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District 1 |
| Senator Joan Dukes (D) seems to genuinely like Motorcyclists and has expressed admiration for the work that we are doing. The Senator strikes me as being supportive of ABATE and our issues yet she has never voted in favor of helmet law repeal. The Senator wrote, "I have thoroughly enjoyed the relationship I have had with ABATE over the years and the successes we have achieved, especially the legislation defining a motorcycle helmet. But I have never supported removing the requirement for helmets. My husband rode. He didn't like helmets. It was one thing we disagreed on. I have a great deal of respect for your members and I know we will continue to work together on other issues." Ms. Dukes defeated Linc Jordan (Libertarian), a Ranier, Oregon Resident who is the Deputy Coordinator for Cowlitz County (WA) ABATE. A strong letter writing/phone calling campaign by District 1 Constituents could swing this very important vote! (503) 986-1701 Buddy: *NEEDED* (Badly!) |
Member, 1997 and 1999 Senate Transportation Committee. Voted against HB2454 on 6/30/97 and was absent for the second 1997 vote. Voted against SB583 on 4/6/99. Voted against HB3632 on 7/7/99 |
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District 2 |
Senator Gary George (R) is a very strong
supporter of Motorcyclist's rights and has been very helpful with the mandatory helmet law
repeal efforts. Senator George carried the bill for the Senate in 1997 and gave a powerful
speech in our favor. He looks great in his pony tail and leathers too :) As a member of the 1999 Transportation Committee, the Senator lambasted
OHSU and ODOT for providing misleading and in some cases out-and-out false testimony to
the committee. (503) 986-1702 Buddy: The entire
membership of ABATE and BikePAC is Senator George's buddy. Whatever the Senator
wants from us, he gets! |
| Member, Senate Transportation Committee. Co-Sponsored the 1997 and 1999 helmet repeal bill. Prime Senate Sponsor for the 1999 helmet repeal and handlebar height bills. |
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District 3 |
| Sen. Thomas Hartung (R) represents my District. Senator Hartung has voted against our helmet repeal bills in the past. Mr. Hartung defeated Brad Avakian (D) who has pledged to support our legislation. (503) 986-1703 Buddy: *NEEDED* |
| Senator Hartung voted against helmet law repeal (*TWICE*) in the 1997 session. Voted against SB583 on 4/6/99 and gave a speech against it! Voted against HB3632 on 7/7/99 |
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District 4 |
| Senator Eileen
Qutub (R) is a strong supporter of Motorcyclists rights issues. Expect to see
Rep. Ryan Deckert going after Senator Qutub's seat when he term limits out in 2000. (503) 986-1704 Buddy: *NEEDED* ...ideal
volunteer will be willing to provide help with re-election needs |
| Co-Sponsored the 1997 helmet repeal bill. Declined to Co-Sponsor in 1999 but voted for SB583 on 4/6/99 |
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District 5 |
 Senator Charles Starr (R) is a solid,
consistent supporter of Motorcyclists rights. Mr. Starr defeated incumbent Jeanette Hamby (R) who was
extremely anti-Biker and who Bikers worked very hard to unseat. (503) 986-1705 Buddy: *NEEDED* |
| Co-Sponsored the 1997 helmet repeal bill when he was in the House. Co-Sponsored our 1999 legislation. Voted for SB583 and gave a speech in favor of it. |
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District 6 |
| Senator Ginny Burdick (D), Minority Whip, does not support mandatory helmet law repeal. She wrote, "I support the current law." Rumor has it that a close Family member (Brother?) was killed on a motorcycle. Details concerning the circumstances of the accident or whether helmet usage was involved is unknown. Obviously, we have heartfelt sympathy for Ms. Burdick's loss if this story is true.... however, using the death of any Biker to promote the kind of Safetycrat edicts that we all abhor is, in our opinion, wrong. Given Ms. Burdick's experience, I would expect her to be a zealot for Rider education and training, not a proponent of mindless so-called safety regulations. Constituent Bikers, especially those registered as Democrats, should please call, write or visit Ms. Burdick to ask for her yes vote on our 1999 bills. This is another key Senator who we would like to have on our side. (503) 986-1706 Buddy: Sam Hochberg |
