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Rob Wagner — Democratic State Senator for Oregon District 19 (official headshot)

Rob Wagner Voting Record & Scorecard | Christian Employers Alliance

OR Senator

District: 19 • Democrat

2025 Alignment:

25.78%

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Sen. Rob Wagner (D-OR-19) earned a 26% Christian Employers Alliance score for 2025, showing limited alignment with biblical business policy positions. Rob Wagner voted on 65 of the 69 substantive bills scored by CEA in 2025. Highest category scores: Operational Freedom (42%), First Freedom (25%), and Healthcare Freedom (23%). Rob Wagner represents the 19th District in the Oregon State Senate.

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Lawmaker Position

SB 10Senate 20252x

Strengthening Fiscal Oversight and Accountability by Directing a State Financial Administration Study

With CEA
This bill makes several adjustments to Oregon's state financial management, including transferring funds between education-related accounts, retaining interest earnings in the Environmental Restoration Fund, approving expenditures for state parks, extending the sunset of a wildfire-related school stabilization fund, and shifting housing development financing program administration. It also directs the Department of Administrative Services to conduct a study on state financial administration and report findings to legislative committees by September 2026. The bipartisan support in both chambers reflects broad legislative consensus on improving fiscal oversight and resource allocation.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, responsible stewardship of public resources is a biblical imperative. This bill promotes accountability, transparency, and prudent management of taxpayer funds, ensuring government acts justly and wisely in administering finances for the common good and protecting vulnerable communities impacted by disasters and environmental concerns.
Luke 16:10-11 – "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?"
Leadership Insight
Jesus connects economic stewardship to spiritual trustworthiness. Economic freedom is built on this principle: individuals who manage small resources faithfully should be trusted with more - not have government confiscate their increase through taxation or redistribute their success. When government punishes productive stewardship through progressive taxation, it contradicts Christ's teaching that faithful management of "very little" qualifies you for "much." Economic freedom rewards faithful stewardship.
SB 1032Senate 20252x

Protecting Youth by Restricting Sale of Aerosol Dusters Containing 1,1-Difluoroethane to Minors

Against CEA
This bill prohibits the retail sale of aerosol dusters containing 1,1-Difluoroethane (DFE) to individuals under 18 years of age. It requires sellers to verify age with valid identification, limits sales to three units per transaction, mandates warning labels about the dangers of inhaling the product, and restricts public access to inventory. Violations are punishable by fines and/or imprisonment. While aimed at protecting youth from substance abuse, the bill expands regulatory requirements on retailers and increases government enforcement scope.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, protecting the vulnerable, especially youth, from harmful behaviors aligns with biblical principles of stewardship and care for others. Safeguarding young people’s health and well-being supports their dignity and the responsibility of society to nurture and protect God’s creation. However, government intervention should be balanced to avoid overregulation that burdens honest businesses and individual responsibility.
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 1036Senate 20252x

Limiting Towing Authority to Protect Property Rights and Prevent Abuses

With CEA
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 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 110Senate 20252x

Expanding Economic Growth by Increasing Baseball Stadium Tax Revenue Grants

With CEA
This bill increases the amount of incremental personal income tax revenues from Major League Baseball players that the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may grant for constructing a major league baseball stadium in Portland. It raises the minimum stadium cost threshold to $2 billion and increases the salary threshold for calculating incremental tax revenues. The measure authorizes grants up to $800 million plus reasonable financing costs, with provisions for legislative appropriations and protections to ensure funds are used properly. While the bill received bipartisan support, it expands government involvement in subsidizing private sports infrastructure, which may impact taxpayers and economic freedom.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship of public resources requires prudence and accountability. While supporting community development and economic opportunity is important, government should avoid excessive subsidies that risk misallocating taxpayer funds. Encouraging responsible investment and protecting taxpayers aligns with biblical principles of justice, stewardship, and promoting flourishing communities.
Luke 14:28-30 – "Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?"
Leadership Insight
Vision must meet calculation. God honors leaders who count costs before claiming promises. Stewardship without foresight breeds collapse.
SB 1109Senate 20251x

Strengthening Transparency in Education Governance by Requiring Video Recording of Board Meetings

