The record
Legislation, local investments, committee work and testimony. Every entry names her documented role rather than claiming a whole legislative outcome, separates funded from finished, and links to its source. Where a figure is contested, the entry says so instead of picking the more flattering number.
The state of Oregon
Four standing reports, one per issue area. Every figure carries a source you can open. Where a number cuts against her argument it is printed at the same size as the ones that support it, and every report ends by saying what evidence would change its conclusion.
The numbers, across all four reports
Economy
Best rank at the top, worst at the bottom.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 of 50 |
| 2021 | 12 of 50 |
| 2022 | 28 of 50 |
| 2023 | 31 of 50 |
| 2024 | 26 of 50 |
| 2025 | 33 of 50 |
| 2026 | 35 of 50 |
The state of Oregon · Economy
What it costs to do business in Oregon
Oregon ranks 35th on tax competitiveness and 42nd for business, and the decline is traceable to specific decisions rather than to bad luck.
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The state of Oregon · Education
What Oregon spends on schools, and what it gets
Graduation rates are at a record high and reading and math scores sit below the national average. Both are true, and the gap between them is the story.
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The state of Oregon · Agriculture
What Oregon grows, and who grows it
Nursery and greenhouse stock is Oregon's largest commodity, most of it sold out of state, and a great deal of it grown within an hour of McMinnville.
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The state of Oregon · Budget
What Oregon takes in, and what it holds back
Revenue is $35.7 billion and rising, reserves are near $3.2 billion, and there is no kicker projected for the next biennium.
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13 entries
HB 2019
Designates August 25 of each year as Oregon Adoption Day, recognizing all forms of adoption. Carried an emergency clause and took effect on passage, 22 May 2025, as Chapter 114, Oregon Laws 2025. August 25 is the date Representative Elmer was adopted as an infant.
Chief sponsor, confirmed against the Legislature's own measure record. She has described the bill as personal to her as an adoptee.
HB 3643
Designates October 9 of each year as Oregon Youth Suicide Awareness Day, a day for education, support and prevention. Carried an emergency clause and took effect on passage, 16 June 2025, as Chapter 324, Oregon Laws 2025.
Chief sponsor, confirmed against the Legislature's own measure record. Introduced following the death of a constituent's child.
HB 4134
Requires the Oregon Business Development Department to make infrastructure grants to cities for water, sewer and road work supporting housing developments in which at least 30 percent of units are affordable to workforce-income households, and requires recipient cities to report back. Took effect on passage, 17 April 2024, as Chapter 103, Oregon Laws 2024.
Chief sponsor, confirmed against the Legislature's own measure record.
County Fair Account
Removes the cap on the County Fair Account so that one percent of lottery net proceeds goes toward supporting county fairgrounds. Fairgrounds serve as rural economic anchors, community gathering places and emergency resources.
Secured by House Republicans. Representative Elmer reported the outcome to the district as caucus leader, and does not claim it as her own measure.
Japanese beetle eradication
$1.8 million
Continues efforts to eradicate the invasive Japanese beetle. Nursery stock and agriculture are central to the economy of House District 24 and the surrounding region.
Approved by the Legislature. She worked with Senator Starr and local partners on the district's funding package.
Carlton water system
$1.8 million
Replaces ageing pipes, improves reliability during peak demand and drought, and increases fire protection for Yamhill-Carlton Elementary School. The upgrade also supports future workforce housing.
Appropriated by the Legislature. She worked with Senator Starr and local leaders to move the project forward.
Alpine Avenue Phase 2A
$1.5 million
Funds the next phase of improvements to Alpine Avenue in northeast McMinnville, including road upgrades, stormwater drainage, and new bicycle and pedestrian amenities.
Appropriated by the Legislature. She worked with Senator Starr and local leaders to move the project forward.
Canyon View Pump Station
$1.4 million
Replaces the Canyon View Pump Station to maintain reliable water service for Lafayette residents and businesses. The $1.4 million is the state's share. Lafayette is covering the balance of the project through system development charges and other grant funding.
Appropriated by the Legislature. She worked with Senator Starr and local leaders to move the project forward.
Huddleston Pond, Hampton Park
$1,685,000
Erosion remediation at Huddleston Pond in Hampton Park.
Appropriated by the Legislature. Documented role pending confirmation.
Not published · review · Needs a source
Checked 19 Oct 2026 and NOT found. The enrolled text of HB 5006 (2025, Chapter 628) names no local project, only agencies. Named community projects of this size sit in the 2025 lottery bond and capital construction measures, SB 5505 and SB 5506. Check those section lists, or ask her office for the appropriation line. Her campaign site is the only source we have and it is not a government document.
MV Advancements
$195,094
Supports 24 units of supportive housing for individuals with disabilities.
Appropriated by the Legislature. Documented role pending confirmation.
Not published · review · Needs a source
Checked 19 Oct 2026 and NOT found in HB 5006 (2025). Try SB 5505 and SB 5506, or her office. The figure is oddly precise, which usually means it is copied from an appropriation line that does exist somewhere.
Sheridan shelters
$225,000
Funding for homeless community shelters in the City of Sheridan.
Appropriated by the Legislature. Documented role pending confirmation.
Not published · review · Needs a source
Checked 19 Oct 2026 and NOT found in HB 5006 (2025). Try SB 5505 and SB 5506, or her office.
YCAP
$580,000
Warehouse renovations and delivery vehicle costs for the Yamhill Community Action Partnership.
Appropriated by the Legislature. Documented role pending confirmation.
Not published · review · Needs a source
Checked 19 Oct 2026 and NOT found in HB 5006 (2025). Try SB 5505 and SB 5506, or her office.
Polk County Mental Health
$2,000,000
Funding for a mental health treatment and crisis center serving Polk County.
Appropriated by the Legislature. Documented role pending confirmation.
Not published · review · Needs a source
Checked 19 Oct 2026 and NOT found in HB 5006 (2025). Try SB 5505 and SB 5506, or her office.