| Senator Burdick voted against helmet law repeal (*TWICE*) in the 1997 session. Voted against SB583 on 4/6/99. Voted against HB3632 on 7/7/99 |
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District 7 |
| Senator Kate
Brown (D) Ass't Democratic Leader, is a supporter of Motorcyclists rights. This
is a key Senator for us. Constituent Bikers should please
call, write or visit Ms. Brown to thank her for her past support and ask for her yes vote
on our 1999 bills. As Ass't DPO Leader, Ms. Brown may be able to persuade others in
her party to vote with us. (503) 986-1700 Buddy: *NEEDED* |
| Co-Sponsored the 1997 helmet repeal bill. Declined to Co-Sponsor in 1999 but voted for SB583 under some pressure, presumably from the DPO leadership or from the Governor. Just 6 days after pledging her support, she voted against HB3632 on 7/7/99 |
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District 8 |
| Senator Thomas
Wilde (D) is a super strong supporter of Motorcyclists rights. The Senator's Wife ran for the House 17 seat in 1998, a campaign which we
actively supported. Senator Wilde has been a good friend to us. (503)
986-1708 Buddy: *NEEDED* |
| Co-Sponsored the 1997 helmet repeal bill. Voted for SB583 and would have Co-Sponsored if we were able to track him down to get his signature. |
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District 9 |
| Senator Frank Shields (D) is one of our biggest detractor in the Senate. On 3/14/98, When he was in the House, Mr. Shields said that he would vote for a helmet repeal bill provided that it carried provisions for medical coverage for catastrophic injuries. But in 1997, he voted against HB2454 even though it contained a PIP amendment that was placed on it specifically to address the concerns of Politicians like Mr. Shields. Mr. Shields said that he would never do anything to overturn a measure that was overwhelmingly supported by Voters. Mr. Shields (incorrectly) stated that 70% of Oregon Voters voted for the mandatory helmet law in 1987. In fact, the measure narrowly passed in one of the lowest voter turn out, off year elections ever. Mr. Shields defeated our good friend Lonnie Roberts in a heartbreaking primary. I hate to ever say that anything is impossible, but if Mr. Shields votes for our legislation, I'll take it as a sign that I'd better start going to Church again. (503) 986-1709 Buddy: Michael Friend |
Voted against HB2454 helmet law repeal 3/7/97; Absent for 4/8/97 vote. Voted against repeal 4/9/97 and 6/28/97. Voted against SB583 on 4/6/99. |
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District 10 |
| Senator Avel Gordly (D) is strongly against Motorcyclists rights issues! Senator Gordly has not answered any of my letters. Just before the Senate vote, Senator Gordly printed copies of the 3/9/97 Oregonian editorial and passed them out to all of the other Senators. Constituent Bikers, especially those registered as Democrats, should please call, write or visit Ms. Gordly to ask for her support and yes vote on our 1999 bills. (503) 986-1710 Buddy: Feel like you need an insurmountable challenge in your life? Here's the volunteer job for you! |
| Senator Gordly voted against helmet law repeal (*TWICE*) in the 1997 session. Voted against SB583 on 4/6/99. Voted against HB3632 on 7/7/99. |
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District 11 |
| Senator John Lim
(R) is a very strong supporter of Motorcyclists rights. Senator Lim gave a powerful speech
about American freedoms on the Senate floor on our behalf during the 1997 session. (503) 986-1711 Buddy: *NEEDED* ...ideal
volunteer will be willing to provide help with re-election needs |
| Co-Sponsored the 1997 and 1999 helmet repeal bill. Gives powerful speeches for us at every opportunity. |
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District 12 |
| Senator Vern Duncan (R) is a past supporter of Motorcyclists rights who changed his position
during the 1999 session. Preventing this kind of stuff is why finding Legislative
Buddies is so important! There must be 200 or more ABATE members who live in
District 12 yet this Senator doesn't have a single buddy. Do we enjoy pain or what?
