Courtney Misslin Voting Record & Scorecard | Christian Employers Alliance
OR Senator
District: 13 • Democrat
2025 Alignment:
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Sen. Courtney Misslin (D-OR-13) earned a 4% Christian Employers Alliance score for 2025, showing minimal alignment with biblical business policy positions. Courtney Misslin voted on 23 of the 26 substantive bills scored by CEA in 2025. Highest category scores: Healthcare Freedom (13%), First Freedom (0%), and Operational Freedom (0%). Courtney Misslin represents the 13th District in the Oregon State Senate.
Title
Lawmaker Position
SB 1051
Senate 2025
2xSB 1051Senate 20252x
Weakening Checks on Executive Power by Transferring State Forester Appointment to the Governor
Against CEA
This bill transfers the authority to appoint the State Forester from the State Board of Forestry to the Governor, subject to Senate confirmation. The State Forester serves as the chief executive officer of the State Forestry Department and secretary of the Board. The forester must have relevant experience in forest and wildfire management and serves a four-year term at the Governor's pleasure. This change centralizes appointment power in the executive branch, reducing the independent oversight role of the Board and expanding the Governor's influence over forestry management. The partisan votes show a clear party-line split, with Republicans opposing and Democrats supporting the measure.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, God calls for just governance with appropriate checks and balances to prevent the concentration of power and protect the common good. Concentrating appointment authority in the Governor risks politicizing stewardship of natural resources and undermines accountability. Responsible stewardship requires transparency and shared authority to safeguard creation and serve communities faithfully.
Proverbs 11:14 – "For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers."
Leadership Insight
Wise leaders seek counsel, not consensus. Accountability preserves freedom. Godly collaboration guards both vision and virtue.
SB 1154
Senate 2025
3xSB 1154Senate 20253x
Opposing Expanded Government Control Over Groundwater Quality Management
Against CEA
This bill expands government authority by creating new provisions for declaring and managing ground water quality concern areas and ground water quality management areas. It mandates the Governor to appoint an agency to lead an interagency team with broad powers to assess, monitor, and coordinate regulatory actions across multiple state departments. The bill increases bureaucratic oversight and intervention in local water use and land management, potentially imposing costly mandates and restrictions on landowners and employers. Republicans strongly opposed this bill, viewing it as an overreach that expands government control and regulatory burdens on private property and economic activity.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship of natural resources is a biblical principle, but it must be balanced with respect for private property rights and limited government. Excessive regulation burdens honest work and economic freedom, undermining families' ability to provide for themselves. Government should act with humility and restraint, promoting justice and accountability without expanding its scope unnecessarily.
1 Samuel 8:10-18 – "Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people who were asking him for a king. He said, 'This is what the king who will reign over you will claim as his rights: He will take your sons and make them serve with his chariots... He will take the best of your fields and vineyards and olive groves and give them to his attendants. He will take a tenth of your grain and of your vintage and give it to his officials and attendants... and you yourselves will become his slaves'"
Leadership Insight
Centralized power always demands sacrifice from the people. God warned Israel that human kings would grow government at the expense of liberty. Limited government protects freedom; expansive government enslaves. Leaders must resist the temptation to control what they should serve.
SB 1168
Senate 2025
2xSB 1168Senate 20252x
Weakening Employer Flexibility by Prohibiting Per-Visit Compensation for Home Health and Hospice Staff
Against CEA
This bill prohibits home health care and home hospice care staff from being compensated on a per-visit basis. It bans pay structures tied directly or indirectly to the number of patient visits or patients served. The measure imposes new restrictions on employer compensation models in the home health sector, reducing flexibility and potentially increasing labor costs. The partisan vote was sharply divided, with Democrats supporting and Republicans opposing, reflecting concerns about government overreach into private employer-employee compensation agreements.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship calls for responsible management of resources and honoring the dignity of work. However, this bill imposes government mandates that limit employer discretion and economic freedom, potentially burdening honest workers and employers. Faith teaches respect for both workers and employers, but also cautions against unnecessary government interference that can stifle opportunity and personal responsibility.
1 Timothy 5:18 – "The worker deserves his wages."
Leadership Insight
God’s justice includes fair compensation. Exploitation contradicts His design. Leaders who value their teams reflect the righteousness of Heaven in the workplace.