With CEA
This bill requires boards of public schools, community colleges, education service districts, and public universities to video record their governing meetings and post the recordings online within seven days. Audio recordings are permitted if broadband access is unavailable. The measure excludes executive sessions and very small school districts. While transparency is important, the bill modestly expands government requirements on educational institutions, with limited direct impact on employers or economic freedom.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, transparency and accountability in public institutions promote justice and stewardship of resources entrusted to government. Ensuring open access to educational governance supports informed citizen participation and respects the biblical principles of truth and order.
1 Corinthians 4:2 – "Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful."
Leadership Insight
Operational freedom begins with stewardship. God entrusts leaders with resources, influence, and people - not to control them, but to multiply them for His Kingdom. Faithfulness is Heaven’s metric for leadership success.
SB 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 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 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 1176Senate 20251x

Strengthening Economic Freedom by Publicizing the Obligation to Accept Cash Payments

With CEA
This bill requires the Bureau of Labor and Industries to conduct an ongoing public education campaign to inform places of public accommodation and residents about the legal obligation to accept cash as payment for goods and services. The effort will continue until a high level of compliance is achieved. While the bill clarifies and reinforces existing law, it expands government involvement in outreach and compliance monitoring, though it does not impose new mandates on businesses.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, this legislation supports the biblical principle of stewardship by promoting fairness and transparency in commerce. Ensuring that individuals and businesses honor their obligations fosters trust, accountability, and respect for lawful agreements, which are essential for a just and orderly society.
Luke 16:10-11 – "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?"
Leadership Insight
Jesus connects economic stewardship to spiritual trustworthiness. Economic freedom is built on this principle: individuals who manage small resources faithfully should be trusted with more - not have government confiscate their increase through taxation or redistribute their success. When government punishes productive stewardship through progressive taxation, it contradicts Christ's teaching that faithful management of "very little" qualifies you for "much." Economic freedom rewards faithful stewardship.
SB 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 143Senate 20251x

Hiking Employer Costs by Increasing Unemployment Insurance Tax Contributions

Against CEA
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 150Senate 20252x

Protecting Veterans from Unreasonable Fees by Regulating Compensation for Benefit Claims Assistance

With CEA
This bill prohibits individuals from receiving compensation for helping veterans or claimants apply for or appeal veterans' benefits unless allowed under federal or state law. It defines "unreasonable fees" and forbids charging excessive amounts for such services. The Department of Veterans' Affairs is tasked with educating veterans about free assistance options. Violations are punishable under the state's Unlawful Trade Practices Act. While the Senate vote was unanimously bipartisan, the House saw strong Republican opposition, reflecting concerns about government overreach and restrictions on private contracts.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, this bill promotes justice and accountability by protecting vulnerable veterans from exploitation. It encourages stewardship of resources and supports the dignity of those who have served by ensuring they receive fair and honest assistance without undue financial burden.
Proverbs 11:1 – "The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with Him."
Leadership Insight
Integrity in business is not optional - it’s spiritual obedience. Every transaction reflects the character of the Kingdom. Honesty is Heaven’s currency for influence.
SB 162Senate 20252x

Strengthening Public Safety by Authorizing Destruction of Hoop Houses Used for Illegal Marijuana Production

With CEA
This bill authorizes law enforcement officers executing a search warrant to destroy hoop houses if there is probable cause they are used for unlawful marijuana production. It also updates regulatory provisions related to marijuana and industrial hemp, including licensing terms and information sharing between state agencies. While the bill removes certain location restrictions for marijuana retailers, it enhances oversight and enforcement tools to combat illegal cannabis operations. The bipartisan support reflects a shared interest in balancing regulation with public safety.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, protecting communities from illegal activities aligns with biblical principles of justice and accountability. Ensuring law enforcement has appropriate authority to uphold the law supports order and stewardship of resources, while regulatory clarity promotes responsible enterprise and respect for the rule of law.
Proverbs 21:15 – "When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers."
Leadership Insight
Justice is not neutral - it rewards righteousness and confronts evil. Leaders who execute justice faithfully create cultures where virtue thrives and corruption fears. Moral clarity strengthens societies; moral ambiguity weakens them.
SB 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 166Senate 20251x

Clarifying Legal Status of Oregon State Bar Members by Renaming Them 'Licensees'

