB 1035 vagueness and lack of precision as questioning by committee members revealed. Subsequent to May 11, Dr. Namie re-submitted the WBI amendment to address the bill's shortcomings. It is not known if the recommendations will be adopted.
A second Rules Committee hearing and probable vote (work session) was promised by Chair Sen. Kate Brown. The date has yet to be determined. Check the committee schedule here, click "Rules" Committee chair Sen. Brown and Sen. Gordly need to hear from you that you want SB 1035 changed and voted on in the Rules Committee by the end of June.
Only with a positive committee vote, SB 1035 will move to the Senate floor, the next step toward becoming a law.
The legislature adjourned on June 28, 2007. Bill SB 1035 died in the Senate Rules Comm. at that time.
The legislature next convenes in January, 2009.
The 2007 Senate Rules Committee Members
Three Democratic members
Sen. Kate Brown (D-21) Chair
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Capitol Phone: 503-986-1700
Capitol office: S-323
E-mail: sen.katebrown@state.or.us
Visit her webpage
Sen. Betsy Johnson (D-16)
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Capitol Phone: 503-986-1716
Capitol office: S-314
E-mail: sen.betsyjohnson@state.or.us
Visit her webpage
Sen. Laurie Monnes Anderson (D-25)
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Capitol Phone: 503-986-1725
Capitol office: S-310
E-mail: sen.lauriemonnesanderson@state.or.us
Visit her webpage
Two Republican members
Sen. Ted Ferrioli (R-30) Vice-Chair
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Capitol Phone: 503-986-1950
Capitol office: S-223
E-mail: sen.tedferrioli@state.or.us
Visit his webpage
Sen. David Nelson (R-29)
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Capitol Phone: 503-986-1729
Capitol office: S-206
E-mail: sen.davidnelson@state.or.us
Visit his webpage
Office numbers are all begin with (503) 986 - (insert 4-digit office number here)
Mailing address for all Senators:
State Capitol
S - (insert office number)
900 Court Street, NE
Salem, OR 97301
Read the
WBI-LC Guide to Becoming a Citizen Lobbyist
get the 'Healthy Workplace Bill' introduced AND passed
WBI-LC Guide to Becoming a Citizen Lobbyist
get the 'Healthy Workplace Bill' introduced AND passed