Mr. Duncan defeated Monroe
Sweetland (D) who did not support our issues. (503)
986-1712 Buddy: *NEEDED* |
| Senator Duncan voted for the 1997 helmet law repeal bill. Voted against SB583 on 4/6/99. Voted against HB3632 on 7/7/99 |
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District 13 |
| Senator Randy Miller (R) is a strong supporter of Motorcyclists rights. Senator Miller gave a
compelling speech on our behalf before the 1997 HB2454 vote. Senator Miller defeated
Ken Libbey (D) who would have been
a huge problem for us if elected. (503) 986-1713 Buddy:
*NEEDED* |
| Co-Sponsored the 1997 helmet repeal bill. Declined to Co-Sponsor our 1999 bill but voted for it and gave a speech in favor of it. |
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District 14 |
| Rick Metsger (D) is a former Television Sportscaster. Senator Metsger stated that he would vote for our 1999 helmet bill, provided that the age limit was 21. He then voted against HB3632 several Months later, likely under pressure from the Governor. Mr. Metsger defeated Jerry Grisham (R) who pledged to Co-Sponsor our legislation. Mr. Grisham had previously defeated Sen. Ken Baker (R) who had been a huge problem to us in the 1997 session. (503) 986-1714 Buddy: *NEEDED* |
| Voted for SB583 on 4/6/99. Voted against HB3632 on 7/7/99 |
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District 15 |
|
Senator Marylyn Shannon, (R) Chair, Senate
Transportation Committee. Senator Shannon has been super supportive of
Motorcyclist's issues! Ms. Shannon is our hero!!! As 1997's *AND* 1999's Easyrider MVP,
She gets our highest rating; A+++! Thank you Senator!! (503)
986-1715 Buddy: *NEEDED* |
| Transportation Committee Chair for 1997 and 1999 sessions. Co-Sponsored our 1997 and 1999 legislation |
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District 16 |
| Sen. Gene Derfler (R) Majority Leader, voted against us and is far from being our desired Candidate. The GOP platform now includes the objective of repealing the mandatory helmet law (Thanks Ken & Bob!). Anticipating that Senator Derfler would be the dutiful little Republican and vote the Party line, we gave him a very grudging "yes" vote recommendation. Mr. Derfler defeated Lloyd Kumley (D) who would have been a definite no vote on our bills, so we had little to lose by voting Republican here. I would strongly urge Salem area Constituents, especially Republicans, to call, write and visit Mr. Derfler to see if we can win over his support. (503) 986-1750 Buddy: *NEEDED* |
| Senator Derfler voted against helmet law repeal (*TWICE*) in the 1997 session. Voted for SB583 on 4/6/99. Voted for HB3632 on 7/7/99 |
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District 17 |
| Peter Courtney (D) House Democratic Leader, is another anti-freedom Legislator in Salem. Senator Courtney says, "The mandate for the helmet law was given to the voters in 1988. The voters, not the legislature passed the law. If we are going to change the laws we need to take the question to the voters once again." Senator Courtney does not discriminate. He is opposed to freedom for anyone. The Senator's solution to everything is increased Government regulations and extreme sanctions for anyone who does not follow his totalitarian edicts. Mr. Courtney defeated Don Scott (R) who we worked very hard to elect. We need to be a lot more serious about Don Scott's election campaign next year, should he choose to run again! (503) 986-1717 Buddy: *NEEDED* ... a volunteer with a strong desire to do the impossible |
| Mr. Courtney voted against the helmet law repeal 3/7/97, 4/9/97 and 6/28/97 when he was in the House. He voted against SB583 and gave a speech against it on 4/6/99. Cast the sole "no" vote against HB3632 in committee. Voted against HB3632 and gave a speech against it on 7/7/99 |
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District 18 |
| Cliff Trow (D), Democratic Leader, has consistently voted against our bills...makes me wonder why so many Bikers are registered Democrats!! Mr. Trow defeated Win Eaton (R) who was only a lukewarm supporter of our issues. Constituent Bikers, and especially those registered as Democrats should please call, write or visit Mr. Trow to ask for his support and yes vote on our 1999 bills. Senator Trow could be a key person for us. (503) 986-1718 Buddy: *NEEDED* .. a volunteer who can move mountains |
Senator Trow voted against helmet law repeal (*TWICE*) in the 1997 session. Voted against SB583 on 4/6/99. Voted against HB3632 on 7/7/99 |
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District 19 |
| Incumbent Mae Yih (D) was not recommended for re-election because of her dastardly betrayal in the 1997 session as a member of the Senate Transportation Committee. After accepting a great deal of election help from area Bikers, she Co-Sponsored our 1997 legislation only to succumb to Democratic Leadership pressure (Governor Kitzhaber) who asked her first to kill the bill in committee and then to vote against it on the floor. Senator Yih defeated Carolyn Oakley who has a long history of support for our issues. 1999 is a new session: Constituent Bikers, and especially those registered as Democrats, should please call, write or visit Ms. Yih to ask for her support and yes vote on our 1999 bills. This is a key Senator who we would like to have back in the fold. Ms. Yih left Shanghai, China to live in America, ostensibly to get away from Government interference in her life. (503) 986-1719 Buddy: *NEEDED* |
| Transportation Committee Member for 1997 and 1999 sessions.
