Kim Thatcher
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43
Bills sponsored
this session · 237 all-time
56
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 246 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
6159
Recorded votes
81%
Vote participation
voted in 81% of 6159 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026R1 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
94.8%
based on 218 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
5.2%
based on 218 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
92.8%
based on 218 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
237 billsCurrent session 43 bills
- HB 2393 Directs school districts to give parents, guardians and district residents equitable access to instructional materials for the purpose of examining the materials. In Committee
- SB 385 Modifies the offense of making a false report of child abuse. In Committee
- SB 975 Exempts a transferee who is a certified participant in the Address Confidentiality Program, or who has a driver license with a continuous traveler address, from the private firearm transfer criminal background check requirement. 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
- HCR 9 In memoriam: Secretary of State and former state Representative Dennis Michael Richardson, 1949-2019. Introduced
- SB 907 Requires an applicant for a license to manufacture psilocybin to submit to the Oregon Health Authority information regarding the ownership and location of the premises to be licensed or for which a license will be renewed. Signed
- SB 566 For the part of the state located in the Pacific Time Zone, abolishes the annual one-hour change in time from standard time to daylight saving time and maintains the Pacific Time Zone portion of Oregon on standard time for all 12 months of the calendar year, if California and Washington make the same change within the next 10 years. In Committee
- SB 1158 Provides that gold and silver are legal tender. In Committee
- SB 1038 Maintains current time standards in Oregon unless certain conditions are met. In Committee
- SB 1037 Requires an institution of higher education to provide specified information related to a realistic expectation of income for an individual in a field related to the degree the student seeks to obtain. In Committee
- SB 1057 Finds and declares that current and former members of the military and their family members possess certain essential military civil rights. In Committee
- SB 890 Disestablishes the subcommittee on public records and changes the committee that reviews the Oregon Sunshine Committee reports to the committees or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary. Signed
- SB 1002 Allows a court to enter a supplemental eviction judgment within 180 days of an eviction judgment against a tenant who reenters the property, subject to the tenant's right to request a hearing. In Committee
- 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 13 Requires a professional licensing board to consider experience in lieu of a high school diploma or an equivalent for licensure, certification or other authorization to provide certain occupational or professional services. 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 667 Prohibits the Governor from ordering out for service the militia of the state for participation in or support of an armed conflict or the conduct of war unless the United States Congress passes a declaration of war or calls forth the militia of the state to execute the laws of the United States, suppress an insurrection or repel an invasion. In Committee
- HB 2306 Allows a county court or board of county commissioners in any county to establish a justice of the peace district that includes the county seat. Signed
- SB 17 Establishes the eligibility for renewable energy certificates for facilities that generate electricity from the direct combustion of municipal solid waste and became operational before January 1, 1995, if such facilities register with the Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System at any time, and for up to 11 average megawatts of electricity generated, per calendar year, from the combustion of biogenic material. In Committee
- SB 1075 Requires evidence of United States citizenship for persons registering to vote in this state. In Committee
- SB 1147 Directs the court, at a victim's request, to enter an order at sentencing permanently restraining the defendant from contacting the victim when the defendant is convicted of specified crimes. In Committee
- SB 383 Prohibits public bodies and private entities from requiring a person to receive an experimental medical intervention or vaccination or to possess an immunity passport, immunity pass or other evidence certifying a vaccination or immunity status. In Committee
- SJR 7 Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to require a two-thirds majority vote in favor in each chamber of the Legislative Assembly to pass bills declaring an emergency. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election. In Committee
- SB 892 Prescribes information related to courses of study offered by a school district that a district school board must ensure is provided on the school district's website. In Committee
Historical 194 bills
- SB 843 Relating to small estates. Died