SB 1173
Senate 2025
2xSB 1173Senate 20252x
Protecting Healthcare Providers from Unwarranted Product Liability Claims
With CEA
This bill clarifies that certain healthcare entities, including physicians, health care facilities, hospital-affiliated clinics, professional medical corporations, and residential care facilities, are not to be considered manufacturers, distributors, sellers, or lessors of medical products for the purpose of product liability civil actions if they were not involved in the design or manufacture of those products. This legal protection applies only when the products are provided as part of healthcare services and excludes products sold in retail settings. By limiting liability exposure for healthcare providers, the bill reduces unnecessary legal risks and potential costs that could impede the delivery of medical services.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, this legislation supports the biblical principle of justice and accountability by ensuring that liability is fairly assigned to those responsible for product design and manufacture, rather than penalizing caregivers who act in good faith to serve patients. Protecting healthcare providers from undue legal burdens promotes stewardship of their resources and enables them to continue their vital work of healing and caring for the vulnerable.
Luke 12:58 – "As you are going with your adversary to the magistrate, try hard to be reconciled on the way, or your adversary may drag you off to the judge, and the judge turn you over to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison."
Leadership Insight
Jesus warns against rushing to court - wisdom that protects operational freedom from predatory litigation. Businesses today face adversaries who weaponize lawsuits to extract settlements, destroy reputations, and bankrupt enterprises through legal costs alone. Operational freedom requires tort reform, loser-pays provisions, and protection from frivolous claims that use the courthouse as a tool of extortion rather than justice.
SB 141
Senate 2025
3xSB 141Senate 20253x
Expanding Government Control Over Schools by Mandating Student Outcome Measurements and State Intervention
Against CEA
This bill requires school districts and other education entities receiving state funds to measure various student performance outcomes, including graduation rates, proficiency in math and reading, attendance, and other metrics. It mandates the Department of Education to set statewide targets and impose performance growth targets on districts, with authority to require adoption of specific instructional materials and training if goals are not met. The bill also increases state oversight by directing administrative rule reviews and reporting requirements, expanding government control over local education decisions and potentially limiting operational freedom.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, while education is important, this bill expands government oversight and control in ways that may undermine parental authority and local stewardship. Biblical principles emphasize the dignity of work, personal responsibility, and the role of families in nurturing children. Excessive state mandates risk diminishing the freedom of parents and educators to guide children according to their values and conscience.
Isaiah 10:1-2 – "Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people, making widows their prey and robbing the fatherless."
Leadership Insight
God pronounces woe on those who issue oppressive decrees - regulations, mandates, and compliance requirements that crush businesses and deprive workers of opportunity. Operational freedom fights the bureaucratic oppression that kills small businesses, prevents entrepreneurship, and protects established interests at the expense of new entrants. When licensing laws, zoning restrictions, and regulatory burdens make it impossible for the poor to start businesses, government becomes the oppressor Isaiah condemns.
SB 163
Senate 2025
3xSB 163Senate 20253x
Weakening Family Integrity and Expanding Government Control by Redefining Parentage and Creating a Donor Registry
Against CEA
This bill overhauls the legal framework for establishing parentage, including new presumptions, expanded voluntary acknowledgments, and court procedures. It creates a government-controlled registry of gamete and embryo donors accessible to donor-conceived children at age 18. The bill also regulates gestational surrogacy agreements and modifies genetic testing protocols. While it aims to address modern reproductive technologies, the legislation expands government oversight into deeply personal family matters, potentially undermining traditional family structures and parental rights.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, the family is a God-ordained institution foundational to society and the upbringing of children. This bill’s redefinition of parentage and state intrusion into family matters conflict with biblical principles of family integrity, parental authority, and the sanctity of life. Stewardship of children and family relationships should be protected from expansive government mandates that disrupt natural and moral order.
Isaiah 10:1-2 – "Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people, making widows their prey and robbing the fatherless."
Leadership Insight
God pronounces woe on those who issue oppressive decrees - regulations, mandates, and compliance requirements that crush businesses and deprive workers of opportunity. Operational freedom fights the bureaucratic oppression that kills small businesses, prevents entrepreneurship, and protects established interests at the expense of new entrants. When licensing laws, zoning restrictions, and regulatory burdens make it impossible for the poor to start businesses, government becomes the oppressor Isaiah condemns.
SB 243
Senate 2025
3xSB 243Senate 20253x
Weakening Individual Liberties by Criminalizing Rapid Fire Activators and Expanding Gun Restrictions in Public Buildings
Against CEA
This bill creates new crimes for the unlawful transport, manufacture, transfer, and possession of rapid fire activators—devices that increase the rate of fire of firearms—punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment and significant fines. It also expands restrictions on where concealed handgun licensees may carry firearms in public buildings, limiting affirmative defenses and imposing misdemeanor penalties for possession in certain government-controlled facilities. The bill applies provisions of Ballot Measure 114 to firearm transfers and large-capacity magazine regulations starting in 2026. The legislation represents a significant expansion of government control over firearms, undermining Second Amendment rights and imposing harsh penalties on lawful gun owners.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, government should uphold justice and protect the right of individuals to defend themselves while maintaining order. This bill unjustly criminalizes lawful firearm accessories and restricts personal liberties, infringing on constitutionally protected rights. Upholding God-given freedoms and respecting lawful ownership of firearms aligns with biblical principles of justice, stewardship, and the protection of life and property.