With CEA
This bill changes the terminology used in Oregon law from "member" to "licensee" when referring to individuals licensed by the Oregon State Bar. The change updates statutes to reflect this new designation, affecting governance, elections, and procedural rules within the Bar. While largely semantic, this shift clarifies the professional status of attorneys as license holders rather than members of a private organization, reinforcing the Bar's role as a public regulatory entity. The bill passed with strong bipartisan support, indicating broad legislative consensus.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, clarity and truth in language reflect biblical principles of honesty and integrity. Recognizing attorneys as licensees underscores accountability and stewardship of professional responsibilities, aligning with the call to uphold justice and order in society. This measure supports limited government by affirming the public regulatory role of the Bar without expanding its powers or membership obligations.
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.
SB 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 289Senate 20251x

Reducing Regulatory Burden by Transitioning Prescription Drug Reporting from Quarterly to Annual

With CEA
This bill modifies the reporting requirements for prescription drug pricing information from the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) to the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB), changing the frequency from quarterly to annually. It also adjusts the number of drugs PDAB must identify for affordability concerns and updates reporting on the generic drug market. The bill passed with strong bipartisan support, reflecting a consensus to streamline regulatory processes without expanding government oversight.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship of resources and limited government intervention are biblical principles that encourage responsible management of public affairs. Reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens respects God-given liberty and promotes economic freedom, allowing employers and markets to operate more efficiently while still providing necessary oversight to protect consumers.
Leviticus 25:10 – "Consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for you; each of you is to return to your family property and to your own clan."
Leadership Insight
The Year of Jubilee proclaimed economic liberty - restoration of property, cancellation of debts, and freedom from bondage. Economic freedom follows this biblical pattern: protecting property rights, enabling debt relief through bankruptcy rather than permanent servitude, and ensuring families can rebuild wealth across generations. Government policies that permanently trap families in poverty, extract generational wealth through death taxes, or prevent property ownership contradict Jubilee's vision of economic restoration.
SB 295Senate 20252x

Safeguarding Healthcare Access by Permanently Allowing Pharmacists to Test and Treat COVID-19

With CEA
This bill makes permanent the authority for pharmacists to assess, diagnose, and treat COVID-19 and certain other health conditions, including prescribing and dispensing related drugs and devices. By codifying this expanded scope of pharmacy practice, the bill enhances healthcare access, reduces burdens on traditional providers, and supports timely treatment options without expanding government mandates or regulations beyond necessary public health needs. Although the House vote was largely partisan, the Senate showed bipartisan support, reflecting recognition of the practical benefits to patients and employers.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, ensuring timely and accessible healthcare honors the biblical call to care for the vulnerable and steward the gifts of health wisely. Empowering pharmacists to serve communities responsibly supports personal responsibility, compassionate care, and the dignity of work within God’s design for healing and service.
Luke 10:34-35 – "He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have."
Leadership Insight
The Good Samaritan embodies healthcare freedom - personal compassion delivered without government permission, insurance approval, or bureaucratic delay. He bandaged wounds himself, paid directly for care, and promised to cover additional costs. Healthcare freedom means protecting this direct relationship between caregiver and patient. When government mandates and insurance bureaucracies stand between the suffering and those who would help, compassion is delayed, costs explode, and the wounded lie waiting while paperwork processes.
SB 430Senate 20252x

Opposing Increased Regulation of Online Pricing Transparency by Mandating Fee Disclosure

Against CEA
This bill prohibits sellers of goods or services online from advertising prices that do not include all fees or charges required to complete a purchase, with exceptions for government-imposed taxes, reasonable shipping or service fees, and fees based on purchaser selections. Violations are treated as unlawful trade practices. The bill imposes additional regulatory burdens on online sellers by mandating detailed upfront price disclosures, expanding government oversight into private commerce. The partisan vote was sharply divided along party lines, with Republicans overwhelmingly opposing and Democrats supporting the bill, reflecting conservative concerns about expanding government control over business practices.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, while honesty in commerce is important, this bill represents an overreach of government authority that burdens honest work and economic freedom. Stewardship calls for limited government that respects personal responsibility and allows free market mechanisms to govern pricing and transactions without excessive mandates.
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 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 558Senate 20253x

