Senate Bill 847 – This bill makes the first update to the health insurance subsidies provided to PERS retirees since 1988, when the Tier One and Tier Two subsidies were set at a maximum of $60 per month. SB 847 proposes a modest increase in the monthly subsidy to $100 and to include all members…
Discussions on ‘decarbonizing’ the PERS Investment Fund (OPERF) have gained momentum in recent years. This session has produced two bills—House Bill 2200 and Senate Bill 681—sparking debate over the balance between the perceived risk of investments tied to fossil fuels and financial performance. House Bill 2200 – proposed by State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner (D) –…
We are now at the mid-point of the 160-day Oregon legislative session. Since convening in January, Oregon’s 2025 Session has been characterized by a historic number of bills, full committee agendas, and budget concerns surrounding whether federal funds will materialize or not. The 2025 Legislature had an abnormally slow start compared to previous years, primarily…