- SB 324 Relating to seller's property disclosure statement. Died
- SB 952 Relating to election offenses penalties. Died
- SJR 5 Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to the declaration of an emergency in bills. Died
- SB 954 Relating to mold in residential properties. Died
- SB 907 Relating to professional malpractice of attorneys. Died
- SB 953 Relating to funding for educational options; declaring an emergency. Died
- SB 325 Relating to use of the E-Verify employment verification system in public employment; declaring an emergency. Died
- SB 647 Relating to equal treatment in education of persons with regard to restrictable diseases. Died
- SB 322 Relating to sheriffs issuing concealed handgun licenses to persons in adjoining counties. Died
- SB 906 Relating to a prohibition on certain debt collection activities of a health care provider while a claim is pending; declaring an emergency. Died
- SB 869 Relating to parenting time of parent convicted of rape. Died
- SB 329 Relating to sex-selective abortions. Died
- SJR 6 Urging Governor and executive branch state agencies to make certain mandated reductions to programs and services in a manner that causes the least harm and inconvenience to persons the agencies serve. Died
- SB 323 Relating to concealed handgun licenses from states that recognize Oregon concealed handgun licenses. Died
- SB 648 Relating to abortion. Died
- SB 319 Relating to estate tax; prescribing an effective date. Died
- SB 816 Relating to foster care. Died
- SB 955 Relating to the involvement of public bodies in immigration enforcement. Died
- SB 649 Relating to ingredients in vaccines; prescribing an effective date. Died
- SB 646 Relating to exception to criminal background check for participant in Address Confidentiality Program. Died
- SCR 9 Condemning Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement and reaffirming right of Israelis and Palestinians to live safely and free from fear and violence. Died
- SB 349 Relating to judicial review of orders. Died
- SJR 7 Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to initiative petitions. Died
- SB 842 Relating to the custody of wills. Died
Co-sponsored
246 billsCurrent session 56 bills
- HCR 29 In memoriam: David Todd Meyer, 1967-2024. Introduced
- HB 3929 Modifies provisions related to the confidentiality and admissibility of communications by certain public safety employees to a peer supporter. Signed
- HB 3875 Provides that a motor vehicle manufacturer and an affiliate of a motor vehicle manufacturer must comply with the requirements of the state's privacy laws in controlling and processing personal data the motor vehicle manufacturer or affiliate obtains from a consumer's use of a motor vehicle, regardless of the number of consumers from which the motor vehicle manufacturer or affiliate obtains personal data. Signed
- SB 548 Increases the minimum legal marriageable age to 18 years of age. Signed
- 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
- HB 3920 Increases the age limit for tuition waivers for qualified students. Signed
- HCR 23 Recognizes and honors Oregon civilians who served the United States on Wake Island during World War II. Commends individuals who have increased public awareness of the service and sacrifice of these civilians. Introduced
- HB 3582 Modifies the qualifications for certain statutes of limitations for civil actions based on allowing, permitting or encouraging child abuse and sexual assault. Signed
- 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 736 Creates an exception to abuse of a child in care provisions when the suspected abuse was committed by the parent of the child in care. Vetoed
- HB 2293 Limits pretrial release of defendants charged with a felony or Class A misdemeanor to security release. In Committee
- SB 463 Requires the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to submit by January 31 of each even-numbered year a report to the Legislative Assembly concerning the soundness of the state's Insurance Fund. Signed
- SCR 31 Commends the Legislative Commission on Indian Services on its 50th anniversary. Introduced
- SB 1159 Transfers the office of Children's Advocate from the Department of Human Services to the office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman. In Committee
- SB 20 Requires the Department of Human Services to administer a program to provide medical assistance to employed individuals with disabilities without regard to the individuals' income or resources. In Committee
- SB 550 Adds electric wheelchairs and complex rehabilitation technology to the type of consumer equipment for which an original equipment manufacturer must make available to an owner or independent repair provider a tool, part or other device or implement that the original equipment manufacturer makes available to an authorized service provider for the purpose of diagnosing, maintaining, repairing or updating consumer equipment. Signed
- HB 3569 Requires an agency that appoints a rules advisory committee with regard to rules implementing legislation to invite certain legislators to participate on the committee as nonvoting members. Signed
- SJM 2 Urges Congress to enact legislation alleviating the funding crisis in the Crime Victims Fund. Introduced
