Legislative Committee

As social workers, it is imperative that we stay informed during the Oregon legislative session. Policy affects our profession, our practice, our lives and those of our clients. As social workers, we need to be in a position to affect policy. NASW provides an opportunity for our 1,800+ social work members to use our collective influence to make Oregon a better place to live, particularly those who struggle with poverty, homelessness, mental and physical illness, abuse and neglect, discrimination and other challenges.

NASW Oregon Chapter is very active during the legislative session and interim. Our Legislative Committee works closely with our contracted lobbyist, Maura Roche, to develop legislative proposals, set priorities, track bills relevant to social work practice, and prepare testimony on key bills.

If you are interested in getting more involved with the Chapter’s future legislative efforts, please contact co-chairs Jessica Ritter at: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Sarah Bradley at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Click here to view the Governor’s 2011 budget message.

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White House Conference on Children & Youth
Workplace Protections for Interns (HB 2862)