Expanding Marijuana Market Access by Allowing Licensee Sampling and Sales at Temporary Events

Against CEA
This bill allows licensed marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers in Oregon to provide samples and conduct sales of marijuana items at temporary events registered with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. It permits the transfer and sale of marijuana products between licensees at these events and authorizes producers to provide samples of seeds and immature plants to permitted workers. The bill expands regulatory permissions for marijuana commerce, increasing government oversight and market intervention in a controversial industry. The partisan vote shows strong Democrat support and Republican opposition, reflecting the bill’s alignment with progressive drug policy expansion rather than conservative principles of limited government and personal responsibility.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, this legislation conflicts with biblical principles that call for stewardship of the body and mind, respect for the law, and the promotion of wholesome living. Expanding access to marijuana through government-sanctioned events risks normalizing substance use that can harm individuals, families, and communities. True compassion and justice prioritize protecting vulnerable populations and encouraging personal responsibility rather than expanding government-facilitated access to addictive substances.
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 challenges wasteful spending and misdirected labor that produces no lasting value. Economic freedom means the liberty to invest resources in Kingdom purposes without government mandates dictating consumption. Leaders who reduce unnecessary taxation and regulation allow individuals to steward earnings toward what truly satisfies - family, faith, and generational wealth rather than bureaucratic waste.
SB 599Senate 20253x

Weakening Property Rights by Prohibiting Landlords from Considering Immigration Status in Tenant Screening

Against CEA
This bill prohibits landlords from inquiring about or discriminating against tenants or applicants based on their immigration or citizenship status, including rejecting applicants for these reasons. Landlords must accept a broad range of identification documents for verifying identity and are barred from disclosing or threatening to disclose immigration status to harass or intimidate tenants. The bill imposes statutory penalties for violations and limits landlords’ ability to consider immigration status in rental decisions, significantly restricting private property rights and landlord discretion.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship of property and honest contractual relationships are vital. This bill undermines the biblical principle of justice and accountability by imposing government mandates that interfere with property owners’ rights to make prudent decisions. Protecting property rights and respecting lawful authority are essential to maintaining order and dignity in society.
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 605Senate 20253x

Weakening Credit Accountability by Prohibiting Medical Debt Reporting to Consumer Agencies

Against CEA
This bill prohibits medical service providers from reporting the existence or amount of medical debt to consumer reporting agencies and bars such agencies from including known medical debt in consumer reports. It also allows individuals to sue violators and treats violations as unlawful trade practices. While framed as consumer protection, this measure undermines economic freedom and employer rights by removing a critical tool for enforcing payment obligations and shifts financial risk onto providers and taxpayers. The partisan vote shows strong Democrat support and near-unanimous Republican opposition, reflecting a divide over expanding government intervention in private credit markets.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship of resources and honoring contractual obligations are biblical principles that promote justice and accountability. This bill diminishes personal responsibility and undermines the dignity of honest work by shielding medical debt from rightful collection efforts, ultimately burdening providers and honest payers. Protecting economic freedom and transparent credit practices aligns with God-ordained order and fairness.
Luke 16:10-11 – "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?"
Leadership Insight
Jesus connects economic stewardship to spiritual trustworthiness. Economic freedom is built on this principle: individuals who manage small resources faithfully should be trusted with more - not have government confiscate their increase through taxation or redistribute their success. When government punishes productive stewardship through progressive taxation, it contradicts Christ's teaching that faithful management of "very little" qualifies you for "much." Economic freedom rewards faithful stewardship.
SB 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 685Senate 20252x

Increasing Government Control Over Energy Utilities by Mandating Notice and Approval for Hydrogen Blending

Against CEA
This bill requires natural gas utilities to notify customers and the Public Utility Commission (PUC) at least 60 days before increasing the hydrogen blend in natural gas above 2.5 percent for the first time. Utilities must also maintain public information about their hydrogen blending programs online and obtain PUC authorization for hydrogen projects. While framed as transparency, this law expands regulatory oversight and government involvement in energy markets, potentially increasing costs and limiting economic freedom for utilities and consumers. The partisan vote shows strong Democratic support and Republican opposition, reflecting a divide on expanding government control over energy.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship calls for wise management of resources without unnecessary government interference. While innovation in energy is important, expanding bureaucratic control risks burdening honest work and economic freedom. Limited government that respects personal responsibility best allows communities to flourish while ensuring safety and transparency.
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 69Senate 20253x

