Learn How to Submit Written Testimony

It’s time to act! 

HB 3140 is scheduled for a public hearing in the House Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade on Wednesday, February 19, at 8 a.m. PST. 

We need your help to generate as much written testimony as possible supporting the bill. Please submit written testimony before 8 am PST on the 19th! 

 

How to Submit Testimony for the Record: 

• Go to: Submit Testimony 
• Confirm the bill and committee information:
  • Committee: House Committee On Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade +
  • Meeting Date: 2/19/2025 8am
  • Bill Number: HB 3140
  • Position on Measure: Support 

Here is a basic outline of what your written testimony should look like: 

• The letter does not need to be long, even one paragraph can be impactful 
• Use the letter format at the bottom of this email 
• If available, please use business letterhead 
• Provide a brief introduction of your organization and your goals 
• Share any hardships you have experienced due to the current liability situation in Oregon, insurance increase related or otherwise – or explain why the issue is important to you 
• Call out the need for Oregon to establish a balanced approach between personal responsibility and business accountability like all other Western states 
• Be proud of your work, and be genuine about your concerns 
• Thank members for their consideration of the bill 

 

Letter Format 

[Date] 

House Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade

Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court Street NE

Room 453

Salem, Oregon 97301 

Re: HB 3140 Relating to recreation; declaring an emergency

 

Chair Nguyen and Members of the Committee:

 

[Statement Content]

 

Sincerely,

Name

Affiliation