Luke 22:36 – "He said to them, 'But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.'"
Leadership Insight
Jesus affirms the right to self-defense. Preparedness is not paranoia - it's stewardship of safety. Leaders who defend the Second Amendment defend the biblical principle that protection is both a right and a responsibility. Security begins with the citizen, not the state.
SB 476
Senate 2025
3xSB 476Senate 20253x
Expanding Government Control Over Professional Licensing by Mandating Cultural Training and Provisional Licenses for Foreign-Trained Physicians
Against CEA
This bill requires professional licensing boards to provide culturally responsive training to staff who interact with internationally educated individuals and to publish guidance on licensure pathways for these individuals. It also authorizes the Oregon Medical Board to issue provisional licenses to qualified internationally trained physicians, allowing them to practice under supervision for four years before applying for full licensure. The bill expands government oversight and regulatory complexity, potentially undermining employer discretion and adding bureaucratic layers to professional licensing. The partisan vote was sharply divided, with Republicans overwhelmingly opposing and Democrats supporting, reflecting concerns about government overreach and regulatory expansion.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship calls for responsible use of authority and resources, emphasizing personal responsibility and respect for lawful processes. While compassion for immigrants and recognition of their contributions are important, expanding government mandates and provisional licensing risks undermining standards, employer rights, and the dignity of honest work. Limited government that respects individual merit and employer discretion better aligns with biblical principles of justice, accountability, and stewardship.
Isaiah 10:1-2 – "Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people, making widows their prey and robbing the fatherless."
Leadership Insight
God pronounces woe on lawmakers who deprive workers of their rights through forced union membership, mandatory dues extraction, and laws that trap workers in systems they never chose. Workforce freedom is justice for the oppressed worker - the right to keep their full paycheck, to negotiate directly with employers, and to be free from coercive representation. Unjust labor laws that force workers to fund political causes they oppose are exactly the oppressive decrees Isaiah condemns.
SB 51
Senate 2025
3xSB 51Senate 20253x
Growing Government by Expanding State-Controlled Funding and Management of Affordable Housing
Against CEA
This bill requires the Housing and Community Services Department to contract with the Housing Development Center, Inc. to support property management and preservation of low-income affordable housing, including manufactured dwelling parks and marinas. It establishes programs for training, capacity-building, and grants to nonprofits and local governments for property management operations, funded by over $3 million from the General Fund. The bill also mandates data collection, preservation strategies, and coordination efforts to maintain affordable housing stock. The legislation imposes new government spending and administrative programs, expanding state involvement in housing markets and property management, which may crowd out private sector solutions and increase government dependency.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship calls for prudent management of resources and respect for individual responsibility. While caring for the vulnerable is a biblical imperative, expanding government control and funding risks fostering dependency and diminishing the dignity of work and free enterprise. Policies should empower families and communities through opportunity rather than enlarging bureaucratic programs that may undermine personal initiative and economic freedom.
Haggai 1:6 – "You earn wages, only to put them in a purse with holes in it."
Leadership Insight
When priorities drift from purpose, prosperity leaks away. God doesn’t bless motion - He blesses alignment. Economic freedom begins when stewardship follows divine order.
SB 537
Senate 2025
3xSB 537Senate 20253x
Growing Government Control by Imposing Workplace Violence Prevention Mandates on Health Care Employers
Against CEA
This bill creates extensive workplace violence prevention requirements for certain health care entities, including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, home health agencies, and home hospice programs, excluding the Oregon State Hospital. It mandates health care employers to conduct security assessments, develop and implement violence prevention programs, provide annual training, and report incidents to the Department of Consumer and Business Services. The law expands government oversight and regulatory burdens on health care employers, increasing administrative costs and limiting employer discretion in managing workplace safety.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, while protecting workers from harm is important, this legislation expands government control and regulatory mandates that can stifle employer flexibility and economic freedom. Biblical stewardship calls for wise management of resources and personal responsibility, which can be undermined by heavy-handed government intervention. Employers and employees alike flourish best when empowered to address safety concerns without excessive state mandates.
Isaiah 10:1-2 – "Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people, making widows their prey and robbing the fatherless."
Leadership Insight
God pronounces woe on lawmakers who deprive workers of their rights through forced union membership, mandatory dues extraction, and laws that trap workers in systems they never chose. Workforce freedom is justice for the oppressed worker - the right to keep their full paycheck, to negotiate directly with employers, and to be free from coercive representation. Unjust labor laws that force workers to fund political causes they oppose are exactly the oppressive decrees Isaiah condemns.
