What it does
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.
Her documented role
Chief sponsor, confirmed against the Legislature's own measure record. She has described the bill as personal to her as an adoptee.
Sources
Erin Hanson · Oregon Vista · Open Impressionism. Painted by a McMinnville artist, whose gallery is in House District 24. erinhanson.com