Expanding Government Oversight of Paid Family and Medical Leave by Increasing Bureaucratic Regulation

Against CEA
This bill assigns the Bureau of Labor and Industries administrative and regulatory oversight over certain provisions of paid family and medical leave laws, specifically those related to retaliation and discrimination. It mandates the bureau to adopt necessary rules, tolls statutes of limitations during appeals, and permits disclosure of employee wage replacement information to employers. The bill also clarifies qualifying uses of sick leave, modifies notice requirements for family leave, and exempts certain flight crew from eligibility. While the bill passed with bipartisan support, it expands government bureaucracy and regulatory burdens on employers, potentially increasing compliance costs and limiting employer discretion.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship calls for limited government that respects employer rights and personal responsibility. Expanding administrative oversight risks burdening honest work with excessive regulation, undermining economic freedom and the dignity of providing for one’s family. Government should protect workers from discrimination without imposing unnecessary mandates that expand state power 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 74Senate 20253x

Expanding State Control Over Waterways by Broadening Navigability Determinations

Against CEA
This bill authorizes the Department of State Lands (DSL) to extend the state's interest in navigable waterways to include current submerged and submersible lands within those waterways. It allows the DSL to negotiate property exchanges with affected landowners, prioritizing state ownership without requiring equal value exchanges, and to convey mineral and geothermal rights in these transactions. If negotiations fail, the state may assert its interest based on common law principles of accretion and avulsion. This expansion of state control increases government intrusion on private property rights and potentially burdens landowners with diminished economic freedom.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship of private property is a God-given responsibility that should be respected and protected. This bill shifts rightful ownership and control from individuals to the state, undermining the dignity of work and personal responsibility. Limited government that honors property rights aligns with biblical principles of justice and stewardship, whereas expanding state claims threatens economic freedom and individual liberty.
Leviticus 25:10 – "Consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for you; each of you is to return to your family property and to your own clan."
Leadership Insight
The Year of Jubilee proclaimed economic liberty - restoration of property, cancellation of debts, and freedom from bondage. Economic freedom follows this biblical pattern: protecting property rights, enabling debt relief through bankruptcy rather than permanent servitude, and ensuring families can rebuild wealth across generations. Government policies that permanently trap families in poverty, extract generational wealth through death taxes, or prevent property ownership contradict Jubilee's vision of economic restoration.
SB 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 808Senate 20251x

Supporting Veterans by Providing Hiring and Promotion Preferences in Public Employment

With CEA
This bill provides hiring and promotion preferences in civil service positions within public employment to current and former members of the Oregon National Guard, as well as veterans and disabled veterans. The preferences add points to application screening and examination scores, enhancing the competitiveness of these individuals for public sector jobs. While the preferences do not guarantee appointment, they require public employers to appoint qualified veterans or servicemembers if their adjusted scores meet or exceed those of other applicants. The bill passed unanimously with strong bipartisan support, reflecting broad consensus on honoring military service.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, this legislation honors the biblical principles of justice and stewardship by recognizing the sacrifices made by those who serve in the military. Providing fair consideration to veterans and servicemembers supports the dignity of their service and promotes accountability and gratitude within society. It encourages responsible stewardship of public resources by valuing those who have protected our freedoms and fosters a culture of respect and support for families who have borne the burdens of military duty.
Proverbs 29:2 – "When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan."
Leadership Insight
Righteous leadership protects workers' freedom to negotiate, associate, and prosper; wicked rulers empower coercive unions, mandate participation, and trap workers in systems that benefit bosses over laborers. Workforce freedom means workers rejoice in opportunity; workforce oppression means workers groan under mandates, dues extraction, and forced representation they never chose.
SB 813Senate 20251x

Protecting Public Safety by Authorizing Juvenile Authority Employees to Petition for Communicable Disease Testing