- SB 913 Removes provisions prohibiting a county court or board of county commissioners from establishing a justice of the peace district that includes the county seat or city in which a circuit court regularly holds court. In Committee
- HCR 8 Recognizes and honors Vicki and Jerry Berger for their leadership and service to the people of Oregon. Introduced
- SB 894 Requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with the STEM Investment Council, to conduct specified reviews for the purpose of developing and recommending standards by which technology-based competitive student activities may satisfy high school diploma requirements or career and technical education program requirements. In Committee
- HB 2432 Repeals the statute enacted by House Bill 3115 (2021) that established objective reasonableness as a statewide standard for city and county laws regulating the use of public property with respect to persons experiencing homelessness, as the basis for a cause of action for injunctive and declaratory relief to challenge such laws and as an affirmative defense in the prosecution of violations of such laws. In Committee
- SCR 25 Recognizes and honors Ruth McEwen for her outstanding service to the people of the State of Oregon. Introduced
- HB 2299 Modifies the crime of unlawful dissemination of an intimate image to include the disclosure of digitally created, manipulated or altered images. Signed
- HB 3643 Designates October 9 of each year as Oregon Youth Suicide Awareness Day. Signed
Historical 190 bills
- SJR 26 Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to the Fund for Student Success. Died
- SB 1043 Relating to expenses of foster children. Died
- SJR 25 Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to a property tax relief program for owner-occupied principal dwellings of certain seniors. Died
- SB 348 Relating to conducting a cost-benefit analysis of low carbon fuel standards; prescribing an effective date. Died
- SB 784 Relating to a tax subtraction for crop losses; prescribing an effective date. Died
- SB 1034 Relating to filling vacancies in partisan elected offices. Died
- SB 727 Relating to program providing financial assistance to recipients who receive supplemental nutrition assistance; declaring an emergency. Died
- SB 892 Relating to beverage containers; declaring an emergency. Died
- SB 703 Relating to the sale of health information; declaring an emergency. Died
- SB 964 Relating to a pilot program for community agency tax credits; prescribing an effective date. Died
- SB 1042 Relating to abortion. Died
- SB 746 Relating to driving privileges. Died
- SJM 10 Applying to Congress to call convention to propose amendments to United States Constitution related to authority of federal government. Died
- SB 777 Relating to prison education; declaring an emergency. Died
- SB 667 Relating to enrollment in virtual public charter schools. Died
- SB 785 Relating to the taxation of the property of jet boat companies; prescribing an effective date. Died
- SB 791 Relating to water rights. Died
- SB 779 Relating to date of election; prescribing an effective date. Died
- SB 668 Relating to education savings accounts; declaring an emergency. Died
- SB 793 Relating to the statute of limitations for actions arising out of sexual assault; declaring an emergency. Died
- SCR 27 Encouraging restaurants offering beverages to list milk as option for purchase. Died
- SB 747 Relating to the TriMet Crash Advisory Committee. Died
- SB 673 Relating to threatening to commit a terroristic act. Died
- SB 919 Relating to counsel for child crime victims; declaring an emergency. Died
- SB 473 Relating to jurors. Died
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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
|
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 1571
Relating to consumer products for adults; and prescribing an effective date.
Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed. |
Yea | pass | February 20, 2026 |
|
SB 1568
Relating to perinatal services; and declaring an emergency.
Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed. |
Yea | pass | February 19, 2026 |
|
SB 1538
Relating to conduct of public education; and prescribing an effective date.
Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed. |
Nay | pass | February 17, 2026 |
|
SB 1579
Relating to false reports of child abuse; prescribing an effective date.
Heard and Reported Out |
Yea | pass | February 16, 2026 |
|
SB 1594
Relating to immigration; and declaring an emergency.
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments |
Nay | pass | February 16, 2026 |
|
SCR 203
In memoriam: Moses Ross.
Rules suspended. Final reading. Carried by Frederick. Adopted. |
Yea | pass | February 16, 2026 |
|
HB 4082
Relating to housing for older persons; and prescribing an effective date.
Third reading. Carried by Anderson. Passed. |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
HB 4092
Relating to child safety systems.
Third reading. Carried by Neron Misslin. Passed. |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
HB 4024
Relating to speculative ticket sales; and prescribing an effective date.
Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed. |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
HB 4111
Relating to immigration-related practices; and prescribing an effective date.
