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Employer Sanctions for Hiring Undocumented Workers, HB 3514, House Floor
June 15, 2007

Rep. Edwards advocates for a bill that bolsters financial penalties for employers who are convicted of knowingly hiring undocumented workers.

Low-Cost Business Association Health Plans, HB 3321A, House Floor
May 31, 2007

Rep. Edwards carries a bill that clarifies the rules by which business associations can provide low-cost health insurance plans to small businesses.

Golden Parachute Bill, House Floor
May 22, 2007

Rep. Edwards makes a case for eliminating excessive perks and privileges for school administrators.

E-Waste Bill, House Floor
May 15, 2007

Rep. Edwards speaks to a bill that would help alleviate the growing problem of E-waste by unused and out of date electronic equipment.

Oregon's Land Use Laws, House Floor
May 4, 2007

Rep. Edwards addresses a measure that, if approved by voters, would both clarify and streamline Oregon's land use regulations.

Oregon Homeward Bound Act, House Floor
March 20, 2007

Rep. Edwards speaks in favor of the Oregon Homeward Bound Act.

Alternative Energy, House Bill 2210, House Floor
March 1, 2007

Rep. Edwards speaks on behalf of a biofuels bill that will help make Oregon a leader in the development of alternative energy.

Rainy Day Fund, House Bill 2707, House Floor
February 27, 2007

Rep. Edwards carries a bill to the floor of the Oregon House of Representatives that would establish a rainy day fund or state savings account. The purpose of a rainy day fund is to smooth out the highs and lows of the business cycle and accordingly, protect essential public services like education and health care during recessions. Although this version of the bill failed, Rep. Edwards carried another version about a week later that passed with bipartisan support.

News Conference House Democrats
February 26, 2007

Rep. Edwards is featured as part of a press conference on a bill that would establish a rainy day fund or state savings account. This particular bill failed on the initial floor vote, but a revised version passed just over a week later.