Co-Sponsored the 1997 helmet repeal bill. Late in the 1997 session, Senator Yih changed
her position on helmet law repeal and almost tied our bill up in committee. BikePAC and
most ABATE Members feel betrayed by our once supportive Senator. Senator Yih voted against our 1997 helmet law repeal bill. Only member to vote against the "do pass" motion to move our 1999 bill out of committee. Voted against SB583 on 4/6/99. Voted against HB3632 on 7/7/99 |
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District 20 |
| Susan Castillo (D) has voted against our helmet law repeal bills in the past. However, the Senator has been very good to us as a member of the Senate Transportation Committee, for which we are grateful. Ms. Castillo defeated Scott Austin (R) who's position on our issues is unknown. Constituent Bikers, and especially those registered as Democrats, should please call, write or visit Ms. Castillo to ask her to reconsider her position on our issues. This is a key Senator who we would very much like to win over. (503) 986-1720 Buddy: *NEEDED* (Badly!) |
| 1999 session Transportation Committee Member. Senator Castillo voted against helmet law repeal (*TWICE*) in the 1997 session. She voted against SB583 and gave a speech against it on 4/6/99. Voted against HB3632 and gave a speech against it on 7/7/99 |
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District 21 |
| Lee Beyer (D) voted for our
legislation in the 1997 session and said that he saw no reason why he wouldn't vote for it
again (pending a review of the bill, of course). Rep. Beyer is strong on 2nd
Amendment rights and does not support any of the current ideas about further restricting
gun ownership. Rep. Beyer is naturally concerned about safety but feels that
"most gun control laws are more show than go and make promises that can't be
effectively implemented or are just plain undesirable." Mr. Beyer defeated Bill Lioio (R) who pledged to support our
legislation. (503) 986-1721 Buddy:
*NEEDED* |
| Co-Sponsored the 1997 helmet repeal bill when he was in the House. Co-Sponsored our 1999 legislation |
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District 22 |
| Tony Corcoran (D), Ass't Democratic Leader, is probably the most anti-freedom Politician in the Legislature. This is very surprising to me inasmuch as Senator Corcoran emigrated from Ireland where they have their own freedom issues going on. Please refer to Mr. Corcoran's 1997 letter to me to get a sense as to just how little importance your elected representative gives to freedom in America! Click HERE to have a look at Senator Corcoran's 1998 letter which is unabashedly anti-liberty. In 1999, Senator Corcoran apparently started realizing that people actually read his comments on this site and simply responded, "sorry". ...makes me wonder why so many Bikers are registered Democrats!! Mr. Corcoran defeated Cedric Hayden (R) who did not support our issues. Not much chance of changing Mr. Corcoran's vote..however, there are an awful lot of Bikers in the area who are registered Democrats who should still call, write and visit Mr. Corcoran to let him know how we feel about his position. Let's make him have to explain his "sorry" response to the thousands of Motorcyclists who asked him to vote for freedom. (503) 986-1722 Buddy: *NEEDED*... a volunteer with an iron constitution |
| When in the House, Voted against HB2454 helmet law repeal 3/7/97, 4/9/97 and 6/28/97. Voted against SB583 on 4/6/99. Voted against HB3632 on 7/7/99 |
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District 23 |
| Senator Bill Fisher (R) is a strong supporter of
Motorcyclists rights. Senator Fisher spoke for HB2454 on the 1997 Senate floor and voted
for the helmet law repeal. Senator Fisher and his Son recently
purchased Harley Davidsons and has wall-to-wall pictures of motorcycles in his
office. I signed him up as an ABATE member during one of my visits. Any other
questions? Constituent Bikers should please call, write or visit Mr. Fisher to thank
him for his past support and ask for his yes vote on our 1999 bills. (503) 986-1723
Buddy: NEEDED* |
Co-Sponsored our 1997 and 1999 legislation. Gave a speech in favor of SB583. Co-carried HB3632 |
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District 24 |
| Senator Veral Tarno (R) is a strong supporter of
Motorcyclists rights. Constituent Bikers should please call,
write or visit Mr. Tarno to thank him for his past support and ask for his yes vote on our
1999 bills. (503) 986-1724 Buddy: *NEEDED* |
Co-Sponsored the 1997 helmet repeal bill. Voted for SB583 on 4/6/99. Voted for HB3632 on 7/7/99 |
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District 25 |
| Senator Brady Adams (R), President of the Senate, has
voted for our legislation in the past. Senator Adams is a very
key supporter for us. Constituent Bikers should please call, write or visit Mr.
