Hi John,
Yesterday, I hosted a 2026 legislative session kick-off Zoom call with pro-life supporters. We had a great crowd and several people asked excellent questions after the presentation. If you attended, thank you so much!
To get started making your pro-life voice heard this legislative session, click the button below to send a pre-crafted message to your lawmaker:
If you weren’t able to join me yesterday evening, or would like to revisit the information we covered, you can access the recording of the Zoom call here:
Topics Covered:
During the call, I addressed numerous important topics including:
- The “State of the State” – an overview of where Oregon currently stands on the abortion issue
- The state of the Oregon legislature, and the pro-life bill that two champion lawmakers (Representative Court Boice and Senator Diane Linthicum) are presenting this session (The Born Alive Infants Protection Act)
- How we define pro-life wins in a state and legislature with a dominant pro-abortion majority
- Important dates this legislative session
- Navigating the Oregon legislature website
Action Items:
I also left attendees with a few action items to help you get started representing the most vulnerable this legislative session:
- Send a message to your lawmaker(s) at ortl.org/action
- Schedule a meeting with your legislators
- Visit the Oregon Legislative website (oregonlegislature.gov)
As I prepare to get to work at the Capitol this legislative session, I’m so grateful for your ongoing commitment to building a pro-life Oregon.
If you have any questions, reach out to me by replying to this email, sending a separate message to [email protected], or calling 503-463-8563.
Because everyone deserves an advocate,
Sharolyn Smith
Political Director and Lobbyist
Further Resources:
Legislative Session Key Dates:
February 2 – Short session begins
February 4 – Revenue Forecast
February 9 – Post Work Session Deadline: Must have work session posted in first chamber or bill is dead
February 16 – First Chamber Deadline
February 20 – Post Work Session Deadline: Must have work session posted in second chamber or bill is dead
February 26 – Second Chamber Deadline
March 8 – Constitutional Sine Die