With CEA
This bill expands the list of government employees authorized to petition a circuit court to compel a third party to undergo testing for communicable diseases following significant exposure to blood or bodily fluids. Specifically, it adds employees of the Oregon Youth Authority and county juvenile departments to this list, enabling them to seek court orders when voluntary consent for testing is not obtained. The measure includes procedural safeguards such as ex parte hearings within three judicial days, confidentiality of test results, and cost responsibilities placed on the petitioner's employer. This bipartisan-supported law enhances protections for public employees who face health risks in the course of their duties without expanding government beyond necessary health safeguards.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, protecting the health and safety of those who serve vulnerable populations aligns with the biblical call to care for the well-being of others and to act justly. This legislation supports stewardship of life and health, ensuring responsible measures are taken to prevent harm while respecting individual dignity and privacy. It balances public safety with personal responsibility, reflecting God’s design for justice and compassion in community care.
Psalm 82:3-4 – "Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked."
Leadership Insight
God commands leaders to defend those who cannot defend themselves. Justice is not passive - it requires intervention. Leaders who ignore the vulnerable betray their calling. Advocacy for the powerless is not optional; it's obedience.
SB 817Senate 20251x

Hiking Costs and Restricting Access to Land Use Appeals by Increasing Filing Fees

Against CEA
This bill increases filing fees for notices of intent to appeal and motions to intervene with the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). It also eliminates the prior practice of awarding these fees to respondents when petitioners fail to file a petition for review. While framed as a revenue measure, this fee hike imposes additional financial burdens on individuals and entities seeking to challenge land use decisions, potentially limiting access to justice and increasing government barriers to property rights and land use disputes. The partisan vote shows clear Republican opposition and Democratic support, reflecting concerns about expanding government costs and limiting economic freedom.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship of resources and justice demand that government not impose undue burdens on citizens seeking to protect their property rights. Excessive fees restrict access to lawful appeals and undermine personal responsibility and fair treatment under the law. Upholding limited government and economic freedom aligns with biblical principles of justice, accountability, and respect for individual dignity.
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 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 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 827Senate 20252x

Growing Government Control and Costs by Expanding Solar and Energy Storage Rebates

Against CEA
This bill expands Oregon's Solar and Storage Rebate Program to include rebates for energy storage systems paired at installation with previously purchased solar electric systems. The program offers substantial financial incentives to residential customers and low-income service providers, funded by the Rooftop Solar Incentive Fund. By increasing government subsidies for renewable energy equipment, the bill expands state involvement in energy markets, distorts free market competition, and increases regulatory costs ultimately borne by taxpayers and consumers. The partisan vote shows strong Democratic support and Republican opposition, reflecting ideological divides over government intervention in energy.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship calls for responsible management of resources and respect for economic freedom. Government subsidies that pick winners and losers undermine personal responsibility and free enterprise, while expanding costly programs that shift burdens onto families and businesses. Protecting economic liberty and limiting government overreach aligns with biblical principles of justice, stewardship, and honoring the dignity of honest work.
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 833Senate 20251x

Opposing Increased Regulatory Burdens on Soil-Enhancing Product Labeling

Against CEA
This bill imposes expanded labeling and reporting requirements on soil-enhancing products, including detailed ingredient disclosures, guaranteed analyses, and online public access to product-specific information. While intended to regulate fertilizer and soil amendment products, these mandates increase regulatory complexity and compliance costs for manufacturers and distributors, potentially limiting economic freedom and burdening agricultural businesses with additional government oversight.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, excessive regulation can hinder honest work and stewardship by placing unnecessary burdens on businesses and workers. Limited government that respects personal responsibility and economic freedom best allows individuals and communities to flourish while still prioritizing safety.
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 834Senate 20253x

Opposing Government Control Over Mental Health Treatment for Minors by Prohibiting State Hospital Inpatient Care for Those Under 18