Adams to thank him for his past support and ask for his yes vote on our 1999 bills. (503)
986-1600 Buddy: *NEEDED* |
Voted for HB2454 helmet repeal in 1997. Voted for SB583 on 4/6/99. Voted for HB3632 on 7/7/99 |
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District 26 |
| Lenn Hannon (R) has voted for our legislation in the past. We
couldn't ask for better support than what we have gotten from Senator Hannon.
Constituent Bikers should please call, write or visit Mr. Hannon to thank him for his past
support and ask for his yes vote on our 1999 bills. (503) 986-1726 Buddy:
*NEEDED* |
1999 session Transportation Committee Member. Voted for HB2454 helmet repeal in 1997. During the 1999 hearing on SB583, the Senator took OHSU and ODOT Representatives to task for misrepresenting facts and in some cases directly lying to the members in their testimony! He also displayed a very good understanding of the handlebar issue and was a big help debunking the OSP testimony during that hearing. Voted for SB583 on 4/6/99. Voted for HB3632 on 7/7/99 |
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District 27 |
| Senator Neil Bryant (R), Ass't Majority Leader has voted against our helmet law repeal bills in the past. Senator Bryant could be a very key person for us. Constituent Bikers, and especially Republicans should call, write or visit Mr. Bryant and ask that he reconsider his position on our issues. (503) 986-1727 Buddy: *NEEDED* |
Senator Bryant voted against helmet law repeal (*TWICE*) in the 1997 session. Voted against SB583 on 4/6/99. Voted against HB3632 on 7/7/99 |
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District 28 |
| Senator Ted Ferrioli (R) was a very tough sell to
obtain his yes vote in the 1997 session. Constituent Bikers, and especially
Republicans should call, write or visit Mr. Ferrioli to ask for his continued support.
This is a key Senator for us. (503) 986-1728 Buddy:
*NEEDED* .. this could be a pretty easy gig as the Senator is a really friendly fellow |
1999 session Transportation Committee Member. Voted for HB2454 helmet law repeal in 1997. Severely lambasted the OSP during committee hearings on SB583 for using the helmet law as part of their continued campaign to harass Bikers who attend our annual Fossil event. Voted for SB583 on 4/6/99 and was helpful to us by ensuring that all of our supporters were present for the floor vote. Voted for HB3632 on 7/7/99 |
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District 29 |
| Senator David Nelson (R) does not support the concept of freedom in America. I strongly urge Constituent Bikers, and especially Republicans to ask Mr. Nelson to reconsider his position on our issues. (503) 986-1729 Buddy: *NEEDED* |
Senator Nelson voted against helmet law repeal (*TWICE*) in the 1997 session. Voted against SB583 on 4/6/99. Voted against HB3632 on 7/7/99 |
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District 30 |
| Senator Eugene Timms (R) has voted for our legislation in
the past. Constituents should please thank Mr. Timms for his past support and ask
for his yes vote for our 1999 bills. (503) 986-1730 Buddy:
*NEEDED* |
Voted for HB2454 helmet law repeal in 1997. Voted for SB583 on 4/6/99. Voted for HB3632 on 7/7/99 |
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