SB 598
Senate 2025
2xSB 598Senate 20252x
Imposing Mandates on Health Insurers to Cover Nonopioid Alternatives with Equal Restrictions
Against CEA
This bill requires certain health insurance providers to cover at least one clinically appropriate nonopioid prescription drug as an alternative to each opioid prescription drug. It mandates that coverage for nonopioid drugs be subject to the same utilization review requirements, prior authorization, step therapy, cost-sharing, copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles as opioid drugs. The Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee must recommend nonopioid alternatives with no more restrictive controls than opioids when advising the Oregon Health Authority on preferred drug lists. While the bill passed with bipartisan support, it imposes government mandates on private insurers, expanding regulatory burdens and limiting insurer flexibility in managing formularies and costs.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship of resources and personal responsibility are biblical principles that caution against unnecessary government mandates that increase costs and reduce freedom. While compassion for those suffering pain is vital, imposing equal restrictions on nonopioid alternatives may hinder innovation and economic freedom. Employers and insurers should retain discretion to manage benefits efficiently, promoting wise stewardship and honoring God-given liberty in healthcare decisions.
Isaiah 55:2 – "Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare."
Leadership Insight
God questions spending on what fails to nourish or satisfy. Healthcare freedom means rejecting one-size-fits-all mandates that force individuals and employers into systems that violate conscience or fail to meet real needs. Leaders who protect healthcare choice allow families and businesses to pursue treatments, coverage, and providers aligned with their values - "eating what is good" rather than consuming what government prescribes.
SB 610
Senate 2025
3xSB 610Senate 20253x
Growing Government Control by Expanding State-Administered Behavioral Health Grant Programs
Against CEA
This bill modifies the duties and composition of the Oversight and Accountability Council and transfers administration of grants for Behavioral Health Resource Networks to the Oregon Health Authority. It directs the Authority to study funding formulas related to substance use services and requires a report to the legislature by September 2026. The bill repeals the requirement for a statewide telephone hotline and expands state control over behavioral health funding and program oversight. The partisan vote was sharply divided along party lines, with Democrats supporting and Republicans opposing, reflecting concerns over expanding government bureaucracy and spending.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship calls for responsible management of public resources and limited government intervention. Expanding state-run programs risks fostering dependency and diminishing personal responsibility. While compassion for those struggling with addiction is vital, solutions should empower individuals and communities rather than enlarge government control and spending.
1 Samuel 8:10-18 – "Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people who were asking him for a king. He said, 'This is what the king who will reign over you will claim as his rights: He will take your sons and make them serve with his chariots... He will take the best of your fields and vineyards and olive groves and give them to his attendants. He will take a tenth of your grain and of your vintage and give it to his officials and attendants... and you yourselves will become his slaves'"
Leadership Insight
Centralized power always demands sacrifice from the people. God warned Israel that human kings would grow government at the expense of liberty. Limited government protects freedom; expansive government enslaves. Leaders must resist the temptation to control what they should serve.
SB 688
Senate 2025
3xSB 688Senate 20253x
Growing Government Control by Imposing Performance-Based Regulation on Electric Utilities
Against CEA
This bill authorizes the Public Utility Commission (PUC) to develop and implement a performance-based regulatory framework for electric companies. The framework allows the PUC to use financial incentives and penalties to align utility operations with declared public interests, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, expanding distributed energy resources, improving reliability, and enhancing services for low-income customers. The bill also appropriates nearly $1 million to the PUC to develop and enforce this regulatory scheme. This represents a significant expansion of government oversight and control over private electric utilities, increasing regulatory burdens and potentially raising costs for employers and consumers.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship calls for responsible management of resources and respect for individual liberty. However, this bill expands government power into the private sector, undermining economic freedom and employer rights by imposing broad mandates and financial controls. While caring for the vulnerable is important, true compassion is best expressed through free market solutions and limited government intervention that respects the dignity of work and personal responsibility.
1 Samuel 8:10-18 – "Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people who were asking him for a king. He said, 'This is what the king who will reign over you will claim as his rights: He will take your sons and make them serve with his chariots... He will take the best of your fields and vineyards and olive groves and give them to his attendants. He will take a tenth of your grain and of your vintage and give it to his officials and attendants... and you yourselves will become his slaves'"
Leadership Insight
Centralized power always demands sacrifice from the people. God warned Israel that human kings would grow government at the expense of liberty. Limited government protects freedom; expansive government enslaves. Leaders must resist the temptation to control what they should serve.
