Advocacy

This legislative session, we put in the time researching, discussing, and showing up to advocate for policies that matter to our members. We’re proud that several of the bills we supported passed, bringing real wins for small and inclusive businesses.

Since January, more than 3,300 bills have been introduced in the Oregon Legislative Session. The Advocacy Committee spent several weeks identifying bills, discussing their potential impact, and narrowing down the list to 46 priority bills.

• We have seen some GOOD bills this session, like House Resolution 3, recognizing and honoring the history of Black drag in Oregon and numerous bills to help businesses of all sizes.

• There are also many BAD bills that would take away transgender rights and make it easier to ban books. We do not expect these to pass, but we are keeping our eye on them.

If you would like to get involved, please come to an Advocacy Committee meeting. We meet virtually biweekly on Fridays at noon; email advocacy@orpib.com for a calendar invitation and meeting link. Meetings are open to all ORPIB members. 

Q+ community deserves the chance to thrive and is committed to advocacy that supports social justice. Therefore, the ORPIB Board of Directors has endorsed the Equal Rights for All campaign, which aims to qualify and pass a constitutional measure (IP 33) on the 2026 ballot.