State Representative
Kim Thatcher
(R-Keizer) House District
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For Immediate
Release: August 14,
2007 |
503-986-1425
Contact: Rep. Kim Thatcher | |
Rep. Thatcher Appointed to Key Legislative
Interim
Committees Committee Work Will
Focus on Immigration Reform, Gov’t
Accountability | ||
( “I am pleased to continue my work on these two key committees,” said Rep. Thatcher, who retained her committee assignments from the 2007 Regular Session. “With the Special Session less than six months away, the Legislature will have a very busy interim with many pressing issues to consider.” The Elections, Ethics and Rules Committee could play an important role in setting the policy agenda for the upcoming Special Session. As a result, Rep. Thatcher said she’ll continue to work on immigration reform bills that had died in the committee during the previous session. “As recent tragedies have shown us, local law enforcement urgently need the ability to investigate and detain violators of federal immigration laws,” Rep. Thatcher said. “I will also continue my work on legislation to require proof of legal presence for driver’s licenses and public benefits.” Rep. Thatcher will also continue her work to improve government efficiency on the Government Accountability and Information Technology Committee. She is also participating in a non-legislative, bi-partisan workgroup that is studying ways to improve and measure government performance. “State government can
always do better in delivering services to Oregonians,” Rep. Thatcher
said. “I’m confident the
interim committee and the bi-partisan workgroup will develop innovative
solutions to increase accountability in ####
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www.leg.state.or.us/Thatcher
Email:
Rep.KimThatcher@state.or.us |
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