SB 793
Senate 2025
2xSB 793Senate 20252x
Growing Government Control by Imposing Fees and Compensation Rates for Easements on State Territorial Sea Land
Against CEA
This bill directs the Director of the Department of State Lands to establish application fees, renewal fees, and compensation rates for easements on state land located within the territorial sea. It maintains a current $5,000 one-time application fee until new rules are adopted and requires the department to report progress to the legislature. The bill expands government regulatory authority over private infrastructure projects in sensitive coastal areas, increasing costs and administrative burdens on employers and developers seeking to use state-controlled maritime lands.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship calls for responsible management of resources and respect for property rights. However, expanding government fees and control over private enterprise risks burdening honest work and economic freedom. Limited government that respects personal responsibility and free market principles best allows communities to flourish while safeguarding creation.
1 Samuel 8:10-18 – "Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people who were asking him for a king. He said, 'This is what the king who will reign over you will claim as his rights: He will take your sons and make them serve with his chariots... He will take the best of your fields and vineyards and olive groves and give them to his attendants. He will take a tenth of your grain and of your vintage and give it to his officials and attendants... and you yourselves will become his slaves'"
Leadership Insight
Centralized power always demands sacrifice from the people. God warned Israel that human kings would grow government at the expense of liberty. Limited government protects freedom; expansive government enslaves. Leaders must resist the temptation to control what they should serve.
SB 822
Senate 2025
3xSB 822Senate 20253x
Opposing Expanded Government Control of Health Plan Networks by Mandating Stricter Network Adequacy Standards
Against CEA
This bill expands network adequacy requirements to health benefit plans offered to large employers, mandating the Department of Consumer and Business Services to adopt detailed standards for provider networks. It requires carriers to ensure sufficient numbers and geographic distribution of providers, including mental health, substance use disorder, and reproductive health services, with an emphasis on cultural competence and access for diverse populations. The bill also permits telemedicine providers to count toward network adequacy under department rules. While framed as improving access, the legislation imposes significant new regulatory mandates on employers and insurers, increasing government oversight and limiting employer and insurer flexibility.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship of resources and respect for individual liberty call for limited government intervention in private contracts and employer health plans. Expanding bureaucratic control over health networks risks undermining economic freedom and employer rights, while imposing costly mandates that may reduce access and increase premiums. Biblical principles emphasize personal responsibility and prudent management rather than government micromanagement.
Isaiah 55:2 – "Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare."
Leadership Insight
God questions spending on what fails to nourish or satisfy. Healthcare freedom means rejecting one-size-fits-all mandates that force individuals and employers into systems that violate conscience or fail to meet real needs. Leaders who protect healthcare choice allow families and businesses to pursue treatments, coverage, and providers aligned with their values - "eating what is good" rather than consuming what government prescribes.
SB 824
Senate 2025
2xSB 824Senate 20252x
Expanding Government Data Collection and Confidentiality by Mandating Additional Reporting from Health Insurers
Against CEA
This bill requires health insurance carriers offering plans in the state to submit detailed annual reports to the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) regarding behavioral health benefits, including analyses of treatment limitations compared to medical benefits, denial rates, reimbursement rates, and compliance with federal parity laws. The DCBS must keep this information confidential and provide annual summaries to legislative committees. While transparency in insurance practices is important, this bill expands government data collection and oversight, increasing regulatory burdens on insurers and potentially expanding government scope without clear benefits to employers or economic freedom.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship calls for prudent use of resources and limited government interference. While accountability is necessary, excessive reporting mandates risk burdening businesses and diverting focus from providing quality care. Upholding personal responsibility and economic freedom aligns with biblical principles of justice and wise management of resources.
1 Samuel 8:10-18 – "Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people who were asking him for a king. He said, 'This is what the king who will reign over you will claim as his rights: He will take your sons and make them serve with his chariots... He will take the best of your fields and vineyards and olive groves and give them to his attendants. He will take a tenth of your grain and of your vintage and give it to his officials and attendants... and you yourselves will become his slaves'"
Leadership Insight
Centralized power always demands sacrifice from the people. God warned Israel that human kings would grow government at the expense of liberty. Limited government protects freedom; expansive government enslaves. Leaders must resist the temptation to control what they should serve.
SB 836
Senate 2025
2xSB 836Senate 20252x
Opposing Increased Fees by Expanding State Department Regulatory Burdens
Against CEA
This bill increases various fees charged by the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) for permits, renewals, inspections, and other regulatory activities related to mining, drilling, and mineral exploration. Fee increases are substantial, with some permit fees rising from $2,000 to as much as $10,000, and annual renewal fees and inspection fees also significantly raised. These fee hikes expand government revenue at the expense of businesses and individuals engaged in mineral industries, increasing regulatory costs and potentially discouraging economic activity and investment in the sector.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, excessive regulation and fee increases burden honest work and stewardship by imposing unnecessary costs on employers and workers. Limited government that respects personal responsibility and economic freedom best allows individuals and communities to flourish while still prioritizing safety and environmental stewardship. The party-line Republican opposition reflects principled resistance to expanding government control and costs.