Against CEA
This bill prohibits state hospitals from providing inpatient mental health services to individuals under 18 years of age, effectively barring minors from receiving such care in state-run facilities. The legislation also revises criteria related to involuntary civil commitment and modifies administrative roles within state hospitals. Republicans overwhelmingly opposed this bill, with Democrats supporting it along party lines, reflecting a partisan divide over expanding government control in mental health treatment for youth. This restriction limits treatment options for minors and expands government regulation of healthcare services.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship calls for wise and compassionate care for the vulnerable, including children and youth. However, government overreach that restricts access to necessary care undermines personal responsibility and family authority. Faith teaches the dignity of every person and the importance of parental roles in guiding care decisions, which excessive state control can disrupt, potentially harming families and individuals in need.
Luke 10:34-35 – "He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have."
Leadership Insight
The Good Samaritan embodies healthcare freedom - personal compassion delivered without government permission, insurance approval, or bureaucratic delay. He bandaged wounds himself, paid directly for care, and promised to cover additional costs. Healthcare freedom means protecting this direct relationship between caregiver and patient. When government mandates and insurance bureaucracies stand between the suffering and those who would help, compassion is delayed, costs explode, and the wounded lie waiting while paperwork processes.
SB 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 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 839Senate 20252x

Maintaining Balanced Commercial Vehicle Regulations Without Expanding Government Overreach

With CEA
This bill modifies existing laws regulating commercial vehicles, including enforcement requirements and exemptions for certain vehicles and operators. It clarifies penalties for noncompliance with commercial vehicle weight, size, and equipment regulations, distinguishing between traffic violations and misdemeanors. The bill also updates record-keeping and reporting procedures related to convictions and refines exemptions for various vehicle types, such as school buses, taxis, and vehicles used in agriculture or charitable transportation. The bipartisan support in both chambers reflects a consensus on updating regulations without imposing undue burdens on employers or expanding government scope.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, responsible stewardship and respect for lawful authority are essential. This legislation balances the need for public safety and order with limited government intervention, allowing honest work in transportation while ensuring accountability. Upholding clear, fair rules aligns with biblical principles of justice, order, and respect for the dignity of 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.
SB 840Senate 20252x

Modernizing Vehicle and Driver Regulation with Expanded Service Options

With CEA
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.
SB 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 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 846Senate 20252x

Expanding Government Control Over Children's Healthcare Coordination

Against CEA
This bill modifies the Oregon Health Authority's oversight of coordinated care organizations (CCOs) by mandating detailed community health improvement plans focused on children and youth. It requires CCOs to collaborate with multiple state programs and school-based health providers, integrate services, and report progress regularly to the state. The law expands government involvement in healthcare planning and funding allocation, increasing bureaucracy and potentially limiting economic freedom and employer flexibility in healthcare delivery.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, while caring for children is a biblical priority, this bill expands government control and central planning in healthcare, which can undermine personal responsibility and stewardship. True compassion empowers families and communities rather than increasing state mandates and oversight.
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 851Senate 20251x

Strengthening Accountability in Public Employee Retirement System by Improving Overpayment Recovery Procedures

With CEA
This bill modifies provisions related to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) by enhancing the system's ability to recover overpayments to members or other recipients. It establishes clear procedures for reducing monthly or lump sum payments to recoup overpaid amounts, sets limits on monthly payment reductions without authorization, and requires notice and appeal rights before recovery actions. The bill also raises the threshold for waiving recovery of small overpayments and clarifies timelines and remedies for recovery efforts. These changes promote fiscal responsibility and protect the integrity of public retirement funds while maintaining fairness for recipients.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship of public resources is a biblical principle that calls for accountability and justice. Ensuring that retirement systems recover improper payments respects the responsible management of communal assets and upholds fairness to all contributors. This legislation balances compassion with prudent oversight, reflecting God-honoring governance that protects both individuals and the common good.
Luke 16:10-11 – "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?"
Leadership Insight
Jesus connects economic stewardship to spiritual trustworthiness. Economic freedom is built on this principle: individuals who manage small resources faithfully should be trusted with more - not have government confiscate their increase through taxation or redistribute their success. When government punishes productive stewardship through progressive taxation, it contradicts Christ's teaching that faithful management of "very little" qualifies you for "much." Economic freedom rewards faithful stewardship.
SB 852Senate 20251x

