Bruce Starr
Born
1969
Contact
Reaching Bruce Starr? Do it at scale.
Run a one-click campaign that sends personalized messages from your whole list — with the highest deliverability in the category.
15
Bills sponsored
this session · 21 all-time
47
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 51 all-time
2
Enacted into law
this session · 4 all-time
1166
Recorded votes
84%
Vote participation
voted in 84% of 1166 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026R1 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97%
based on 271 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3%
based on 271 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
95.1%
based on 271 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
21 billsCurrent session 15 bills
- SB 1099 Requires cities and counties to allow lands where worship is allowed to be used for preschool. Signed
- HB 3133 Amends conditions under which a county must approve a farm stand on lands zoned for exclusive farm use. In Committee
- SB 3 Directs the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to decrease either the weight-mile tax or vehicle fuel taxes if the highway cost allocation study indicates that a vehicle class is paying more than its fair share for the use of the highways in the state and the Legislative Assembly does not enact a measure within 120 days of the Joint Committee on Transportation receiving a report on the study to correct the imbalance. In Committee
- SCR 33 Recognizes and honors former Wallowa County Commissioner Susan Roberts for her service to this state. Introduced
- HB 2006 Limits to 25 the number of legislative measures that a member of the Legislative Assembly may ask the Legislative Counsel to prepare for a regular session of the Legislative Assembly that begins in an odd-numbered year. In Committee
- HB 3429 Provides that a state of emergency declared by the Governor terminates after 60 days unless the Legislative Assembly extends the state of emergency by joint resolution. In Committee
- SB 545 Establishes an income tax credit for volunteer firefighters. In Committee
- SB 1006 Directs all state agencies, statewide elected officials and other entities to seek legislative changes only through legislative measures requested and introduced by members and committees of the Legislative Assembly. In Committee
- SB 1201 Requires the Department of Transportation to study the feasibility and utility of constructing bridges across the Columbia River west of the Interstate 5 bridges. In Committee
- SB 939 Directs the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to establish a program to issue grants to certain nonprofit organizations for security enhancements. In Committee
- SB 984 Allows battery-charged fences on properties not used as residences. In Committee
- HB 3483 Provides that a camping site is not "established" until it has been continuously occupied for 72 hours for purposes of the rule requiring 72-hour notice before homeless individuals may be removed from the camping site. In Committee
- HB 3478 Eliminates gallonage requirements for eligibility for nonretail cardlock dispensing of motor vehicle fuel. Signed
- SCR 11 Recognizes and honors the National Conference of State Legislatures on its 50th anniversary in 2025. Introduced
- HCR 38 Recognizes and honors Deputy Paul Emerson Baker (1928-1982) for his service to this state. Introduced
Historical 6 bills
- SB 1502 Relating to proposed legislative measures to be filed by the Secretary of State; and prescribing an effective date. Signed
- HB 4048 Relating to rural health care tax credits; prescribing an effective date. Died
- SB 1560 Relating to allowable uses of place of worship. Died
- SB 1586 Relating to economic development; prescribing an effective date. Died
- HB 4071 Relating to recreation; declaring an emergency. Died
- SB 1565 Relating to snowmobiles; and prescribing an effective date. Signed
Co-sponsored
51 billsCurrent session 47 bills
- SB 1208 Designates March of each year as Plastics Appreciation Month. In Committee
- SJM 10 Urges the President of the United States, the Executive Director of the Maritime Administration of the United States Department of Transportation and the Congress of the United States to purchase the SS United States from Okaloosa County, Florida, using funds transferred from the United States Department of Defense, designate it as a national landmark, restore it to its full working condition and name it the official flagship of our nation. In Committee
- SB 1076 Directs the State Department of Agriculture to impose certain fees for licenses and license renewals for animal rescue entities. In Committee
- HCR 40 Recognizes the Portland Trail Blazers for their economic and cultural contributions to the State of Oregon. Urges the team's owners to keep the team in this state. Introduced
- HB 3817 Directs the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Veterans' Affairs to study the consumption of ibogaine by certain individuals for the purpose of treating specified disorders. In Committee
- SB 454 Requires the Department of the State Fire Marshal to establish an advisory committee to advise the department on funding for rural fire protection districts. Signed
- SCR 31 Commends the Legislative Commission on Indian Services on its 50th anniversary. Introduced
- SB 784 Specifies that the statewide standards for dual credit programs include programs in agriculture, forestry and natural resources. Signed
- HB 3630 Modifies exemption from the taxable estate for the value of natural resource property to accommodate interests owned through a trust or business entity. Signed
- HB 3474 Requires the Secretary of State to study changes to the United States Postal Service. Signed
- HB 3192 Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Health Authority for the purpose of screening newborns for five specific diseases under the Northwest Regional Newborn Bloodspot Screening Program. In Committee
- HCR 10 Recognizes and honors former Oregon State Representative Roger Martin (1935-2023) for his service to this state. Introduced
- SB 709 Creates income tax credit for taxpayers that provide apprenticeship opportunities. In Committee
- SB 1086 Requires the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to assist and provide support to the Oregon Building Officials Association to develop a proposal for establishing an apprenticeship program for building inspectors. Signed
- HB 3643 Designates October 9 of each year as Oregon Youth Suicide Awareness Day. Signed
- HB 2304 Removes the requirement that the amount of net proceeds from the Oregon State Lottery allocated to the County Fair Account not exceed $1.53 million annually and adjusts the percentage of net lottery proceeds allocated to the County Fair Account. In Committee
- HB 3564 Modifies provisions relating to demands for correction or retraction of a defamatory statement published in an electronic newspaper, magazine or other periodical. Signed
- HCR 18 Recognizes and honors the League of Oregon Cities on the 100th anniversary of its founding. Introduced