Isaiah 10:1-2 – "Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people, making widows their prey and robbing the fatherless."
Leadership Insight
God pronounces woe on lawmakers who craft economic policies that oppress the poor through excessive taxation, regulatory barriers to entry, and cronyism that favors the connected over the capable. Economic freedom is justice for the poor - when the working class keeps more of their earnings, when small businesses can compete without crushing compliance costs, and when families can build wealth without government extraction. Unjust economic laws always hit the poor hardest.
SB 837
Senate 2025
2xSB 837Senate 20252x
Opposing Expansion of Government-Controlled Volunteer Health Registry Outside Emergencies
Against CEA
This bill modifies Oregon's emergency health care provider registry (SERV-OR) to allow a broader range of volunteers, including support and administrative personnel, to provide services not only during declared emergencies but also outside such emergencies. It permits deployment of volunteers across state lines under interstate agreements and requires the Oregon Health Authority to provide workers' compensation coverage for out-of-state volunteer service. While intended to enhance emergency preparedness, the bill expands government control over volunteer health services and blurs the line between voluntary aid and state-directed deployment, increasing regulatory scope and potential liability for employers.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, while caring for the vulnerable is a biblical mandate, stewardship calls for responsible use of resources and respect for individual liberty. Expanding state authority over volunteers beyond emergencies risks government overreach and undermines personal responsibility and freedom to serve according to conscience. True compassion empowers voluntary service without unnecessary government mandates or control.
Isaiah 10:1-2 – "Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people, making widows their prey and robbing the fatherless."
Leadership Insight
God pronounces woe on those who issue oppressive decrees - regulations, mandates, and compliance requirements that crush businesses and deprive workers of opportunity. Operational freedom fights the bureaucratic oppression that kills small businesses, prevents entrepreneurship, and protects established interests at the expense of new entrants. When licensing laws, zoning restrictions, and regulatory burdens make it impossible for the poor to start businesses, government becomes the oppressor Isaiah condemns.
SB 842
Senate 2025
2xSB 842Senate 20252x
Hiking Healthcare Costs by Increasing Hospital Licensing Fees
Against CEA
This bill raises the annual license fees that hospitals must pay to the Oregon Health Authority, significantly increasing costs across all hospital size categories. It repeals fees for compliance actions but allows the authority to assess late fees for renewal payment delays. The bill also restricts public access to complaint and violation information and permits acceptance of federal or accrediting body certifications in lieu of state inspections. These fee hikes impose additional financial burdens on hospitals, potentially increasing healthcare costs and expanding government revenue extraction from private healthcare providers.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship of resources calls for prudent management and limited government interference. Excessive fees and regulatory costs undermine economic freedom and the ability of healthcare providers to serve communities effectively. Upholding justice and responsible stewardship means opposing policies that expand government control and impose undue burdens on employers and families.
Isaiah 55:2 – "Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare."
Leadership Insight
God questions spending on what fails to nourish or satisfy. Healthcare freedom means rejecting one-size-fits-all mandates that force individuals and employers into systems that violate conscience or fail to meet real needs. Leaders who protect healthcare choice allow families and businesses to pursue treatments, coverage, and providers aligned with their values - "eating what is good" rather than consuming what government prescribes.
SB 844
Senate 2025
2xSB 844Senate 20252x
Weakening Oversight and Expanding Government Control by Broadening Oregon Health Authority Powers
Against CEA
This bill changes the reporting date for opioid and opiate overdose statistics to the Oregon Legislative Assembly, expands the Oregon Health Authority's (OHA) contracting authority for school-based health centers, and broadens regulatory definitions and confidentiality protections related to psilocybin licensees. It also aligns clinical laboratory regulations with federal law and modifies occupational health licensing requirements. While some bipartisan support exists, the initial Senate vote was strictly along party lines, with Republicans opposing the bill. The expansion of OHA's authority and confidentiality provisions increases government scope and regulatory control over health services and related professions.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship calls for prudent use of public resources and accountability in government programs. However, expanding government control and confidentiality protections that reduce transparency undermine justice and responsible oversight. Biblical principles emphasize honesty, accountability, and protecting the vulnerable without unnecessary government overreach that can hinder personal responsibility and economic freedom.
Isaiah 10:1-2 – "Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people, making widows their prey and robbing the fatherless."
Leadership Insight
God pronounces woe on those who issue oppressive decrees - regulations, mandates, and compliance requirements that crush businesses and deprive workers of opportunity. Operational freedom fights the bureaucratic oppression that kills small businesses, prevents entrepreneurship, and protects established interests at the expense of new entrants. When licensing laws, zoning restrictions, and regulatory burdens make it impossible for the poor to start businesses, government becomes the oppressor Isaiah condemns.