Modifying Public Employee Retirement Death Benefits to Clarify Distributions

With CEA
This bill modifies post-retirement death benefits under the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) by adjusting lump sum and installment payment options for retirees and their beneficiaries. It increases the minimum lump sum payout threshold for surviving spouses or children of deceased police officers or firefighters from $30 to $200 per month and clarifies beneficiary designations and election rights related to retirement benefit options. The bill passed with strong bipartisan support, reflecting consensus on improving clarity and fairness in retirement benefit administration.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, honoring commitments to public servants and their families reflects stewardship and justice. Ensuring that survivors receive fair and transparent benefits upholds dignity, accountability, and the biblical call to care for those who serve and protect the community.
Proverbs 13:22 – "A good person leaves an inheritance for their children's children, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous."
Leadership Insight
Generational stewardship reflects Kingdom economics. Leaders who think beyond their tenure create systems that bless future generations. Legacy matters more than immediate gain - righteous wealth builds; selfish wealth burdens.
SB 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 854Senate 20251x

Expanding Government Control Over Animal Racing Through New Civil Penalties

Against CEA
This bill authorizes the Oregon Racing Commission to impose civil penalties of up to $25,000 for violations related to unauthorized wagering and other breaches of animal racing law. The commission is empowered to adopt rules governing these penalties and may reduce or remit fines based on various factors including past compliance and financial conditions. While enforcement of fair practices in regulated industries is important, this bill represents an expansion of government regulatory authority and enforcement power over private economic activities.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship calls for responsible oversight but also warns against unchecked government expansion that can burden honest enterprise. Protecting economic freedom and limiting regulatory overreach aligns with biblical principles of justice, personal responsibility, and the dignity of work.
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 857Senate 20251x

Weakening Transparency by Shielding Identities of Animal Racing Law Whistleblowers

Against CEA
This bill provides confidentiality protections for individuals who report violations or potential violations of animal racing laws to the Oregon Racing Commission. It ensures that the identity of the reporting person is not subject to public disclosure unless the individual waives this confidentiality. While intended to encourage reporting, the bill reduces transparency and public accountability by shielding whistleblowers’ identities, potentially limiting public oversight of regulatory enforcement.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, accountability and truth are essential for justice and stewardship. While protecting whistleblowers can be important, government policies should balance transparency with individual protections to uphold integrity and trust. This bill, however, prioritizes secrecy over open governance, which can undermine the biblical call for honesty and responsible oversight.
1 Corinthians 4:2 – "Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful."
Leadership Insight
Operational freedom begins with stewardship. God entrusts leaders with resources, influence, and people - not to control them, but to multiply them for His Kingdom. Faithfulness is Heaven’s metric for leadership success.
SB 858Senate 20253x

Growing Government Dependency by Expanding Paid Family and Medical Leave Administration

Against CEA
This bill makes technical changes to the administration of Oregon's family and medical leave insurance program, including requiring periodic solvency assessments of the insurance fund and specifying actions to maintain or restore solvency. It clarifies rules on the use of accrued paid leave alongside paid family and medical leave benefits and outlines employer plan approval and employee claim procedures. The bipartisan support in both chambers reflects broad legislative backing, but the program inherently expands government involvement in employer-employee relations, imposes new mandates on businesses, and increases government spending and regulatory oversight.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, while compassion for families is important, government programs that expand dependency and mandate employer contributions risk undermining personal responsibility and economic freedom. Biblical stewardship calls for prudent management of resources and encourages reliance on family and community support rather than government expansion. This bill represents an unwarranted growth of government that burdens employers and restricts economic liberty.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sen. Rob Wagner's voting record?

Sen. Rob Wagner (D-OR-19) earned a 26% Christian Employers Alliance score for 2025, showing limited alignment with biblical business policy positions. Rob Wagner voted on 65 of the 69 substantive bills scored by CEA in 2025. Highest category scores: Operational Freedom (42%), First Freedom (25%), and Healthcare Freedom (23%). Rob Wagner represents the 19th District in the Oregon State Senate.

How aligned is Rob Wagner with biblical business policy positions?

Rob Wagner earned a 26% Christian Employers Alliance score in 2025, showing limited alignment with biblical business policy positions.

What is Rob Wagner's CEA score?

Rob Wagner has a 26% CEA score for 2025.

Where does Rob Wagner serve?

Sen. Rob Wagner (D-OR-19) represents the 19th District in the Oregon State Senate as a Democrat.

What issue categories does Rob Wagner score highest and lowest on?

Rob Wagner's strongest categories on the Christian Employers Alliance scorecard are Operational Freedom (42%) and First Freedom (25%). The lowest-scoring categories are Workforce Freedom (8%) and Economic Freedom (22%).

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