Motion to substitute Minority Report for Committee Report failed. |
Yea | fail | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 1554
Relating to infants born alive.
Motion to withdraw from committee on Health Care failed. |
Yea | fail | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 4047
Relating to rural emergency hospitals; and prescribing an effective date.
Third reading. Carried by Linthicum. Passed. |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SCR 204
Honoring the Association of Oregon Counties on the 120th anniversary of its founding.
Heard and Reported Out |
Yea | pass | February 04, 2026 |
|
HB 5204
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Lieber. Passed. |
Not Voting | pass | March 06, 2026 |
|
HB 4120
Relating to smoking policies in residential tenancies.
Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed. |
Nay | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
HB 4107
Relating to urgent care centers.
Third reading. Carried by Hayden. Passed. |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
SB 1504
Relating to the administration of epinephrine.
Third reading. Carried by President Wagner. Passed. |
Yea | pass | February 12, 2026 |
|
HB 4116
Relating to consumer finance loans; and prescribing an effective date.
Motion to refer to Committee on Rules failed. |
Yea | fail | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 1556
Relating to representation of persons in the magistrate division of the Oregon Tax Court; and prescribing an effective date.
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill. |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SB 1519
Relating to total disability.
Third reading. Carried by Gorsek. Passed. |
Not Voting | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 4111
Relating to immigration-related practices; and prescribing an effective date.
Heard and Reported Out |
Nay | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
SB 1530
Relating to crime; declaring an emergency.
Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed. |
Nay | pass | February 24, 2026 |
|
SCR 18
Adjourning sine die 2023 regular session of Eighty-second Legislative Assembly.
Final reading. Carried by Lieber. Adopted. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |
|
HB 5030
Relating to lottery bonds; and declaring an emergency.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |
|
HB 5029
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Girod. Passed. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |
|
HB 5006
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Steiner. Passed. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |
|
HB 5005
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Steiner. Passed. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |
|
HB 2732
Relating to child safety; and declaring an emergency.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Knopp. Passed. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |
|
HB 5049
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Gelser Blouin. Passed. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |
|
HCR 38
Establishing limitations and deadlines for legislative measures for the 2024 regular session of the Eighty-second Legislative Assembly, and providing certain labor negotiation procedures.
Rules suspended. Final reading. Carried by Lieber. Adopted. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |
|
HB 3242
Relating to insurance claim settlement practices.
Rules suspended. Senate failed to adopt Conference Committee Report and repass bill. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |
|
HB 3414
Relating to local implementation of housing laws; declaring an emergency.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Anderson. Bill failed. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |
|
HB 3632
Relating to statute of limitations.
Third reading. Carried by Knopp. Passed. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |
|
HB 3229
Relating to fees for air pollution programs; and declaring an emergency.
Third reading. Carried by Dembrow. Passed. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |
|
HB 3086
Relating to the State Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Third reading. Carried by Taylor, Knopp. Passed. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |
|
HB 3013
Relating to pharmacy benefits; declaring an emergency.
Third reading. Carried by Dembrow. Bill failed. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |
|
HB 2971
Relating to voluntary in-stream leasing of water rights; and prescribing an effective date.
Third reading. Carried by Golden. Passed. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |
|
HB 2757
Relating to crisis services; prescribing an effective date; and providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.
Third reading. Carried by Lieber. Passed. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |
|
HB 2527
Relating to wildlife habitat special assessment; and prescribing an effective date.
Third reading. Carried by Golden. Passed. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |
|
HB 2128
Relating to the Master Settlement Agreement.
Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |
|
HB 2004
Relating to ranked choice voting; and providing that this Act shall be referred to the people for their approval or rejection.
Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |
|
HJR 16
Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to the impeachment of statewide elected Executive Branch officials.
Final reading. Carried by Lieber, Knopp. Adopted. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |
|
SB 955
Relating to providing for mental health needs of the agricultural workforce; and declaring an emergency.
Third reading. Carried by Knopp, Sollman. Passed. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |
|
SB 5506
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
Third reading. Carried by Steiner. Passed. |
Not Voting | pass | June 25, 2023 |