SB 853
Senate 2025
2xSB 853Senate 20252x
Hiking Costs on Employers by Increasing Racing Commission License Fees
Against CEA
This bill increases the maximum license fees that the Oregon Racing Commission may charge for various licenses related to racing operations, including operators, employees, and multi-jurisdictional wagering hubs. The fee caps rise significantly, from $30 to $150 annually for certain licenses, and from $200 to $225 per operating day for wagering hubs. While intended to support regulatory oversight, these fee hikes impose greater financial burdens on employers and industry participants, expanding government-imposed costs and potentially stifling economic freedom in the racing sector.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship calls for prudent management of resources and limited government intrusion. Increasing fees on employers undermines economic freedom and the dignity of work by raising costs and regulatory burdens. Responsible governance should prioritize reducing unnecessary financial pressures on businesses rather than expanding them.
1 Samuel 8:10-18 – "Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people who were asking him for a king. He said, 'This is what the king who will reign over you will claim as his rights: He will take your sons and make them serve with his chariots... He will take the best of your fields and vineyards and olive groves and give them to his attendants. He will take a tenth of your grain and of your vintage and give it to his officials and attendants... and you yourselves will become his slaves'"
Leadership Insight
Centralized power always demands sacrifice from the people. God warned Israel that human kings would grow government at the expense of liberty. Limited government protects freedom; expansive government enslaves. Leaders must resist the temptation to control what they should serve.
SB 95
Senate 2025
2xSB 95Senate 20252x
Opposing Government Expansion by Creating New Circuit Court Judge Positions
Against CEA
This bill creates new circuit court judge positions in several judicial districts across the state, increasing the number of judges and appropriating additional funds for judicial compensation and operations. While intended to address caseload demands, this expansion increases government size and spending, potentially reducing efficiency and increasing taxpayer burdens. The partisan vote was sharply divided along party lines, with Democrats overwhelmingly supporting and Republicans opposing, signaling conservative opposition to this government growth.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship calls for prudent management of public resources and restraint in expanding government power. While justice is essential, increasing bureaucracy without clear accountability risks undermining responsible governance and economic freedom.
1 Samuel 8:10-18 – "Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people who were asking him for a king. He said, 'This is what the king who will reign over you will claim as his rights: He will take your sons and make them serve with his chariots... He will take the best of your fields and vineyards and olive groves and give them to his attendants. He will take a tenth of your grain and of your vintage and give it to his officials and attendants... and you yourselves will become his slaves'"
Leadership Insight
Centralized power always demands sacrifice from the people. God warned Israel that human kings would grow government at the expense of liberty. Limited government protects freedom; expansive government enslaves. Leaders must resist the temptation to control what they should serve.
SB 968
Senate 2025
2xSB 968Senate 20252x
Weakening Employer Rights by Imposing Restrictive Procedures on Wage Overpayment Recoupment
Against CEA
This bill establishes detailed conditions and procedures that public employers must follow to deduct erroneous overpayments from public employees' wages. It limits deductions to five percent of gross pay per pay period unless the employee consents to a higher amount and requires written notice at least 10 days before deductions begin. The bill also allows recovery of remaining balances from final paychecks upon employment separation. While framed as employee protections, these mandates restrict employer flexibility and impose administrative burdens, expanding government regulation over public employer payroll practices. The partisan vote was sharply divided, with Democrats supporting and Republicans opposing, reflecting ideological differences over government intervention in employer-employee relations.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship calls for responsible management of resources and honoring agreements. However, excessive government mandates that limit employer rights and impose procedural hurdles undermine economic freedom and the dignity of work. Employers must retain the ability to correct errors efficiently while respecting fairness, without undue regulatory interference that expands government scope beyond its proper role.
Isaiah 10:1-2 – "Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people, making widows their prey and robbing the fatherless."
Leadership Insight
God pronounces woe on lawmakers who craft economic policies that oppress the poor through excessive taxation, regulatory barriers to entry, and cronyism that favors the connected over the capable. Economic freedom is justice for the poor - when the working class keeps more of their earnings, when small businesses can compete without crushing compliance costs, and when families can build wealth without government extraction. Unjust economic laws always hit the poor hardest.
