Beaver State News

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Oregon has published its latest voting record on the state's legislature, evaluating lawmakers based on their support for small businesses. This biennial report aims to hold elected officials accountable for their voting patterns on issues crucial to small business operations and growth.

“Every elected official claims to be a friend of small business,” stated Anthony Smith, the state director for NFIB in Oregon. “But our voting record holds lawmakers accountable for the way they actually vote on small business issues. We notify them of designated Key Votes and track how each legislator votes. We make this information available so our members can see for themselves whether their state senators and representatives are honestly supporting Oregon’s small businesses – or if it’s all just talk.”

The report covers the 2023 and 2024 sessions of the Oregon State Legislature, focusing on seven issues pivotal to NFIB members, who typically employ between one and nine workers and report annual gross sales of approximately $500,000.

Five state senators and 21 state representatives achieved a perfect score, reflecting complete alignment with pro-small-business positions. Conversely, the lowest scores recorded were 33% for a senator and 14% for a state representative. The detailed voting record includes descriptions of each of the seven bills and the voting outcomes for every lawmaker.

To stay informed about Oregon small-business developments, visit www.nfib.com/OR or follow them on X at @NFIB_OR.

The NFIB, established in 1943, has a long-standing history of advocating for small and independent business owners across the United States, including in Washington, D.C., and all state capitals. More information can be found at nfib.com.