February 1, 2023 3:00 a.m.

In response to Governor Tina Kotek’s proposed budget, released on Tuesday, Senate Republican’s released a statement.

Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp of Bend said, “According to the most recent revenue forecast, Oregon families will receive an average of $5,200 back on their taxes in the form of a surplus credit known as the Kicker. I’m relieved that the Governor’s proposed budget doesn’t pull money from the Kicker – it’s the right thing to do”.

Senator Kim Thatcher of Keizer said, “The Republican Majority worked to enshrine the Kicker in Oregon’s Constitution in the 1990’s and we are still committed to protecting it today”.

Senator Fred Girod of Stayton said, “This session, we introduced legislation urging Congress to propose a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The Legislature needs to send a strong message to Congress in order to safeguard present and future generations from the undue burdens our growing national debt presents”.

Oregon Senate Republican’s Equitable Oregon agenda is linked: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/senaterepublicans/mediakit/EQUITABLE%20OREGON%202023%20Agenda.pdf