SB 1036
Senate 2025
2xSB 1036Senate 20252x
Limiting Towing Authority to Protect Property Rights and Prevent Abuses
Neutral
This bill limits the authority of towing companies to independently tow motor vehicles from parking facilities without explicit authorization from the property owner or their agent. It requires clear signage prohibiting unauthorized parking, mandates photographic documentation prior to towing, and restricts towing companies from soliciting business near accident sites or parking within close proximity to monitor for towing opportunities. The bill also caps fees and prohibits coercive practices such as requiring vehicle owners to waive dispute rights as a condition of release. These measures reduce government overreach and protect property owners and vehicle operators from predatory towing practices.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, protecting private property rights and ensuring just treatment of individuals aligns with biblical principles of justice and stewardship. Limiting opportunistic and coercive towing practices upholds the dignity of work and property, promotes fairness, and restrains government and private sector abuses, fostering accountability and respect within the community.
Isaiah 10:1-2 – "Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people, making widows their prey and robbing the fatherless."
Leadership Insight
God pronounces woe on lawmakers who craft economic policies that oppress the poor through excessive taxation, regulatory barriers to entry, and cronyism that favors the connected over the capable. Economic freedom is justice for the poor - when the working class keeps more of their earnings, when small businesses can compete without crushing compliance costs, and when families can build wealth without government extraction. Unjust economic laws always hit the poor hardest.
SB 143
Senate 2025
1xSB 143Senate 20251x
Hiking Employer Costs by Increasing Unemployment Insurance Tax Contributions
Neutral
This bill increases the percentage points of the employer tax rate used to calculate wages paid into the Supplemental Employment Department Administration Fund each calendar quarter. It also changes the formula for transferring excess funds to the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund. While intended to support unemployment insurance administration, this measure effectively raises costs on employers by increasing their tax burden. The partisan vote shows strong Democratic support and overwhelming Republican opposition in the House, signaling a partisan divide on expanding employer tax obligations.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship calls for prudent management of resources and limited government intervention. Increasing employer taxes burdens businesses, potentially stifling economic freedom and job creation. Encouraging personal responsibility and free-market solutions aligns with biblical principles of honest work and wise stewardship.
1 Samuel 8:10-18 – "Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people who were asking him for a king. He said, 'This is what the king who will reign over you will claim as his rights: He will take your sons and make them serve with his chariots... He will take the best of your fields and vineyards and olive groves and give them to his attendants. He will take a tenth of your grain and of your vintage and give it to his officials and attendants... and you yourselves will become his slaves'"
Leadership Insight
Centralized power always demands sacrifice from the people. God warned Israel that human kings would grow government at the expense of liberty. Limited government protects freedom; expansive government enslaves. Leaders must resist the temptation to control what they should serve.
SB 840
Senate 2025
2xSB 840Senate 20252x
Modernizing Vehicle and Driver Regulation with Expanded Service Options
Neutral
This bill updates and modifies a broad range of laws governing vehicle drivers, vehicles, vehicle insurance, driver records, vehicle dealers, and dismantlers. Key provisions include enhanced requirements for provisional driver licenses for minors, expanded use of self-service kiosks and qualified providers for vehicle and driver transactions, and adjustments to driver license features such as photo exemptions for military families. The bill streamlines administrative processes and expands service accessibility while maintaining regulatory oversight. The unanimous bipartisan support reflects broad consensus on modernizing transportation regulation without expanding government overreach.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, responsible stewardship of public resources and respect for individual liberty are paramount. This legislation balances necessary regulation with expanded access and convenience, supporting personal responsibility and economic freedom. By promoting efficient government services and protecting lawful commerce, the bill aligns with biblical principles of justice, order, and the dignity of honest work.
1 Corinthians 14:40 – "But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way."
Leadership Insight
Chaos is not creative - it’s costly. God blesses order because He builds through structure. Operational excellence flows when systems honor divine order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sen. Courtney Misslin's voting record?
Sen. Courtney Misslin (D-OR-13) earned a 4% Christian Employers Alliance score for 2025, showing minimal alignment with biblical business policy positions. Courtney Misslin voted on 23 of the 26 substantive bills scored by CEA in 2025. Highest category scores: Healthcare Freedom (13%), First Freedom (0%), and Operational Freedom (0%). Courtney Misslin represents the 13th District in the Oregon State Senate.
How aligned is Courtney Misslin with biblical business policy positions?
Courtney Misslin earned a 4% Christian Employers Alliance score in 2025, showing minimal alignment with biblical business policy positions.
What is Courtney Misslin's CEA score?
Courtney Misslin has a 4% CEA score for 2025.
Where does Courtney Misslin serve?
Sen. Courtney Misslin (D-OR-13) represents the 13th District in the Oregon State Senate as a Democrat.
What issue categories does Courtney Misslin score highest and lowest on?
Courtney Misslin's strongest categories on the Christian Employers Alliance scorecard are Healthcare Freedom (13%) and First Freedom (0%). The lowest-scoring categories are Economic Freedom (0%) and Workforce Freedom (0%).
