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Representative David Edwards speaks on the Jobs and Transportation Package, House Bill 2001-B. With an estimated annual backlog of $800 million worth of maintenance needs on our state highways alone, this bill serves an imminently useful purpose.
Rep. Edwards recently carried a bill (SB462-A) to extend unemployment benefits to an additional 6,000 Oregonians. “Passage of this bill is critical to helping thousands of Oregon families put food on the table and a roof over their heads.
Rep. Edwards led the effort to pass the Housing Opportunity Act of 2009 in the Oregon State House. The bill provides aid to low-income families, seniors and people with disabilities in need of affordable housing.
Rep. Edwards argues in favor of establishing the Oregon Health Trust Board--a non-partisan board to explore ways to deliver basic, affordable health care to all Oregonians. The board will submit recommendations to the State Legislature for consideration in the 2009 - 2011 session.
Rep. Edwards advocates for a bill that bolsters financial penalties for employers who are convicted of knowingly hiring undocumented workers.
Rep. Edwards presents the K - 12 education budget. For the Hillsboro School District, this budget means lower class sizes; more instruction in basic subjects like literacy and math; updated textbooks, particularly in grades 7 thru 12; the return of librarians/media specialists to our high schools; and full-funding for three sports programs, among other things.
Rep. Edwards makes a case for the Healthy Kids Plan, a constitutional referral that, if passed, will extend health insurance to all of Oregon's approximately 117,000 uninsured children.
Rep. Edwards carries a bill that clarifies the rules by which business associations can provide low-cost health insurance plans to small businesses.
Rep. Edwards makes a case for eliminating excessive perks and privileges for school administrators.
Rep. Edwards speaks to a bill that would help alleviate the growing problem of E-waste by unused and out of date electronic equipment.
Rep. Edwards addresses a measure that, if approved by voters, would both clarify and streamline Oregon's land use regulations.
Rep. Edwards speaks in favor of the Oregon Homeward Bound Act.
Rep. Edwards speaks on behalf of a biofuels bill that will help make Oregon a leader in the development of alternative energy.
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.
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.