- SB 1005 Provides that when offering a service with age restrictions, a private entity is allowed to swipe a driver license or identification card to verify a person's age, regardless of how old the person looks. Signed
- SB 1007 Modifies provisions relating to petitions for compensation for wrongful conviction. In Committee
- SB 1012 Requires a health care practitioner to exercise the proper degree of care to preserve the health and life of a child born alive, regardless of whether the birth was the result of an induced abortion. In Committee
- SB 587 Creates Oregon corporate excise and income tax subtractions for amounts received in resolution of a civil action arising from wildfire. In Committee
- SCR 30 Designates April 10, 2025, as Purple Up! Day for Month of the Military Child. Introduced
- SB 216 Repeals the requirement that there be a licensed repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste before a site certificate for a nuclear-fueled thermal power plant may be issued. In Committee
- SB 215 Repeals the requirement that there be a licensed repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste before a site certificate for a nuclear-fueled thermal power plant may be issued. In Committee
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 4043
Relating to courts.
Third reading. Carried by Smith DB. Passed. |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2026 |
|
SCR 202
Urging Oregonians to avoid psychoactive drug use except for legitimate medical purposes.
Motion to withdraw from committee on Rules failed. |
Yea | fail | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 4130
Relating to farm use.
Heard and Reported Out |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
HB 4037
Relating to housing; and prescribing an effective date.
Third reading. Carried by Anderson. Passed. |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SB 5703
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
SB 5703
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
HB 5203
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out |
Nay | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
HB 5203
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out |
Nay | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
HB 5204
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
HB 5204
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
SB 5702
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
SB 5702
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
HB 4100
Relating to bulk fuel terminals; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
HB 4100
Relating to bulk fuel terminals; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
HB 4075
Relating to hospital finance; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
HB 4075
Relating to hospital finance; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
SB 1601
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
SB 1601
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
HB 4121
Relating to emergency management.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
HB 4121
Relating to emergency management.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
HB 4018
Relating to elections; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Nay | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
HB 4018
Relating to elections; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Nay | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
SB 5701
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
SB 5701
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
HB 4127
Relating to Medicaid payments to reproductive health care providers; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out |
Nay | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
HB 4127
Relating to Medicaid payments to reproductive health care providers; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out |
Nay | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
SB 1501
Relating to the Moda Center; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
SB 1501
Relating to the Moda Center; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
HB 4084
Relating to economic development; and prescribing an effective date.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
HB 4084
Relating to economic development; and prescribing an effective date.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
HB 4153
Relating to farm stores.
Heard and Reported Out |
Yea | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
HB 4153
Relating to farm stores.
Heard and Reported Out |
Yea | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
HB 4036
Relating to affordable housing; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
HB 4036
Relating to affordable housing; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
SB 1525
Relating to organizations relevant to Oregon's coastal resources; and prescribing an effective date.
Heard and Reported Out |
Yea | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
SB 1525
Relating to organizations relevant to Oregon's coastal resources; and prescribing an effective date.
Heard and Reported Out |
Yea | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
HB 4177
Relating to public meetings; and prescribing an effective date.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
HB 4177
Relating to public meetings; and prescribing an effective date.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
HB 4016
Relating to tax compliance; and prescribing an effective date.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Nay | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
HB 4016
Relating to tax compliance; and prescribing an effective date.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Nay | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
HB 4086
Relating to economic development; and prescribing an effective date.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
HB 4086
Relating to economic development; and prescribing an effective date.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
HB 4102
Relating to Department of Environmental Quality regulatory processes; and prescribing an effective date.
Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed. |
Yea | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
HB 4035
Relating to land use; and declaring an emergency.
Third reading. Carried by Pham. Passed. |
Yea | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
SB 1544
Relating to transportation; and prescribing an effective date.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB 1544
Relating to transportation; and prescribing an effective date.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 4033
Relating to emergency volunteers; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 4033
Relating to emergency volunteers; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 4007
Relating to transportation; and prescribing an effective date.
Heard and Reported Out |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 4007
Relating to transportation; and prescribing an effective date.
Heard and Reported Out |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |